ArticleJan 26, 2026
A Nutrition Science Student's Take on The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
By Tyler Morris
*This written piece is the author’s personal opinion, not that of anyone else, and does not represent the views of Advo...
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ASIUJan 26, 2026
ASIU Call-Out Meeting
ASIU Meeting: Forum & Outreach Events Planning
Join Advocates for Science at Indiana University to review committees, discuss upcoming events, and contribute to planning our next initiatives. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 26th, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm online due to the snow day.
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ArticleDec 23, 2025
How We Can Protect Ourselves Against Health Misinformation
By Tyler Morris
Public understanding of nutrition and health is shaped as much (if not more) by narratives and claims on social media as...
ArticleDec 9, 2025
The Problem with U.S. Research
By Sky Angeles
In September 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered his speech at Rice University, now-famously declaring, "We choose...
ASIUDec 9, 2025
ASIU Biweekly Meeting
ASIU Biweekly Meeting: Forum & Outreach Events Planning
Join Advocates for Science at Indiana University to review committees, discuss upcoming events, and contribute to planning our next initiatives. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9th, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at SPEA PV 272.
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ASIUDec 3, 2025
The Future of the Sciences at IU
A Panel Discussion
This month's forum will feature a panel discussion focusing on “The Future of the Sciences at IU” with science department chairs Mark Messier (Physics), Armin Moczek (Biology), and Stacie King (Anthropology) and Ph.D. candidate Amelia Binau (Astrophysics). following panelists’ comments, Rick Van Kooten (Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences) will serve as discussant. The meeting will feature brief presentations by our panelists focusing on current challenges emerging from the federal, state, and campus levels—and open discussion on how our community can engage to address these critical issues.
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ASIUNov 11, 2025
ASIU Biweekly Meeting
ASIU Biweekly Meeting: Forum & Outreach Events Planning
Join Advocates for Science at Indiana University to review committees, discuss upcoming events, and contribute to planning our next initiatives. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at SPEA PV 272.
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CSIUNov 5, 2025
Public Forum
Science Policy & Research Funding Discussion
Meet with Senator Yoder & House Representative Pierce to discuss science policy. Bring your questions and let your voices be heard!
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ASIUOct 28, 2025
ASIU Biweekly Meeting
ASIU Biweekly Meeting: Forum & Outreach Events Planning
Join Advocates for Science at Indiana University to review committees, discuss upcoming events, and contribute to planning our next initiatives. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at SPEA PV 272.
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ArticleOct 21, 2025
The 2025 Government Shutdown: What makes it different, and what are its implications for the future of scientific research?
By Adela Krenz
On October 1st, the government entered its first shutdown since 2019, with no clear end in sight. However, this shutdown...
ASIUOct 14, 2025
ASIU Biweekly Meeting
ASIU Biweekly Meeting: Forum & Outreach Events Planning
Join Advocates for Science at Indiana University to review committees, discuss upcoming events, and contribute to planning our next initiatives. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at SPEA PV 272.
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ArticleOct 12, 2025
The Federal Budget for FY2026: How does it work, and how is it changing?
By Luke Bromley, Jordan Harris, Emma Broach
The federal budget negotiations have been a constant topic of news coverage for the last few months, inducing headlines ...
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