Asian American Scholar Forum
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Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting belonging, freedom & equality for all.
Today, AASF’s ED Gisela Kusakawa is participating in the NCAPA Executive Directors annual convening, bringing together leaders of prominent and long-standing AANHPI national organizations from across the country to work in coalition for the betterment and future of the AANHPI and all communities.
December 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today, AASF’s ED Gisela Kusakawa is participating in the NCAPA Executive Directors annual convening, bringing together leaders of prominent and long-standing AANHPI national organizations from across the country to work in coalition for the betterment and future of the AANHPI and all communities.
AASF's ED Gisela Kusakawa & AASF Fellows Yiran Chen & Hai “Helen” Li joined The Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) at the CCADP Annual Forum 2025: Advancing Innovation and Student Success in Higher Education, held at North Carolina State University.
December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
AASF's ED Gisela Kusakawa & AASF Fellows Yiran Chen & Hai “Helen” Li joined The Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) at the CCADP Annual Forum 2025: Advancing Innovation and Student Success in Higher Education, held at North Carolina State University.
AASF celebrates the removal of the SAFE Research Act from the FY 2026 NDAA. This legislative win follows AASF’s 10/17 letter cautioning the harms of this provision to American research: www.aasforum.org/wp-content/u...
December 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
AASF celebrates the removal of the SAFE Research Act from the FY 2026 NDAA. This legislative win follows AASF’s 10/17 letter cautioning the harms of this provision to American research: www.aasforum.org/wp-content/u...
AASF expresses strong support for the open letter from 750 + faculty led by Profs Peter F. Michelson & Steven A. Kivelson sent to House & Senate Committees on Armed Services regarding the SAFE Research Act in the F26 NDAA: www.aasforum.org/2025/10/29/a...
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
AASF expresses strong support for the open letter from 750 + faculty led by Profs Peter F. Michelson & Steven A. Kivelson sent to House & Senate Committees on Armed Services regarding the SAFE Research Act in the F26 NDAA: www.aasforum.org/2025/10/29/a...
AASF & 750+ faculty letter featured in a Science Magazine article by journalist Jeff Mervis, calling national attention to the proposed SAFE Research Act — an NDAA amendment that could threaten to undermine U.S. scientific leadership, innovation, and trust: www.aasforum.org/2025/11/10/a...
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
AASF & 750+ faculty letter featured in a Science Magazine article by journalist Jeff Mervis, calling national attention to the proposed SAFE Research Act — an NDAA amendment that could threaten to undermine U.S. scientific leadership, innovation, and trust: www.aasforum.org/2025/11/10/a...
AASF was recently featured in an article by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) about the SAFE Research Act, a proposal that would severely restrict international research collaborations & disproportionately impact AA scholars & scientists: www.aip.org/fyi/house-pr...
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AASF was recently featured in an article by the American Institute of Physics (AIP) about the SAFE Research Act, a proposal that would severely restrict international research collaborations & disproportionately impact AA scholars & scientists: www.aip.org/fyi/house-pr...
The Advocacy 101 training originally scheduled for October 23 has been rescheduled for Monday, November 3, from 5-6 pm ET.
Link to register: tinyurl.com/AASFAAJCAdvo...
Link to register: tinyurl.com/AASFAAJCAdvo...
October 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Advocacy 101 training originally scheduled for October 23 has been rescheduled for Monday, November 3, from 5-6 pm ET.
Link to register: tinyurl.com/AASFAAJCAdvo...
Link to register: tinyurl.com/AASFAAJCAdvo...
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) sent a letter to educate Congressional leaders on the harms of the SAFE Research Act from the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act: www.aasforum.org/wp-content/u...
October 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) sent a letter to educate Congressional leaders on the harms of the SAFE Research Act from the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act: www.aasforum.org/wp-content/u...
Save the date for our upcoming webinar — Advocacy 101 for Scholars, Scientists & Researchers – on Oct. 23 from 4-5 pm ET: tinyurl.com/AASFAAJCAdvocacy101
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Save the date for our upcoming webinar — Advocacy 101 for Scholars, Scientists & Researchers – on Oct. 23 from 4-5 pm ET: tinyurl.com/AASFAAJCAdvocacy101
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is proud to announce our 2025 Fellows, an extraordinary group of individuals recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, medicine, and the humanities: www.aasforum.org/2025/10/14/a...
October 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) is proud to announce our 2025 Fellows, an extraordinary group of individuals recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, medicine, and the humanities: www.aasforum.org/2025/10/14/a...
AASF’s ED, Gisela Kusakawa, recently joined a panel held by the Federal Criminal Law Committee on the topic of “Defending Academics & Institutions in Foreign Interference and Research Security Matters.” The panel was a CLE session, i.e., required additional training for attorneys.
October 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AASF’s ED, Gisela Kusakawa, recently joined a panel held by the Federal Criminal Law Committee on the topic of “Defending Academics & Institutions in Foreign Interference and Research Security Matters.” The panel was a CLE session, i.e., required additional training for attorneys.
AASF’s Executive Director, Gisela Kusakawa, will join a distinguished panel on Defending Academics and Institutions in Foreign Interference and Research Security Matters, hosted by the Federal Criminal Law Committee (FCLC): fclcedpa.org/event/defend...
September 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
AASF’s Executive Director, Gisela Kusakawa, will join a distinguished panel on Defending Academics and Institutions in Foreign Interference and Research Security Matters, hosted by the Federal Criminal Law Committee (FCLC): fclcedpa.org/event/defend...
82 civil rights & Asian American advocacy orgs - led by @aasforum.bsky.social, @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social, @stopaapihate.org & @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social - sent a letter urging Congress to strike harmful language in the FY2026 CJS bill that would revive the discredited “China Initiative.”
September 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
82 civil rights & Asian American advocacy orgs - led by @aasforum.bsky.social, @aaaj-aajc.bsky.social, @stopaapihate.org & @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social - sent a letter urging Congress to strike harmful language in the FY2026 CJS bill that would revive the discredited “China Initiative.”
Today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders, service members, and communities. AASF remains committed to a safer, more united future that values every contribution. #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders, service members, and communities. AASF remains committed to a safer, more united future that values every contribution. #NeverForget
AASF congratulates ED Gisela Kusakawa on being announced as an award recipient today by NAPABA, representing about 80,000 legal professionals and students, at their annual convention with an anticipated 3000+ attendees: www.aasforum.org/2025/08/29/a...
August 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
AASF congratulates ED Gisela Kusakawa on being announced as an award recipient today by NAPABA, representing about 80,000 legal professionals and students, at their annual convention with an anticipated 3000+ attendees: www.aasforum.org/2025/08/29/a...
AASF's 2025 Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony was the focus of recent coverage by @asamnews.bsky.social, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Asian American scientists & engineers: asamnews.com/2025/08/14/s...
August 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
AASF's 2025 Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony was the focus of recent coverage by @asamnews.bsky.social, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Asian American scientists & engineers: asamnews.com/2025/08/14/s...
In this powerful Q&A with @physicstoday.bsky.social, physicist Xiaoxing Xi reflects on the long-term impact of his wrongful arrest & the chilling effect it continues to have on academic freedom: pubs.aip.org/physicstoday...
August 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
In this powerful Q&A with @physicstoday.bsky.social, physicist Xiaoxing Xi reflects on the long-term impact of his wrongful arrest & the chilling effect it continues to have on academic freedom: pubs.aip.org/physicstoday...
During the @apiavote.bsky.social National AAPI Leadership Summit, AASF ED Gisela Kusakawa joined panelists Judith Teruya (@capac.house.gov) & Hannah Liu (Advancing Justice | AAJC). The session on how orgs are responding to actions coming out of DC. We appreciate being part of a valuable convo.
August 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
During the @apiavote.bsky.social National AAPI Leadership Summit, AASF ED Gisela Kusakawa joined panelists Judith Teruya (@capac.house.gov) & Hannah Liu (Advancing Justice | AAJC). The session on how orgs are responding to actions coming out of DC. We appreciate being part of a valuable convo.
AASF is deeply concerned by the detention of green card holder and PhD student Tae Heung “Will” Kim. The lack of transparency & the denial of due process raise serious constitutional & human rights concerns: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
July 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
AASF is deeply concerned by the detention of green card holder and PhD student Tae Heung “Will” Kim. The lack of transparency & the denial of due process raise serious constitutional & human rights concerns: www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Celebrating our shared American history, the pursuit of scientific & research excellence & Asian American pioneers, the AASF, in partnership with Stanford Asian American Research Center, hosted the 2nd Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/29/h...
July 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Celebrating our shared American history, the pursuit of scientific & research excellence & Asian American pioneers, the AASF, in partnership with Stanford Asian American Research Center, hosted the 2nd Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/29/h...
AASF’s Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony was featured in a segment from Gia Vang on NBC Bay Area: youtu.be/6R2Q_NMI4aE
AASF on NBC Bay Area - July 2025
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July 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
AASF’s Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony was featured in a segment from Gia Vang on NBC Bay Area: youtu.be/6R2Q_NMI4aE
On Saturday, July 26, Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO of NVIDIA, speaks with Xuedong Huang, CTO of Zoom. This fireside chat during our Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony will be a great conversation. Our full agenda: ticket.aafuturefoundation.org
July 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On Saturday, July 26, Jensen Huang, Founder & CEO of NVIDIA, speaks with Xuedong Huang, CTO of Zoom. This fireside chat during our Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony will be a great conversation. Our full agenda: ticket.aafuturefoundation.org
Tomorrow, Sec. Elaine Chao, 24th US Secretary of Labor & 18th US Secretary of Transportation, sits down with Sec. Steven Chu, 12th US Secretary of Energy & Nobel Laureate, for a Fireside Chat at the Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony: ticket.aafuturefoundation.org
July 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tomorrow, Sec. Elaine Chao, 24th US Secretary of Labor & 18th US Secretary of Transportation, sits down with Sec. Steven Chu, 12th US Secretary of Energy & Nobel Laureate, for a Fireside Chat at the Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium & Ceremony: ticket.aafuturefoundation.org
In response to the scheduled House Appropriations CJS Subcommittee markup for its FY26 appropriations bill, In response, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, AASF, @stopaapihate.org & CAA led 50+ orgs to caution against the return of the China Initiative: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/23/c...
July 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In response to the scheduled House Appropriations CJS Subcommittee markup for its FY26 appropriations bill, In response, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC, AASF, @stopaapihate.org & CAA led 50+ orgs to caution against the return of the China Initiative: www.aasforum.org/2025/07/23/c...
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How should scientists and policymakers navigate a landscape where S&T leadership is vital to national and economic security? Join Hoover, @aasforum.bsky.social, and @stanforddoerr.bsky.social for a fireside chat ft. Condoleezza Rice, Glenn Tiffert, and Arun Majumdar. www.hoover.org/events/advan...
July 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
How should scientists and policymakers navigate a landscape where S&T leadership is vital to national and economic security? Join Hoover, @aasforum.bsky.social, and @stanforddoerr.bsky.social for a fireside chat ft. Condoleezza Rice, Glenn Tiffert, and Arun Majumdar. www.hoover.org/events/advan...