On American scientific isolationism: A conversation with Dr. Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science - MIT Science Policy Review
MIT Science Policy Review spoke with Dr. Sudip Parikh, the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), about the impact that recent U.S. federal science and immigration policies have had on the American scientific enterprise and the changing relationship between U.S. research and development with the rest of the world. Dr. Parikh offered a sober analysis of current international partnership but also described a forward-looking approach for scientists to follow in interacting with policymakers, communities, and international partners alike. Dr. Parikh holds a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Structure and Chemistry from the Scripps Research Institute. His experience includes positions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the United States Senate Appropriations Committee, and he has held leadership roles at Battelle and DIA Global. As the CEO of an organization that represents a multidisciplinary membership of more than 120,000 scientists, Dr. Parikh has an ov
MIT Science Policy Review • Volume 7 (2026) By Brendon Davis and John Soltis Explore the Interview Read the full interview and/or listen to the audio. Overview Dr. Sudip Parikh MIT Science Policy Review spoke with Dr. Sudip Parikh, the CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), about the impact that recent U.S. federal science and immigration policies have had on the American scientific enterprise and the changing relationship between U.S. research and development with the rest of the world. Dr. Parikh offered a sober analysis of current international…
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