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Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill

MIT AI NewsPublished Jul 30, 2026

In spring, 25 MIT students and postdocs met with 62 congressional offices across 32 states to advocate for federal research funding amid budget uncertainties. The MIT Science Policy Initiative's Congressional Visit Days also provided training on science policy and communication.

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