American brain drain claims another scientist
The gist
Astrophysicist Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, described as one of the top in the country, was affected in every part of her work by Trump's policies.
Canada's $1.7 billion chair program drew 64 researchers, 75% from the US.
How it unfolded
- May 13, 2025Business Insider reports scientists including Brazil-born Alzheimer's researcher Danielle Beckman, who moved to the US in 2017, are planning to leave amid Trump administration funding cuts to universities that do not comply with demands such as eliminating DEI initiatives.
- Aug 11, 2025A FAS publication cites green card denials, unpredictability for international students and scholars, funding challenges and layoffs, and notable departures including ChatGPT developer Kai Chen to Canada, spaceflight safety expert Jonathan McDowell to the UK and carbon capture expert Yi Shouliang to China.
- Dec 2025Canada's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announces the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada initiative.
Key terms
- EDI
- Organizational frameworks promoting fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially historically underrepresented or marginalized groups.
- green card
- An identity document showing that a person holds lawful permanent residency in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia