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About this Project: University Research Centers
University research has also been classified as something that requires
security clearance, despite the declassified nature of the work. In March
1999, Professor Lawrence Marks from Northwestern University requested
AAAS intervention in his attempt to secure an entry visa to the U.S. for
Chinese scientist Dr. Hu. Implementation of the State Department Directive
on Chinese Nationals working in materials technology delayed significantly
the ability of Dr. Hu to accept an invitation from Northwestern University
to work with Professor Marks. The AAAS Science and Human Rights Program
wrote to the Department of State requesting information about the Technology
Alert List, which was used in reviewing Dr. Hu's visa application. No
reply has been received. Although Dr. Hu was ultimately able to participate
in the exchange, such delays often preclude scientists from participating
in meetings and other exchanges that take place within a limited timeframe.
As Universities have incorporated the national laboratories into their
research projects, the exclusion of foreign scientists from those laboratories
has halted ongoing projects. AAAS has received reports indicating that
foreign scientists have been turned back at the gates of the laboratories
where they previously conducted their work. The new security measures
have impeded researchers at the University of California at Davis, which
is associated with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, from continuing
collaborations with foreign scientists on civilian-based research. In
addition, the Chair of the Applied Science Department at the University
was contacted by officials at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory who requested
a list of all foreign students in the department. The Chair denied the
request citing state law that prohibits the release of such information
without the consent of the individuals involved. The request was not limited
to those students with a link to Livermore.
Background
Free Exchange of Scientific Information
Foreign Visitors Program
Fallout on the Chinese Community
University
Research Centers
AAAS Project Summary
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