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About this Project: Free Exchange of Scientific Information
Conclusions drawn from the Cox report could endanger the free exchange
of scientific information. The Department of State has instituted a number
of security measures that impede the free exchange of information. Legislation
has been introduced in Congress that will have serious negative consequences.
These actions have been taken despite reports from the DOE that stress
the critical importance of foreign scientists to the U.S. scientific enterprise.
The Department of State has also imposed barriers on foreign scientists'
travel to the U.S., including delays in the granting of visas and the
use of the Immigration and Naturalization Act to mediate the dissemination
of visas to scientists who seek to enter the country to perform research,
visit colleagues, or attend meetings. Earlier this year, an advisory was
issued from the Department of State stating that nationals of the People's
Republic of China who are involved in materials technology may not enter
the country without a "security advisory opinion" from State.
The Department of Energy has also imposed new restrictions on Lawrence
Livermore, Los Alamos, Sandia, and Oak Ridge laboratories. However, in
their implementation, the new policies also affect institutions that are
affiliated with national labs, but are engaged in non-defense research.
The government's sweeping policy will keep foreign scientists out of these
facilities. Research conducted at universities has also been affected.
Background
Free Exchange of Scientific Information
Foreign Visitors Program
Fallout on the Chinese Community
University Research Centers
AAAS Project Summary
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