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Leading national voice fighting for the rights of Asian American and immigrant scientists, researchers, and scholars. Follow our Executive Director @GKusakawa.
Joined August 2021
As U.S. visa policies shift, international students at California universities are facing growing uncertainty, anxiety, and pressure. AASF ED @GKusakawa is one of the voices featured in a recent @EdSource article looking at the situation:
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“This recognition underscores the vital role of science and technology in shaping our future—and the value of inclusive, interdisciplinary thinking in advancing impactful innovation.” @dawnsongtweets
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“At AASF, we are committed to uplifting & celebrating these achievements, not just as individual milestones, but as part of a broader movement to ensure scholars of all backgrounds are seen, heard, and valued,” said @GKusakawa, AASF ED.
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“I am exceptionally proud to see the two of our AASF fellows join the ranks of the AAA&S,” said @YashengHuang, AASF Board Member. “These honors not only reflect personal excellence but help to reshape the narrative around who leads and innovates in America."
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.@americanacad is one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies. Professor Li and Professor Song's election to the Academy is a testament to their significant scholarly contributions and national impact in the field of computer science.
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AASF is proud to announce that 2 distinguished AASF fellows have been elected to the @americanacad in its 2025 class. Congratulations to Prof. Kai Li, @Princeton, & Prof. @dawnsongtweets, @UCBerkeley:
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Join AASF & @NAPABA for tomorrow's webinar on the Latest Developments Affecting International Students. Friday, June 27, 2025 | 4-5 PM ET. 🔗
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Webinar: Latest Developments Affecting International Students. Hosted by the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) & @NAPABA . Friday, June 27, 2025 | 4-5 PM ET. 🔗
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“These national platforms bring attention to the human impact of these policies,” said @GKusakawa. “Professor Ono’s leadership reminds us that behind every policy are individuals—students, researchers & scholars—whose futures & contributions to our country hang in the balance.
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AASF appreciates @NPR for highlighting urgent concerns around the U.S. government's proposed visa policy in its recent All Things Considered segment. AASF Fellow, Prof. Ken Ono, powerfully captured the sentiment shared by many in the field:
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.@GKusakawa highlights the harmful legacy of racial profiling & the effect natsec rhetoric has had on the Asian American research community: “Asian Americans were caught in the crossfire. which has hurt our ability to retain & attract some of the best and brightest talents.”
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AASF is featured in @fDiIntelligence’s deep dive: “Mind Games: Nations Are Cherry Picking Top Foreign Talent.”. This powerful piece explores how global powers are competing for top scientists & technologists—and how U.S. policies are pushing talent away:
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We remain committed to ensuring that the United States remains a welcoming environment for Asian Americans and all communities. 📄 Read the Letter: @johncyangdc .@KulkarniManju
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