News from the CBMS member societies
Several of the CBMS
member societies have posted formal protests of President Trump's
Executive Order temporarily suspending entry benefits to citizens of
seven predominantly Muslim countries. They express a common concern
that this action could adversely affect the health and vitality of
America's universities, research institutes, and industrial sector. Societies
that have posted protests include
In addition, several societies, including AMS, ASA, AWM, MAA, and SIAM
have signed onto the AAAS
letter of January 31, 2017 to President Trump.