Physics and astronomy undergraduates express growing anxiety over careers and research funding
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A recent survey reveals that physics and astronomy undergraduate students are deeply concerned about their career pathways and research funding. The past year has brought significant upheaval for STEM students due to changes in science policy, including grant retractions, funding cuts, and reduced graduate program admissions.
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· 3 pulledApprehension about career pathways and research funding dominated the list of concerns expressed by physics and astronomy undergraduates in a recent survey.
It is an understatement to categorize the past year as a period of significant upheaval for STEM students.
Recent changes in science policy have introduced grant retractions, funding cuts, and a marked reduction in graduate program admissions.
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