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US to ‘Aggressively Revoke’ Visas Held by Chinese Students
MAY 30, 2025
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State Department Poised to Close S&T Cooperation Office
MAY 07, 2025
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STEM Professionals Face Hurdles Procuring US Visas, Report Finds
APR 09, 2025
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Biden Administration Updates Visa Programs for STEM Workers
JAN 10, 2025
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US and China Narrow Scope of S&T Cooperation Agreement
DEC 16, 2024
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US Artemis Accords Hit 50 Signatories in 2024
DEC 11, 2024
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US Relaxing Space Export Controls
DEC 06, 2024
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Podesta to Replace Kerry as Climate Envoy
FEB 05, 2024
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STEM Visa Expansion Efforts Detailed by Biden Officials
JAN 25, 2024
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New Chief S&T Adviser at State Department Looks to Expand Cadre of Tech-Savvy Diplomats
JAN 05, 2024

Leadership and Staff

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Allison Schwier
Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary
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JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed acting adviser
Tony Fernandes
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Tony Fernandes
Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
State Department
JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed acting assistant secretary
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Paul Watzlavick
Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation
State Department
JAN 20, 2025 – Appointed acting assistant secretary

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