Science champion perplexes allies with news of departure
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Robert Walker surprised members of both parties by announcing his retirement. At 52, he is in fine health, a voter favorite in his Pennsylvania district, and has proven himself a capable leader of science policy. He fought hard to protect basic science while his own Republican party was pushing for drastic budget cuts. Walker denied the possibility that the Science Committee would be abolished after his departure. James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, the Republican Space Committee chairman, is the likely replacement for Walker as Science chair.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1995
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AAAS members fret over links with theological foundation
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Top members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have questioned its involvement in a science and religion programme backed by the John Templeton Foundation. It is claimed there is a conflict of interest between the AAAS which aims to promote science, and the Templeton Foundation which believes in the ultimate rapprochement between science and religion.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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African women from group to increase links
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Deborah Enilo Ajakaiye, professor of physics at the University of Jos in Nigeria, believes that more African women will enter science if they are encouraged. There should be an increase in opportunities for African women scientists. The Association of African Women in Science, to be chaired by Ajakaiye, will seek financial support for the implementation of its goals.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1993
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