Top US scientist of Indian-origin quits after DOGE hatchet slashes science

Sethuraman Panchanathan, the Indian-origin Director of the National Science Foundation, resigned amid alleged pressure from the Trump administration to cut the NSF's budget and staff. Frustration over potential budget cuts and conflicts with DEI priorities seemingly led to his departure. Panchanathan emphasized the importance of maintaining US scientific dominance and collaboration with Indian institutions.
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