Committee of Concerned Scientists

An international non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

An independent non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

Hafeez Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy Charge

A gifted scholar was arrested for Blasphemy in Pakistan and spent six years in jail awaiting  trial.  His first attorney was threatened in open court by the prosecutor, saying he would  not live for the next hearing.  Shortly, thereafter, an assassin entered his office and killed him.  Following the murder, getting a new attorney to take the case was difficult, and getting a judge to hear the case ... Continue Reading>>

Serkan Golge and Ismail Kul Released But Still Not Home

Two American academics that were released from prison in Turkey, after being imprisoned for charges they did not commit, are still not allowed to depart Turkey to return home.  Serkan Golge, a former NASA scientist, and Ismail Kul, a professor at Widener College in Pennsylvania, have been released from prison but Turkish officials continue to withhold their passports and require them to report to ... Continue Reading>>

Chemical and Engineering News Print Article by Board Members of CCS on Racial Profiling of Chinese American Scientists/Academics

Eugene Chudnovsky and Alexander Greer, two Board members of the Committee of Concerned Scientists, wrote an Opinion piece for the Chemical and Engineering News addressing problems of racial profiling of Chinese American academics and scientists.     LETTERS TO THE EDITOR C&EN: Free academic exchange We would like to expand on “Amid Tensions with China, US Emphasizes ... Continue Reading>>

CCS Board Member, Myriam Sarachik, Profiled in NY Post Article

Dr. Myriam Sarachik, CCS Board Member and New York City College professor and researcher, was profiled in the November 9, 2019 issue of the New York Post. Dr. Sarachik overcame significant odds in a primarily male dominant field, as well as serious family tragedies, to earn her doctorate in Physics and obtain a teaching position at City College. In January Dr. Sarachik will be awarded the 2020 ... Continue Reading>>

Committee of Concerned Scientists
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Carol Valoris, Executive Director
(202) 812-8074
carolvaloris@concernedscientists.org