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.

The Committee of Concerned Scientists Is Saddened By the Recent Passing of Our Former Board Member, Steven Weinberg, a Groundbreaking Nobelist in Physics.

The Committee of Concerned Scientists is sad to announce the loss of a great physicist and defender of human rights.  CCS is honored that Professor Weinberg was a  member of our Honorary Board, and mourns his loss together with all persons of good will.  His obituary can be found at:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/25/science/steven-weinberg-groundbreaking-nobelist-in-physics-dies-at-88.html ... Continue Reading>>

Joan Birman, a CCS Dedicated Board Member Appointed to the National Academy of Sciences

CCS is delighted to note the recent election to the National Academy of Sciences of our very dedicated Board Member, Joan Birman.  This is a much-desserved honor. Barnard College noted:  "On April 26, 2021, the National Academy of Sciences announced the election of …. Joan Birman, an emeritus research professor of mathematics at Barnard College, for distinguished and continuing achievements in ... Continue Reading>>

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>>

Committee of Concerned Scientists
Public Affairs and Administrative Office
PO Box 3708
Silver Spring, MD 20918

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