美國國家科學委員會重大領導層變動引發爭議
Major leadership changes at the National Science Board spark controversy
2026年4月24日，美國科學界發生了一件撼動全美的大事，白宮解聘了國家科學委員會(NSB)全體24名成員。
On April 24, 2026, a major event shook the American scientific community when the White House dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB).
該管理機構負責監督國家科學基金會(NSF)，這是一個每年預算高達90億美元的機構。
This governing body oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency with a $9 billion annual budget.
這些解聘通知是通過標準化電子郵件發送的，且未作任何解釋，這在學術界和政府內部引起了恐慌。
The dismissals were delivered via standardized emails without explanation, raising alarms across academia and government.
按歷史慣例，NSB的設計初衷是透過錯開的六年任期，以保持其獨立於政治週期之外。
Historically, the NSB was designed with staggered six-year terms to remain independent of political cycles.
批評者認為，政府罷免這些專家是在將科學研究政治化。
By removing these experts, critics argue the administration is politicizing scientific research.
隨著風波暫息，科學界不禁質疑：獨立研究的完整性是否能在這種治理架構的劇烈轉變中倖存。
As the dust settles, the scientific community is left questioning whether the integrity of independent research can survive this dramatic shift in governance.
