Scholars at Risk D.C./Maryland/Virginia Regional Meeting
April 15, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1200 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC
Scholars at Risk (SAR) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) invites SAR members and partners in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to join a one-day regional meeting focused on supporting scholars at risk and responding to pressures on academic freedom.
This meeting will bring together representatives from universities, scholarly associations, and partner organizations to share experiences, discuss current challenges facing academic freedom in the United States, and highlight institutional initiatives that are successfully supporting scholars and protecting the conditions necessary for research and teaching.
Registration
Registration is required. Please register here.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:45 am | Welcome and participant introductions Icebreaker prompt: How are you currently engaging with SAR or supporting scholars at risk? OR What developments or challenges are you seeing in your institution or field? |
| 9:45 – 10:15 am | Scholars at Risk update and opportunities for engagement |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Coffee break |
| 10:45 am – 12:00 pm | Supporting Scholars at Risk and Academic Freedom: Institutional Strategies and Success Stories |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch and networking |
| 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Breakout sessions
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| 3:00 – 3:30 pm | Coffee break |
| 3:30 – 4:00 pm | Closing discussion and next steps |
Contact
For questions about the meeting, please contact Reed Couvillon (Program Officer, North America) at rc6175@nyu.edu.