Nanotechnologist Dr. Charles Lieber, the former chair of Harvard’s Chemistry Department, will stand trial in Boston beginning Tuesday for allegedly concealing his ties to the Chinese government. GBH
The outcome of the jury trial could determine the fate of Chinese partnerships and exchanges with U.S. schools, which, the Justice Department says, China uses to steal cutting-edge research and equipment.saying it creates a chilling effect and blocks the open exchange of information.
"It's a tense time for the American research community," Rebecca Kaiser, head of the National Science Foundation's Office of International Science and Engineering, told GBH News in February 2020. She said the Lieber case serves as a warning to colleges: police yourselves — and be more vigilant about potential espionage.
"We're all struggling to really understand the scope and scale of this issue, and we know there is an issue out there. We just need to work together to figure out what to do about it," Kaiser said. The National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health do allow professors to be part of foreign talent programs, but require they disclose it.Kirk is the Managing Editor and Correspondent for higher education at GBH News. He takes the time to capture the distinct voices of students and faculty, administrators and thought leaders.
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