Why We’re Sharing This Article — Supporting Scientists Who Study and Work Abroad

At the Theobald Smith Society, we are fortunate to work alongside talented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from around the world. Their dedication, curiosity, and resilience enrich our scientific community in countless ways. But behind each success story is often a quiet struggle—navigating visa delays, financial hardship, and the emotional toll of leaving home.

In the current political climate, marked by growing xenophobia, increasingly restrictive immigration policies and funding obstacles, these challenges have only intensified. It’s important that we recognize and honor the perseverance it takes for many of our international colleagues to study and work in the United States.

We’re sharing this article from Science, “Supporting Scientists Who Study and Work Abroad,” because it captures these realities in the words of the scientists themselves. Their stories remind us that talent is global, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. We hope this piece fosters understanding, compassion, and a deeper commitment to building an inclusive scientific community here in New Jersey and beyond.

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea0626