Melissa L. Finucane

Vice President of Science & Innovation

Melissa L. Finucane is Vice President of Science & Innovation at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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March 28, 2025

Hurricane Musk: How to Think About—and Oppose—the Obliteration of the U.S. Scientific Infrastructure

Melissa L. Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation

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March 20, 2025

The Threats to Higher Education: A Call to Action

Melissa L. Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation

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January 27, 2025

The Perils of Ignoring Racial Equity in Disaster Relief and Recovery Are Costly

Melissa L. Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation

Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For Scott Pruitt To Become EPA Administrator

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January 2, 2025

How to Vet Presidential Nominees for Their Science Savvy—a Handy Checklist for Senators

Melissa L. Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation

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November 25, 2024

What’s Wrong with Billionaires Dictating the US Science Agenda?

Melissa L. Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation