She is researching the effects of climate change on the
interactions between plants and soil. Evelyn's dream is to continue her
research as a scientist and to become an advocate for strategies to
mitigate climate change. In September, the American Association for the Advancement of Science
wrote a letter opposing the White House decision to rescind DACA. Here
is what they said:
Many DACA students make significant contributions to the
scientific and engineering enterprise in the United States .
. . high-achieving young people in DACA contribute in many
ways to our nation. Many are studying to become scientists,
engineers, medical doctors and entrepreneurs. Given the
administration's decision, we urge Congress to craft
legislation that provides long-term protection for these
young people who seek to continue their education and
contribute to society. . . . Our nation needs an immigration
policy that advances U.S. innovation and prosperity, and
stays true to foundational American goals that seek
contributions to society from all. The Presiding Officer and I had a unique invitation yesterday. I
would just say that as a Member of the House and of the Senate, I have
never been invited to a meeting quite like the one we had yesterday
with the President in the Cabinet Room of the White House.
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