ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY for ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Science/Technology SCI
Discussed grant terminations, indirect cost cap, rejections of appeals for grant terminations, and visa issues for international students; Coalition for National Science Funding sign-on letter to support funding for the NSF at the highest level possible in FY26 appropriations; Discussed international student visas, cuts to scientific research, and indirect cost caps during an award ceremony that included press; Campus visit by Representatives of Army Research Lab toured 2D-Polymer lab, Center for Imaging Science, NanoPower Research Lab, Center of Excellence in Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing, Multimedia Gaming department, and Battery Development Center.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VANESSA JEAN HERMAN | — |
| MAYA TEMPERLEY | — |
Sports/Athletics SPO
Support for SCORE Act with some amendments to certain provisions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VANESSA JEAN HERMAN | — |
| MAYA TEMPERLEY | — |
Health Issues HCR
WNY-AHEC sign-on letter to support funding for rural AHECS (HCR)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VANESSA JEAN HERMAN | — |
| MAYA TEMPERLEY | — |
Immigration IMM
Discussed visa issues for international students; Discussed international student visas during an award ceremony that included press.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VANESSA JEAN HERMAN | — |
| MAYA TEMPERLEY | — |
Defense DEF
Campus visit by Representatives of Army Research Lab toured 2D-Polymer lab, Center for Imaging Science, NanoPower Research Lab, Center of Excellence in Advanced and Sustainable Manufacturing, Multimedia Gaming department, and Battery Development Center
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MAYA TEMPERLEY | — |
Education EDU
Discussed grant terminations, indirect cost cap, rejections of appeals for grant terminations, and visa issues for international students; Discussed international student visas, cuts to scientific research, and indirect cost caps during an award ceremony that included press; Advocated for the Department of Education to release the grant agreement for the McNair Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VANESSA JEAN HERMAN | — |
| MAYA TEMPERLEY | — |
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