Sen. Cory Gardner named ‘Champion of Science’

    U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced Feb. 4 that he has received the Champion of Science Award. The award — presented by The Science Coalition — honors members of Congress whose actions and votes consistently reflect their commitment to fundamental science through funding investment for federal research agencies.
    “It’s an honor to be recognized by The Science Coalition for my work to bolster science and research funding and support for our public research universities,” said Gardner.
    “Over the past four years in the Senate, my goal has been to make science bipartisan again, and I’m proud we were able to accomplish this when we passed the landmark American Innovation and Competitiveness Act.
    “Colorado is home to several world-class research institutions, including the National Renewable Energy Lab and JILA, a joint venture between the University of Colorado and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. I look forward to continuing to work with Colorado researchers and scientists to advance their important work.”
    “Thanks to the support of Sen. Gardner, the investments being made in the American research enterprise will keep the United States at the forefront of scientific discovery for years to come,” said Heather Bené, president of The Science Coalition. “These investments are being put to good use by university researchers all over the country. We appreciate that congressional champions like Sen. Gardner understand that scientific advancement requires a commitment — year in and year out — to prioritizing federal research investment.”