Even the American Mathematical Society assumes that it is being affected by new Trump EOs...

This came in an email:

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• Dear friends and colleagues,

  My term as president of the AMS ends Friday, January 31, 2025, with the change in AMS leadership occurring during a tumultuous national moment. Over the past few years, we have accomplished a lot by working together, and there still is much to be done.

  With federal policy in flux, many of us are worried about limited resources, potential salary freezes, and changes to our profession. Our Office of Government Relations continues its work in Washington to advocate for mathematics and mathematicians. The AMS is compiling a list of resources to keep our community abreast of recent developments, which we will share soon. In the meantime, if you wish to share news about federal funding changes with the AMS, please use this form.

  The timing of funding notifications has direct impact on many members of our community. I encourage departments to adhere to the common deadline of February 10 before which postdoctoral candidates are not asked to decide on offers. I hope that all departments will be understanding if a candidate receives delayed news affecting their choice. I hope that universities find ways to keep salaries of our junior colleagues uninterrupted. I hope that all mathematicians are aware that some colleagues and students are navigating uncharted waters and need our support.

  This is a good moment for us to reflect on what we can do as individuals to support our fellow mathematicians and future mathematicians. I encourage mathematicians to find ways — even small ways — to support our students and colleagues, reinforcing our shared humanity.

  I leave the AMS in good hands with Ravi Vakil taking over as president. We remain committed to moving forward with the work of the AMS, working with and for our community, focusing as always on “advancing research, creating connections.”

  Best wishes,

  Bryna Kra

  AMS President

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I'm not a member of any scientific or engineering society, but I suspect that similar emails are passing around to their members as well.

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Note to moderators: yes, this is not a question of skepticism of some report or study or pseudo-study, but it IS a matter of great concern to anyone who depends on science (and math) to inform their understanding of reality.