Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies Releases Statement on the Recent Congressional UAP Hearings
SCU applauds Congressional testimonies emphasizing the importance of UAP science, data, and research funding
[November 20, 2024 – Washington, DC] Today, the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) released the following announcement:
The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) applauds the recent Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) hearings held by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Senate Armed Services Committee. These hearings continue to build the critical foundation for open and transparent inquiry that the UAP subject merits.
We especially commend the testimonies from Dr. Tim Gallaudet and Mike Gold that highlighted the importance of scientific inquiry in understanding these phenomena and the necessity for increased federal funding for this research. Funding, the SCU argues, should be directed toward academic and scientific organizations to drive technological innovation and unlock new frontiers of knowledge. This research would foster a deeper understanding of our world to benefit not just our security but our nation and all of humanity.
Well-funded, rigorous scientific investigation, free from stigma and based on credible data, is the cornerstone of scientific progress. The testimonies shared during the hearing reflected our organization’s shared commitment to the value of science, transparency, and the urgent need for UAP research funding.
Scientific inquiry is vital to uncovering the truths behind UAPs:
Dr. Tim Gallaudet emphasized the urgent need to investigate UAP with transparency and thoroughness. He stated, “More government UAP transparency has the potential to yield socioeconomic benefits through increased open research. Our present understanding of physics is not capable of explaining many observations of UAP, and more research might lead to unimaginable advances.”
Data-driven research must be prioritized:
Mike Gold's testimony reinforced the importance of scientific inquiry, stating that “data is the lifeblood of NASA and science in general.” He stressed the need to overcome the stigma surrounding UAP research, advocating for scientific organizations to leverage their vast data archives and technological expertise to explore these phenomena. “Science is driven by anomalies. Anomalies are the foundation upon which scientific breakthroughs are built,” Gold said.
Collaboration among scientists and experts is critical:
Similarly, at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), we agree with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s opening statement that UAP present “challenging scientific and technical hurdles” that require serious investigation void of stigma. We encourage further investment in research funding not just for AARO but the broader scientific community as well.
We support AARO’s stated commitment, as described in their annual report released this month, to continue developing partnerships across government, academia, and industry to expand their technology and “UAP-related sciences spanning the space, air, and maritime domains.”
These clear UAP data needs and expert testimonies demonstrate not only the urgent need for the scientific community to take a proactive role, but also the critical importance of dedicated government funding to support this research.
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