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This analysis investigates the job loss among STEM Ph.D.s in the federal government after Trump's inauguration.

February 2, 2026

The great government brain drain

This analysis investigates the job loss among STEM Ph.D.s in the federal government after Trump's inauguration.
Analyzed data on employment trends of STEM Ph.D.s in the federal government
Assessed changes in workforce following the administration's policies
Over 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s exited or were terminated from government positions
Significant decline in federal STEM workforce directly linked to administrative changes

A Science analysis shows more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s in the federal government left or lost their jobs after President Donald Trump took office

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