Against Calls to Boycott Scientists by Nationality

The Council of the American Physical Society’s Statement 21.1 on the International Nature of Science and International Scientific Cooperation states:

“Science transcends national boundaries and international scientific partnerships are essential for breakthrough discoveries that advance science and benefit all people. Likewise, international scientific cooperation contributes to economic growth and fosters mutual understanding across political and ideological divisions—promoting peaceful relations among partnering nations.”

Calls to boycott scientists based on nationality, place of birth, citizenship, or residence violate these long standing principles, and the American Physical Society opposes such attempts to isolate a scientific community. The American Physical Society reaffirms its commitment to maintaining open dialogue and promoting cooperation among scientists throughout the world.

This statement also reaffirms a previous APS statement against boycotts of Israeli scientists.