VOA慢速英语:US Scientists Leaving Labs to Run for Office

STEM – adj. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

catalyst – n. a person or event that quickly causes change or action

cabinet – n. the presidents group of advisors that head administration departments

slash – v. to reduce (something) by a large amount

funding – n. the amount of money provided for something

stance – n. a publicly stated opinion — usually singular

predecessor – n. a person who had a job or position before someone else

select – v. to choose

patriotic – adj. having or showing great love and support for your country : having or showing patriotism

uphill battle – phrase. refers to something that will be very difficult to do