#GENIUSActPass The GENIUS Act (Guarding Education and National Interests by Uniting Students) recently passed in the U.S. Congress aims to safeguard sensitive research from foreign interference while supporting international students in STEM fields. The Act promotes academic collaboration but tightens visa scrutiny for individuals from countries deemed high-risk. It also enhances transparency in university research funding and encourages ethical innovation. Supporters argue it protects national security without hampering talent inflow, while critics fear it may fuel academic discrimination. The GENIUS Act marks a critical step in balancing educational openness with geopolitical caution in an increasingly competitive global landscape.