 While the government shutdown may be centered in Washington, students and faculty at Boston University are still feeling its effects. BU is a private research university that relies on government support for its many research projects. Alessandra Martinez is on campus with this live report. Thanks, Chelsea. As of yesterday, the BU Life and Sciences Department has been affected by this government shutdown. I spoke with Chemistry Grant Administrator Katinka Chiggy to talk about the effects that the university will see. It's appalled. Absolutely appalled. I think science is grossly underfunded in this country as it is. Katinka Chiggy says BU depends on its funding to do research. If the delay continues, the effects could get worse. This delay is going to be pretty significant because if it lasts a goodly amount, and for us a goodly amount could be as short as like two or three weeks, it'll be sort of like a domino effect. The grant proposals will now have to be put on hold affecting how much money will be released to professors and graduate students. While some research is continuing, other projects are on standby. Now Chiggy also said that this government shutdown may turn some students away from pursuing a lifetime career in the sciences. Reporting live in Boston, I'm Alessandra Martinez for BU TV 10.