On February 8, Colette Delawalla, a psychology graduate student at Emory University, announced a nationwide protest, Stand Up For Science, aimed at defending science amidst a challenging political atmosphere. The protest, set for March 7, quickly gained traction as scientists rallied to support her cause, mirroring the first March for Science protests after Trump’s election. However, this new iteration comes at a time where the scientific community feels more defensive due to recent political actions that threaten scientific integrity and funding. Unlike past protests, the current event signifies a shift in urgency and sentiment among scientists.
The event, dubbed Stand Up For Science, aims to galvanize support for scientific integrity amidst a changing political landscape, marking a shift in approach.
This time, we are in a position of being on defense as opposed to offense, the sentiment reflecting heightened concerns about political interference in science.
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