advocacy

At universities across the US, student-led efforts to achieve protection for custodial, food service, and other vendors’ employees have been met with mixed levels of success.

Many cities around the globe, including Washington, DC, saw shrunken crowd sizes, and numerous events turned into rallies rather than processions.

“I'm not a mad scientist. I'm absolutely furious.”

Rush Holt, CEO of AAAS, discusses what’s changed as a result of the March for Science—and what hasn’t.

A science-oriented political action committee is supporting candidates across the country.

Combining genomic, clinical, and patient-reported data, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Project provides a unique resource for the cancer community.

The events of the past six months have inspired advocacy for the first time.

Biomedical engineer Kyle Quinn fends off a frenzied Internet mob after being wrongly identified as a Charlottesville protester.

Scientists new to advocacy must find balance between embracing diverse perspectives and guarding against anti-scientific beliefs.

On April 22, thousands of people took to the streets to take part in Marches for Science around the world.

Thousands of scientists and science supporters marched from the Washington Monument to the US Capitol this weekend.

Thousands of people around the world gathered to show support for science today. Here’s a sampling of sights and signs from the Marches for Science in Berlin, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

March for Science edition

If we are to defend science, we must stand together with the other truth-tellers, including our non-scientist colleagues.

A conversation with activist and undergraduate student Sydney Bryant

How to become—and stay—involved in science policy 

Should researchers advocate for the inclusion of science in public policymaking?

New to science communication? Here’s how to get started.

Ralph Cicerone, former president of the National Academy of Sciences, has passed away at age 73.