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They note that the breadth and diversity
of science-based organizations joining the
March for Science movement speaks to the
importance of the organization’s mission and
the need for scientists across disciplines to
stand up for the vital public service role science
plays in society and policy-making.
“This started as an idea, but it’s rapidly
actualizing into a global movement,” said
Valorie Aquino, one of the march’s three
national co-chairs and an anthropology PhD
candidate at the University of New Mexico.
“Scientific integrity serves everyone, and we
need to speak out for science together. We’re
thrilled and inspired that our message is resonating
with so many organizations and so
many people who have been advancing and
defending science for years.”
The march organizers noted how fortuitous
it is to be able to partner with the Earth Day
Network for the Washington, D.C. rally and
march, especially given the history of Earth
Day, with its emphasis on using teach-ins
to help people learn more about our world.
Earth Day Network’s organizers say pairing
with the March for the Science was a natural
fit.
“Earth Day is a great day to talk about science,”
said Kathleen Rogers, EDN’s president.
“Science informs policies that protect
the environment and scientific and technological
advances help create green jobs
and a green economy, all things we need
to effectively respond to the risks scientists
have identified for our planet. This year’s
global Earth Day theme is climate and envi-
Your theory is crazy, but it’s not crazy enough to be true.
ronmental literacy and of course science
speaks directly to our mission. In addition
to the co-hosted March for Science rally on
the National Mall, Earth Day 2017 will see
hundreds of thousands of teach-ins around
the world.”
March organizers also launched a new social
media campaign that highlights how scientists
serve their communities. #ScienceServes
showcases the many ways science saves lives,
protects communities and advances the public
interest. Scientists perform critical civic
duties and the march will be an opportunity
to make their valuable public service role
more visible.
“Scientists aren’t just working in labs wearing
white coats,” said Caroline Weinberg, MD,
MPH a health educator and science writer
and march co-chair. “They are testing our
water, developing vaccines, and helping to
keep our farms and fisheries productive.
The March for Science unites scientists and
people everywhere who love and appreciate
science to stand together and ensure that
we can all continue to enjoy all the benefits
science gives us. As we’ve noted in our principles,
that absolutely includes holding our
leaders --— both in science and in politics
--— accountable to the highest standards of
honesty, fairness, and integrity.”
Also to identify specific projects, programs
and policies that people who value science
can get involved in, from the marches themselves
to arranging visits with legislators to
participating in local citizen science projects.
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