Scientists play a vital role in serving communities by deepening our understanding of the world and driving advances that improve public health, safeguard the environment, improve safety, and more. However, recent Administration policies are putting these contributions at risk, threatening the ability of America’s scientists to carry out this critical work.
Scientists are not standing still. They are stepping forward to demonstrate the profound value of their research to society, even when doing so requires skills and approaches beyond those developed in graduate training. And their voices are having an impact.
AGU Days of Action was launched to support you and the scientific community through a series of events and opportunities designed to showcase strong public support for sustained investment in Earth and space sciences, while highlighting the dangers of disinvestment and the weakening of the federal scientific workforce.
this august We ask our community to engage with their legislators during the August recess—a time when senators and representatives travel back to their home states and districts to meet with constituents and hear firsthand about the needs of their communities. This is what you achieved:
- 118 phone calls to 56 different Senators and 57 different representatives
- 12 meetings in the district with 14 scientists
Our community action continues this fall. Register for our upcoming webinars, Navigating the current science policy landscape on October 23 and Making an impact at home on November 18 to continue its impact.
Scientists and researchers like you play a vital role in serving our communities by promoting public health, safeguarding the environment, improving safety, and much more. Thank you for stepping forward to show the profound value of research for society. We look forward to continuing our work together.
Great call to action here, hoping to get at least the October registration link ready soon!
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