Tag March 7 science protest

A large group of scientists, researchers, and students protesting in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., during the Stand Up for Science protest on March 7, 2025. Protesters hold signs advocating for increased science funding, evidence-based policymaking, and diversity in STEM. The crowd includes scientists in lab coats, graduate students, and activists, demonstrating against federal research budget cuts and the politicization of science.

Stand Up for Science: A Nationwide Protest for Research and Inclusion

The Stand Up for Science protests on March 7, 2025, bring together scientists, researchers, and advocates in Washington, D.C., and 31 U.S. cities to defend scientific research funding, evidence-based policy, and diversity in STEM. With key figures leading this grassroots movement, the protests highlight concerns over federal science funding cuts, DEIA censorship, and the politicization of research. This nationwide movement aims to protect science as a public good and advocate for merit-based, unbiased research free from political influence.