Stand Up for Science 2025

Stand Up for Science 2025
Part of Protests against the second presidency of Donald Trump
Crowd at the Stand Up For Science protest
in Seattle, Washington on March 7, 2025
DateMarch 7, 2025 (inaugural protest)
Location
United States and France
Caused byPolicy changes to scientific grants and employment under the second Donald Trump administration
Goals
  • Cessation of freezes on scientific grants and the dismissal of government scientists
  • Expanding funding for scientific research
  • Reinstatement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives
Methods
standupforscience.net

Stand Up for Science 2025, or simply Stand Up for Science, refers to organized demonstrations of scientific communities throughout the United States in response to threats to scientific research under the Trump administration. The primary event took place at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on March 7, 2025, with approximately 2,000 participants in attendance. According to organizers, parallel demonstrations occurred in more than 30 additional U.S. cities and international solidarity events were reported in several other countries that included more than 30 locations in France.

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