Union of Concerned Scientists

Since UCS’s Jules Barbati-Dajches released the last summary on March 12, we’ve identified 117 potential attacks on scientists, their work, and science-based policies within the federal government. Here’s an overview of what we’ve seen in just the past few weeks, and why the pattern is so dangerous. #AttacksOnScience #FederalScience

Now, the Trump administration is doing everything it can to destroy the U.S. science leadership that other nations have only dreamed of. In the short term, this indiscriminate smashing of agency science infrastructure disrupts the pipeline of the scientific workforce and derails the careers of thousands of federal scientists. In the long term, it threatens the future of scientific progress in the United States. What the hell for? https://lnkd.in/eMBmpve8

Scientists, experts & STEM students: Want to highlight how Trump’s executive actions and DOGE are impacting you, your colleagues, and your community? Join our science advocacy webinar on writing letters to the editor to inform and influence audiences about federal cuts to science and its workforce. Thursday, April 17 pm ET.

Are you coming to #MPSA2025 in Chicago? 🗳️ Join UCS at the conference! Come by our table in the expo area to learn about our latest election science analysis and how to get involved with UCS’s Science Network. Plus, don’t miss these UCS-hosted sessions! ⬇️ 🎤 Roundtable: Online Voting: Disability Rights, Election Security, and Representation. April 4, 9:50 am CDT 📄 Paper Presentation: Election Administration and Political Representation. April 5, 5:10 pm CDT Stop by, say hi, and get involved!

Preparing for #MPSA2025? Read the latest MPSA blog and make the most of your conference experience! How to Conference for the First Time: Strategy, Reflection, and Recharging at MPSA 2025, by Muhammad Hassan Bin Afzal, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Service, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga https://lnkd.in/gg-TGC7X

Our latest report links nearly one-third of today’s sea level rise to emissions from 122 fossil fuel producers & cement manufacturers. UCS’s Carly Phillips breaks down the data behind these major polluters and their responsibilities to act as the impacts of climate change grow increasingly severe.

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We’ve reopened registration—don’t miss out! Join UCS report author Dr. Stacy Woods for a webinar on Wetlands in Peril, our latest study on the threats to U.S. wetlands and how scientists and advocates can take action. 📅 Thursday, April 3, 1:30 PM ET. Register now!

Who is driving the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle life-saving scientific research at the EPA? And what can you do to protect the science that upholds our nation’s environmental and public health safeguards? Read UCS’s Darya Minovi’s blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTatX2qF

"Hurricane Musk is wreaking havoc across science agencies, policies, regulations, data, advisory processes, and public information. But scientific societies, associations, and organizations are fighting back." Here's what you should know: #DefendScience