Standing up for science and the scientists who keep us safe.
Clean air and water. Safe food and medicine. Protection from extreme weather and the impacts of climate change. Every day federal scientists do the essential work that keeps us healthy and safe.
Now we need to defend the work these dedicated public servants do for all of us—because president Trump and his anti-science loyalists are actively attacking science and purging government scientists and experts, with dire consequences for people and the planet.
We know from experience that when science and scientists are sidelined, people get hurt.
That’s why we’re leading the Save Science, Save Lives campaign—to support and champion science and the thousands of federal scientists and experts who are under attack. Join us.
What we’re doing
Mobilizing more than 17,000 scientists in our network to speak out and defend against the anti-science actions of the Trump administration.
Pressuring Congress to defend science, preserve federal funding for scientific work, and protect the scientific workforce.
Inspiring scientists and science supporters across the country to stand up for and defend the science-based safeguards that keep us safe and healthy.
What you can do
Share this powerful message on your social media channels and with your elected officials.
If you are a scientist, join the UCS Science Network, and use your expertise to fight for science- and evidence-based decisions that are critical for protecting our health, safety, and environment.
Hold Congress accountable at town halls. Our toolkit walks through how to engage your members of Congress a question at a town hall or public event.
Engage local media to save science. Watch the recording of our April 17 webinar, which highlights techniques writing letters to the editor that inform and influence key audiences about the impacts of federal cuts to science.
Share your story about how you have seen or experienced firsthand the benefits of federal science and research.
Donate to the Science Emergency Fund.
Help share crucial resources with federal scientists. Email us at sciencenetwork@ucs.org if you have connections to federal scientists or are interested in hosting solidarity spaces.