Researchers Nationwide Rally Against Federal Science Funding Cuts

Across the United States, rallies under the 'Stand Up for Science 2025' movement are responding to significant federal funding cuts to scientific research initiated by the Trump administration. In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, approximately 600 participants gathered to protest these cuts, emphasizing the vital role that scientific institutions play in local and global health and prosperity. Speakers, including former Obama science advisor John Holdren, warned that the cuts threaten not only jobs but also crucial research in fields such as climate science and marine biology. Similar protests occurred in mid-Missouri and South Carolina, where participants shared personal stories about how science funding affects their lives and health. Advocates stressed that the impacts of these cuts could diminish America's standing in the global scientific community and hinder advancements that benefit all citizens. Many at the rallies expressed a commitment to protecting science funding as essential for public welfare and economic growth.