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Rachel

@rachelf22.bsky.social
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Education researcher. Former biologist & biology teacher. Michigan alum. PhD in science education. Rescue dog mom 🐕. Promoter of scientific literacy.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 07/08/2025
📣 Day 7 of #31DaysofAction is here! Today, tell RFK Jr. - do NOT cancel $500mil in mRNA vaccine development! We’ve got the tools to make it easy 👇 📞 Enter your info in the link below & we’ll call you right after. Example script provided! act.standupforscience.net/call_campaig...
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Call the House Appropriations subcommittee now: DEMAND NO CUTS to NSF funding in the 2026 Budget
Tell the Congressional members of the House Appropriations subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies: NO CUTS to NSF funding in the 2026 Budget!
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 14/05/2025
☀️THE SUMMER FIGHT FOR SCIENCE☀️ 🫵 WHO: You + all our friends 🧪 WHAT: Share science with your neighbors and tell them about the impact of proposed budget cuts. 🇺🇸 WHERE: Your local community 🏖️ WHEN: Now to Sept 30th 🔬 WHY: The 9/30 budget vote will determine the future of science in America.
The summer fight for science. The time is now. Join the fight at standupforscience.net.
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Science for Good ☀️ @sciforgood.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🚨 A proposed policy would reclassify career civil servants as political appointees, fundamentally altering how the government, and science, works. TAKE ACTION! You can submit a public comment to stop this by May 23rd ⬇️ www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... What you can do & why it matters: 🧵
Bright pink background with white text that says, "Submit a Public Comment to Protect American Science"
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Noam Ross @noamross.net · 30/04/2025
UPDATE: We have data on >1000 terminated #NSF grants at grant-watch.us. Thanks to all who have been contributing data the past few days. We've also added a "Reports" section with some analyses. For NSF, we see that the STEM education directorate has been absolutely pummeled.
Screenshot of table showing number of grants and total value terminated by NSF directorate. STEM Education directorate is highlighted, with 417 terminations totaling 322 million dollars.

CSV of table:
Directorate,No. Terminated,Total Value
Biological Sciences,46,"$27,960,075"
Computer and Information Science and Engineering,85,"$44,630,113"
Engineering,94,"$33,472,485"
Geosciences,52,"$36,454,740"
Mathematical and Physical Sciences,30,"$6,418,312"
Office of the Director,7,"$4,859,738"
STEM Education,417,"$322,680,063"
"Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences",266,"$77,635,904"
"Technology, Innovation and Partnerships",46,"$62,231,309"
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 03/05/2025
🚨HEY DORKS, WE NEED YOUR HELP🚨 We preparing for a BIG fight against Trump's attack on science and we won't stop until we win! We are grassroots and run on donations. Whether it's $5 or $500, every little bit counts in the fight to save science. #standupforscience actionnetwork.org/fundraising/...
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Stand Up For Science Summer Campaign!
Can you help us mobilize the fight for science and democracy? Every contribution matters!
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Rachel @rachelf22.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Hands Off Atlanta! #handsoff2025 #standupforscience #handsoffatlanta
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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 02/04/2025
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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Rachel @rachelf22.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
📢 Hands off our science!! Here we go again…We all need to get out there and continue to fight for science. Join @standupforscience on 4/5- find your site below and register via that link. #Atlanta- we have a site planned so please join us! #standupforscience #handsoffourscience #scienceforall
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 29/03/2025
We are excited to announce our official partnership with @indivisible.org for the National Day of Action on April 5th! Stand Up for Science says: HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE! #standupforscience #handsoffourscience Find and register for an event near you: handsoff2025.com?utm_source=s...
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Emma Courtney @emmaccourtney.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
We've been asked if we have specific stories that representatives can quote—so we're asking YOU. Why do you Stand Up for Science? We'll also share responses on our website so that you can better advocate for why science is important to your community. #standupforscience #scienceforall
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Rachel @rachelf22.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
What an amazing turnout in Atlanta yesterday as we stood up for science! 🧬🐢 Thanks to the speakers, volunteers, and everyone who came out! Our work is just beginning so keep an eye out for what’s next… @standupforscience.bsky.social @jasonesteves.bsky.social #standupforscience2025
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Rachel @rachelf22.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📢 Atlanta! Tomorrow we Stand Up for Science! 🧬🐢🐟 Check out our amazing list of speakers below! We will also have a table where kids & adults can write or draw why science is important to you. #scienceforall #standupforscience @standupforscience.bsky.social @jasonesteves.bsky.social
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Rachel @rachelf22.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
📢 Atlanta! Time to stand up for science! Why? Because science is for everyone. Join us on 3/7 from 12-4 at Liberty Plaza- Georgia State Capital @standupforscience.bsky.social
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