That was not the election result many of us wanted, we all know why and we all know what’s at stake. We have been feeling angry and unsure about what to do, but that all changes right now.
Regardless of who is in office, we should still be advocating for the rights of women and gender diverse people in science and sharing our expertise on relevant issues happening at the local, state, national, and global levels. It is our intent to re-engage with our 500 Women Scientists community, and welcome new members who support our mission.
“We stand together to promote STEM education, to support each other in all aspects of our careers, and to advocate for a fact-based public dialogue.”
In the coming months we will be sharing ways to engage with your local representatives, how to effectively communicate our science, and how to share our stories.
What can you do today?
Sign the updated 500 Women Scientists Pledge
Figure out who your rep is and how to contact them
Plan to attend the Women’s March, January 18th 2025
If and when you feel you are ready, we are here with open arms. We are keeping it simple and accessible for anyone who wants to engage in this meaningful work.
Here are some resources we have come across in the past few weeks, hope they help you as much as they have helped us.
Dr G blog post on how she is processing the election with her quilting.
Being a Scholar in Trumpian times by Terry McGlynn (Ecologist and DEI advocate)
Scientific American - What to Know about Project 2025's Dangers to Science
It’s Not the 2025 We Want: What Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda Means for New England
How to survive this moment: Go dormant by Trish Summer
Mourning is a tool of resistance, use it From Reimagined (formerly antiracist daily)
You are not alone in this endless waking nightmare and We must move from despair to righteous anger by Nonprofit AF
WaPo - How to talk to our kids For those without a subscription, here is a link to a pdf.