Ella Spurlock
ellaksscience.bsky.social
Ella Spurlock
@ellaksscience.bsky.social
PhD Student at the University of Washington's Department of Chemistry. Studying inorganic clusters in the Velian Group.
Executive Senator in UW's Graduate and Professional Student Senate.
Interested in science policy, aerial hoop training, D&D, and reading
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
Trumpism is anti-science. Here's frightening proof of what happens when his #DOGE hackers gut the #CDC as he installs a dangerously unqualified #RFKJr to run #HHS - kids die.

www.cbsnews.com/news/milwauk...
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
51%… The number of graduate research fellowships (GRFP) awarded by the NSF fell 51% from 2036 last year to only 1000 this year. The federal funding cuts WILL have long-term effects on not only the development of the next gen of scientists, but also the research they put out. Science is under attack.
April 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
Please take a moment to read and sign this excellent letter. Over 3,500 signature so far!
April 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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In solidarity with @seattleindivisible , join us at the Seattle Center on Saturday, 4/5 to stand up & fight back against cuts to research funding, education, healthcare, and more! 👊🏽👊🏻👊🏿👊🏼👊🏾
April 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
On Tuesday, we can secure the liberal majority on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and show the GOP that Elon Musk’s money can’t buy everything.

Help us GOTV for Susan Crawford from anywhere.

Wisconsin residents: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/2025_s...

Everyone else: mobilize.us/indivisible/...
March 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
I hope everyone kept their signs…

@standupforscience.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“Change starts with ‘We the People’ realizing that this country only works because we do. Science only works because we do!”

This is a snippet of my speech from #StandUpForScience in Seattle on 3/7/25.

Check out my full speech:
youtu.be/DbK7CYR3WxY?...

#ScienceNotSilence #ScienceForAll
March 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
If you couldn’t attend #standupforscience2025 or want to rewatch speeches of our incredible speakers, speeches are shared here!

Our @sufsseattle.bsky.social organizing team is taking a much needed break, but we have plans to continue this movement - more soon!

DM me if you have more videos :)
Stand Up for Science Seattle
youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
From The Daily's News desk:
Thousands rally to oppose Trump administration’s federal layoffs, research funding cuts at Stand Up for Science event

@sufsseattle.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social

www.dailyuw.com/news/thousan...
Thousands rally to oppose Trump administration’s federal layoffs, research funding cuts at Stand Up for Science event
Joanne Fann stood on the lawn in front of the Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheatre with a yard sign covered by a neon yellow poster that read “CANCER SCIENCE SAVED MY
www.dailyuw.com
March 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Reposted by Ella Spurlock
Stand Up For Science Seattle was a big (~3000+ people, non-chaotic) success! It’s truly amazing what scientists do when we unite together!

Thank you @standupforscience.bsky.social leaders, WA co-leads Kristin & Ella, our outstanding organizing team @sufsseattle.bsky.social,
& our AMAZING speakers!
‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts
Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
www.nature.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Because of the attacks on science in the US from recent executive orders, I'm working with other early-career scientists to host a local Stand Up For Science rally at Seattle Center on March 7th.

Find more info and RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

DM me to get involved!
February 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM