Rebecca Leshan
rleshan.bsky.social
Rebecca Leshan
@rleshan.bsky.social
Exec Director, Banbury Center, CSHL
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Our inaugural New Media Course participants have been hard at work communicating their science in original social media communications, and now you can vote for your favorite. Visit this link scopepolicy.org/nmc2025-fina... to cast your vote!

#newmedia #vote #scicomm #scipol #scopepolicy
2025 New Media Course: Final Projects
View the content created by the 2025 cohort, and then vote for your favorite in our poll at the end!
scopepolicy.org
August 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Apply by May 10th. Why should you take this course?
This course will empower participants to communicate effectively and responsibly, bridging the gap between scientific communities and the public amid evolving media and political landscapes.
Apply at scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...
May 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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“I had a stroke last year, and because of treatment that was developed by NIH and that was available in my community hospital, I’m here walking and talking today" - Frances McMahon, attending Stand up for Science. By @aniloza.bsky.social and @kathmacphail.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/03/07/s...
At ‘Stand Up for Science’ rally, Francis Collins warns major NIH research programs ‘at severe risk’
At "Stand Up for Science" rallies across the U.S., scientists and their supporters protested Trump administration actions affecting research.
www.statnews.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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the stream is having problems. Reuters has a better feed: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxea... #standUpForScience2025
March 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Want to stream our DC event & hear from amazing speakers like Bill Nye, Francis Collins, Atul Gawande, and SO MANY MORE?

Join our livestream at www.twitch.tv/standupforsc..., starting at 12 pm!

#standupforscience2025
March 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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SO MANY STAND UP FOR SCIENCE EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM—153 and COUNTING!

To get more information on our local events and to register your own, head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ ☀️⬇️🌎
March 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Done!
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✅ Support the movement by making a tax-deductible donation – We've launched our donation page to help sustain this work and amplify our collective impact. Every contribution helps strengthen the fight for science.
February 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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We are a group of early-career scientists aiming to break down barriers between scientists and science policy. Learn more at our link in bio. #SciencePolicy #scicomm
February 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Communication tip: These are “Facilities and Administrative Costs” — “indirects” and “overheads” don’t convey that this is the money paying every cook, accountant, and security guard that supports a research institution.
February 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM