Emma Courtney
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Emma Courtney
@emmalovesscience.bsky.social
PhD candidate at CSHL in Cancer Biology, co-founder of @scopepolicy.bsky.social, @sciforgood.bsky.social, previously co-founder of @standupforscience.bsky.social ☀️
Sharing some news I'm excited about!

SCOPE (Science Careers and Opportunities in Policy and Education, @scopepolicy.bsky.social) is recruiting for new volunteer leadership roles.

If you’re an undergrad, grad student, or early-career scientist interested in science + society, this is for you!
October 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In case you missed what happened to covid.gov in April — here’s a before-and-after snapshot of the site.

Imagine the same thing happening to climate.gov.

These sites exist so people can get clear, trusted facts.
June 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
☀️🚨 Applications now open for SCOPE's FREE course on science communication across traditional + new media!

Learn to combat misinformation, create your own content, and connect with experts.

🌱 Apply by May 10, & share with anyone interested! scopepolicy.org/new-media-co...

@scopepolicy.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today's piece in the @financialtimes.com lays out what’s truly at stake with the proposed 40% NIH cuts.

This graph of the world’s top biomedical research funders shows just how dominant NIH support of biomedical research is globally:

www.ft.com/content/67fd...
April 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today, more than 10,000 people across the United States and beyond Stood Up for Science. I feel deeply humbled, inspired, and energized—our work is far from over, but witnessing so many people unite to champion science and the hope it brings is truly incredible.
March 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Not a single cellphone. Just people enjoying the moment.

(jk, they’re hard at work planning @standupforscience.bsky.social, happening in just two days!)
March 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
LONG ISLAND! ☀️

Stand Up for Science sign-making event at Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington, NY on Monday, March 3rd from 5-8 pm!

#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
March 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
And that’s why I Stand Up for Science.
March 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Are you attending #standupforscience2025?

1) Update your bluesky banner to show you're attending!

2) RSVP for email updates (*no RSVP necessary!) www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence @cdelawalla.bsky.social @samschuelstein.bsky.social @jpflores.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM