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Meet one of our panelists, Dr. Maya Wind! Her work focuses on academic institutions' role in militarism and policing, making her an expert on the relationship between politics and science research.
Register at bit.ly/SciencePoliticalPanel to hear her discuss how scientists can enact positive change.
April 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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🧵 What does my gravitational-wave research have to do with my country’s immigration policies? What does it have to do with global conflict? The current state of global affairs forces us all to ask questions like these and seriously grapple with the answers. Join us for a panel on...
March 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Check out our new article on Science for the People Magazine! Originally written for the LIGO magazine, it was censored by LVK's exec. for its "political" stance. Luckily, SfTP knows that there's no such thing as neutrality in science.
magazine.scienceforthepeople.org/online/why-g...
Flyer advertising our article. It is white with red gravitational wave illustrations and says "Why are gravitational waves political? Insights from scientists from around the world".
March 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Attending APS March/April meeting next week? Meet up with us there! After Wednesday's sessions, we’ll meet at the main entrance to Anaheim Marriott, walk to a park, eat pizza, and discuss how to enact lasting change in our field. RSVP at bit.ly/GWSolMeetup to help us get a headcount for pizza! 💫
Graphic giving information about a solidarity meetup at APS March/April meeting that includes pizza. It will be at 5:35 on March 19th at the main entrance of Anaheim Marriott.
March 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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We are excited to introduce The Gravitational Wave Solidarity Committee! We're a group of gravitational-wave researchers building solidarity within our scientific collaborations for a more just future.

💫 DM us if you would like to get involved, and follow this page for upcoming events!
Introducing The Gravitational Wave Solidarity Committee. Swipe to learn about who we are, what we're doing, and how to join! Who we are: - We are a collective of LVK members working to make the GW community more just and equitable. - We believe that eliminating injustice is the only way to ensure that all people can benefit from participation in GW research specifically and science in general. - We strive to elevate voices that are not given a platform within our community Who we are - We work strategically to achieve our goals, work to the strengths of our members, and support each other to be courageous in standing up to powerful forces, rather than being complicit in harmful status quos. - We stand up to powerful forces of injustice through unity, care, and mutual support. - We accept this task as integral to our work as scientists. Our Core Values: ✊ Justice: Eliminating injustice is the only way to ensure that all people can benefit from participation in GW research specifically and science in general. We accept the task of fighting for a more just and equitable world as integral to the pursuit of science. This requires standing up for what is right within and outside of our roles as researchers, students, and faculty. 👭 Collectivism: We believe in the power of collective action. Working together is the most effective way to enact positive change, especially when dealing with established institutions. 📚 Emancipation through Education: Keeping us and our community educated about current issues, and elevating the voices of those with less means at their disposal. 🌍 Political engagement: Because our research is an intrinsically political endeavor, we have a moral obligation to make our voice heard and to elevate the voices of those with less means at their disposal. 💪 Courage: Doing uncomfortable but necessary work through mutual support.
March 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM