Philadelphia Science Action
@philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com
Championing science, diversity, and fact-based policy in the city where American democracy was born. 🧪🦅
Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/phillyscienceaction
Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/phillyscienceaction
We'll see you this evening at the PSA Social 🧪🍺!
📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
October 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We'll see you this evening at the PSA Social 🧪🍺!
📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
This Friday! 🍻🔬
Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour!
📅 Friday, Oct 3
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax
Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour!
📅 Friday, Oct 3
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This Friday! 🍻🔬
Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour!
📅 Friday, Oct 3
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax
Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour!
📅 Friday, Oct 3
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax
This Friday: fill your cup, find your people, fuel the fight for science. 💪🔬
September 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This Friday: fill your cup, find your people, fuel the fight for science. 💪🔬
Come find @dramandar.bsky.social at Monday at McCormicks now!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Come find @dramandar.bsky.social at Monday at McCormicks now!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
🍻 Join us for the Philly Science Action Social!
📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm
10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community.
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...
📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm
10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community.
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...
September 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🍻 Join us for the Philly Science Action Social!
📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm
10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community.
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...
📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm
10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community.
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...
PSA was honored to speak at the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
September 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
PSA was honored to speak at the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
Cuts to NIH & NCI would stall life-saving discoveries, devastate, patients, and harm Philly’s economy.
That’s why we joined @americancancersoc.bsky.social and a coalition of survivors, researchers, providers and advocates at Independence Hall to urge Congress: protect cancer research funding.
That’s why we joined @americancancersoc.bsky.social and a coalition of survivors, researchers, providers and advocates at Independence Hall to urge Congress: protect cancer research funding.
August 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Cuts to NIH & NCI would stall life-saving discoveries, devastate, patients, and harm Philly’s economy.
That’s why we joined @americancancersoc.bsky.social and a coalition of survivors, researchers, providers and advocates at Independence Hall to urge Congress: protect cancer research funding.
That’s why we joined @americancancersoc.bsky.social and a coalition of survivors, researchers, providers and advocates at Independence Hall to urge Congress: protect cancer research funding.
🚨 Cancer research funding is under threat. Congress is considering cuts that would stall lifesaving progress.
📢 Join @americancancersoc.bsky.social + PSA at Independence Hall – People’s Plaza to oppose cuts & protect cancer cures.
🗓 Tues 8/26 | 10–11am
📍 530 Market St, Philadelphia
📢 Join @americancancersoc.bsky.social + PSA at Independence Hall – People’s Plaza to oppose cuts & protect cancer cures.
🗓 Tues 8/26 | 10–11am
📍 530 Market St, Philadelphia
August 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 Cancer research funding is under threat. Congress is considering cuts that would stall lifesaving progress.
📢 Join @americancancersoc.bsky.social + PSA at Independence Hall – People’s Plaza to oppose cuts & protect cancer cures.
🗓 Tues 8/26 | 10–11am
📍 530 Market St, Philadelphia
📢 Join @americancancersoc.bsky.social + PSA at Independence Hall – People’s Plaza to oppose cuts & protect cancer cures.
🗓 Tues 8/26 | 10–11am
📍 530 Market St, Philadelphia
June 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🗣️ #Philly #Science Jawns!
💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it!
💬 DM us if you’re interested.
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it!
💬 DM us if you’re interested.
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
June 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🗣️ #Philly #Science Jawns!
💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it!
💬 DM us if you’re interested.
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
💻 We are looking for guest contributors to our Substack. We want to hear about your science, how it advances the public good, and how federal funding cuts and policy changes are affecting it!
💬 DM us if you’re interested.
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
✅ Proud to announce that our first Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed @sciencehistory.org was a success!
👏 Thank you @repmaryisaacson.com, @reprabb.bsky.social, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & everyone who attended, for a thoughtful & engaging discussion!
👏 Thank you @repmaryisaacson.com, @reprabb.bsky.social, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & everyone who attended, for a thoughtful & engaging discussion!
May 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
✅ Proud to announce that our first Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed @sciencehistory.org was a success!
👏 Thank you @repmaryisaacson.com, @reprabb.bsky.social, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & everyone who attended, for a thoughtful & engaging discussion!
👏 Thank you @repmaryisaacson.com, @reprabb.bsky.social, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & everyone who attended, for a thoughtful & engaging discussion!
The U.S. biopharmaceutical industry critically depends on government funding.
NIH funding contributed to 354 of the 356 new drug approvals between 2010 and 2019.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
NIH funding contributed to 354 of the 356 new drug approvals between 2010 and 2019.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
May 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The U.S. biopharmaceutical industry critically depends on government funding.
NIH funding contributed to 354 of the 356 new drug approvals between 2010 and 2019.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
NIH funding contributed to 354 of the 356 new drug approvals between 2010 and 2019.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
HAPPENING TODAY: Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed in the Current Political Climate
Come discuss directly with PA lawmakers how the state can support science, healthcare, & higher ed in the face of changing federal policy.
Space is limited to 250. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Come discuss directly with PA lawmakers how the state can support science, healthcare, & higher ed in the face of changing federal policy.
Space is limited to 250. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
HAPPENING TODAY: Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed in the Current Political Climate
Come discuss directly with PA lawmakers how the state can support science, healthcare, & higher ed in the face of changing federal policy.
Space is limited to 250. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Come discuss directly with PA lawmakers how the state can support science, healthcare, & higher ed in the face of changing federal policy.
Space is limited to 250. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Our Town Hall with
@repmaryisaacson.com, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & @reprabb.bsky.social is tomorrow!
We’ll be discussing how state & local governments can stand as a bulwark against the Trump Admin’s assault on science & higher education.
Sign up to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
@repmaryisaacson.com, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & @reprabb.bsky.social is tomorrow!
We’ll be discussing how state & local governments can stand as a bulwark against the Trump Admin’s assault on science & higher education.
Sign up to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
May 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Our Town Hall with
@repmaryisaacson.com, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & @reprabb.bsky.social is tomorrow!
We’ll be discussing how state & local governments can stand as a bulwark against the Trump Admin’s assault on science & higher education.
Sign up to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
@repmaryisaacson.com, @tarikforpa.bsky.social, & @reprabb.bsky.social is tomorrow!
We’ll be discussing how state & local governments can stand as a bulwark against the Trump Admin’s assault on science & higher education.
Sign up to join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
Upset about Trump's Fool's Gold Science EO? Us too!
1. Sign the letter below.
2. If you're in #Philly, come to our *Town Hall on Thursday* to discuss directly with lawmakers how the PA govt can use its lobbying power to help us oppose it.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
1. Sign the letter below.
2. If you're in #Philly, come to our *Town Hall on Thursday* to discuss directly with lawmakers how the PA govt can use its lobbying power to help us oppose it.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Upset about Trump's Fool's Gold Science EO? Us too!
1. Sign the letter below.
2. If you're in #Philly, come to our *Town Hall on Thursday* to discuss directly with lawmakers how the PA govt can use its lobbying power to help us oppose it.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
1. Sign the letter below.
2. If you're in #Philly, come to our *Town Hall on Thursday* to discuss directly with lawmakers how the PA govt can use its lobbying power to help us oppose it.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
We are *thrilled* that @drsforamerica.bsky.social has joined us as a partner organization for our Town Hall.
They’re bringing q’s about how state govts can respond to the anti-science mindset behind recent fed healthcare policies. Bring yours.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
They’re bringing q’s about how state govts can respond to the anti-science mindset behind recent fed healthcare policies. Bring yours.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We are *thrilled* that @drsforamerica.bsky.social has joined us as a partner organization for our Town Hall.
They’re bringing q’s about how state govts can respond to the anti-science mindset behind recent fed healthcare policies. Bring yours.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
They’re bringing q’s about how state govts can respond to the anti-science mindset behind recent fed healthcare policies. Bring yours.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
The Trump Admin is trying to end or defund several clean energy programs.
We have 3 PA state reps ready to answer your questions about how state govts can push back against climate change denying policies.
Sign up to join our town hall: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
We have 3 PA state reps ready to answer your questions about how state govts can push back against climate change denying policies.
Sign up to join our town hall: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Trump Admin is trying to end or defund several clean energy programs.
We have 3 PA state reps ready to answer your questions about how state govts can push back against climate change denying policies.
Sign up to join our town hall: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
We have 3 PA state reps ready to answer your questions about how state govts can push back against climate change denying policies.
Sign up to join our town hall: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
The Trump Admin is pushing for huge cuts to federal student aid funding in their budget proposal.
Come meet with 3 of your state reps to discuss ways the PA govt can support #Philly students’ ability to seek higher education.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Come meet with 3 of your state reps to discuss ways the PA govt can support #Philly students’ ability to seek higher education.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Trump Admin is pushing for huge cuts to federal student aid funding in their budget proposal.
Come meet with 3 of your state reps to discuss ways the PA govt can support #Philly students’ ability to seek higher education.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Come meet with 3 of your state reps to discuss ways the PA govt can support #Philly students’ ability to seek higher education.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
The GOP reconciliation bill makes legal *all* the terminations and freezing of NIH, CDC, EPA, NSF and other fed research grants.
🗣️ #Philly Scientists, if your grant has been cancelled, frozen, and/or delayed, *come share your stories* at our town hall.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
🗣️ #Philly Scientists, if your grant has been cancelled, frozen, and/or delayed, *come share your stories* at our town hall.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The GOP reconciliation bill makes legal *all* the terminations and freezing of NIH, CDC, EPA, NSF and other fed research grants.
🗣️ #Philly Scientists, if your grant has been cancelled, frozen, and/or delayed, *come share your stories* at our town hall.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
🗣️ #Philly Scientists, if your grant has been cancelled, frozen, and/or delayed, *come share your stories* at our town hall.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
📣 1 week to go until our Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed in the Current Political Climate!
🎤 3 *fantastic* PA state reps are ready to hear your concerns & discuss possible ways the state govt can help in the face of changing federal policy & funding!
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
🎤 3 *fantastic* PA state reps are ready to hear your concerns & discuss possible ways the state govt can help in the face of changing federal policy & funding!
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📣 1 week to go until our Town Hall on Science & Higher Ed in the Current Political Climate!
🎤 3 *fantastic* PA state reps are ready to hear your concerns & discuss possible ways the state govt can help in the face of changing federal policy & funding!
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
🎤 3 *fantastic* PA state reps are ready to hear your concerns & discuss possible ways the state govt can help in the face of changing federal policy & funding!
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
The GOP reconciliation bill proposes drastic cuts to Medicare & Medicaid services, which provide healthcare for MILLIONS of Americans (incl 10% of people in the #Philly Metro Area).
DYK Medicare & Medicaid are also the LARGEST funding sources for Graduate Medical Education in the United States?
DYK Medicare & Medicaid are also the LARGEST funding sources for Graduate Medical Education in the United States?
May 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The GOP reconciliation bill proposes drastic cuts to Medicare & Medicaid services, which provide healthcare for MILLIONS of Americans (incl 10% of people in the #Philly Metro Area).
DYK Medicare & Medicaid are also the LARGEST funding sources for Graduate Medical Education in the United States?
DYK Medicare & Medicaid are also the LARGEST funding sources for Graduate Medical Education in the United States?
Want to discuss your concerns about the effects of federal cuts to student aid directly with #Philly area electeds?
Want to learn how the PA govt plans to support science and higher ed in the face of federal cuts?
Sign up for our Town Hall here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Want to learn how the PA govt plans to support science and higher ed in the face of federal cuts?
Sign up for our Town Hall here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
May 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Want to discuss your concerns about the effects of federal cuts to student aid directly with #Philly area electeds?
Want to learn how the PA govt plans to support science and higher ed in the face of federal cuts?
Sign up for our Town Hall here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
Want to learn how the PA govt plans to support science and higher ed in the face of federal cuts?
Sign up for our Town Hall here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1358699549...
📢 Announcing the first 3 panelists for our Science Town Hall!
PA State Reps
@repmaryisaacson.com
@reprabb.bsky.social
@tarikforpa.bsky.social
will discuss how the PA govt can support the science & higher ed in response to Fed cuts.
Join the conversation! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
PA State Reps
@repmaryisaacson.com
@reprabb.bsky.social
@tarikforpa.bsky.social
will discuss how the PA govt can support the science & higher ed in response to Fed cuts.
Join the conversation! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
May 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📢 Announcing the first 3 panelists for our Science Town Hall!
PA State Reps
@repmaryisaacson.com
@reprabb.bsky.social
@tarikforpa.bsky.social
will discuss how the PA govt can support the science & higher ed in response to Fed cuts.
Join the conversation! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
PA State Reps
@repmaryisaacson.com
@reprabb.bsky.social
@tarikforpa.bsky.social
will discuss how the PA govt can support the science & higher ed in response to Fed cuts.
Join the conversation! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
🗣️ We've got 2 new partners for our Science Town Hall!
🔬 @skypeascientist.bsky.social connects scientists w. classrooms across the globe.
🎤 Start Talking Science is a public event where #STEM researchers present their research to a general audience.
Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
🔬 @skypeascientist.bsky.social connects scientists w. classrooms across the globe.
🎤 Start Talking Science is a public event where #STEM researchers present their research to a general audience.
Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
May 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🗣️ We've got 2 new partners for our Science Town Hall!
🔬 @skypeascientist.bsky.social connects scientists w. classrooms across the globe.
🎤 Start Talking Science is a public event where #STEM researchers present their research to a general audience.
Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
🔬 @skypeascientist.bsky.social connects scientists w. classrooms across the globe.
🎤 Start Talking Science is a public event where #STEM researchers present their research to a general audience.
Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
📣 Exciting Announcement: Technical.ly Philly is the media partner for our Science Town Hall on 05/29! 📣
An independent news organization, Technical.ly is THE source for
#STEM news in Philly, DC, Bmore & Pgh.
To join us, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
More announcements to come!
An independent news organization, Technical.ly is THE source for
#STEM news in Philly, DC, Bmore & Pgh.
To join us, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
More announcements to come!
May 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
📣 Exciting Announcement: Technical.ly Philly is the media partner for our Science Town Hall on 05/29! 📣
An independent news organization, Technical.ly is THE source for
#STEM news in Philly, DC, Bmore & Pgh.
To join us, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
More announcements to come!
An independent news organization, Technical.ly is THE source for
#STEM news in Philly, DC, Bmore & Pgh.
To join us, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
More announcements to come!