As members of the CU community, we believe that research funding is critical for prosperity, that higher education should be accessible for all Illinoisans, that federal agencies should be staffed with talented graduates, and that diversity is a strength. That's why we're coming together to be a force for positive change and science activism.
Upcoming Actions
On Earth Day April 22, join us in the March for Science! The march will begin at Alma at 3pm and terminate at the Lincoln Square Mall in the People's Science Fair, a family friendly fair devoted to showcasing community science and ways to get involved in protecting science.
🔊Speakers at the March for Science:
Julie Pryde, CU Public Health Administrator
Rev. Leah Robberts-Mosser, Lead Pastor at Community United Church of Christ
Joy O’Keefe, Wildlife Ecologist, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Scott Oswald, laid-off USDA Agricultural Research Service employee
📍To download the route for the March for Science click here
🧑🔬Presenters at the People's Science Fair:
Stay tuned for updates :) We'll publish a list of tables soon.
We're still accepting presenters! 📋 You can sign up for a table here
We're gathering information related to how the Trump administration's executive orders affect our campus and community specifically. If your grant has been frozen or if you've been affected in any way, please contact us.
UIUC Specific Resources
Google spreadsheet tracking department responses link
Federal updates committee link
Other resources
Dashboard tracking drop in NIH funding link
Past Actions
Looking for an archive of our previous actions? 👀 Click here
Get Involved
💰 You can support us by donating funds towards small operational expenses like a PA system, renting foldable tables, and stationary for signs. The YMCA has graciously agreed to be our fiscal sponsor, and all donations are tax-deductible.
👥 More than anything, we need to work together as a community. If you have the capacity to volunteer, please fill out this form.
📞 Check out this well-researched blog post about how members of the CU community can advocate for science!