Science AMA Series: Hi Reddit, we’re the organizers of the March for
Science, and we’re here to talk about the importance of fighting for
science and how you can get involved. Ask us anything!
Abstract
Hey Reddit! We’re organizers from the March for Science, here to answer
your questions about the March. The March for Science champions robustly
funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom
and prosperity. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for
science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and
policy makers to enact evidence based policies in the public interest.
The March for Science got started with a reddit discussion on
/r/politics about a Scientists’ March on Washington. We scientists took
that initial interest and started a website and social media accounts to
start recruiting. The march quickly gained hundreds of thousands of
followers on social media and became the March for Science, an event
planned to take place in over 400 cities across the globe, with hundreds
of thousands of people expected to attend. More information about March
for Science at marchforscience.com. We are: Dr. Jonathan Berman -
National Co-Chair I’m a postdoctoral fellow at UTHSCSA. I study how the
kidney reabsorbs sodium and the relationship between sodium reabsorption
and blood pressure. I’m one of three national co-chairs for the March
for Science, along with Dr. Caroline Weinberg, and Valorie Aquino. Dr.
Rachael Holloway - National Diversity & Inclusion Lead I’m a clinical
psychologist who specializes in behavioral medicine, trauma, and
neurocognitive disorders. My graduate program has won national awards
for its training in diversity and its rate of graduating
underrepresented minority students. In my postdoctoral fellowship at VA
San Diego/UCSD, I served on the diversity committee and completed
mentorships in diversity and social justice advocacy. Miles Greb -
Organizer of the Seattle March for Science. Sci Comm writer focused on
returning optimism to science and science fiction. Creator of several
comics designed to promote skepticism, scientific wonder, and a
dedication to accurate science in literature. Organizing the the
Satellite March for Science group in the beautiful city of Seattle
Washington. Dr. Bryan Dunyak - Steering Committee, Chair of Marketing &
Tech, March For Science - San Francisco I’m a postdoctoral fellow at the
University of California at San Francisco. I study the role of cellular
housekeeping mechanisms and their misregulation in cancer and
neurodegeneration. I am passionate about science outreach; I have a long
history working as a moderator with /r/science to encourage scientific
discussion while helping to bridge the gap between practicing scientists
and the public. We’ll be back at 1 pm EST to answer your questions, Ask
Us Anything!