Stand Up for Science

Stand Up for Science is an organization dedicated to defending and advancing America’s scientific ecosystem, a cornerstone of democracy, freedom, and progress.

Founded in February 2025, we came together in response to the Trump Administration's dismantling of our nation's premier science institutions and escalating threats to the lives and livelihoods of Americans. We recognized these attacks for what they are: authoritarian powergrabs.

We believe that science is the lifeblood of American democracy and freedom. With a bold strategy combining activism, messaging campaigns, grassroots organizing, and political advocacy, we’re mobilizing the fight for science and democracy, now and for generations to come.

Our team spans scientists, former career public servants, veteran progressive movement builders, marketing experts, former Hill staffers, and social media mavens.

We have SUFS locals across the nation, activists in every state and PR, and almost every congressional district.

Stand Up for Science was born in February 2025 amid devastating funding cuts to federal science programs, censorship of research, and attacks on public servants.

In just under 30 days, we mobilized over 100 volunteers to organize over 30 official Stand Up for Science rallies on March 7th, 2025, with 150 satellite demonstrations occurring in cities across the United States and around the world.