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c-j-fisher.bsky.social • 39 days ago

Perhaps if we had taken up a bigger mantle in civic society in the preceding years, it would have been easier to rally support and push back today.

But, as the saying goes, "The best time to start was yesterday. The next best time is now."

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c-j-fisher.bsky.social•39 days ago

To help get you thinking, check out this awesome recent article from @kvasquez.bsky.social in @cenmag.bsky.social . It describes how scientific organizations, academics, and advocates are recognizing deficiencies and organizing to address them.

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c-j-fisher.bsky.social•39 days ago

Collectively, the commenters discuss how we need to:

👑 Grow leadership in science advocacy
🌊 Sustain momentum in both bad and good times
🔗 Coordinate efforts and strengthen internal ties
📣 Improve public #SciComm and engage society

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c-j-fisher.bsky.social•39 days ago

Plus, you'll recognize a familiar name...me!

I was really fortunate to be included in the piece, alongside commentary from a slate of brilliant scientists working to turn things around.

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c-j-fisher.bsky.social•39 days ago

I strongly encourage you to give it a read.

I bet it will make you feel less lonely and help you turn that frustration into action.

https://cen.acs.org/policy/Scientists-face-deficiencies-leadership-countering/103/web/2025/04

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