Marching for Science

Published24 Apr 2017
Reviewed24 Apr 2017
Author Juliet M. Beverly
Source BrainFacts/SfN

Science supporters walk with "March for Science" banner down Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.

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Several marchers were spoted in the crowd with various knitted pink brain hats to keep warm.

Some marchers donned knitted brain hats to keep warm and show their support for neuroscience.

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Bill Nye leads March for Science in Washington, D.C.

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, served as an honorary co-chair for the March for Science, and led the charge to the Capitol Hill.

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Marcher stands with a black umbrella with a sign that reads: "Science Corrects Faulty Vision."

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Marcher stands with a sign that reads: "I can't belive I'm marching for facts."

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Protestor dressed in costume as muppet charcter "Beaker" holding a sign that reads: "ME-ME-ME!"

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Marchers dressed as Star Wars characters Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia with a sign that reads: "Help me evidence based Science you're my only hope."

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Marcher holds sign that reads: "Science Funding = More Jobs"

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March holds a sign from the Union of Concerned Scientists that reads: "Stand Up for Science."

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Marchers walk with various signs in support of science.

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On Earth Day, April 22, thousands marched on Washington, D.C. to voice their support for robust science funding, and the role science plays in improving all of our lives. They were joined by advocates in more than 600 satellite marches, taking place in over 50 countries worldwide. Check out these photos from the BrainFacts.org team of our favorite sights from the Washington march, and send us your favorite moments on Twitter and Facebook.

Learn more about the March for Science: Keep Marching

About the Author

Juliet M. Beverly

Juliet is the Senior Editor for BrainFacts.org. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism from Howard University in 2006, she previously worked at the Embassy of Austria in the Office of Science & Technology and for the online magazine bridges.