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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 15h

Applications for our Local Science Partners are now open! Anyone looking to develop relationships with their members of Congress in DC and help bring science policy to the forefront of policymakers' agendas, submit your application by 15 Oct: lite.spr.ly/6006zyZw

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 18h

Our Local Science Partner, Esther, as released the first episode of their new podcast, we are already excited for the next episode!

Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 1d

225 scientists. 105 meetings. 39 states.

Today’s advocates are urging Congress to:
✔️ Fund science agencies like NASA and NSF
✔️ Re-open the government
✔️ Prevent reductions in force for the STEM workforce

Take action from home: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 1d

We're on Capitol Hill today with 225 members of the Earth and space science community — including
@aas.org and
@planetarysociety.bsky.social
— urging Congress to reopen the government and protect NASA science

Contact your legislators today from home:
agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 1d

Watch LIVE at 1pm EST: Bill Nye and Members of Congress join advocates from AGU, the Planetary Society, the American Astronomical Society, and 17 other partner organizations on Capitol Hill to defend NASA science.

Watch the address here: www.planetary.org/video/planet...

The Planetary Society Live

Tune in here for live conversations between space experts and Planetary Society members and supporters around the world—that means you! Missed an event?…

www.planetary.org

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 4d

A government shutdown and the current FY26 proposed federal budget will have lasting impacts on scientific agencies, researchers, universities and students. Learn what’s at stake and how to respond on 23 Oct at 2 p.m. ET.

Register today. 👉 lite.spr.ly/6004zxTM

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 4d

A government shutdown stalls science, threaten jobs and weaken U.S. leadership. Call Congress today and tell them to prevent RIFs, and work together to support science and end a government shutdown.
📲: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 5d

Our Science Policy Intern wrote an op-ed on why federal science funding matters for her hometown paper.

Want to speak up too? Use our advocacy toolkit to write your own: www.agu.org/-/media/File...

Read her piece here: www.vaildaily.com/opinion/whit...

Whitney: Protecting what makes Vail great means supporting federal funding for science

I am one of the lucky few to grow up in Vail. My childhood was surrounded by nature and adventure. Living in Maloit Park in Minturn meant that my backyard was essentially a forest, one...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 6d

We are pleased to share that AGU is updating several position statements that provide vital guidance on issues at the heart of the scientific community and society.

The drafts will undergo an open AGU community comment period, learn more here: thebridge.agu.org/2025/09/19/a...

AGU Updates Position Statements on Education, Government Support and the Rights of Scientists

We are pleased to share that AGU is updating several position statements that provide vital guidance on issues at the heart of the scientific community and society. AGU position statements — created, ...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 6d

Want to learn more about what is at stake, and what we can do to stand up for science? Register today!

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 8d

The FY26 federal budget will have lasting impacts on scientific agencies, researchers, universities and students. Learn what’s at stake and how to respond on 23 Oct at 2 p.m. ET.

Register today. 👉 lite.spr.ly/6004zxTM

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Eos @eos.org · 6d

The government shutdown will halt some federal research at agencies already struggling with staff and funding cuts 🧪

eos.org/research-and...

Science Agencies Shuttered in Government Shutdown - Eos

At 12:01 a.m. this morning, the U.S. federal government shut down. This shutdown comes after weeks of negotiations and pressure tactics failed to bring Congressional Republicans and Democrats together...

eos.org

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 6d

A government shutdown stalls science, threaten jobs and weaken U.S. leadership. Call Congress today and tell them to to prevent RIFs, and work together to support science and end a government shutdown.

📲: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 7d

A government shutdown would stall science, threaten jobs and weaken U.S. leadership.

That’s why Voices for science advocates urged Congress today to keep the government open and fully fund science agencies in FY26.

Take action: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

Time is Running Out to Fight for US Science Funding and Workforce

20 of your colleagues are in D.C. meeting their legislators—join them from home in asking your legislators to prevent a government shutdown and support science

agu.quorum.us

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 7d

At Colorado Sen. Michael Bennett’s office, Voices for Science advocates Ashley Bosa and Rose Rossell brought home the message that NOAA and NASA funding and facilities are critical for university collaboration and essential for building resilience with rural communities against natural hazards.

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 7d

Nearly half of U.S. grad students in AI and semiconductor programs are born abroad. Many are forced to leave after graduation.

On Capitol Hill, Voices for Science advocates are urging Congress to pass the Keep STEM Talent Act to retain global talent

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 7d

20 scientists. 32 meetings. 16 states.

AGU’s Voices for Science advocates are urging Congress to:

✔️ Prevent a shutdown
✔️ Fund science agencies
✔️ Protect the STEM workforce

Take action: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ Time is running out.

Congress must prevent a government shutdown, protect federal science agencies and stop layoffs in the STEM workforce.

That’s why AGU’s Voices for Science advocates are on Capitol Hill today. Call or email your legislators now: agu.quorum.us/campaign/143...

Time is Running Out to Fight for US Science Funding and Workforce

20 of your colleagues are in D.C. meeting their legislators—join them from home in asking your legislators to prevent a government shutdown and support science

agu.quorum.us

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 8d

🎉Meet the 2025–2026 Voices For Science Cohort!

20 inspiring participants from 16 states are kicking off their science policy & outreach journeys.

Learn more about them here: thebridge.agu.org/2025/09/29/2...

Introducing the 2025-2026 Voices for Science Cohort

We are pleased to introduce the 2025-2026 Voices for Science Cohort! We have 20 participants from 16 States beginning their policy and outreach journeys. Click on each photo to read more about each pa...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 8d

The FY26 federal budget will have lasting impacts on scientific agencies, researchers, universities and students. Learn what’s at stake and how to respond on 23 Oct at 2 p.m. ET.

Register today. 👉 lite.spr.ly/6004zxTM

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 8d

A government shutdown looms at midnight on Oct 1, putting federal science agencies at risk. Urge your legislators to keep the government open and support the highest possible science funding. Our future depends on it.

✍️Connect with your legislators here: lite.spr.ly/6002zL28

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 8d

Join Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) on Thursday, Oct 2nd at 3:30pm ET for a public webinar on: Imagining Scientific Futures: Opportunities & Hope in Difficult Times

Read more and register here:
esal.us/event/imagin...

ESAL Virtual Event - Imagining Scientific Futures: Opportunities & Hope in Difficult Times

ESAL is hosting a virtual event on Thursday October 2, 2025 where panelists representing different perspectives on community engagement for STEM will explore the opportunities that might arise in this...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 11d

A government shutdown looms at midnight on Oct 1, putting federal science agencies at risk. Urge your legislators to keep the government open and support the highest possible science funding. Our future depends on it.

✍️📲: Connect with your legislators here: agu.quorum.us/campaign/142...

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 11d

Nearly 1,000 experts. One message.✍️🌎 AGU submitted our letter to the EPA in defense of the science behind the endangerment finding.

Together, we stand for peer-reviewed research and climate action. The EPA should take note before moving forward.

Read the full letter: buff.ly/Ocx3qPR

AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 12d

The White House has threatened mass firings at federal agencies, including scientific agencies like NSF, USGS, and EPA, if there is a shutdown, which would further decimate our nation's scientific workforce and critical scientific research and implementation.

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 13d

A government shutdown looms at midnight on Oct 1, putting federal science agencies at risk. Urge your legislators to keep the government open and support the highest possible science funding. Our future depends on it.

✍️📲: Connect with your legislators here: agu.quorum.us/campaign/142...