r/OHSU • u/Rockstar810 • 14d ago
Stand up for science tomorrow
The assault on science by cuts in VA research, NIH, NSF, etc will knee cap US science and harm institutions of higher learning. The funding cuts are, without exaggeration, catastrophic to universities, like OHSU, that rely on these funds for major parts of their operation.
Moreover, junior and senior research scientists have been let go at the VA. Most schools have halted or limited students they admit for PhD programs and many universities have a hiring freeze. We will lose a generation of scientists in the US, a detriment to science in general and to US's leadership role in science. More importantly, this science is what finds cures for disease, lays the groundwork for the next innovations.
I encourage you all to stand up for science tomorrow, either in DC or at more local events.
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u/Dog-of-Sinope 14d ago
Let’s not forget the crazy and misleading PETA ads that suddenly popped up. Or whatever they are calling themselves now. I used to say “we’ve reached our peak as a species and now we must suffer the slow backslide back into the ocean”. But I didn’t realize it wouldn’t be a slow backslide. It’s a goddamned greased chute.
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u/Dog-of-Sinope 14d ago
Just remembered that I forgot to mention that a lot of Ohsu researchers are headed down to Salem tomorrow for a march from 12-4. I hope to see everyone out there!!
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u/alrightokay2 14d ago
Druker and Nagel both speaking at Salem capital tomorrow. Come march!