Protestors in the U.S. capital echoed pleas from last year, calling for greater appreciation of and support for science, less political interference, and increased diversity in scientific pursuits.
Kimberly M. S. Cartier
Kimberly M. S. Cartier, Senior Science Reporter for Eos.org, joined the Eos staff in 2017 after earning her Ph.D. studying extrasolar planets. Kimberly covers space science, climate change, and STEM diversity, justice, and education
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House Science Subcommittee Hearing Targets Sexual Harassment
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Fossil Energy Sources Win Out in Interior and Energy Budgets
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