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New NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine shakes hands with Vice President Mike Pence following Bridenstine’s swearing-in ceremony.
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New NASA Administrator Sworn In

by Randy Showstack 24 April 201826 January 2022

Bridenstine says bipartisanship “is important in space.” Many Democrats, however, worry that he will be too partisan.

James Bridenstine, newly confirmed by the Senate as the next NASA administrator, testifying at his confirmation hearing in November.
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Senate OK’s New NASA Head by Razor-Thin Margin

by Randy Showstack 20 April 201810 April 2023

Bridenstine, the first politician to lead the agency, is urged to run NASA in a nonpartisan manner and to support its science missions.

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YOU Should Advocate for Science

by D. J. Hills, D. Horton, R. Loureiro, K. Popendorf, C. Downs, R. E. Doel, T. P. Clement and A. Kobelski 20 April 201829 September 2021

Are you engaged in rigorous science? If so, ask your elected representatives to fund it robustly and predictably and to oppose policies that impede scientific progress.  

Demonstrators holding signs at the 2018 March for Science in Washington, D. C.
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Snapshots of March for Science Signs Across the Globe

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 18 April 20188 March 2022

From chemical puns and censorship to the spectrum of awesome and a touch of magic, signs at this year’s events showcased the science marchers’ creativity and passion…and a bit of humor.

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Societal Impacts Collection Continues to Grow

by Jenny Lunn and Paige Wooden 18 April 20187 January 2022

There have been further additions to the highly successful “Earth and Space Science is Essential for Society” collection of commentaries.

Demonstrators in Washington, D. C., at the 2018 March for Science on 14 April.
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Thousands Take to the Hill to March for Science

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier and P. L. Weiss 16 April 201818 April 2023

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.

Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy at an event in Washington, D. C.
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Former EPA Chief Decries Attacks on Science

by Randy Showstack 12 April 201810 April 2023

Gina McCarthy also expresses concern about the current state of the agency.

James Reilly aboard a space shuttle
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James Reilly to Take the Helm at USGS

by Randy Showstack 11 April 20188 November 2021

He said that scientific integrity would be one of his highest priorities if he were to lead the agency.

Two-career chaos
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Two-Career Chaos: A Look in the Rearview Mirror

by L. Tauxe 29 March 201827 October 2022

Can we really have it all? A scientist reflects on the gut-wrenching choices of juggling marriage, kids, and careers.

Earth from International Space Station
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An NSF Geosciences Road Map to Be Revised with Community Input

by Randy Showstack 28 March 20186 February 2023

The agency requests comments by 15 April.

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