Woods Hole researchers rally to support the sciences

Hundreds of people gathered at Waterfront Park in Woods Hole Friday as part of the Stand Up for Science rallies held around the world in response to the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts in scientific research and diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.

Jim Newman, one of the organizers of the event and an engineer who has worked in oceanography, said it is important for the Woods Hole community to take part because of how integral scientific institutions are to the village.

“We heard about this national effort and said we got to do something in Woods Hole. How could we not, given who we are?” Mr. Newman said. “The world of science is under attack. There are drastic cuts being threatened…It’s very local because science is a huge part of Woods Hole.”

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