Are you a federal scientist, contractor, or federal worker? Do you know someone who works for the federal government? Here are resources to have on hand as we transition to a new administration. We will continue to update this page as more resources are developed.
Guides on protecting science and scientists
Science in an Age of Scrutiny: How Scientists Can Respond to Criticism and Personal Attacks (UCS)
Make a Note to the Record: How Federal Scientists Can Protect Science for the Public Good (UCS)
Defending Science for the Public Good Toolkit (SciLight)
Speaking Up for Science: A Guide to Whistleblowing for Federal Employees (Government Accountability Project)
A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Handling Political Harassment and Legal Intimidation (Climate Science Legal Defense Fund)
A Pocket Guide for Scientists: Safeguarding Online Communications (Climate Science Legal Defense Fund)
Open Records Guides (Climate Science Legal Defense Fund)
Know Your Rights: Scientific Activism and Protests (Climate Science Legal Defense Fund)
Take action
Sign the letter to 119th Congress to defend science.
Learn more about our Save Science, Save Lives campaign.
Join the UCS Science Network, and use your expertise to educate the public and inform decisions critical to our health, safety, and environment.
Share your story of the benefits of federal science and research around the country.
Donate to the Science Emergency Fund.
Share these resources with federal science workers!
Related resources
2024 Annual Report
A Path Forward
Science Hub for Climate Litigation
