Imlll Imml MARCH FOR SCIENCE PITTSBURGH- A APRIL 22, 2017- EARTH DAY MEDIA ADVISORY Pittsburgh Area Scientists and Allies Unite for "March for Science - Pittsburgh" What: March for Science - Pittsburgh is part of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health, safety, economies, and governments. We are advocating for evidence-based policymaking, cutting-edge science education, funding for research and its applications, and inclusive and accessible science for all. We have united as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds these values, and for political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public's interest. March for Science - Pittsburgh is an official satellite march of the March for Science that will take place in Washington, DC. Who: Organized by members of Pittsburgh Progressives, The United Steelworkers, Pitt Progressives, Access Mob Pittsburgh, The Sierra Club of Allegheny County, The Pitt Graduate Student Organizing Committee, and the Union of Pitt Faculty. When: Saturday, April 22, 12:00 PM -4 4:00 PM Where: Bigelow Blvd., between Fifth Ave. and Forbes. A permit for the event has been Why: Science, scientists, and evidence-based policymaking is currently under attack by granted from the City of Pittsburgh. those who feel threatened by the truth. The scientific community is banding together to stand up for what we believe and know is right. We are marching for truth, to uphold the values of the scientific community, and for Pittsburgh's continued future as a scientific epicenter. Budget cuts, censorship of researchers, disappearing datasets, and threats to dismantle government agencies harm us all, putting our For more information, please contact Becca Tasker at 724-992-2210 or Decatasker@gmai.com. We are also on Facebook at https/www.facebok.com/MarchForchForSciencePGH. health, food, air, water, climate, and jobs at risk. MARCH FOR SCIENCE PITTSBURGH APRIL 22, 2017 - EARTH DAY We are concerned scientists, students, teachers, doctors, engineers, and members of the Pitt communily. On Saturday, April 22, 2017 we will come together to march in support of: Science that serves the common good Funding for scientific research and its applications Cutting-edge science education Evidence-based policy and regulations Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Open, honest science and inclusive public outreach There will be speakers, science demos, and music both before and after we march! Time: 12-2 pm Starting location: Bigelow Blvd. (beside the Cathedral of Learning) aceDook.com/MorchrosciencerdH March/orsclencercHegmail.com Grads Togebher UNITED STEELWORKERS ADEMIC WOEKEBSASSOCIATION Sponsored by: UN'ON USW PPITTFACULTY