The UCS Science Network
Scientists working for a better world
Join the UCS Science Network now!
"UCS plays a valuable role in connecting scientists with the public and policy makers."
Gabriel Filipelli, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Director, Center for Urban Health, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Tips and Tools
If you'd like to get involved in advocating for science-based solutions, here are some resources that can help.
Join the Conversation
Visit The Equation, the UCS blog, to find out what our experts are thinking on a broad range of science-related topics, and add your insights to the mix.
Recent posts:
02/26/13 White House Memo Asks Agencies to Figure Out Open Access Publishing, Francesca Grifo
02/25/13 Weaker Antibiotic Regulation: Another Problem with FDA’s Voluntary Cooperation Program, Margaret Mellon
02/25/13 Will Clean Energy Research and Development Be Sequestered?, Laura Wisland
Are you interested in using your expertise, knowledge, and dedication to make a difference? The UCS Science Network brings together scientists, engineers, health professionals, and economists with (or working toward) an advanced degree to address some of the most critical challenges of our time.
Why Join?
As a member of the UCS Science Network you'll receive timely action alerts, issue updates, and invitations to online and in-person events specifically designed for experts like you. You can choose what topics you'd like to receive emails about, and you can update your preferences at any time.
Plus, UCS Science Network members receive special opportunities to get involved directly with UCS staff on exciting policy and advocacy initatives, such as letter writing campaigns, meetings with policy makers, and media training. Sign up now!
Who Can Join
The UCS Science Network is intended for scientists, engineers, health professionals, and economists with (or working towards) an advanced degree. If you don't fall into any of those categories, and you want to get involved in helping UCS make a difference, we encourage you to become a UCS member.
Be Part of the (Science-Based) Solution
Join UCS in taking on tough challenges, standing up against powerful interests—and winning concrete victories. Our unique combination of objective analysis and energetic advocacy has played a key role in recent successful battles over emissions regulations, political interference in government science, renewable electricity and fuel economy standards, and nuclear weapons.
Are You an Early Career Scientist?
Recognizing that today's graduate students, post-docs, and early career professionals are especially concerned about the scientific and social implications of government policies and corporate practices, we established the Early Career Scientist Initative for emerging leaders in the scientific community.
Tell a Colleague about UCS
If you know other scientists who might like to be involved in our work, here's an easy way to spread the word.
