Since last November’s U.S. presidential election, I’ve been
in hiding. My hiding has been mostly figurative, but sometimes literal, with me
hiding my head under the bed covers.
Like many, I was stunned by the results. And the assaults on science have
been fast and furious since the new administration took office. Contemplating
this election and what lies ahead has been daunting and depressing for many of
us, especially for those who work in, value, and respect science. I’ve felt immobilized, but it’s time for me
to leave that in the past. It’s time for me to think about how I can stand up
for science in the coming months.
