Colette Delawalla Leads Movement to Protect Scientific Research Amid Funding Cuts
Colette Delawalla, a budding clinical psychologist, has emerged as a leader in a movement to protect scientific research in the U.S. This comes in response to the Trump administration's announcement of $4 billion in cuts to medical and scientific research, alongside restrictions on government scientists speaking publicly. Delawalla, motivated by these developments, organized a 'Stand Up for Science' protest in Washington, D.C., which quickly gained traction and led to demonstrations in over 30 U.S. cities. Despite initial challenges, including a lack of support from major scientific organizations, Delawalla's efforts have grown into a sustained movement with a team of 22 paid staff and over 2,000 volunteers. The organization has also launched campaigns, such as a petition to impeach Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and is planning to establish a Science Victory Fund to support pro-science candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. 
