Save Our Science Initiative

Opportunities to Join the Movement

1. Sign the Letter to the Honorable Gavin Newsom – Protect UC as a Public Good

Federal attacks on UC research threaten California’s economy, equity, and innovation. By adding your name to this letter, you join faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members in urging Governor Newsom to provide emergency funding and pursue legal action to safeguard UC’s mission. Together, we can defend UC as a cornerstone of the public good.
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2. Share Your Story – Document the Impact
   Federal funding suspensions put California’s future at risk by stopping research, cutting jobs, limiting student opportunities, and slowing innovation. We are gathering stories and data to help the public understand what is at stake. By completing this survey, you add your voice to show the real consequences of these cuts and why protecting UC research, education, and healthcare matters.
   [Complete the survey here] 

Why This Matters

• Feasible: California is the 4th largest economy in the world; we can fund UC without relying on unstable federal sources.

• Necessary: Every $1 invested in UC returns $21 to our economy.

• Inclusive: This fight is for research, teaching, and community service for all Californians.

See the Milestones, Join the Work

This is a collective community effort, and there are many ways to get involved. Start with Milestones in Motion, our living timeline that shows what we’ve done, what we’ve learned, and what’s next. It pairs Save Our Science milestones with key external developments, allowing you to track progress and identify timely actions.

Learn more about our partners through the Community Spotlight page, which features organizations leading efforts to protect California’s public research and education. Check back regularly as we add new communities and partners. Use the Collective Action table to view active letters and petitions, including signers, deadlines, and direct links to take action.

Use the form below to sign up for the calls to action you would like to participate in. Whether you participate in Power Hours, join upcoming events and actions, or stay informed, you are part of the movement to protect UC and California’s future. Visit our Upcoming Events and Actions page to see upcoming Power Hours and other opportunities to stay engaged.

Please share these opportunities widely with colleagues, students, and allies. Together, we can make it clear that California will protect its universities, its communities, and its future. Join our Google Group to receive updates, share ideas, and be part of the movement here. 

Use the form below to take action and sign up for Save Our Science initiative calls to action!