Have you seen these numbers?

John, STEM college students vote at lower rates than students in any other field of study.

Bar graph of college student voter turnout by field of study.

SOURCE: IDHE ANALYSIS OF NSLVE DATA, 2012 AND 2016

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That's why we're doing something about it!

Dear John,

As a community of students, scientists, and science advocates, it’s our responsibility to RISE up and fight for science, justice, and equity in our democracy.

Now more than ever, we feel a renewed motivation to take an active role in the 2020 elections.

If you feel the same, join the Science Rising Challenge — a simple way to get engaged in our democracy, make your voice heard, and win cool prizes! The first step is to ensure you are registered to vote, if eligible.*

Click here to register to vote >>

“Registering to vote is an interesting contradiction in a country that calls itself a ‘democracy.’ I participated in the Science Rising Challenge because I believe the Union for Concerned Scientists and SACNAS are two organizations which are actually pushing for change in this society— the latter believing in decolonizing the sciences.”

—Dante O'Hara, SACNAS Member

*Not eligible to vote? No problem! You can still participate in our democracy and the science rising challenge. Continue with the next steps in the challenge >>

Don't forget — There's prizes! Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a raffle to win a free registration for 2020 SACNAS – The National Diversity in STEM Conference!

The time is now, John. We must stand up for science...together.

Yours in community and action,
SACNAS Staff

SACNAS

1121 Pacific Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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