As the March for Science has drawn near, scientists and science-lovers across the country have pontificated at length on why they are—or aren't—marching. But while today's 400-plus demonstrations around the nation will hopefully resonate with lawmakers, it takes more than rallies to accomplish lasting change. The following is a guest post from Dr. Kira Krend, a biology teacher in Honolulu, HI, on her March for Science—one that she does every day.
13,407 steps. The display on my fitness watch tells me that this is how far I’ve walked so far today. It’s only 2:33 pm. I haven’t finished setting up for the lab tomorrow, and a stack of ninety-eight tests sits on my bag so I don’t forget to bring them home to grade tonight. In the next five minutes, I have three students stop by: "Dr. Krend, can I come to class 30 minutes late tomorrow?" (No.) "Hey Dr. ...
