Albany’s March for Science was a great time today. This area is a hotbed of scientific activity, with numerous colleges (including the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and RPI), a variety of elite hospitals (like Albany Medical Center and St Peter’s), and science centers like GE Global Research and Global Foundries in Malta. So it was no surprise that many scientists and science fans showed up at West Capitol Park to demonstrate their support. While the crowd may have been angry about what some politicians have been doing to marginalize science, today’s march featured a fun group with many clever and amusing signs. Here’s a taste of what the day was like, including some of my favorite signs. Plus – speaking as an English major – everyone’s spelling and grammar was impeccable! 🙂
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(Clicking on any image will open a slide show.)
People arriving during the “science fair” part of the day.
“Got Polio?”
“With Her”
Atoms & Evolution
Even Introverts Are Out!!!
Beware the Trumposaurus
Meeting Mark
Hanging With Al
Fun group!
Patriot
Blue Ribbon Sign (The ribbon was presented by someone who saw the sign and loved it.)
Big Difference!
“Science Is Purrfect”
He Has The Whole World In His Hands
Warming Up The Crowd
Some of the Crowd in West Capitol Park
“Fund More Knowledge”
“Less Invasions More Equations”
Without Science It’s Just Fiction
“Make America Smart Again”
One of the Speakers
“Let’s Peer Review Trump”
Good Question!
3 Great Signs…
…With Their Curriculum Vitae
The March Begins!
Marching by the Fort Orange Club
March stretches out, heading west by Dove St.
Returning east by Dove St, the front of the march greets the back of the march, going in the opposite direction a block away
Marching Through an Albany Neighborhood
Regrouped at the Finish
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All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2017; all rights reserved.
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Great photos, Dave. It was good seeing you and so many other friends at today’s march for science.
Hi Dave, this is one of the organizers. Would you be willing to share your photos of the speakers holding the banner throughout the March? They are great! Please email us at Albany.marchforscience@gmail.com. Thanks?
Thanks – did you get my email?
Hi Dave, Thanks for the beautiful pictures from the march. I am one of the organizers of the march and is interested in using your pictures on our twitter. I will be using “All photographs are © Dave Higgins and “Dave Higgins Photography,” 2017; all rights reserved.” Do let me know whether this suffices. Thanks!
Hi Ela – Thanks for your comment; I’m glad you like them! You can use them with that photo credit; just note it should be “DaveHugginsPhotography.com” BTW, I just sent an email to Joshua F, Amy H & whomever uses the event email address. You might want to touch base with them. Thanks again!