A crowd gathers on Friday, March 7 at the Alma Mater for the March For Science. The protest was one of many across the country that sought to show support of science and researchers but also included support of diversity and a resistance toward the Trump Administration’s recent actions against the scientific community.

Gallery | Demonstrators stand up and march for science

By James Hoeck, Alyssa Shih and Vasumathi Urs-Juffa • March 10, 2025

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An attendee of the March for Science demonstration signs an emailing list on Friday, March 7.

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A demonstrator holds a sign advocating for science funding at the March for Science on Friday, March 7.

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Asher Hudson, former research scientist at the University speaks in front of Alma Matter for the march for science protest. Hudson shared with the crowd of attendees that he was let go from his position at the University and that funding towards scientists employees will continue to diminish.

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Protestors share a smile with each other as they stand in a crowd in front of Alma Matter prior to marching.

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The crowd of attendees applause after a speaker finishes their speech at Alma Matter.

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Protestors crowd in front of Alma Matter with signs and flags—many going against the current political power and figures within the United States such as, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Protestors gather together before marching in advocacy for science and the continuation of its funding as actions from the University and United States government moves to cut down on finance towards the field.

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Protesters at Alma Mater listening to speakers before the “Stand Up For Science” march begins on March 7.

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Protestors tune in to a speech from a speaker at Alma Matter as they hold signs and flags.

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A protestors raises their sign in the air stating “Science will save your life“ with a disclaimer beneath on what is at risk with defunding.

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An attendee listens to speakers of the "Stand Up of Science" demonstration.

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A demonstrator gathers cardboard for attendees to write on before they begin their march around campus.

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Shaun Dickey holds up a sign among the crowd of rally attendees. Shaun exemplified the local community presence present at the demonstration. Dickey was born and raised in Champaign and attended the rally to represent his belied in the power of science, “I believe in the power of science to change our society for the better."

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A demonstrator smiles as they hold a sign stating, “Nobody voted for Musk.”

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Champaign school board candidate Justin Michael Hendrix walks down W. Green Street after speaking at the demonstration in front of Alma Matter.

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“The March for Science” walks along Gregory Drive on Friday, March 7.

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Demonstrators make their way down W. Green Street as they hold signs and make noise.

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A protester on the Main Quad leads chants while yelling into a megaphone at the “Stand Up For Science” march.

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A protester smiles while leading the “Stand Up For Science” march.

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Protestors make raise their signs as they head down W. Green Street.

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A student holds up a sign in support of science on Friday, March 7 during the March for Science. The demonstration drew students, faculty, and community members of all backgrounds from biology to engineering to healthcare.

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Participants of the March for Science protest walk past Foellinger Auditorium. The demonstration drew numbers of attendees who sought to show support for science and research as well as themes of diversity and an aversion to the President Donald Trump's administration's ideology.

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Protesters passionately yelling while leading the “Stand Up For Science” march on at the South Quad.

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Attendees of the March for Science demonstration hold signs supporting science, diversity, and federal funding of research as well as signs of aversion against United States President Donald Trump.

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Protesters passionately yelling at the “Stand Up For Science” march at the South Quad.

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A protester at the South Quad addressing the crowd of protesters at the “Stand Up For Science” march on March 7.

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A long line of protestors walk past the McFarland Memorial Bell Tower on the South Quad as part of the March for Science protest.

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Graduate students pose with their signs after the March For Science protest on March 7.

About the Contributor

James Hoeck, Photo Editor

I am James Hoeck, a senior in photography with a minor in media. I have been a part of Illini Media for over three years starting back in fall 2021. I hold the position of photo editor here at The Daily Illini overseeing our photo department. I also work as photo editor and editor-in-chief for Illini Media’s yearbook, The Illio. There is a good chance you will see me out and about on campus taking photos! If you want to check out more of my work, visit my linked socials. For inquiries, contact me at my attached email.