Niles to Host 'Stand Up for Science Rally' on March 7

Event planned in solidarity with nationwide rallies supporting science, research, and evidence-based decision-making.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Organizers in Niles, Michigan are planning a 'Stand Up for Science Rally' on March 7 to show support for scientists, teachers, and healthcare workers. The rally will take place on the Main Street Bridge, leading directly to the local Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, to emphasize the role of science in medicine, public health, and everyday life. The event is being organized in conjunction with a larger rally planned in Washington, D.C. and smaller events across the country.

Why it matters

The rally aims to counter growing misinformation and distrust of science, including anti-vaccination movements and efforts to undermine scientific research and evidence-based decision-making. Organizers hope the event will remind people of the vital role science plays in our lives, from medical treatments to environmental protections.

The details

The Stand Up for Science Rally in Niles will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. on the Main Street Bridge. Organizer Naomi Ludman says the location was chosen to directly connect the event to the nearby Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, highlighting how science impacts healthcare and public health. Participants are encouraged to bring signs expressing personal messages about how science has affected their lives.

  • The Stand Up for Science Rally is planned for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The players

Naomi Ludman

The organizer of the Stand Up for Science Rally in Niles, Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“We want to remind people that while there's this sort of climate right now to distrust science, to do away with medical trials, clinical trials on all kinds of research, there's anti-vaxxing promotions across the United States. So this is an effort for us as everyday citizens to say we recognize the role of science in our lives and we want to stand up for science.”

— Naomi Ludman, Rally Organizer (wsjm.com)

What’s next

The Stand Up for Science Rally in Niles is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. on the Main Street Bridge.

The takeaway

This rally in Niles is part of a nationwide effort to counter growing misinformation and distrust of science, and to reaffirm the vital role that scientific research, evidence-based decision-making, and scientific integrity play in our lives - from healthcare to environmental protection to everyday technology.