Laura Muller
@anotherdrmuller.bsky.social
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Yesterday's post on Substack, where I talk about the inequity embedded into the Substack and Patreon model at a time when Black women are being silenced.
open.substack.com/pub/shaystew...
open.substack.com/pub/shaystew...
Cite your sources, or The inequity of writing in the era of Substack and Patreon
The uncomfortable reality is that resources matter, and in these divided United States of America, access to resources has never been equal.
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Yesterday's post on Substack, where I talk about the inequity embedded into the Substack and Patreon model at a time when Black women are being silenced.
open.substack.com/pub/shaystew...
open.substack.com/pub/shaystew...
Review the grant portfolio "AGAIN"? Talk about wasting time...https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-director-orders-new-review-grants-outline-top-research-priorities
August 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Review the grant portfolio "AGAIN"? Talk about wasting time...https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-director-orders-new-review-grants-outline-top-research-priorities
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This should get WIDE circulation:
MIT stating that it “has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper.”
gizmodo.com/mit-backs-aw...
MIT stating that it “has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper.”
gizmodo.com/mit-backs-aw...
MIT Backs Away From Paper Claiming Scientists Make More Discoveries with AI
The retracted paper had impressed a Nobel Prize winner in economics.
gizmodo.com
August 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This should get WIDE circulation:
MIT stating that it “has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper.”
gizmodo.com/mit-backs-aw...
MIT stating that it “has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper.”
gizmodo.com/mit-backs-aw...
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Do you love alpine plants, ancient DNA, and/or population genetics? My lab will be hiring a postdoc soon to be based at the University of Maine! We’re looking for someone who uses genetic tools and thinks like a community ecologist. Happy to chat at #ESA2025 if you’re interested.
August 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Do you love alpine plants, ancient DNA, and/or population genetics? My lab will be hiring a postdoc soon to be based at the University of Maine! We’re looking for someone who uses genetic tools and thinks like a community ecologist. Happy to chat at #ESA2025 if you’re interested.
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"Numbers released in May by the National Science Foundation (NSF) indicate that...the number of early-career researchers it supports could fall by 78%...'It’s a nightmare,' Simon says. 'I really fear for the future of science.'"
@science.org
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‘It’s a nightmare.’ U.S. funding cuts threaten academic science jobs at all levels
“There is a lot of pressure to essentially leave the country or not pursue research,” one Ph.D. student says
www.science.org
July 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
"Numbers released in May by the National Science Foundation (NSF) indicate that...the number of early-career researchers it supports could fall by 78%...'It’s a nightmare,' Simon says. 'I really fear for the future of science.'"
@science.org
www.science.org/content/arti...
@science.org
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't want you to know the name of her opponent but will try every desperate attempt to save her seat.
My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you spread the word?
My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you spread the word?
June 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't want you to know the name of her opponent but will try every desperate attempt to save her seat.
My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you spread the word?
My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you spread the word?
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Imagine thinking “Don’t vote for a corrupt, serial sexual predator that killed seniors and took money to cover it up, for Mayor,” is some radical or inconvenient take within the Democratic Party.
Ignore the lobbyists and billionaires.
Don’t. Rank. Andrew Cuomo.
Ignore the lobbyists and billionaires.
Don’t. Rank. Andrew Cuomo.
June 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Imagine thinking “Don’t vote for a corrupt, serial sexual predator that killed seniors and took money to cover it up, for Mayor,” is some radical or inconvenient take within the Democratic Party.
Ignore the lobbyists and billionaires.
Don’t. Rank. Andrew Cuomo.
Ignore the lobbyists and billionaires.
Don’t. Rank. Andrew Cuomo.
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A lot is going on these days. In the spirit of continuing to support science & the careers of early to mid-career scholars, please help us share the announcement with folx in your networks across the US & Africa.
Symposium will be Feb 2-4, 2026, in Dakar
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
Symposium will be Feb 2-4, 2026, in Dakar
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
Excited to co-Chair @nationalacademies.org 2026 U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium to bring together outstanding US & African early- & mid-career STEMM professionals to explore advances & emerging opportunities in STEMM.
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
www.nationalacademies.org/event/45168_...
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
www.nationalacademies.org/event/45168_...
June 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A lot is going on these days. In the spirit of continuing to support science & the careers of early to mid-career scholars, please help us share the announcement with folx in your networks across the US & Africa.
Symposium will be Feb 2-4, 2026, in Dakar
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
Symposium will be Feb 2-4, 2026, in Dakar
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
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NSF funding allocations to divisions get adjusted based on numbers of proposals; if we opt out of submitting proposals because of threats of cuts, it can cause future years budgets to divert money out of our divisions.
June 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NSF funding allocations to divisions get adjusted based on numbers of proposals; if we opt out of submitting proposals because of threats of cuts, it can cause future years budgets to divert money out of our divisions.
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FYI: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is trying to get more info on the impact of recent research grant terminations.
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
June 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
FYI: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is trying to get more info on the impact of recent research grant terminations.
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
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Just absolute insanity. There for supposed immigration enforcement, but actually, out in the open saying they’re occupying American cities while framing them as enemies.
June 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Just absolute insanity. There for supposed immigration enforcement, but actually, out in the open saying they’re occupying American cities while framing them as enemies.
In the discussion about yesterday's events, let us not forget why Sen Padilla was trying to interrupt Noem's comments. The LA and CA leadership talks about here were duly elected.
On 6/12, DHS Sec’y Kristi Noem said “We are staying here to liberate [LA] from the socialists and the burdensome leadership this governor and mayor have placed on this country and this city.” This use of military force to displace a democratically elected is the very definition of a coup.
June 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
In the discussion about yesterday's events, let us not forget why Sen Padilla was trying to interrupt Noem's comments. The LA and CA leadership talks about here were duly elected.
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All of NIH funding to Northwestern University is frozen. This pause includes noncompeting approved funding, new and competing grants with fundable scores. No reimbursements for money already spent have been received since March. This situation is rarely reported so please Please get the word out!
May 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
All of NIH funding to Northwestern University is frozen. This pause includes noncompeting approved funding, new and competing grants with fundable scores. No reimbursements for money already spent have been received since March. This situation is rarely reported so please Please get the word out!
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🧪 If you had your NSF grant terminated, I'd *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar.
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🧪 If you had your NSF grant terminated, I'd *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar.
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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FYI: The Spencer Foundation, Kapor Foundation, The William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have collaborated to offer $25K rapid response grants.
"This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."
"This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."
Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program
In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...
www.spencer.org
May 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
FYI: The Spencer Foundation, Kapor Foundation, The William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have collaborated to offer $25K rapid response grants.
"This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."
"This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."
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I would also love to pay a student! We’re just trying to generate some comparative XRF data for our new machine and get some data for student projects! As long as you can bill a card and make a receipt, let me pay you!
🚨GEOLOGY EMERGENCY🚨
Do you have an XRF? Do you have a way to generate a bill I can give you a credit card for by tomorrow??? I had lab number two suddenly not able to run my samples and my grant access runs out tomorrow night.
$1000 for running a small number of sandstone samples.
Do you have an XRF? Do you have a way to generate a bill I can give you a credit card for by tomorrow??? I had lab number two suddenly not able to run my samples and my grant access runs out tomorrow night.
$1000 for running a small number of sandstone samples.
April 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I would also love to pay a student! We’re just trying to generate some comparative XRF data for our new machine and get some data for student projects! As long as you can bill a card and make a receipt, let me pay you!
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A powerful call has just gone up on the website of the @aacu.org : “A Call for Constructive Engagement” signed by almost 200 college & university presidents (more sure to join), from community colleges to R1s! #academicsky #edusky @academic-chatter.bsky.social www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...
A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U
A Call for Constructive Engagement
www.aacu.org
April 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
A powerful call has just gone up on the website of the @aacu.org : “A Call for Constructive Engagement” signed by almost 200 college & university presidents (more sure to join), from community colleges to R1s! #academicsky #edusky @academic-chatter.bsky.social www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...
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Two headlines in the New York Times today.
April 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Two headlines in the New York Times today.
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I am sorry to say it, but this is probably one of the most important things you can repost today.
April 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I am sorry to say it, but this is probably one of the most important things you can repost today.
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SCAM ALERT. This is a fake conference that ripped off my and other people’s names to trick people into registering. There is no such conference that I or the others shown were invited or agreed to. We are working to try to get this fraud taken down from the web.
chemsymposia.com
chemsymposia.com
Join Chemsymposia 2026: Research & Innovation | ChemSymposia 2026
Join us at Chemsymposia 2026 to discover groundbreaking research in physics applications. Connect with experts, engage in insightful discussions, and explore our venue, registration details, and speak...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
SCAM ALERT. This is a fake conference that ripped off my and other people’s names to trick people into registering. There is no such conference that I or the others shown were invited or agreed to. We are working to try to get this fraud taken down from the web.
chemsymposia.com
chemsymposia.com
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Reasons cited in the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the King of Great Britain:
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"
Declaration of Independence: A Transcription
Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling a...
www.archives.gov
April 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Reasons cited in the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the King of Great Britain:
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"
"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"
"For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"
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Urgently reposting! University leadership need to actively check the SEVIS database every day (studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub). Ask your chair to commit to it.
Yesterday, UW discovered 9 visa cancellations & only found out b/c they ran a status check. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Yesterday, UW discovered 9 visa cancellations & only found out b/c they ran a status check. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
April 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Urgently reposting! University leadership need to actively check the SEVIS database every day (studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub). Ask your chair to commit to it.
Yesterday, UW discovered 9 visa cancellations & only found out b/c they ran a status check. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Yesterday, UW discovered 9 visa cancellations & only found out b/c they ran a status check. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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The question is why is our legacy media hiding that millions of people are standing up to the taking of our rights?
this is genuinely wild, they really put the protest coverage in fine print font newrepublic.com/article/1936...
Print Media to Mass Protests: “Please Turn to Page 18”
Here’s how newspapers across America minimized one of the largest demonstrations since Trump’s return to power.
newrepublic.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The question is why is our legacy media hiding that millions of people are standing up to the taking of our rights?
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If a student you know received an honorable mention for the NSF GRFP, encourage them to contact their Congressional representatives! 🧪
Honorable mention here — they said this in the email:
“Although the agency is unable to offer fellowship support at this time, a subsequent announcement of additional awardees is possible subject to finalization of the agency's fiscal year 2025 spend plan”
“Although the agency is unable to offer fellowship support at this time, a subsequent announcement of additional awardees is possible subject to finalization of the agency's fiscal year 2025 spend plan”
April 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If a student you know received an honorable mention for the NSF GRFP, encourage them to contact their Congressional representatives! 🧪
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Inspired by Cory Booker? Live in Wisconsin? Want to do something about *gestures at everything* but not registered to vote? You can register and vote today! There's still time. The polls are open until 8:00 pm, and if you're registered and in line by that time, stay in line and vote.
REMINDER: Wisconsin has same-day voter registration.
So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.
Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
So, if you haven’t registered or recently moved or anything like that, you can register at your polling place (with ID and proof of residence) TODAY.
Every state should do this. It’s great that Wisconsin does this. Go vote.
April 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Inspired by Cory Booker? Live in Wisconsin? Want to do something about *gestures at everything* but not registered to vote? You can register and vote today! There's still time. The polls are open until 8:00 pm, and if you're registered and in line by that time, stay in line and vote.