Dr. Danielle Maxwell
@daniellemaxwell.bsky.social
Wife | Cat Mom | Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Detroit Mercy | #ChemEd | #CASFutureLeaders ‘24 | #LatinaInSTEM | she/ella
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Thrilled to share that the Szych research group kicks off this June, thanks to a Liebig fellowship from @chemieverband.bsky.social 🥳 Huge thanks to all my mentors! 😊
You are a motivated master's student and interested in a fully funded PhD position in inorganic chemistry? Reach out! 🧑🔬👩🔬
You are a motivated master's student and interested in a fully funded PhD position in inorganic chemistry? Reach out! 🧑🔬👩🔬
May 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thrilled to share that the Szych research group kicks off this June, thanks to a Liebig fellowship from @chemieverband.bsky.social 🥳 Huge thanks to all my mentors! 😊
You are a motivated master's student and interested in a fully funded PhD position in inorganic chemistry? Reach out! 🧑🔬👩🔬
You are a motivated master's student and interested in a fully funded PhD position in inorganic chemistry? Reach out! 🧑🔬👩🔬
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🚨 Breaking: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions
1️⃣ Removes/demotes division director leaders
2️⃣ Forced layoff notices to NSF staff going out tonight
3️⃣ More grant terminations expected tomorrow
One glimmer of hope: the 8 directorates appear to be staying
1️⃣ Removes/demotes division director leaders
2️⃣ Forced layoff notices to NSF staff going out tonight
3️⃣ More grant terminations expected tomorrow
One glimmer of hope: the 8 directorates appear to be staying
Exclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions
Changes seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund
www.science.org
May 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
🚨 Breaking: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions
1️⃣ Removes/demotes division director leaders
2️⃣ Forced layoff notices to NSF staff going out tonight
3️⃣ More grant terminations expected tomorrow
One glimmer of hope: the 8 directorates appear to be staying
1️⃣ Removes/demotes division director leaders
2️⃣ Forced layoff notices to NSF staff going out tonight
3️⃣ More grant terminations expected tomorrow
One glimmer of hope: the 8 directorates appear to be staying
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Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
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Shout out to the tenured and emeritus faculty who are speaking up on here, at rallies, in calls and emails to legislators, in board meetings, in meetings with funders, so that us non-tenured folks don't risk our careers to speak out against *waves hands wildly* all of this
April 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Shout out to the tenured and emeritus faculty who are speaking up on here, at rallies, in calls and emails to legislators, in board meetings, in meetings with funders, so that us non-tenured folks don't risk our careers to speak out against *waves hands wildly* all of this
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Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia alive? Because the amount of resistance to addressing his being trafficked gives the distinct impression that either he is dead or what they have done to him is so unspeakable that they cannot afford for him to be freed, seen, or spoken with.
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Is Kilmar Abrego Garcia alive? Because the amount of resistance to addressing his being trafficked gives the distinct impression that either he is dead or what they have done to him is so unspeakable that they cannot afford for him to be freed, seen, or spoken with.
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On #NationalScrabbleDay, this periodic table shows what every element's name would score during a game.
Can you spot the highest scoring elements and the only element that scores the same as its atomic number? www.compoundchem.com/2019/07/07/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
Can you spot the highest scoring elements and the only element that scores the same as its atomic number? www.compoundchem.com/2019/07/07/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
April 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On #NationalScrabbleDay, this periodic table shows what every element's name would score during a game.
Can you spot the highest scoring elements and the only element that scores the same as its atomic number? www.compoundchem.com/2019/07/07/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
Can you spot the highest scoring elements and the only element that scores the same as its atomic number? www.compoundchem.com/2019/07/07/p...
#ChemSky 🧪
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NSF GRFP Awards by the Year:
2021 - 2074
2022 - 2193
2023 - 2555
2024 - 2036
2025 - 1000
Again, these funding cuts will have drastic longterm effects on the scientific future of the US.......
@jeremymberg.bsky.social @altnih4science.bsky.social
2021 - 2074
2022 - 2193
2023 - 2555
2024 - 2036
2025 - 1000
Again, these funding cuts will have drastic longterm effects on the scientific future of the US.......
@jeremymberg.bsky.social @altnih4science.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
NSF GRFP Awards by the Year:
2021 - 2074
2022 - 2193
2023 - 2555
2024 - 2036
2025 - 1000
Again, these funding cuts will have drastic longterm effects on the scientific future of the US.......
@jeremymberg.bsky.social @altnih4science.bsky.social
2021 - 2074
2022 - 2193
2023 - 2555
2024 - 2036
2025 - 1000
Again, these funding cuts will have drastic longterm effects on the scientific future of the US.......
@jeremymberg.bsky.social @altnih4science.bsky.social
Happy #OpeningDay, @tigers.bsky.social! ⚾️🐯
April 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Happy #OpeningDay, @tigers.bsky.social! ⚾️🐯
Today I had the honor of moderating the National Center for Institutional Diversity Anti-Racism Graduate Research Showcase at University of Michigan. UM may have eliminated DEI, but that will not stop these students from advancing equity-centered research. Congratulations to all of the grantees!
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Today I had the honor of moderating the National Center for Institutional Diversity Anti-Racism Graduate Research Showcase at University of Michigan. UM may have eliminated DEI, but that will not stop these students from advancing equity-centered research. Congratulations to all of the grantees!
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Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
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After 24 hours on his feet, Cory Booker is defending the scientific research establishment of this country - calling out an experience like the one that drives me and SO MANY of my fellow scientists to do the work we do - that maybe we can do for others what we couldn't for our own loved ones.
April 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
After 24 hours on his feet, Cory Booker is defending the scientific research establishment of this country - calling out an experience like the one that drives me and SO MANY of my fellow scientists to do the work we do - that maybe we can do for others what we couldn't for our own loved ones.
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Long before the 21-hour mark, Strom Thurmond was reading the phone book, and Ted Cruz was reading Green Eggs and Ham. Cory Booker is talking about the economy right now. He's going to obstruct an entire day of Senate business with an actual policy speech.
April 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Long before the 21-hour mark, Strom Thurmond was reading the phone book, and Ted Cruz was reading Green Eggs and Ham. Cory Booker is talking about the economy right now. He's going to obstruct an entire day of Senate business with an actual policy speech.
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If you do not have a passport, and your ID does not match your birth certificate, you cannot prove your citizenship, according to the SAVE Act. You will not be able to vote.
The SAVE Act will disenfranchise tens of millions of women in America. It’s blatant voter suppression.
The SAVE Act will disenfranchise tens of millions of women in America. It’s blatant voter suppression.
April 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
If you do not have a passport, and your ID does not match your birth certificate, you cannot prove your citizenship, according to the SAVE Act. You will not be able to vote.
The SAVE Act will disenfranchise tens of millions of women in America. It’s blatant voter suppression.
The SAVE Act will disenfranchise tens of millions of women in America. It’s blatant voter suppression.
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If Sen. Cory Booker makes it to 7:19 p.m. EST, he will break segregationist Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond's record for his 24 hour 18 minute Senate floor speech against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
April 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If Sen. Cory Booker makes it to 7:19 p.m. EST, he will break segregationist Dixiecrat Strom Thurmond's record for his 24 hour 18 minute Senate floor speech against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
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One feature of "fearless speech" is critiquing those in power and/or yourself. We all have to meet this moment.
Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
April 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
One feature of "fearless speech" is critiquing those in power and/or yourself. We all have to meet this moment.
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I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
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If you had a U-RISE or MARC grant cancelled this week (I'm hearing the MARC programs, which are similar but at research intensive unis, were also cancelled), please be sure to update the information here: forms.gle/81iLikdBtmCP... 🧪 #AcademicSky
March 29, 2025 at 7:17 PM
If you had a U-RISE or MARC grant cancelled this week (I'm hearing the MARC programs, which are similar but at research intensive unis, were also cancelled), please be sure to update the information here: forms.gle/81iLikdBtmCP... 🧪 #AcademicSky
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It's official. The subject link is "Evolving our approach to DEI" but the instructions say "All units will evaluate their web presence to reflect the status of current programmatic directions and for compliance with federal executive orders and guidance."
So disappointed in my university right now.
So disappointed in my university right now.
University of Michigan, a longtime champion of progressive values, to close its DEI office
University President Santa Ono informed staffers in an email, saying Michigan remains committed to diversity among its students, faculty and staff.
www.freep.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It's official. The subject link is "Evolving our approach to DEI" but the instructions say "All units will evaluate their web presence to reflect the status of current programmatic directions and for compliance with federal executive orders and guidance."
So disappointed in my university right now.
So disappointed in my university right now.
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I’m not surprised, but it doesn’t ease my anger, frustration, & disappointment as an alum & faculty member.
Please miss me with any more talk of being the “leaders & best” moving forward. I’ve always been critical of this concept, but it rings especially hollow now. #AcademicSky
Please miss me with any more talk of being the “leaders & best” moving forward. I’ve always been critical of this concept, but it rings especially hollow now. #AcademicSky
BREAKING: The University of Michigan is closing its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, a major retreat for a school that has long championed its progressive values.
University of Michigan, a longtime champion of progressive values, to close its DEI office
University President Santa Ono informed staffers in an email, saying Michigan remains committed to diversity among its students, faculty and staff.
bit.ly
March 27, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I’m not surprised, but it doesn’t ease my anger, frustration, & disappointment as an alum & faculty member.
Please miss me with any more talk of being the “leaders & best” moving forward. I’ve always been critical of this concept, but it rings especially hollow now. #AcademicSky
Please miss me with any more talk of being the “leaders & best” moving forward. I’ve always been critical of this concept, but it rings especially hollow now. #AcademicSky
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March 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
March 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
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With everything happening in the US right now, how safe are scientific conferences for foreign participants in the US? I think this is something we have to discuss as a scientific community. I am hesitating to register for US meetings due to the unpredictable situation. Others who feel the same?
March 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
With everything happening in the US right now, how safe are scientific conferences for foreign participants in the US? I think this is something we have to discuss as a scientific community. I am hesitating to register for US meetings due to the unpredictable situation. Others who feel the same?
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The SAVE plan helped millions of people stay above water while repaying their student loan debt.
Now that Trump has shut it down, borrowers are reporting as much as a 10x monthly payment increase.
How is this supposed to lower people’s cost of living?
Now that Trump has shut it down, borrowers are reporting as much as a 10x monthly payment increase.
How is this supposed to lower people’s cost of living?
March 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The SAVE plan helped millions of people stay above water while repaying their student loan debt.
Now that Trump has shut it down, borrowers are reporting as much as a 10x monthly payment increase.
How is this supposed to lower people’s cost of living?
Now that Trump has shut it down, borrowers are reporting as much as a 10x monthly payment increase.
How is this supposed to lower people’s cost of living?