Prof. Ananya Mallik
drrockchef.bsky.social
Prof. Ananya Mallik
@drrockchef.bsky.social
Assistant Professor and PI of Experimental Petrology Research Group @ University of Arizona
I love to cook rocks, travel and binge-watch TV shows. 🇮🇳 in 🇺🇸
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.

“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Reposted by Prof. Ananya Mallik
Folks, a huge number of people at JPL have been affected by the LA wildfires, with many losing their homes.

If you can, consider contributing to a fund that's been set up to help them:

(Link looks sketch but site is legit)

caltech.imodules.com/controls/ema...
Satellite imagery captured by MAXAR showing the extent of the Eaton Fire in North Pasadena and Altadena.
caltech.imodules.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM