Marc Porosoff
@marcporosoff.bsky.social
Associate Professor, ChemE @UofR. Catalysis, CO2 conversion, AI, dogs, #PodCAT
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Johns Hopkins is offering funds to researchers who lost federal grants
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Johns Hopkins To Offer Funds To Researchers Who’ve Lost Federal Grants
Johns Hopkins University will provide three new self-funded grant programs to help its faculty and students cope with the cancelation or interruption of federal funding.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Johns Hopkins is offering funds to researchers who lost federal grants
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Candid conversation with my colleague @marcporosoff.bsky.social on effects of real and coming cuts to academic research laboratories. youtu.be/RLVWA3lqYPA?...
Cuts to federal grants for science & engineering research in universities: Reactions of 2 professors
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April 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Candid conversation with my colleague @marcporosoff.bsky.social on effects of real and coming cuts to academic research laboratories. youtu.be/RLVWA3lqYPA?...
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Research Saves Lives
Without research - at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools and research institutions across the nation - scientific breakthroughs suffer and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk
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Without research - at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools and research institutions across the nation - scientific breakthroughs suffer and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk
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April 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Research Saves Lives
Without research - at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools and research institutions across the nation - scientific breakthroughs suffer and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk
www.jhu.edu
Without research - at Johns Hopkins and at thousands of other universities, medical schools and research institutions across the nation - scientific breakthroughs suffer and the lifesaving treatments of tomorrow are at risk
www.jhu.edu
The DENNIS system is a pretty good model for US trade policy
April 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The DENNIS system is a pretty good model for US trade policy
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New publication from @marcporosoff.bsky.social and team, including ChemE PhD students Sinhara Perera and Rashad Ahmadov, showing that Zn-doped AlN (aluminum nitride) catalysts could be a more #sustainable alternative for producing propylene: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... #URochesterResearch
Redirecting
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April 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
New publication from @marcporosoff.bsky.social and team, including ChemE PhD students Sinhara Perera and Rashad Ahmadov, showing that Zn-doped AlN (aluminum nitride) catalysts could be a more #sustainable alternative for producing propylene: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... #URochesterResearch
"Our goal isn’t to get every student to the same point, it’s to help them become the best version of themselves." -Prof. Aditya Bhan.
PodCAT is taking a short break. We’ll be back soon with more conversations from the leading experts in catalysis.
#STEM #Academia #Mentorship #PodCAT #FailureIsData
PodCAT is taking a short break. We’ll be back soon with more conversations from the leading experts in catalysis.
#STEM #Academia #Mentorship #PodCAT #FailureIsData
April 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"Our goal isn’t to get every student to the same point, it’s to help them become the best version of themselves." -Prof. Aditya Bhan.
PodCAT is taking a short break. We’ll be back soon with more conversations from the leading experts in catalysis.
#STEM #Academia #Mentorship #PodCAT #FailureIsData
PodCAT is taking a short break. We’ll be back soon with more conversations from the leading experts in catalysis.
#STEM #Academia #Mentorship #PodCAT #FailureIsData
All new #PodCAT out now with Prof. Aditya Bhan from the UMN CEMS. We talked to Prof. Bhan about mentorship, overcoming rejection, and the role of AI in catalysis. It was a stimulating conversation and an honor to host Prof. Bhan on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/3bu6...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/3bu6...
March 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
All new #PodCAT out now with Prof. Aditya Bhan from the UMN CEMS. We talked to Prof. Bhan about mentorship, overcoming rejection, and the role of AI in catalysis. It was a stimulating conversation and an honor to host Prof. Bhan on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/3bu6...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/3bu6...
🎶 It’s the most horrible time of the year🎶
March 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🎶 It’s the most horrible time of the year🎶
New #PodCAT with Prof. Friederike Jentoft from UMass Amherst! Prof. Jentoft discusses differences between academia in the US and Europe and reflects on effective strategies for mentoring students. It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Jentoft on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/5i4C...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/5i4C...
March 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New #PodCAT with Prof. Friederike Jentoft from UMass Amherst! Prof. Jentoft discusses differences between academia in the US and Europe and reflects on effective strategies for mentoring students. It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Jentoft on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/5i4C...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/5i4C...
New #PodCAT out now with Prof. Mark Barteau from Texas A&M University. Prof. Barteau reflects on his storied career, reminiscing about the good old days and "murderers row" with the late Prof. Madix. It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Barteau on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/506m...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/506m...
March 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
New #PodCAT out now with Prof. Mark Barteau from Texas A&M University. Prof. Barteau reflects on his storied career, reminiscing about the good old days and "murderers row" with the late Prof. Madix. It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Barteau on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/506m...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/506m...
Ezra has been cubed! What does that mean? Listen to #PodCAT with Prof. John Keith from @ChemePitt to find out! We had a lot of fun talking with Prof. Keith about finding your path and succeeding in research and mentoring. #secretsofthecube
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/2i1B...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/2i1B...
Prof. John Keith
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March 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Ezra has been cubed! What does that mean? Listen to #PodCAT with Prof. John Keith from @ChemePitt to find out! We had a lot of fun talking with Prof. Keith about finding your path and succeeding in research and mentoring. #secretsofthecube
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/2i1B...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/2i1B...
New #PodCAT out now with @tllohr.bsky.social from Shell! Dr. Lohr talks to us about the differences between industry and academia, trade secrets, and gives us all a lesson on healthy work-life balance. It was a pleasure to host Dr. Lohr on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0e6L...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0e6L...
Dr. Tracy Lohr
PodCAT · Episode
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February 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
New #PodCAT out now with @tllohr.bsky.social from Shell! Dr. Lohr talks to us about the differences between industry and academia, trade secrets, and gives us all a lesson on healthy work-life balance. It was a pleasure to host Dr. Lohr on PodCAT!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0e6L...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0e6L...
All new #PodCAT out now with @joaquinresasco.bsky.social (Ezra's former roommate)! We had a great conversation about starting a research group, applying to faculty positions, mentorship, and cation effects in electrochemical reactions!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/1xiT...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/1xiT...
Prof. Joaquin Resasco
PodCAT · Episode
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February 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
All new #PodCAT out now with @joaquinresasco.bsky.social (Ezra's former roommate)! We had a great conversation about starting a research group, applying to faculty positions, mentorship, and cation effects in electrochemical reactions!
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/1xiT...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/1xiT...
They should have named it the @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social method of cooking an egg www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Periodic cooking of eggs - Communications Engineering
Emilia Di Lorenzo and colleagues propose an approach to address the energy transport problem of cooking the albumen and yolk of a boiled egg at their optimal temperatures without separation. By altern...
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February 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
They should have named it the @pauldauenhauer.bsky.social method of cooking an egg www.nature.com/articles/s44...
First #PodCAT of 2025 out now with brand new Prof. and PodCAT's biggest fan Prof. Jason Adams! We had a great discussion about starting a lab and what you can do to best prepare yourself for success during your independent academic career.
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0dK4...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0dK4...
Prof. Jason Adams
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February 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
First #PodCAT of 2025 out now with brand new Prof. and PodCAT's biggest fan Prof. Jason Adams! We had a great discussion about starting a lab and what you can do to best prepare yourself for success during your independent academic career.
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0dK4...
Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/0dK4...
Is there data on university responses to COVID? I’m wondering which schools did better and if there were any creative and/or lasting measures to make up the budget shortfall.
February 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Is there data on university responses to COVID? I’m wondering which schools did better and if there were any creative and/or lasting measures to make up the budget shortfall.
68% think budget cuts are the right amount or not enough
This is only one poll, but if you are in academia or rely on federal programs, the results are deeply disturbing.
Source: www.scribd.com/document/825...
Source: www.scribd.com/document/825...
February 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
68% think budget cuts are the right amount or not enough
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BREAKING: 22 states sue NIH over Trump administration's new 15% cap on overhead for federal research grants. Suit filed federal court in Boston contends lifesaving research 'will grind to a halt' under the policy. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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February 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
BREAKING: 22 states sue NIH over Trump administration's new 15% cap on overhead for federal research grants. Suit filed federal court in Boston contends lifesaving research 'will grind to a halt' under the policy. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
This is only one poll, but if you are in academia or rely on federal programs, the results are deeply disturbing.
Source: www.scribd.com/document/825...
Source: www.scribd.com/document/825...
February 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This is only one poll, but if you are in academia or rely on federal programs, the results are deeply disturbing.
Source: www.scribd.com/document/825...
Source: www.scribd.com/document/825...
If we assume everything spent in FY2024 was eligible for direct costs (which it wasn’t), we can project cuts to revenue at University of Rochester at ~$47 million. This assumes NIH indirects are decreased from 54% to 15%.
Source: report.nih.gov/award/index....
Source: report.nih.gov/award/index....
February 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
If we assume everything spent in FY2024 was eligible for direct costs (which it wasn’t), we can project cuts to revenue at University of Rochester at ~$47 million. This assumes NIH indirects are decreased from 54% to 15%.
Source: report.nih.gov/award/index....
Source: report.nih.gov/award/index....
My favorite part is the amount of power held by one negative parent email
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An Accurate Organizational Chart of Your University
In accordance with our informal tradition of updating documents every thirty years, whether they need it or not, our university is pleased to prese...
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February 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
My favorite part is the amount of power held by one negative parent email
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When submitting proposals do you create the final pdf once and upload and submit it or do you compulsively edit, recreate and reupload the pdf?
February 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
When submitting proposals do you create the final pdf once and upload and submit it or do you compulsively edit, recreate and reupload the pdf?
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Somewhere in the U.S., there’s a scientist staring at their NSF/NIH grant application wondering why they bother. This post is for you. Science and society both need you. Hang in there and know there is a whole community supporting you.
January 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Somewhere in the U.S., there’s a scientist staring at their NSF/NIH grant application wondering why they bother. This post is for you. Science and society both need you. Hang in there and know there is a whole community supporting you.
How long until the mandate comes out that federal funding for universities is contingent on cuts to F&A rates?
January 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
How long until the mandate comes out that federal funding for universities is contingent on cuts to F&A rates?