Science Policy Group at UCSF
@spgatucsf.bsky.social
Scientists with a flair for policy. Views are our own & not those of UCSF.
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Thank you to @mildobserver.bsky.social from SF Public Press for highlighting the challenges facing researchers in today’s uncertain funding environment. Check out the piece featuring SPG at UCSF leader @sneharao.bsky.social and our colleague @erinmorrow.bsky.social from @scipolucla.bsky.social!
What happens when science funding disappears?
At UCSF and the SF VA, labs are laying off staff, trials are paused, and patients are left waiting.
Our new Civic episode breaks down how federal cuts — and now a shutdown — are reshaping science in the Bay Area.
🎧
At UCSF and the SF VA, labs are laying off staff, trials are paused, and patients are left waiting.
Our new Civic episode breaks down how federal cuts — and now a shutdown — are reshaping science in the Bay Area.
🎧
Effects of Research Funding Cuts Ripple Through San Francisco Labs, Clinics and Lives - San Francisco Public Press
Federal funding cuts to medical research and new rules for grants are dismantling projects at the University of California, San Francisco, and the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical…
www.sfpublicpress.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Thank you to @mildobserver.bsky.social from SF Public Press for highlighting the challenges facing researchers in today’s uncertain funding environment. Check out the piece featuring SPG at UCSF leader @sneharao.bsky.social and our colleague @erinmorrow.bsky.social from @scipolucla.bsky.social!
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Thanks @mildobserver.bsky.social for taking the time to chat with me, superstar @erinmorrow.bsky.social & others. Our convo was inspired by the McClintock Letters, run by @cornellasap.bsky.social & @snapcoalition.bsky.social, w/ the mission of reconnecting scientists with their hometown communities.
What happens when science funding disappears?
At UCSF and the SF VA, labs are laying off staff, trials are paused, and patients are left waiting.
Our new Civic episode breaks down how federal cuts — and now a shutdown — are reshaping science in the Bay Area.
🎧
At UCSF and the SF VA, labs are laying off staff, trials are paused, and patients are left waiting.
Our new Civic episode breaks down how federal cuts — and now a shutdown — are reshaping science in the Bay Area.
🎧
Effects of Research Funding Cuts Ripple Through San Francisco Labs, Clinics and Lives - San Francisco Public Press
Federal funding cuts to medical research and new rules for grants are dismantling projects at the University of California, San Francisco, and the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical…
www.sfpublicpress.org
October 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Thanks @mildobserver.bsky.social for taking the time to chat with me, superstar @erinmorrow.bsky.social & others. Our convo was inspired by the McClintock Letters, run by @cornellasap.bsky.social & @snapcoalition.bsky.social, w/ the mission of reconnecting scientists with their hometown communities.
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The best group!!! Now is a great time to join us if you’re interested in learning about how to engage in advocacy and policy as a scientist!
SPG hosted our annual Welcome Picnic last week - what an energizing start to the new year! Our group brainstorm/jam board of policy issues and ideas shows a teaser of some of our upcoming events… 👀
Watch this space to check out the new initiatives our members cook up this year!
Watch this space to check out the new initiatives our members cook up this year!
September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The best group!!! Now is a great time to join us if you’re interested in learning about how to engage in advocacy and policy as a scientist!
SPG hosted our annual Welcome Picnic last week - what an energizing start to the new year! Our group brainstorm/jam board of policy issues and ideas shows a teaser of some of our upcoming events… 👀
Watch this space to check out the new initiatives our members cook up this year!
Watch this space to check out the new initiatives our members cook up this year!
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SPG hosted our annual Welcome Picnic last week - what an energizing start to the new year! Our group brainstorm/jam board of policy issues and ideas shows a teaser of some of our upcoming events… 👀
Watch this space to check out the new initiatives our members cook up this year!
Watch this space to check out the new initiatives our members cook up this year!
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There's still time to write a McClintock Letter in support of federal funding of research!
Interested and don't know where to start?
Join this workshop tomorrow, June 6th, at 12 ET ☀️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Interested and don't know where to start?
Join this workshop tomorrow, June 6th, at 12 ET ☀️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
There's still time to write a McClintock Letter in support of federal funding of research!
Interested and don't know where to start?
Join this workshop tomorrow, June 6th, at 12 ET ☀️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Interested and don't know where to start?
Join this workshop tomorrow, June 6th, at 12 ET ☀️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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As citizens concerned about the future #STEM #workforce, we want to hear stories and impacts of #federal #funding cuts on early career #scientists. Take the surveys by June 6! @scienceforgood.bsky.social @jpflores.rbind.io
Impacts survey: bit.ly/3Z1aFPj
Stories survey: bit.ly/3Sghx7R
#savescience
Impacts survey: bit.ly/3Z1aFPj
Stories survey: bit.ly/3Sghx7R
#savescience
May 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
As citizens concerned about the future #STEM #workforce, we want to hear stories and impacts of #federal #funding cuts on early career #scientists. Take the surveys by June 6! @scienceforgood.bsky.social @jpflores.rbind.io
Impacts survey: bit.ly/3Z1aFPj
Stories survey: bit.ly/3Sghx7R
#savescience
Impacts survey: bit.ly/3Z1aFPj
Stories survey: bit.ly/3Sghx7R
#savescience
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Great feature! We are so lucky to have collaborators from @pspdg.bsky.social @gator-pase.bsky.social @sciforgood.bsky.social @spgatucsf.bsky.social @scipolnotredame.bsky.social @scipolucla.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social & more to make #McClintockLetters possible
🆕From me in @forbes.com: NSF, NIH Funding Cuts Spur Student-Led Science Communication Campaign
@cornellasap.bsky.social's McClintock letter campaign aims to help federallyfunded students and early career researchers share their work in local media.
www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
#scipol #scicomm
@cornellasap.bsky.social's McClintock letter campaign aims to help federallyfunded students and early career researchers share their work in local media.
www.forbes.com/sites/shalin...
#scipol #scicomm
NSF, NIH Funding Cuts Spur Student-Led Science Communication Campaign
In the wake of funding cuts from the Trump administration, Cornell University students and early career researchers are turning to local media to make their voices heard.
www.forbes.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Great feature! We are so lucky to have collaborators from @pspdg.bsky.social @gator-pase.bsky.social @sciforgood.bsky.social @spgatucsf.bsky.social @scipolnotredame.bsky.social @scipolucla.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social & more to make #McClintockLetters possible
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Still need scientists from #Oklahoma and #Montana, too! @sciforgood.bsky.social @spgatucsf.bsky.social @scipolnotredame.bsky.social @scipolucla.bsky.social @pspdg.bsky.social @gator-pase.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social @alexlando.bsky.social @hannaherf.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social
Any scientists from #Vermont? We don't have a volunteer to from VT for a #McClintockLetters op-ed yet!
Anywho, attend our McClintock Letters Initiative #SciComm workshop, to get yourself started on writing your piece! Wednesday, May 21 @ 12:20p ET
Sign up for Zoom link: cglink.me/2ee/r2286347
Anywho, attend our McClintock Letters Initiative #SciComm workshop, to get yourself started on writing your piece! Wednesday, May 21 @ 12:20p ET
Sign up for Zoom link: cglink.me/2ee/r2286347
May 20, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Still need scientists from #Oklahoma and #Montana, too! @sciforgood.bsky.social @spgatucsf.bsky.social @scipolnotredame.bsky.social @scipolucla.bsky.social @pspdg.bsky.social @gator-pase.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social @alexlando.bsky.social @hannaherf.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social
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Are you interested in writing for the McClintock Letters, but aren't sure where to start?
Join us for an Op-Ed workshop led by author and NYT reporter and editor Clay Risen @risenc.bsky.social this Wednesday, May 7th at 4pm ET. Register here to attend on Zoom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us for an Op-Ed workshop led by author and NYT reporter and editor Clay Risen @risenc.bsky.social this Wednesday, May 7th at 4pm ET. Register here to attend on Zoom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Are you interested in writing for the McClintock Letters, but aren't sure where to start?
Join us for an Op-Ed workshop led by author and NYT reporter and editor Clay Risen @risenc.bsky.social this Wednesday, May 7th at 4pm ET. Register here to attend on Zoom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us for an Op-Ed workshop led by author and NYT reporter and editor Clay Risen @risenc.bsky.social this Wednesday, May 7th at 4pm ET. Register here to attend on Zoom: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📣 Federally funded scientists!
Now more than ever before, it is critical that we bridge the gap btw scientists & the community to rebuild trust & address misinformation. Join the national #McClintockLetters movement to #DefendResearch, improve #SciComm, & share your scientific story! ⤵️
Now more than ever before, it is critical that we bridge the gap btw scientists & the community to rebuild trust & address misinformation. Join the national #McClintockLetters movement to #DefendResearch, improve #SciComm, & share your scientific story! ⤵️
May 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
📣 Federally funded scientists!
Now more than ever before, it is critical that we bridge the gap btw scientists & the community to rebuild trust & address misinformation. Join the national #McClintockLetters movement to #DefendResearch, improve #SciComm, & share your scientific story! ⤵️
Now more than ever before, it is critical that we bridge the gap btw scientists & the community to rebuild trust & address misinformation. Join the national #McClintockLetters movement to #DefendResearch, improve #SciComm, & share your scientific story! ⤵️