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Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
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Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF
Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress
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May 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
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This exciting resolution from Rutgers University Senate is exactly the kind of model I think higher ed needs: a mutual defense pact of, in this case, Big 10 schools. They call for member institutions to create a joint defense fund and make resources available to any member institution under attack.
March 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This exciting resolution from Rutgers University Senate is exactly the kind of model I think higher ed needs: a mutual defense pact of, in this case, Big 10 schools. They call for member institutions to create a joint defense fund and make resources available to any member institution under attack.
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She changed my life by helping me find my own words, to fight for science.
May her memory be a blessing. Rest with honor, Sandra Harding.
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May her memory be a blessing. Rest with honor, Sandra Harding.
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Farewell to Sandra Harding
We were sorry to learn of the death of philosopher Sandra Harding on March 5, 2025 at the age of 89. She was Distinguished Research Professor Emerita at the University of California, Los Angeles. H…
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March 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
She changed my life by helping me find my own words, to fight for science.
May her memory be a blessing. Rest with honor, Sandra Harding.
dukeupress.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/f...
May her memory be a blessing. Rest with honor, Sandra Harding.
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MSU loses millions in agriculture, higher ed grants as Trump slashes USAID | Bridge Michigan
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MSU loses millions in agriculture, higher ed grants as Trump slashes USAID | Bridge Michigan
More than 20 Michigan State University research projects receiving federal foreign aid funding have halted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash government spending. Some were notified this...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:37 AM
MSU loses millions in agriculture, higher ed grants as Trump slashes USAID | Bridge Michigan
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Yesterday, I learned that my grant from the US DOS was terminated; the award supported a student exchange program between my university and Kenya’s Egerton U. Students collaborated to design tech. to address global challenges. It was good project….#usaidcuts
February 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Yesterday, I learned that my grant from the US DOS was terminated; the award supported a student exchange program between my university and Kenya’s Egerton U. Students collaborated to design tech. to address global challenges. It was good project….#usaidcuts
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🚨Trump is eliminating nearly all foreign assistance – over 90% of USAID programs – including lifesaving aid like PEPFAR. No more emergency food aid from US farmers, aid that prevents deadly diseases from reaching the USA, or counterterrorism programs. This must be reversed NOW.
Trump administration says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
🚨Trump is eliminating nearly all foreign assistance – over 90% of USAID programs – including lifesaving aid like PEPFAR. No more emergency food aid from US farmers, aid that prevents deadly diseases from reaching the USA, or counterterrorism programs. This must be reversed NOW.
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Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
February 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
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Happy International Day of Women in Science. The National Science Foundation’s list of flagged words includes both “Women” and “Female.”
February 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy International Day of Women in Science. The National Science Foundation’s list of flagged words includes both “Women” and “Female.”
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Elon Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈 Shipped the 29K metric tons of American food on American ships instead of letting it rot in a Texas warehouse. youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid #standwithUSAID
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February 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Elon Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$: 🏈 Shipped the 29K metric tons of American food on American ships instead of letting it rot in a Texas warehouse. youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid #standwithUSAID
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Per an NIH source:
“Discussions with colleagues have suggested that if the universities all come together and raise hell about the delays to funding caused by not holding meetings, that might move the needle. From every state. There are well-funded universities in red states that will be impacted.”
“Discussions with colleagues have suggested that if the universities all come together and raise hell about the delays to funding caused by not holding meetings, that might move the needle. From every state. There are well-funded universities in red states that will be impacted.”
January 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Per an NIH source:
“Discussions with colleagues have suggested that if the universities all come together and raise hell about the delays to funding caused by not holding meetings, that might move the needle. From every state. There are well-funded universities in red states that will be impacted.”
“Discussions with colleagues have suggested that if the universities all come together and raise hell about the delays to funding caused by not holding meetings, that might move the needle. From every state. There are well-funded universities in red states that will be impacted.”
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The audacity of the university asking employees for donations. Every institution! Every year!
December 4, 2024 at 2:53 PM
The audacity of the university asking employees for donations. Every institution! Every year!
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Ethan points out that as a whole the field of social computing sometimes makes false assumptions about the prominence of the global north on social media. Which is why it’s so important to study the long tail and for more people to be conducting research!
November 13, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Ethan points out that as a whole the field of social computing sometimes makes false assumptions about the prominence of the global north on social media. Which is why it’s so important to study the long tail and for more people to be conducting research!