Andrea Widener
@andreawriter.bsky.social
Writer/editor at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Formerly at Chemical & Engineering News, HHMI, JNCI, Contra Costa Times, Boca Raton News. Former Peace Corps volunteer and foster parent. Opinions my own.
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The US Administration is, as it announced several months ago, preparing to severely restrict Optional Practical Training—the most important path for international students to stay and contribute to the US economy after graduation.
New Immigration Rule Will End Or Restrict Student Practical Training
An upcoming Trump administration rule is expected to end or restrict Optional Practical Training for international students.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The US Administration is, as it announced several months ago, preparing to severely restrict Optional Practical Training—the most important path for international students to stay and contribute to the US economy after graduation.
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I'm a science journalist for @statnews.com looking to talk with folks who applied to biomedical Ph.D. programs and had offers rescinded earlier this year. What have you been up to since then? You can reach me at jonathan.wosen@statnews.com or via Signal (username jwosen.27). #journorequest
August 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'm a science journalist for @statnews.com looking to talk with folks who applied to biomedical Ph.D. programs and had offers rescinded earlier this year. What have you been up to since then? You can reach me at jonathan.wosen@statnews.com or via Signal (username jwosen.27). #journorequest
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FYI: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is trying to get more info on the impact of recent research grant terminations.
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
June 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
FYI: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is trying to get more info on the impact of recent research grant terminations.
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela...
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My Canadian university, Queen's, is offering TWENTY 4-year funded PhDs (40k CAD/yr) for a student of ANY citizenship who has been accepted at a top 100 US university but have had offer rescinded OR are reconsidering offer due to US policy.
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
Queen’s Special U.S. Doctoral Recruitment Initiative | School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral AffairsDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown arrowDown...
Queen’s University is a globally engaged, research-intensive institution dedicated to attracting and supporting exceptional PhD students who will significantly advance our research mission.
www.queensu.ca
June 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My Canadian university, Queen's, is offering TWENTY 4-year funded PhDs (40k CAD/yr) for a student of ANY citizenship who has been accepted at a top 100 US university but have had offer rescinded OR are reconsidering offer due to US policy.
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
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May 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Very sad the ACS has gutted its excellent inclusivity style guide to remove all mention of race, sexuality, or gender, but retains sections on age, body size & socioeconomic status.
It's 'inclusivity', but only for characteristics people who vote for Trump care about.
www.acs.org/about/inclus...
It's 'inclusivity', but only for characteristics people who vote for Trump care about.
www.acs.org/about/inclus...
Inclusivity Style Guide - American Chemical Society
The ACS Inclusivity Style Guide aims to help American Chemical Society staff and members communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms.
www.acs.org
March 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Very sad the ACS has gutted its excellent inclusivity style guide to remove all mention of race, sexuality, or gender, but retains sections on age, body size & socioeconomic status.
It's 'inclusivity', but only for characteristics people who vote for Trump care about.
www.acs.org/about/inclus...
It's 'inclusivity', but only for characteristics people who vote for Trump care about.
www.acs.org/about/inclus...
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Howard University is now a R1 university, the first HBCU with a research one designation. H-U definitely knows!
Howard University Receives “Research One” Carnegie Classification Indicating Highest Level of Research Production
The American Council of Education (ACE) today announced that Howard University has been conferred a Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, indicating “very high research spending and doctorate pro...
thedig.howard.edu
February 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Howard University is now a R1 university, the first HBCU with a research one designation. H-U definitely knows!
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No American Chemical Society?
Professional societies stand together in defense of science & scientists.
“science has led to humanity’s greatest advances, improving people’s lives & the health of our planet … (we’re) committed to supporting, elevating, & fighting for science & those who further it.“
www.unitedsciencealliance.org
“science has led to humanity’s greatest advances, improving people’s lives & the health of our planet … (we’re) committed to supporting, elevating, & fighting for science & those who further it.“
www.unitedsciencealliance.org
February 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
No American Chemical Society?
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I know some people were concerned when a reorganization occurred that they thought might compromise the editorial independence of C&E News.
February 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I know some people were concerned when a reorganization occurred that they thought might compromise the editorial independence of C&E News.
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If you have been affected by the fires in LA, or are concerned about your ability to keep precious Drosophila strains going during the latest funding crisis, we will host your strains as a backup. Please email me.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
January 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you have been affected by the fires in LA, or are concerned about your ability to keep precious Drosophila strains going during the latest funding crisis, we will host your strains as a backup. Please email me.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
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Please repost! We’re trying hard to sort out rumors from truth + would like to hear from anyone affected by the new federal orders + NIH pause. Patients, scientists, health equity researchers: please contact us below. We won’t share anything without your permission. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Are you affected by the Trump administration’s pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews?
Have you been affected by the Trump administration’s pause on communications, science meetings, and reviews? @statnews would like to hear from you.
www.statnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Please repost! We’re trying hard to sort out rumors from truth + would like to hear from anyone affected by the new federal orders + NIH pause. Patients, scientists, health equity researchers: please contact us below. We won’t share anything without your permission. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
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NSF says review panels scheduled for this week will be rescheduled to a future date. Unclear what that means for future panels.
I'm still following this story. If you were on a review panel that was canceled or can speak to how these cancelations impact research, reach out.
Contact info below ⬇️
I'm still following this story. If you were on a review panel that was canceled or can speak to how these cancelations impact research, reach out.
Contact info below ⬇️
I'm hearing that NSF panels have been canceled. Did any #ChemSky folks get a cancelation email today? Would appreciate hearing from you for a potential @cenmag.bsky.social article.
Reach me via DM, email (k_vasquez@acs.org) or Signal (kvasquez.12)
Reach me via DM, email (k_vasquez@acs.org) or Signal (kvasquez.12)
January 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
NSF says review panels scheduled for this week will be rescheduled to a future date. Unclear what that means for future panels.
I'm still following this story. If you were on a review panel that was canceled or can speak to how these cancelations impact research, reach out.
Contact info below ⬇️
I'm still following this story. If you were on a review panel that was canceled or can speak to how these cancelations impact research, reach out.
Contact info below ⬇️
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One thing I’m thinking about is for public health advocates to look at how much NIH funding there is in their state, and to use this information to send a letter to your Senators about why the NIH must be protected. For example, at its 3 major universities, in 2024 Arizona has been awarded…
NIH Awards by Location and Organization - NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (RePORT)
report.nih.gov
November 16, 2024 at 9:19 PM
One thing I’m thinking about is for public health advocates to look at how much NIH funding there is in their state, and to use this information to send a letter to your Senators about why the NIH must be protected. For example, at its 3 major universities, in 2024 Arizona has been awarded…
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I started the BNP as a side project TWO YEARS AGO (!!) this month, and it still brings me so much joy to know that it gives other people spontaneous little joys and connection in their neighborhoods.
Thanks for sharing, @jenburns70.bsky.social! 🧁
Thanks for sharing, @jenburns70.bsky.social! 🧁
Have you heard of The Baking Notification Project? If you're in Nashville (or a select few other cities), check them out.
It's a baking subscription plan with neighbors who bake!
Today, my neighbor Lesley made these awesome chocolate cupcakes.🦞
www.thebakingnotificationproject.com
It's a baking subscription plan with neighbors who bake!
Today, my neighbor Lesley made these awesome chocolate cupcakes.🦞
www.thebakingnotificationproject.com
October 21, 2023 at 7:41 PM
I started the BNP as a side project TWO YEARS AGO (!!) this month, and it still brings me so much joy to know that it gives other people spontaneous little joys and connection in their neighborhoods.
Thanks for sharing, @jenburns70.bsky.social! 🧁
Thanks for sharing, @jenburns70.bsky.social! 🧁