Andy Leber
@andyleber.bsky.social
Cognitive neuroscience professor, sustainability advocate, Columbus Crew fan. Opinions my own. He/him
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Last month, I launched my lab at Ohio State. Our lab website is now live, and we're recruiting graduate students this cycle! If you're interested in the cognitive (neuro)science of learning & memory, please reach out!
www.momentslab.org
www.momentslab.org
Moments Lab
www.momentslab.org
September 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Last month, I launched my lab at Ohio State. Our lab website is now live, and we're recruiting graduate students this cycle! If you're interested in the cognitive (neuro)science of learning & memory, please reach out!
www.momentslab.org
www.momentslab.org
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Join us tomorrow for our very first OPAM online workshop! In it @rebeccahirst.bsky.social will show us how Psychopy can be a useful tool for designing experiments both in person (with eyetracking!!) and online. The workshop will be completely free and a video will be posted online afterwards!
📣 Last minute reminder we have a free workshop tomorrow - organised by OPAM! 📣
Sign up below and please feel free to share 👇
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#OPAM #workshop #PsychoPy #Pavlovia
Sign up below and please feel free to share 👇
www.opamconference.com/workshops-su...
#OPAM #workshop #PsychoPy #Pavlovia
Online Workshops — OPAM
Announcement
www.opamconference.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Join us tomorrow for our very first OPAM online workshop! In it @rebeccahirst.bsky.social will show us how Psychopy can be a useful tool for designing experiments both in person (with eyetracking!!) and online. The workshop will be completely free and a video will be posted online afterwards!
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Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale
NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.
And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Updates on NSF Priorities
www.nsf.gov
April 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Can confirm that my NSF grant "How False Beliefs Form & How to Correct Them" was cancelled today because it is "not in alignment with current NSF priorities" Shocking that understanding how people are misled by false information is now a forbidden topic. Our work will continue but at a smaller scale
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Here's a copy of an NSF grant termination notice that went out today. "NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant...on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities." Not subject to appeal. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
![Text of email: Dear [redacted],
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has undertaken a review of its award portfolio. Each award was carefully and individually reviewed, and the agency has determined that termination of certain awards is necessary because they are not in alignment with current NSF priorities. Effective immediately, the following are terminated: [redacted]
NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant to NSF Grant General Conditions (GC-1) term and condition entitled Termination and Enforcement; on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities. This is the final agency decision and not subject to appeal. Costs incurred as a result of this termination may be reimbursed, provided such costs would otherwise be allowable under the terms of the award and the governing cost principles. In accordance with your award terms and conditions, you have 30 days from the termination date to furnish a summary of progress under the award and an itemized accounting of allowable costs incurred prior to the termination date.
Sincerely, [redacted] Division Director
Office of Budget Finance and Award Management (BFA)
Division of Grants and Agreements (DGA)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:l3jbgdl7a5rtsfyrgjw7spkz/bafkreif3rmsl6htpibxg3loqsuazljaekd636abaavvfm4nkjplr5e6itu@jpeg)
April 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Here's a copy of an NSF grant termination notice that went out today. "NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant...on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities." Not subject to appeal. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
College/university faculty colleagues:
I’ve signed this petition, alongside thousands of faculty across the US, which urges coordinated, collective action to respond to the administration’s attacks on funding and academic freedom. Please consider signing too.
sites.google.com/view/we-must...
I’ve signed this petition, alongside thousands of faculty across the US, which urges coordinated, collective action to respond to the administration’s attacks on funding and academic freedom. Please consider signing too.
sites.google.com/view/we-must...
March 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
College/university faculty colleagues:
I’ve signed this petition, alongside thousands of faculty across the US, which urges coordinated, collective action to respond to the administration’s attacks on funding and academic freedom. Please consider signing too.
sites.google.com/view/we-must...
I’ve signed this petition, alongside thousands of faculty across the US, which urges coordinated, collective action to respond to the administration’s attacks on funding and academic freedom. Please consider signing too.
sites.google.com/view/we-must...
As I have stated already, I reject the administration's steps to defund universities under the guise of protecting Jews from anti-semitism. Not in my name! If you are a Jewish academic and feel similarly, please read the post below and consider signing this important letter.
If you identify as a Jewish member of the academic community, and are appalled by the actions being taken in the name of defending our community, please consider signing this letter (which can be done anonymously) and also sharing it with others:
forms.gle/prnRbq69a6YN...
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Open letter in response to federal funding cuts at Columbia
On March 7th, the Trump administration announced the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University. This includes funding from the Departm...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
As I have stated already, I reject the administration's steps to defund universities under the guise of protecting Jews from anti-semitism. Not in my name! If you are a Jewish academic and feel similarly, please read the post below and consider signing this important letter.
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Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States
March 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States
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March 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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As a professor & a Jew I’m sick to my heart about the attack on Columbia—which is a) escalation of the war on all of higher ed; b) Jew-washing fascism, with the intention of inciting more antisemitism, which in turn will be used as cover for more fascism.
March 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
As a professor & a Jew I’m sick to my heart about the attack on Columbia—which is a) escalation of the war on all of higher ed; b) Jew-washing fascism, with the intention of inciting more antisemitism, which in turn will be used as cover for more fascism.
All of this can be true: Hamas is a terrorist organization; Anti-semitism cannot be tolerated; Palestinians have suffered terribly; Islamophobia cannot be tolerated; We all deserve peace, safety & freedom.
And punishing a whole university brings only harm. As a Jew, I don't want this in my name.
And punishing a whole university brings only harm. As a Jew, I don't want this in my name.
Trump Administration Cancels $400 Million in Grants and Contracts to Columbia University
The Trump administration blamed the university’s failure to protect Jewish students from harassment during protests last year over the war in Gaza.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
All of this can be true: Hamas is a terrorist organization; Anti-semitism cannot be tolerated; Palestinians have suffered terribly; Islamophobia cannot be tolerated; We all deserve peace, safety & freedom.
And punishing a whole university brings only harm. As a Jew, I don't want this in my name.
And punishing a whole university brings only harm. As a Jew, I don't want this in my name.
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Compelling pushback from @jmgrohneuro.bsky.social and the Board of Scientific Counselors at the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) regarding termination of tenure-track investigators driven by DOGE.
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March 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Compelling pushback from @jmgrohneuro.bsky.social and the Board of Scientific Counselors at the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) regarding termination of tenure-track investigators driven by DOGE.
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An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
March 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
An important statement from the American Bar Association. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
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🚨 WANT TO HELP US STAND UP FOR SCIENCE? 🚨
Here's a little update on where we're currently at with the planning process!
Is your state red or grey & you want to see an event happen? Fill out our volunteer form or share with a friend! airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG...
#standupforscience2025
Here's a little update on where we're currently at with the planning process!
Is your state red or grey & you want to see an event happen? Fill out our volunteer form or share with a friend! airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG...
#standupforscience2025
February 22, 2025 at 5:19 AM
🚨 WANT TO HELP US STAND UP FOR SCIENCE? 🚨
Here's a little update on where we're currently at with the planning process!
Is your state red or grey & you want to see an event happen? Fill out our volunteer form or share with a friend! airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG...
#standupforscience2025
Here's a little update on where we're currently at with the planning process!
Is your state red or grey & you want to see an event happen? Fill out our volunteer form or share with a friend! airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG...
#standupforscience2025
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Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
February 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Just 12 of my Bluesky connections are following this account. If you are looking to fight for science in the US, please give a follow, and please make a plan for March 7th!
10K people Standing Up for Science—after just a few days on Bluesky? We're blown away!
This is proof: community is real, powerful, and capable of driving real change. Your passion fuels this movement, and we’re grateful to have you with us.
See you on March 7th! ☀️
This is proof: community is real, powerful, and capable of driving real change. Your passion fuels this movement, and we’re grateful to have you with us.
See you on March 7th! ☀️
February 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Just 12 of my Bluesky connections are following this account. If you are looking to fight for science in the US, please give a follow, and please make a plan for March 7th!
Their policies are unpopular, and so are they. And the trend is heading downward. Keep talking to your friends and loved ones.
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
Donald Trump's popularity, Democrats' response, Elon Musk, DOGE, and Gaza: February 9-11, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll | YouGov
This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers Donald Trump's popularity, his executive orders, congressional responses, Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
today.yougov.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Their policies are unpopular, and so are they. And the trend is heading downward. Keep talking to your friends and loved ones.
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
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Want to go visit the national parks this year?
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Yosemite halts camping reservations, with no timetable for their return
Yosemite halts camping reservations, with no timetable for their return at a time when federal employees are being laid off
www.sfchronicle.com
February 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Want to go visit the national parks this year?
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
Sorry.
The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired.
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
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Another way the dictatorship might kill you. This is from a friend who is a retired air traffic controller.
February 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Another way the dictatorship might kill you. This is from a friend who is a retired air traffic controller.
Mark your calendars!
Get in dorks, we're going protesting!
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL
Because science is for everyone!
Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE WITH US ON MARCH 7TH, 2025
WASHINGTON DC AND EVERY STATE CAPITOL
Because science is for everyone!
Find us at www.standupforscience2025.org
#standupforscience2025 #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Mark your calendars!
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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
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Marco Rubio's new acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, ladies and gentlemen.
February 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Marco Rubio's new acting undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, ladies and gentlemen.
Humanity is constantly in a struggle against tyranny. A cardinal rule of the fascist playbook is to divide us, but now more than ever is a time for everyone struggling for freedom, peace, and prosperity everywhere to work together. Sure, boo the anthem, but don’t let them take away your empathy.
On Canadians booing the US anthem at sports events.
The Globe & Mail couldn’t have put it any better.
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The Globe & Mail couldn’t have put it any better.
🔗 apple.news/Al9P8cG8QQ_i...
February 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Humanity is constantly in a struggle against tyranny. A cardinal rule of the fascist playbook is to divide us, but now more than ever is a time for everyone struggling for freedom, peace, and prosperity everywhere to work together. Sure, boo the anthem, but don’t let them take away your empathy.