Christine Wiedinmyer
@cwiedinm.bsky.social
Science administrator at CU Boulder. Study air quality and pollution emissions, all things wildfire and open burning. Women in science. Go Buffs!
Check out the great work going on at the #UCP @comet-meted.bsky.social
Building Better Weather Networks eos.org/features/bui...
Building Better Weather Networks eos.org/features/bui...
Building Better Weather Networks - Eos
A lack of weather data often leaves African communities vulnerable. Convergent efforts to improve observational networks throughout the continent are slowly filling the gaps.
eos.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Check out the great work going on at the #UCP @comet-meted.bsky.social
Building Better Weather Networks eos.org/features/bui...
Building Better Weather Networks eos.org/features/bui...
Environmental Hazard Impact Metrics That Matter eos.org/opinions/env...
Environmental Hazard Impact Metrics That Matter - Eos
Humans acutely experience climate change when they encounter extreme environmental conditions, but scientific definitions of “extreme” often don’t reflect communities’ complex lived experiences.
eos.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Environmental Hazard Impact Metrics That Matter eos.org/opinions/env...
This is an excellent opportunity for Early Career Atmospheric Scientists!
www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org/2025/03/05/i...
www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org/2025/03/05/i...
IGAC-iCACGP ECR 2025 online conference – ECR-IGAC-iCACGP
Connect, Learn, and Advance The Online Conference for Early Career Atmospheric Scientists. Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 03:00 - 22:00 UTC Days Hours Minutes Seconds Live Conference Stats ... Registra...
www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org
September 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is an excellent opportunity for Early Career Atmospheric Scientists!
www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org/2025/03/05/i...
www.ecr-igac-icacgp.org/2025/03/05/i...
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Study has ‘profound implications for preventing the neurodegenerative disorder.’
@iansample.bsky.social @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@iansample.bsky.social @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia, research suggests
Airborne particles cause toxic clumps of proteins in brain that are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, study indicates
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Study has ‘profound implications for preventing the neurodegenerative disorder.’
@iansample.bsky.social @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@iansample.bsky.social @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
Our inter-journal special issue on Biomass burning uncertainties: emissions, chemistry, and physics is now open for paper submissions at agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...! Please consider this special-issue when submitting any biomass burning research to @agu.org journals (see thread).
March 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our inter-journal special issue on Biomass burning uncertainties: emissions, chemistry, and physics is now open for paper submissions at agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/...! Please consider this special-issue when submitting any biomass burning research to @agu.org journals (see thread).
When you are in Boulder - Come check this out!!
@ncar-ucar.bsky.social @ucarscied.bsky.social
www.dailycamera.com/2025/09/02/n...
@ncar-ucar.bsky.social @ucarscied.bsky.social
www.dailycamera.com/2025/09/02/n...
Boulder’s NCAR opens redesigned Sun-Earth Connections exhibit
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder has reopened its Sun-Earth Connections exhibit after redesigning it for the first time since the exhibit opened in 2010.
www.dailycamera.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
When you are in Boulder - Come check this out!!
@ncar-ucar.bsky.social @ucarscied.bsky.social
www.dailycamera.com/2025/09/02/n...
@ncar-ucar.bsky.social @ucarscied.bsky.social
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August 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Please support UCAR, Longpath Technologies, and Jonah Energy in presenting a panel discussion at the 2026 SXSW conference in Austin! The Panel Picker community voting process is open until August 24!!
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PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals
PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.
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August 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Please support UCAR, Longpath Technologies, and Jonah Energy in presenting a panel discussion at the 2026 SXSW conference in Austin! The Panel Picker community voting process is open until August 24!!
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Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
This is a shocking executive order that undermines the very idea of open inquiry. It turns federal grants into dispensations, subject to arbitrary and capricious withdrawal should the recipient say or believe the wrong things.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve the process of Federal
www.whitehouse.gov
August 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is a shocking executive order that undermines the very idea of open inquiry. It turns federal grants into dispensations, subject to arbitrary and capricious withdrawal should the recipient say or believe the wrong things.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Gutting scientific research at EPA means less protection for our air, water, and health. The consequences of this decision will be felt for generations. Deeply concerning. Unreal!
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/c...
E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm
www.nytimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I am so sad to see this. This organization is essential for understanding pollution and its impacts. The people who work there are incredibly dedicated, experienced, and world leaders. This is incredible loss of national investment and capacity.
www.eenews.net/articles/epa...
www.eenews.net/articles/epa...
EPA announces layoffs
The agency plans to eliminate its Office of Research and Development.
www.eenews.net
July 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I am so sad to see this. This organization is essential for understanding pollution and its impacts. The people who work there are incredibly dedicated, experienced, and world leaders. This is incredible loss of national investment and capacity.
www.eenews.net/articles/epa...
www.eenews.net/articles/epa...
How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains
theconversation.com/how-slashing...
theconversation.com/how-slashing...
How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains
Federal funding cuts in the billions have impacted dozens of universities in the US.
theconversation.com
July 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains
theconversation.com/how-slashing...
theconversation.com/how-slashing...
Wildfires threaten water quality for years after they burn admin-cires.colorado.edu/news/wildfir...
admin-cires.colorado.edu
July 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Wildfires threaten water quality for years after they burn admin-cires.colorado.edu/news/wildfir...
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
Thank you, @noaa.gov
Many of the founding fathers kept weather records
NOAA is more American than Apple pie, which started in England
Many of the founding fathers kept weather records
NOAA is more American than Apple pie, which started in England
Dear NOAA: Thank You
YouTube video by Cole Vaughn
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Thank you, @noaa.gov
Many of the founding fathers kept weather records
NOAA is more American than Apple pie, which started in England
Many of the founding fathers kept weather records
NOAA is more American than Apple pie, which started in England
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
Not a word of this is true. Literally not a word.
RFK Jr: "We found that there's a direct inverse correlation between fluoride exposure and low IQ in children. So the more you get, the stupider you are."
April 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Not a word of this is true. Literally not a word.
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
The computer pipeline carrying critical weather and climate data is set to go off line at midnight April 30. My @bloomberg.com colleague @laurenthal.bsky.social has the story here: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#climate #weather #extremeweather #wx
#climate #weather #extremeweather #wx
US Weather Agency Risks Loss of Data Network, Internet Service
A key contract that supports the network service provider for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to lapse this week, threatening internet access and the transmission of inte...
www.bloomberg.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The computer pipeline carrying critical weather and climate data is set to go off line at midnight April 30. My @bloomberg.com colleague @laurenthal.bsky.social has the story here: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#climate #weather #extremeweather #wx
#climate #weather #extremeweather #wx
This is a good read to learn about the importance of NOAA and it's Cooperative Institutes (including @cires.colorado.edu !) the US has invested so much!!
The Trump admin aims to zero out funding for NOAA’s 16 cooperative institutes, which study everything from extreme weather to fisheries to toxic algae. I spent last week talking with folks about the losses — & potential threats — to society if these institutes close. www.eenews.net/articles/tru...
Trump cuts would cripple NOAA’s wide-ranging science partnerships
The agency's cooperative institutes study everything from salmon stocks to tropical cyclones.
www.eenews.net
April 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is a good read to learn about the importance of NOAA and it's Cooperative Institutes (including @cires.colorado.edu !) the US has invested so much!!
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
🧪 Tip: You have the right to contest a grant termination, even though NSF says you don't. 🧵
On Friday, NSF terminated 402 grants (per Musk's DOGE).
The notification letters had one of the most egregious violations of fed regulations I've seen so far in these cases:
"not subject to appeal"
On Friday, NSF terminated 402 grants (per Musk's DOGE).
The notification letters had one of the most egregious violations of fed regulations I've seen so far in these cases:
"not subject to appeal"
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 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
🧪 Tip: You have the right to contest a grant termination, even though NSF says you don't. 🧵
On Friday, NSF terminated 402 grants (per Musk's DOGE).
The notification letters had one of the most egregious violations of fed regulations I've seen so far in these cases:
"not subject to appeal"
On Friday, NSF terminated 402 grants (per Musk's DOGE).
The notification letters had one of the most egregious violations of fed regulations I've seen so far in these cases:
"not subject to appeal"
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
One aspect I feel isn't covered enough is that the idiotic budget cuts at NOAA would throw away literally BILLIONS of dollars in investments and infrastructure built up over decades. Stuff you can't just turn back on again.
White House Plan Calls for NOAA Research Programs to Be Dismantled
A Trump administration budget proposal would essentially eliminate one of the world’s foremost Earth sciences research operations.
www.nytimes.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
One aspect I feel isn't covered enough is that the idiotic budget cuts at NOAA would throw away literally BILLIONS of dollars in investments and infrastructure built up over decades. Stuff you can't just turn back on again.
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
Termination of these NSF grants has begun. Per agency director Sethuraman Panchanathan today: "Research projects with more narrow impact limited to subgroups of people based on protected class or characteristics do not effectuate NSF priorities."
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
NEW: DOGE is preparing to terminate over 200 NSF grants previously flagged for DEIA terms.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: Trump team freezes new NSF awards — and could soon axe hundreds of grants
The National Science Foundation is the latest US agency to be disrupted by Elon Musk’s DOGE.
www.nature.com
April 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Termination of these NSF grants has begun. Per agency director Sethuraman Panchanathan today: "Research projects with more narrow impact limited to subgroups of people based on protected class or characteristics do not effectuate NSF priorities."
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
Reposted by Christine Wiedinmyer
NEW: DOGE is preparing to terminate over 200 NSF grants previously flagged for DEIA terms.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: Trump team freezes new NSF awards — and could soon axe hundreds of grants
The National Science Foundation is the latest US agency to be disrupted by Elon Musk’s DOGE.
www.nature.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NEW: DOGE is preparing to terminate over 200 NSF grants previously flagged for DEIA terms.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
This is a great statement about the importance of NOAA OAR and those affiliated with it! Like @cires.colorado.edu !! Amazing people dedicated to impactful work that protects and advances the nation....
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
Stand Up for NOAA Research – The Time to Act is Now
The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.
www.ametsoc.org
April 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This is a great statement about the importance of NOAA OAR and those affiliated with it! Like @cires.colorado.edu !! Amazing people dedicated to impactful work that protects and advances the nation....
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
Here is an article and a list of NOAA datasets expected to end and be unavailable in the next few weeks. Please make sure you get in and download what you need!!
eos.org/research-and...
eos.org/research-and...
NOAA Datasets Will Soon Disappear - Eos
NOAA has quietly reported that they will soon decommission 14 datasets, products, and catalogs related to earthquakes and marine, coastal, and estuary science.
eos.org
April 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Here is an article and a list of NOAA datasets expected to end and be unavailable in the next few weeks. Please make sure you get in and download what you need!!
eos.org/research-and...
eos.org/research-and...
Thank you to The Colorado Sound for a great music meeting!
March 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Thank you to The Colorado Sound for a great music meeting!
This was in the bathroom at NOAA yesterday.
My amazing colleagues at NOAA are all HIGHLY QUALIFIED experts who have dedicated their careers to advancing science for the betterment of the United States and its citizens.
My amazing colleagues at NOAA are all HIGHLY QUALIFIED experts who have dedicated their careers to advancing science for the betterment of the United States and its citizens.
March 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This was in the bathroom at NOAA yesterday.
My amazing colleagues at NOAA are all HIGHLY QUALIFIED experts who have dedicated their careers to advancing science for the betterment of the United States and its citizens.
My amazing colleagues at NOAA are all HIGHLY QUALIFIED experts who have dedicated their careers to advancing science for the betterment of the United States and its citizens.