John Protasiewicz
@drp-phosphorus.bsky.social
Hurlbut Professor of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University
Scientist, Inorganic & Main Group #Chemistry, Fly Fisherman, Photographer
ACS Fellow 2013, Fellow, RSC 2014
https://caslabs.case.edu/protasiewicz/about-dr-p/
#ChemSky
Scientist, Inorganic & Main Group #Chemistry, Fly Fisherman, Photographer
ACS Fellow 2013, Fellow, RSC 2014
https://caslabs.case.edu/protasiewicz/about-dr-p/
#ChemSky
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
The National Science Foundation sign on our Eisenhower Av building is now gone.
The NSF mural in the foyer is removed and torn off in sheets.
We were supposed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the agency in May 2025. That never happened.
The NSF mural in the foyer is removed and torn off in sheets.
We were supposed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the agency in May 2025. That never happened.
January 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The National Science Foundation sign on our Eisenhower Av building is now gone.
The NSF mural in the foyer is removed and torn off in sheets.
We were supposed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the agency in May 2025. That never happened.
The NSF mural in the foyer is removed and torn off in sheets.
We were supposed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the agency in May 2025. That never happened.
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
Let's be clear: the US National Science Foundation's decision to reduce the role of expert panelists and outside reviewers does not limit the burden on NSF workers; it empowers them to make funding decisions without scientific oversight.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
NSF pares down grant-review process, reducing influence of outside scientists
Memo cites overburdened staff, but some say move also aims to elevate White House priorities
www.science.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Let's be clear: the US National Science Foundation's decision to reduce the role of expert panelists and outside reviewers does not limit the burden on NSF workers; it empowers them to make funding decisions without scientific oversight.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
So my grad student was trying to grow single crystals of a new compound for X-ray crystallography, and instead got candy canes, a packman, and other alphabet letters.
If the crystals could now self assemble into necessary text for a manuscript then life would be good....
If the crystals could now self assemble into necessary text for a manuscript then life would be good....
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
So my grad student was trying to grow single crystals of a new compound for X-ray crystallography, and instead got candy canes, a packman, and other alphabet letters.
If the crystals could now self assemble into necessary text for a manuscript then life would be good....
If the crystals could now self assemble into necessary text for a manuscript then life would be good....
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
We're excited to announce that the 55th Inorganic Discussion Weekend will take place November 7th-9th, 2025 at Western University! Registration and abstract submission are NOW OPEN on our website: idw2025.ca
More details of the event can be found on our website!
More details of the event can be found on our website!
September 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We're excited to announce that the 55th Inorganic Discussion Weekend will take place November 7th-9th, 2025 at Western University! Registration and abstract submission are NOW OPEN on our website: idw2025.ca
More details of the event can be found on our website!
More details of the event can be found on our website!
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
To all of my friends at NASA, NSF, & NOAA - thank you for all that you do.
September 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
To all of my friends at NASA, NSF, & NOAA - thank you for all that you do.
Wonderful science showcased on BlueSky daily! But usually no mention of who funded the work. At a time when federal agencies such as NSF, NIH, etc. are facing challenges & uncertainties, scientists should also acknowledge sponsors to communicate to general public great science the agencies enable!
September 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Wonderful science showcased on BlueSky daily! But usually no mention of who funded the work. At a time when federal agencies such as NSF, NIH, etc. are facing challenges & uncertainties, scientists should also acknowledge sponsors to communicate to general public great science the agencies enable!
Here's a short PSA for those invited by NSF program officers to serve as reviewers or panelists for the National Science Foundation. #NSF #chemsky Thanks!
tinyurl.com/yc2xtc2d
(last letter to the editor in series)
tinyurl.com/yc2xtc2d
(last letter to the editor in series)
August 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Here's a short PSA for those invited by NSF program officers to serve as reviewers or panelists for the National Science Foundation. #NSF #chemsky Thanks!
tinyurl.com/yc2xtc2d
(last letter to the editor in series)
tinyurl.com/yc2xtc2d
(last letter to the editor in series)
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
BIG: A new executive order changes fundamentally how the U.S. awards research grants, giving oversight to political appointees in coordination with OMB.
All new grant opportunities are paused until these appointees are in place.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
All new grant opportunities are paused until these appointees are in place.
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 9:30 PM
BIG: A new executive order changes fundamentally how the U.S. awards research grants, giving oversight to political appointees in coordination with OMB.
All new grant opportunities are paused until these appointees are in place.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
All new grant opportunities are paused until these appointees are in place.
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Had a great visit from my former postdoc @rjgilliard.bsky.social this week! Good to introduce him to some other program officers as well.
June 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Had a great visit from my former postdoc @rjgilliard.bsky.social this week! Good to introduce him to some other program officers as well.
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
Jumbleberry Crumble is #RecipeOfTheDay! Which is absolutely how it should be www.nigella.com/recipes/jumb...
Jumbleberry Crumble
Since you never know when you might be in urgent need of a crumble, I make up enough topping for at least 4 of these and let it sit safely in the freezer until required. Sprinkle it over your fruit of...
www.nigella.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Jumbleberry Crumble is #RecipeOfTheDay! Which is absolutely how it should be www.nigella.com/recipes/jumb...
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
Many of you may have known Greg Hillhouse, who passed away in 2014. A memorial fellowship has been set up in his honor at the U. of Chicago chemistry department. Here is the link if you are interested in finding out more.
www.trailblazers.psd.uchicago.edu/gregory-hill...
www.trailblazers.psd.uchicago.edu/gregory-hill...
Gregory L. Hillhouse | PSD Trailblazers
www.trailblazers.psd.uchicago.edu
January 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Many of you may have known Greg Hillhouse, who passed away in 2014. A memorial fellowship has been set up in his honor at the U. of Chicago chemistry department. Here is the link if you are interested in finding out more.
www.trailblazers.psd.uchicago.edu/gregory-hill...
www.trailblazers.psd.uchicago.edu/gregory-hill...
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
As wildfires rage in LA, this graphic in @cenmag.bsky.social looks at one way chemistry can be used to tackle them: cen.acs.org/environment/...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
January 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
As wildfires rage in LA, this graphic in @cenmag.bsky.social looks at one way chemistry can be used to tackle them: cen.acs.org/environment/...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
The Thanksgiving and Christmas time lines have officially crossed and we are all now doomed to strange mutations
December 14, 2024 at 6:20 PM
The Thanksgiving and Christmas time lines have officially crossed and we are all now doomed to strange mutations
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
Happy to see HHMI doing this. It's overdue, but still exciting to see. Lot of great science around the country. @leslievosshall.bsky.social www.science.org/content/arti...
To spread its wealth, HHMI will exclude most top schools in special funding competition
Its flagship investigators program is heavily concentrated at handful of universities
www.science.org
December 10, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Happy to see HHMI doing this. It's overdue, but still exciting to see. Lot of great science around the country. @leslievosshall.bsky.social www.science.org/content/arti...
Reposted by John Protasiewicz
I am working on a Phosphorus Chemistry starter pack. Happy for any suggestions! #ChemSky
go.bsky.app/J7TFAPk
go.bsky.app/J7TFAPk
November 24, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I am working on a Phosphorus Chemistry starter pack. Happy for any suggestions! #ChemSky
go.bsky.app/J7TFAPk
go.bsky.app/J7TFAPk
Couple inches snow in past half hour so far tonight in Cleveland Heights.
November 22, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Couple inches snow in past half hour so far tonight in Cleveland Heights.