when I'm involved it's called erratica

This year I'm again participating in the #TransRightsReadathon March 21-31, 2025 where I'll be donating $10 for every book completed to Ingersoll Gender Center. Here are some of the books I hope to get to that feature trans authors and/or characters.

if you've had an NIH grant terminated, I want to hear about it. Signal: katherinejwu.12

I feel so conflicted about these types of headlines. Am I also thankful funds are being made available to fill gaping holes being created by the current admin? Absolutely. But also effectively using your wealth and getting thanked like its special is like men expecting thanks for doing the dishes.

1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%.

I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.

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)

The story behind RFK Jr. in Samoa's measles crisis has never been reported. He wasn't there to spread misinformation about vaccines (though he did). He wanted to study a "natural experiment" of unvaccinated kids.

“I can’t imagine anything less ethical or more cruel.”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'

Nonfiction science new releases for January, 2025!

Did I miss anything? Which books are on your tbr?

I’m looking forward to OUT OF YOUR MIND, which is by Jorge Cham, the author of PhD comics!

#booksky #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #science #sciencebooks

Hi #booksky 📚
to help support those affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires, I’m hosting a giving away a whole stack of my books to seven beautiful people at end of the month to continue to encourage those who are able to lend aid to the families affected by the #losangelesfires 🥹

Things I am mad about today. Strike on the box matches that don't light because the striker strip wears out. Safeway Digital Deals that don't work when I get to the cashier. And Nazis. I am mad about Nazis today.

I'm looking for musicians, artists, writers, filmmakers, etc. who are passionate about translating science to a broader audience. The field is at the intersection of geoscience, paleo, climate, biology, and conservation. This is a funded opportunity. Tag your favorite STEAM folks, please!

Definitely consider content warnings before reading, but if you are up for it it is worth a read.

I'm going to haul this one out again, about why it's not a great idea to idolize creative people, or indeed anyone, and certainly not me, because today really is the day to be reminded about that, isn't it:

whatever.scalzi.com/2024/08/15/p...

I'm entering this competition and you can too! (SMG is one of my auto buy authors!!) wn.nr/pj5wZ3m

Reevaluating certain social media usage atm, so for now I will share the closest thing to a "popular" video I have had on another platform. Please enjoy a quick overview of the reading tracker spreadsheet my partner and I have put together! youtube.com/shorts/ZZeA0...