Glenn Beltz
@gb0n.bsky.social
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, & Associate Dean, at UC Santa Barbara - where we make engineers, not tech bros. I’m fascinated by airplanes and analog photography, and I’ve been known to take photos of aircraft at the Santa Barbara airport (SBA).
Tonight’s double feature: Return of the Jedi and Return to Sender.
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tonight’s double feature: Return of the Jedi and Return to Sender.
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15/25: RDU
A rare flight at 6100ft due to ATC staffing. We did climb to 8000ft about 15 min before landing. 🤷🏻♀️ Then had to sit for over an hour prior to departure due to JFK ground stop. My flight to PIT was cancelled so now I need to book 3 more destinations. #25for25
A rare flight at 6100ft due to ATC staffing. We did climb to 8000ft about 15 min before landing. 🤷🏻♀️ Then had to sit for over an hour prior to departure due to JFK ground stop. My flight to PIT was cancelled so now I need to book 3 more destinations. #25for25
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
15/25: RDU
A rare flight at 6100ft due to ATC staffing. We did climb to 8000ft about 15 min before landing. 🤷🏻♀️ Then had to sit for over an hour prior to departure due to JFK ground stop. My flight to PIT was cancelled so now I need to book 3 more destinations. #25for25
A rare flight at 6100ft due to ATC staffing. We did climb to 8000ft about 15 min before landing. 🤷🏻♀️ Then had to sit for over an hour prior to departure due to JFK ground stop. My flight to PIT was cancelled so now I need to book 3 more destinations. #25for25
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This year's commencement begins at 1 PM on Friday, June 13 on Commencement Green.
Click here to read more: engineering.ucsb.edu/news/celebra...
Click here to read more: engineering.ucsb.edu/news/celebra...
Celebrating a Record-Breaking Class
The class of 2025 set four College of Engineering records related to the number of bachelor’s degrees earned.
engineering.ucsb.edu
June 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This year's commencement begins at 1 PM on Friday, June 13 on Commencement Green.
Click here to read more: engineering.ucsb.edu/news/celebra...
Click here to read more: engineering.ucsb.edu/news/celebra...
The official explanation? The program is "no longer in alignment with current NSF priorities."
May 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The official explanation? The program is "no longer in alignment with current NSF priorities."
LSAMP programs across the USA have been instrumental in broadening participation in the STEM workforce, helping thousands students from marginalized backgrounds overcome social, educational, and economic barriers to earn college degrees.
May 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
LSAMP programs across the USA have been instrumental in broadening participation in the STEM workforce, helping thousands students from marginalized backgrounds overcome social, educational, and economic barriers to earn college degrees.
Reposted by Glenn Beltz
NSF just updated its FAQ claiming: "NSF is mindful of its statutory program obligations and plans to take steps to ensure those continue."
We'll see how true is. Prior to today, 70+% of active LSAMP grants were cancelled (a mandated program). Likely higher after today.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
We'll see how true is. Prior to today, 70+% of active LSAMP grants were cancelled (a mandated program). Likely higher after today.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
May 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NSF just updated its FAQ claiming: "NSF is mindful of its statutory program obligations and plans to take steps to ensure those continue."
We'll see how true is. Prior to today, 70+% of active LSAMP grants were cancelled (a mandated program). Likely higher after today.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
We'll see how true is. Prior to today, 70+% of active LSAMP grants were cancelled (a mandated program). Likely higher after today.
www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...
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NSF's EES division includes programs **required by law** like the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), mandated by Congress since the 1990s.
So far, over 70% of active LSAMP grants have already been terminated. Today's news on EES staff firings only heightens the illegality.
So far, over 70% of active LSAMP grants have already been terminated. Today's news on EES staff firings only heightens the illegality.
May 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
NSF's EES division includes programs **required by law** like the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), mandated by Congress since the 1990s.
So far, over 70% of active LSAMP grants have already been terminated. Today's news on EES staff firings only heightens the illegality.
So far, over 70% of active LSAMP grants have already been terminated. Today's news on EES staff firings only heightens the illegality.