Gwynedd Pickett
@gpsforthebrain.bsky.social
Cerebrovascular neurosurgeon. Mom. Professor. President 🇨🇦 Neurosurgical Society. Survival skills: archery, knitting, backwoods camping. she/her
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This would effectively kill US science and engineering research competitiveness on the global stage.
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 AM
This would effectively kill US science and engineering research competitiveness on the global stage.
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Prohibited activities include advising Chinese graduate students. For reference, a recent Georgetown report estimated 16% of STEM graduate students in the US are Chinese nationals.
This would take out entire fields at the knees, which is perhaps the point.
This would take out entire fields at the knees, which is perhaps the point.
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Prohibited activities include advising Chinese graduate students. For reference, a recent Georgetown report estimated 16% of STEM graduate students in the US are Chinese nationals.
This would take out entire fields at the knees, which is perhaps the point.
This would take out entire fields at the knees, which is perhaps the point.
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The future of Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes is on the line. Let's be clear, this isn't planning. It's political interference & corporate influence dressed up as "housing solutions".
HRM needs affordable, climate ready housing within serviced areas. Not this.
Nov 19
engagehalifax.ca/highway-102-...
HRM needs affordable, climate ready housing within serviced areas. Not this.
Nov 19
engagehalifax.ca/highway-102-...
November 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The future of Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes is on the line. Let's be clear, this isn't planning. It's political interference & corporate influence dressed up as "housing solutions".
HRM needs affordable, climate ready housing within serviced areas. Not this.
Nov 19
engagehalifax.ca/highway-102-...
HRM needs affordable, climate ready housing within serviced areas. Not this.
Nov 19
engagehalifax.ca/highway-102-...
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It's important to understand that the average linear rate of increase might not be a good summary of the individual trajectories.
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It's important to understand that the average linear rate of increase might not be a good summary of the individual trajectories.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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This isn't just on antivaxxer politicians, it's on every politician who isn't stridently, publicly provaccine.
Every one who lets kids be in school without being vaccinated.
Every one who lets health care workers be unvaccinated.
Every one who treats public health as an afterthought.
Every one who lets kids be in school without being vaccinated.
Every one who lets health care workers be unvaccinated.
Every one who treats public health as an afterthought.
Canada expected to lose long-standing measles-elimination status tomorrow https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canada-measles-elimination-status-public-health-vaccines/
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This isn't just on antivaxxer politicians, it's on every politician who isn't stridently, publicly provaccine.
Every one who lets kids be in school without being vaccinated.
Every one who lets health care workers be unvaccinated.
Every one who treats public health as an afterthought.
Every one who lets kids be in school without being vaccinated.
Every one who lets health care workers be unvaccinated.
Every one who treats public health as an afterthought.
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I made a “how do you do, fellow kids?” joke to someone in their mid 20s who, it turns out, was too young to have heard of that meme.
So “how do you do, fellow kids?” is now an example of “how do you do, fellow kids?”
So “how do you do, fellow kids?” is now an example of “how do you do, fellow kids?”
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I made a “how do you do, fellow kids?” joke to someone in their mid 20s who, it turns out, was too young to have heard of that meme.
So “how do you do, fellow kids?” is now an example of “how do you do, fellow kids?”
So “how do you do, fellow kids?” is now an example of “how do you do, fellow kids?”
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The right answer is actually - nope. Never enough Purkinje cells! They are the BEST neurons
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The right answer is actually - nope. Never enough Purkinje cells! They are the BEST neurons
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There's a case to be made that #DepecheMode debut album "Speak and Spell" was released on 6 November 1981.
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
There's a case to be made that #DepecheMode debut album "Speak and Spell" was released on 6 November 1981.
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We’ve received more than 5000 signatures on our open letter to stop MPs from accessing private data about scientists, researchers and students in the university sector! This story is still developing-
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/ove...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/ove...
Over 5,000 researchers oppose order to share 25 years of federal grant applicant data
TORONTO - More than 5,000 researchers have signed an open letter pushing back against a parliamentary committee order that they say draws parallels with the U.S. government's crackdown on equity,
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We’ve received more than 5000 signatures on our open letter to stop MPs from accessing private data about scientists, researchers and students in the university sector! This story is still developing-
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/ove...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/ove...
Good silks class tonight. I learned a new drop, my teacher identified a flaw in a basic skill that should make my life easier if I can correct it, and I had a lot of fun!
…I was not entirely sure I’d manage to walk home afterwards, but I made it. 😅 #GetUpTrinity
…I was not entirely sure I’d manage to walk home afterwards, but I made it. 😅 #GetUpTrinity
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Good silks class tonight. I learned a new drop, my teacher identified a flaw in a basic skill that should make my life easier if I can correct it, and I had a lot of fun!
…I was not entirely sure I’d manage to walk home afterwards, but I made it. 😅 #GetUpTrinity
…I was not entirely sure I’d manage to walk home afterwards, but I made it. 😅 #GetUpTrinity
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The only news that matters: Canada wants to join Eurovision. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Canada budget 2025 live updates: Deficit balloons to $78 billion; Carney’s fiscal plan includes public service cuts, major investments
The “Canada Strong” budget includes billions for new housing, hospitals, ports and defence, while nearly doubling the need to borrow this year alone. Here’s everything you need to know.
www.thestar.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The only news that matters: Canada wants to join Eurovision. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Appx: here is a link to the open letter from academia protesting this request.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
**Edited to add: we have received more than 4400 signatures for our letter but adding any more than 2000 names to this public page seems to be causing our Form to crash! Rest assured that we have all ...
docs.google.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Appx: here is a link to the open letter from academia protesting this request.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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a gross parliamentary overreach — article by @picardonhealth.bsky.social in the globe and mail; #academicsky #neuroskyence #psychscisky www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/91587b9...
How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
a gross parliamentary overreach — article by @picardonhealth.bsky.social in the globe and mail; #academicsky #neuroskyence #psychscisky www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/91587b9...
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my name is ozymandias, king of kings. ask your doctor if looking upon my works is right for you.
my name is ozymandias, king of kings. look upon my works. prices and participation may vary, for a limited time only. children under 13 need a parent or guardian's signature to participate.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look upon my works, which were processed in a facility that also processes peanuts.
November 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
my name is ozymandias, king of kings. ask your doctor if looking upon my works is right for you.
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Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
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ChatGPT cited a paper of mine which I did not know existed, so I asked it for the link to it.
Unfortunately that link to the Nature website just gave a "Page not found".
So sad.
Unfortunately that link to the Nature website just gave a "Page not found".
So sad.
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
ChatGPT cited a paper of mine which I did not know existed, so I asked it for the link to it.
Unfortunately that link to the Nature website just gave a "Page not found".
So sad.
Unfortunately that link to the Nature website just gave a "Page not found".
So sad.
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I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
November 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
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To be clear, it seems they are asking for disaggregated, confidential data with a clear intent to attack academic freedom along bigoted, ideological lines.
Sign the petition here to demand the Tri-Council refuse to hand over your protected and private data. 2/2 #cdnpse
Sign the petition here to demand the Tri-Council refuse to hand over your protected and private data. 2/2 #cdnpse
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
To be clear, it seems they are asking for disaggregated, confidential data with a clear intent to attack academic freedom along bigoted, ideological lines.
Sign the petition here to demand the Tri-Council refuse to hand over your protected and private data. 2/2 #cdnpse
Sign the petition here to demand the Tri-Council refuse to hand over your protected and private data. 2/2 #cdnpse
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The House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research “passed a motion to force the Tri-Councils to release the last 25 years of [. . .] confidential data about funding applicant's EDI questionnaires and information about their institutions, peer reviewer comments and more.“ 1/2 #cdnpse
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research “passed a motion to force the Tri-Councils to release the last 25 years of [. . .] confidential data about funding applicant's EDI questionnaires and information about their institutions, peer reviewer comments and more.“ 1/2 #cdnpse
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Counterprogramming for my other post: I handed out candy to the sweetest little Rumi tonight. She was about 4.
I, an old person, asked her if she wanted to sing. Friends, this kid carefully avoided eye contact and sang me the entirety of GOLDEN. With choreo.
I gave her more candy, of course.
I, an old person, asked her if she wanted to sing. Friends, this kid carefully avoided eye contact and sang me the entirety of GOLDEN. With choreo.
I gave her more candy, of course.
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Counterprogramming for my other post: I handed out candy to the sweetest little Rumi tonight. She was about 4.
I, an old person, asked her if she wanted to sing. Friends, this kid carefully avoided eye contact and sang me the entirety of GOLDEN. With choreo.
I gave her more candy, of course.
I, an old person, asked her if she wanted to sing. Friends, this kid carefully avoided eye contact and sang me the entirety of GOLDEN. With choreo.
I gave her more candy, of course.
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Blue Jays
Cody Houle ~ Anishinaabe
2025
Cody Houle ~ Anishinaabe
2025
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Blue Jays
Cody Houle ~ Anishinaabe
2025
Cody Houle ~ Anishinaabe
2025
First group of trick-or-treaters: a bunny, a K-Pop Demon Hunter (Rumi), and Buzzwole. 😂😊🎃 #Halloween2025
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
First group of trick-or-treaters: a bunny, a K-Pop Demon Hunter (Rumi), and Buzzwole. 😂😊🎃 #Halloween2025
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Attn: Canadian researchers/ If you are looking for text/arguments to mix-n-match in a letter to your MP, the committee, Ministers, etc.. here is some.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Attn: Canadian researchers/ If you are looking for text/arguments to mix-n-match in a letter to your MP, the committee, Ministers, etc.. here is some.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...