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Heather Price, PhD
@huprice.bsky.social
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Chemistry professor. Research and teaching focus is #ClimateJustice in Undergraduate STEM Incorporating #CivicEngagement. #Climate Action Families org board member

Atmospheric chemist #chemistry #STEM #knit educator/researcher #CommunityCollege #Seattle
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huprice.bsky.social
Fantastic show and thank you for speaking out
September 1, 2025 at 6:07 AM
huprice.bsky.social
The Louis Stokes NSF (LSAMP) grant at my college was terminated today. Such a terrible loss for our students and the future of STEM in the US
May 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
huprice.bsky.social
Just terrible- the LSAMP grant at my community college was terminated today. What a loss for our students and for the future of STEM
May 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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dangaristo.bsky.social
Drawdown of existing allocated funds should be okay; what's frozen are any new "funding actions"—yearly increments, additions to subawards, etc. Additionally, non-monetary actions like a no cost extension should still be possible.
May 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
huprice.bsky.social
Thanks for clarifying
May 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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davidimiller.bsky.social
4/4 But please don't stop with social media.

The NSF union letter has some great messaging tips for making calls & media outreach too (see below).

And don't underestimate the importance of engaging your local communities and media, esp representatives.

The time for action is RIGHT NOW!!
NSF programming keeps America’s youth ahead in securing the jobs of the future. • We fund programs that integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into early learning. Structured activities help children learn and be curious or interested in these areas at an early age. We fund programs that train teachers to deliver best-in-class STEM education to K-12 students, making STEM relevant and engaging to kids of all ages. • NSF programs often provide support for teachers in terms of teaching aids but also offering increased competency, impact and quality of teaching through training, access to curricula, and supplementing salaries. • NSF’s support to K-12 schools, community colleges, and other postsecondary training opportunities helps produce talented and skilled job seekers that are needed by leading American industries (many of which currently report a lack of qualified applicants). NSF programs create jobs and fuel the economy in all 50 states. • The overwhelming majority of the funding that Congress allocates to NSF is redistributed via awards to organizations around the USA. Operating costs consume only a small percentage of the budget. • Local communities are benefactors of the jobs created by organizations receiving funding through NSF grants. This includes programs that support small businesses, and startups. • As a result of the ongoing attacks on science, millions of hard-working Americans will potentially lose their livelihoods, health insurance, and slide into poverty. Sample Call Script: Hi, my name is _______________ and I am calling about recent cuts to NSF grants. These cuts were made by political appointees, without input from the non-political scientists and program staff. I strongly oppose cuts to programs that are critical to American innovation, national security, and leadership. I urge/demand Congressman/Senator ____________________ to do everything in his/her power to protect NSF funding and stop the politicization of science. For use with outreach to local reporters (print, TV, radio) Good Morning, National Science Foundation grants in [our area] are under attack. [My organization] is at risk of losing/recently received notice that we lost $X in funding. The funds we receive from NSF allow us to [brief program description, in layman’s terms]. [Include 2-3 sentences about how the local community benefits from your work]. I would be happy to tell you more about how our work impacts our community and the effect loss of funding will have on [Community Name]. Please let me know if I can provide you with more information or if you would like to talk. Sincerely, Name Sample Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I am writing to express concern about the politicization of science in our nation. For almost 75 years, the National Science Foundation has funded scientific research, national security, innovation and leadership across our nation. It has helped ensure global dominance and drive the American economy. Recently, NSF grants have been cut with no warning and no rationale other than “to protect the interests of the government.” Even more troubling, canceled programs are being deleted from databases as if they never existed. The American people take tremendous pride in our scientific leadership. Science should inspire wonder, expand our economy, and position our nation as the global leader. It should not be used as a political weapon. Sincerely, Name
May 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
huprice.bsky.social
Thanks for your reporting on this. I do STEM education research and this means the community college faculty and students conducting research with us will not be paid for the work they’ve already done, let alone what they’re scheduled to do. Isn’t it illegal to not pay people for contracted labor?
May 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
huprice.bsky.social
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April 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
huprice.bsky.social
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April 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
huprice.bsky.social
Oooo this resonates. It was in 2000 when I was at COP6 that I first felt deep frustration at our so called leaders and the judiciary, regarding climate action and elections. It hasn’t deterred me, probably lit the fire, to continue to push for action on both fronts to today. Can’t deny, it’s tiring
March 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM