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JenSci at BlueSky
@jensci.bsky.social
Be curious. Help others. Choose kindness.

Civic Science Fellow: Working towards science communication and engagement that is inclusive, accessible, and trustworthy.
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I’m at the #AAASmtg, vibes are tense at the opening plenary.

AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh says the next month is among the most important months in the history of U.S. science, referencing budget talks in Congress.

Science “is fragile and powerful.”
February 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Seeking sessions at #AAASmtg around resilient systems, building trust between science and diverse communities, and how to support more equitable structures in science. What do you recommend?
February 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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NIH has cut billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.

www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
CDC guidelines no longer on government pages are being shared here:

jessica.substack.com/p/cdc-birth-...
Download CDC Guidelines Removed By The Trump Admin
The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
jessica.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I posted this on a local fb group trying to parse out what the #FederalFreeze means not just for science funding and research, but personally for our corner of Appalachian Ohio. (🧵 1/5)
January 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This APS News article stood out to me as a powerful statement of the challenges Black women face in #physics. (1/2)
Black women need support in doctoral programs
Recent research, supported by the APS Innovation Fund, highlights the challenges that Black women face in physics.
www.aps.org
January 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
For New Years Eve, enjoy some Nuclear Pasta!

Neutron stars are 12 km (7.5 miles) wide but weigh more than twice as much as our sun. Their insides are packed so tightly, they're 5x denser than an atom's nucleus. (🧵1/4)
December 31, 2024 at 4:36 PM