Marianne Porter
marianneporter.bsky.social
Marianne Porter
@marianneporter.bsky.social
sharks, science, swimming, spines
Reposted by Marianne Porter
Whether you get voicemail or staff, be polite and brief:
- This is [name] from [city], zip code [NN]
- I'm an [NSF/NIH] supported researcher
- I'm very concerned about disruptions to grant review and research at NSF and NIH
- NSF and NIH help fund [students, research benefits, health security ...]
January 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Reposted by Marianne Porter
If you want to go deep I'd suggest jotting down specifics on that last talking point about how grant funding supports education and scientific discovery at your institution or in your community, but it really doesn't have to be a lot — the signal that their constituents are worried is the key
January 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM