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Loves science. Willing to stand up and speak out for it. Really just wants to be in lab but here to scream into the void.
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Notes on NIH matters as the government opens up again drugmonkey.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/n...
Notes on NIH matters as the government opens up again
A tweet from someone apparently positioned to know claimed the damage totals from the government shutdown amounted to 379 study sections postponed, within which 24,380 NIH grant applications were s…
drugmonkey.wordpress.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Notes on NIH matters as the government opens up again drugmonkey.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/n...
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Good news.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor says the university will not sign on to a higher education compact from the Trump administration.
www.wunc.org/education/20...
www.wunc.org/education/20...
After faculty raise concerns, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor says university will not sign Trump's higher ed compact
Lee Roberts called the "preferential treatment" proposal a clear infringement on academic freedom.
www.wunc.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Good news.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
Faculty expressing their concerns seems to be having effects.
If you are in academia, make sure your administration knows your views on the compact.
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Our students are amazing! OSA, with the support of many groups, led a successful protest yesterday as part of the November 7 national day of action. More photos soon, but for now here’s coverage from the OSU Lantern and from Columbus Dispatch.
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our students are amazing! OSA, with the support of many groups, led a successful protest yesterday as part of the November 7 national day of action. More photos soon, but for now here’s coverage from the OSU Lantern and from Columbus Dispatch.
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Our November 7 day of action to defend higher education has taken the country by storm! ✊
“There is only one way forward in saving higher education and democracy writ large and that is students, faculty, staff united...We have to become a new political force.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
“There is only one way forward in saving higher education and democracy writ large and that is students, faculty, staff united...We have to become a new political force.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
Students and faculty at over 100 US universities protest against Trump’s attacks
Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Our November 7 day of action to defend higher education has taken the country by storm! ✊
“There is only one way forward in saving higher education and democracy writ large and that is students, faculty, staff united...We have to become a new political force.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
“There is only one way forward in saving higher education and democracy writ large and that is students, faculty, staff united...We have to become a new political force.”
— Todd Wolfson, AAUP President
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When the AI bubble bursts the fallout is going to be interesting....
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
When the AI bubble bursts the fallout is going to be interesting....
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Yes, some people's legacies are complicated. For example, Watson. After all, though he was racist, don't forget his other traits. For example, he was also sexist. And also anti-semitic. And a data / idea thief. So let's not forget all the different facets.
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Yes, some people's legacies are complicated. For example, Watson. After all, though he was racist, don't forget his other traits. For example, he was also sexist. And also anti-semitic. And a data / idea thief. So let's not forget all the different facets.
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VOTE!
VOTE!
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VOTE!
VOTE!
VOTE!
VOTE!
VOTE!
a kermit the frog is holding a sign that says vote .
Alt: a kermit the frog is holding a sign that says vote .
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
VOTE!
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Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
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AAUP-OSU is proud to support the OSU chapter of the Ohio Student Association and other students who are coming out to demonstrate on 11/7 at noon for free speech on this campus. 11/7 is also a national day of action & events will be happening around the country. It’s time to stand up & be counted.
November 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
AAUP-OSU is proud to support the OSU chapter of the Ohio Student Association and other students who are coming out to demonstrate on 11/7 at noon for free speech on this campus. 11/7 is also a national day of action & events will be happening around the country. It’s time to stand up & be counted.
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In the wake of searing media stories and big blowback from alums (some of whom threatened to pull planned endowments), Indiana University reversed its decision to stop letting their students print news.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IDS to continue printing after IU reverses course
Our next edition will hit the stands Nov. 20.
www.idsnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In the wake of searing media stories and big blowback from alums (some of whom threatened to pull planned endowments), Indiana University reversed its decision to stop letting their students print news.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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Vote, people. Vote. As if your future depends on it.
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Vote, people. Vote. As if your future depends on it.
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OSU community members and beyond - please sign this letter to OSU admin to reject the Trump compact. And share widely.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/os...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/os...
OSU, Choose Integrity — Reject the Trump Compact
Tell the OSU president, provost, and chair of trustees to choose integrity and reject the Trump Compact.
actionnetwork.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
OSU community members and beyond - please sign this letter to OSU admin to reject the Trump compact. And share widely.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/os...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/os...
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Local elections are happening this year all over the nation. Community, county, & state races have a significant impact on your day to day.
These elections often see low turnout. This is your chance to grab some friends and swing things in the better direction.
I did.
These elections often see low turnout. This is your chance to grab some friends and swing things in the better direction.
I did.
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Local elections are happening this year all over the nation. Community, county, & state races have a significant impact on your day to day.
These elections often see low turnout. This is your chance to grab some friends and swing things in the better direction.
I did.
These elections often see low turnout. This is your chance to grab some friends and swing things in the better direction.
I did.
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"It's past time to recognize that university administrators aren't going to lead the way out of this, [setting] the stage for leadership... from faculty, staff, & students, [where] most if not all progress in higher ed over the past 100 yrs has occurred."
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#AcademicSky
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#AcademicSky
Higher education fails at collective action
In the latest development in the ongoing combat between universities in the United States and the Trump administration, the Department of Education has presented them with what it calls a “compact.” I...
www.science.org
October 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"It's past time to recognize that university administrators aren't going to lead the way out of this, [setting] the stage for leadership... from faculty, staff, & students, [where] most if not all progress in higher ed over the past 100 yrs has occurred."
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#AcademicSky
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#AcademicSky
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Hey, you know you've made the big time when the right-wing bullshit machine starts spreading disinfo and conspiracy theories about you. Keep up the good work!
And let's get the quack out and the science back.
And let's get the quack out and the science back.
Aww guys 🥹🥹🥹 Our very first conspiracy post!
Don't forget to chip in $5 and join our deep state donor club! www.standupforscience.net/join-science-fight-club
Sign our evil petition to impeach RFK! www.standupforscience.net/taking-down-rfk-big-push
Are we doing it right? It's our first day 🥺
Don't forget to chip in $5 and join our deep state donor club! www.standupforscience.net/join-science-fight-club
Sign our evil petition to impeach RFK! www.standupforscience.net/taking-down-rfk-big-push
Are we doing it right? It's our first day 🥺
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hey, you know you've made the big time when the right-wing bullshit machine starts spreading disinfo and conspiracy theories about you. Keep up the good work!
And let's get the quack out and the science back.
And let's get the quack out and the science back.
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Note the complete absence of women except as an accessory to men.
I made an image of all the art posted by US DOL on X since approximately Labor Day
October 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Note the complete absence of women except as an accessory to men.
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That “working class” is a transparently race and gender coded term tells you who pundits view as low and middle income workers and what type of work they believe “counts” among this group.
Reality: the working class is predominantly White women and racial minorities in the low wage service sector.
Reality: the working class is predominantly White women and racial minorities in the low wage service sector.
October 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
That “working class” is a transparently race and gender coded term tells you who pundits view as low and middle income workers and what type of work they believe “counts” among this group.
Reality: the working class is predominantly White women and racial minorities in the low wage service sector.
Reality: the working class is predominantly White women and racial minorities in the low wage service sector.
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I’ve received some feedback this week about generally having a more “palatable” message—e.g., not naming Trump or calling out other orgs.
I need folks to understand something: I’m not trying to make a palatable message. I’m using the message of science to try to stop authoritarianism in America. 🧵
I need folks to understand something: I’m not trying to make a palatable message. I’m using the message of science to try to stop authoritarianism in America. 🧵
October 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I’ve received some feedback this week about generally having a more “palatable” message—e.g., not naming Trump or calling out other orgs.
I need folks to understand something: I’m not trying to make a palatable message. I’m using the message of science to try to stop authoritarianism in America. 🧵
I need folks to understand something: I’m not trying to make a palatable message. I’m using the message of science to try to stop authoritarianism in America. 🧵
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Trump's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" is unconstitutional and should be universally rejected by colleges and universities.
knightcolumbia.org/blog/a-brief...
knightcolumbia.org/blog/a-brief...
A Brief Legal Analysis of the Department of Education’s Proposed Compact for Higher Education
knightcolumbia.org
October 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump's "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" is unconstitutional and should be universally rejected by colleges and universities.
knightcolumbia.org/blog/a-brief...
knightcolumbia.org/blog/a-brief...
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Happy Mole Day for all who celebrate
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happy Mole Day for all who celebrate
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Oooohhhh -- *THAT'S* why he needed a Space Force:
For renovations!
For renovations!
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Oooohhhh -- *THAT'S* why he needed a Space Force:
For renovations!
For renovations!
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As a former insider at AAAS, I know about some of the good work AAAS does, but have been deeply disappointed in this organization for a number of reasons for years.
I was deeply concerned about giving Bhattacharya an honored platform to spew propaganda with no opportunity for questions.
1/3
I was deeply concerned about giving Bhattacharya an honored platform to spew propaganda with no opportunity for questions.
1/3
You have power!
If you wouldn’t write a check to a university that signs Trump’s compact, why would you write a check to a scientific society that doesn’t stand up for science in the moment where it counts most?
If you wouldn’t write a check to a university that signs Trump’s compact, why would you write a check to a scientific society that doesn’t stand up for science in the moment where it counts most?
October 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
As a former insider at AAAS, I know about some of the good work AAAS does, but have been deeply disappointed in this organization for a number of reasons for years.
I was deeply concerned about giving Bhattacharya an honored platform to spew propaganda with no opportunity for questions.
1/3
I was deeply concerned about giving Bhattacharya an honored platform to spew propaganda with no opportunity for questions.
1/3
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That’s about 45 5-year R01 projects. For Noem to gallivant around the world for cosplay photo shoots.
The Trump administration is spending $172 million on two jets for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials
DHS Purchase Of Business Jets During Shutdown Draws Democrats’ Ire
The department said it would not allow the federal shutdown "to slow down this process" of replacing the jet, but Democrats want to know where the money is coming from.
www.huffpost.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
That’s about 45 5-year R01 projects. For Noem to gallivant around the world for cosplay photo shoots.
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