Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 01/02/2026When we lived in Germany, our neighbors got on our case for being “bad Germans” because we didn’t hang our duvet out the open window once a week! 040
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDebbie Gale Mitchell @heydebigale.bsky.social · 29/01/2026I really love that change, so I updated all of my course materials to call them RICE tables. I was telling my 14 yo daughter about this and she said, "well that was a missed opportunity. You should've called them F-ICE tables (Formula, Initial, Change, Reaction) #chemsky 4443
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDebbie Gale Mitchell @heydebigale.bsky.social · 29/01/2026During the chemical equilibria section in gen chem, students learn to construct ICE tables (Initial, Change, Equilibria) to predict the extent of a reversible chemical reaction. With everything happening, a student suggested we call them RICE tables instead (Reaction, Initial, Change, Equilibria). 3334
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 16/01/2026The effort to explicitly protect NCAR during the appropriations process has, unfortunately, been unsuccessful. For now, NCAR is still operating as usual. While the future remains uncertain, and disappointingly entwined with partisan political retribution, the broader fight continues. 315054
Reposted by Alex HuffmanAnn Marie Carlton @amgcarlton.bsky.social · 09/01/2026During the interwar period (c. 1918-1939) universities were in economic crisis, rising authoritarianism, ideological polarization & global instability. Sound familiar? What did successful academic leaders do? 🧵⬇️ 1178
Reposted by Alex HuffmanMarina Vance @marinavance.bsky.social · 28/12/2025I spoke with @carlzimmer.com about our terminated grant on wildfire smoke and homes: 112753
Reposted by Alex HuffmanEos @eos.org · 19/12/2025With the strong outpouring for #SaveNCAR, @joeneguse.bsky.social has extended the deadline for members of Congress to sign on to a letter voicing support for #NCAR to Monday. For more info ➡️➡️ eos.org/research-and... And to share your support with your reps ➡️➡️ agu.quorum.us/campaign/151...eos.orgTrump Administration Plans to Break Up NCAR - EosThe Trump administration is planning to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, one of the world’s leading climate and Earth science research laboratories, according to a statement fro... 01111
Reposted by Alex HuffmanCharlie Koven @ckoven.bsky.social · 17/12/2025NCAR’s Mesa Lab is literally a science castle dedicated to understanding our planet in an open and collaborative way, and leading the world in that effort. We cannot let this happen. 05227
Reposted by Alex HuffmanKate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · 17/12/2025It’s simply not possible to overstate how important NCAR is to US and world science. We need to fight this with everything we’ve got. 24871388
Reposted by Alex HuffmanAlexandra Witze @alexwitze.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Here's our reporting on the proposed dismantling of the jewel of US atmospheric science, @ncar-ucar.bsky.social. The plan is to break NCAR apart and disburse some parts to other locations (like the research aircraft fleet) and eliminate others. www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪 #AGU25 #climatenature.comTrump team plans to break up ‘global mothership’ of climate scienceMuch of the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s non-climate portfolio will be dispersed, the White House says. 20496328
Reposted by Alex HuffmanTerry McGlynn @hormiga.bsky.social · 11/12/2025You can do this right now: Think of a person who wrote a paper you love, whose work influenced or helped you, or has made your professional life better. Search up their email address. Shoot them a quick email of thanks. It means so, so much. This is a rough time of year, share some joy. 13699260
Reposted by Alex HuffmanPaul Zieger @pzieger.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Proud to have contributed to this new book about #bioaerosols 🦠 "Biological Highways in the Sky". In chapter 7, we present a summary on the "Release of primary biological aerosol particles from surface waters". Check it out (it's open access!) 👉🏼 www.quae-open.com/product/346/...quae-open.comBiological Highways in the Sky - The dispersal of microorganisms, insects and other small life forms via the atmosphere - (EAN13 : 9782759241262) | Quae-Open : Des livres scientifiques en libre accèsBiological Highways in the Sky - The dispersal of microorganisms, insects and other small life forms via the atmosphere - (EAN13 : 9782759241262) 052
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025I feel for all my friends and colleagues with federal jobs having to face the even greater madness and uncertainty because of this impending shutdown. 🫣 010
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Colorado Front Range had the fewest number of air quality alerts in 15 yrs, per RAQC. Mostly driven by an overall cooler summer, but citizen choices are making a difference too. “Gas blower use for an hour is equivalent to driving a gas car from Denver to Los Angeles!” www.9news.com/article/weat... 150
Reposted by Alex HuffmanUC San Diego School of Physical Sciences @ucsdphysci.bsky.social · 25/09/2025💥Congratulations💥 to @kprather.bsky.social for receiving the Women in Chemistry Trailblazer Award by the Women Chemists Committee of the San Diego Local Section of @acs.org. 0367
Reposted by Alex HuffmanLinsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 24/09/2025The momentum for clean indoor air continues to build. I attended the inaugural High-Level Side Event on indoor air quality at the UN General Assembly yesterday. Short remarks by Lidia Morawska @joeallenjoe.bsky.social @isiaq.bsky.social Pres. Kerry Kinney, ASHRAE, WHO, UNEP, many others. 39722
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Wonderful that San Diego has recognized @kprather.bsky.social for such important work showing the source of disgusting water & air pollution. The story of their investigation is fascinating like a crime novel, tho also tragic & maddening. today.ucsd.edu/story/tijuan... Congrats on the named day! 🎉today.ucsd.eduTijuana River’s Toxic Water Pollutes the AirNewly published research reveals that the polluted Tijuana River releases large quantities of the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide — commonly known as “sewer gas” because of its association with sewage and ... 1102
Reposted by Alex HuffmanJoost de Gouw @gouwlab.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Just watched the powerful new PBS documentary “Clearing the Air: the War on Smog”. My colleague Ellie Browne acted as Science Advisor. Very proud of her! www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...pbs.orgClearing the Air: The War on Smog | American Experience | PBSThe story of L.A.’s devastating smog problem and the creation of the EPA and the Clean Air Act. 1254
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025I’m teaching an undergrad #AerosolScience course & highlighting real-world #careers. Looking for people who work in a job that heavily involves #aerosols in any broadly defined way for students to interview. Could be any aspect of aerosols: industry, engineering, medicine, etc. Want to help? DM me!media.tenor.comtwo men are sitting at a table with the caption what would you say you do here ?ALT: two men are sitting at a table with the caption what would you say you do here ? 021
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025Also worth noting this was already very late (11:15 pm Mountain time), so many fireworks were long since launched, but the residual aerosol hung heavy over all the metro areas for hours. 020
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025It’s always interesting to see the effect of fireworks on urban air quality. This is a simple snapshot of the #PurpleAir maps in U.S. and Europe tonight, with a bonus of the Colorado Front Range thrown in for good measure. Serious PM concentrations, as always on the 4th of July. Stay healthy! 162
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Ha! I mean, seven at a minimum to communicate you know what you’re doing! 😉 I tell my students that using egregiously additional digits is one of the quickest ways to undermine your own credibility. 130
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDr. Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 30/06/2025We, as beneficiaries of federal funding should be informed about the history and accomplishments of the NSF. A really good thread. #standupforscience 🧵🧪🧬 410531
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 24/06/2025An insightful “All Trump’s threats are actually confessions” moment. 🤦♂️ 010
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025If you’re looking for ways to fight back against the attacks on science & innovation, consider opportunities like today’s #1Day4DU campaign to support funding bridges that help researchers at @UofDenver.bsky.social keep working despite federal grant cancellations. www.givecampus.com/schools/Univ...givecampus.comRESEARCH BRIDGE FUNDINGSupport Bridge Funding for Academic Research+have an immediate impact on groundbreaking initiatives. 010
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Ha! Just yesterday, I talked about the scenes with LJM as an explanation for my daughter of the complexity and history of the current situation. 000
Reposted by Alex HuffmanJesse Kroll @jessekroll.bsky.social · 09/05/2025"Take the time you would have spent complaining about politics online, and use it to write a comment opposing the proposed Office of Personnel Management rule to politicize public services. You can do it in 5 minutes. Deadline is May 23rd!" 064
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDr van Tilburg @drvantilburg.bsky.social · 06/05/202590% US people rely on federal science in their daily lives but don't realize it. Only 10% worry cutting science funding affects their access to this information. Science has a marketing problem! 2217
Reposted by Alex HuffmanShelly L Miller, PhD @shellymboulder.bsky.social · 03/05/2025THE entire NIOSH engineering group has been fired among most ALL of NIOSH. It is devastating. www.cbsnews.com/news/worker-...cbsnews.comWorker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staffLaid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators. 12251166
Reposted by Alex HuffmanMarina Vance @marinavance.bsky.social · 22/04/2025This administration plans to eliminate NOAA Research, which costs every American citizen less than a cup of coffee a year. Do you like knowing the weather forecast? Being warned of hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis? It will all go away if the public does not act. www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...ametsoc.orgStand Up for NOAA Research – The Time to Act is NowThe AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service. 23714
Reposted by Alex HuffmanPaul Wennberg @paulowennberg.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Before humans began mining fossil fuels, CO2 was 280 ppm. Today at Mauna Loa, CO2 is 428. When I was born, it was 315. 3/4 of the fossil fuels that have ever been burned were mined post my birth. We need to stop burning stuff. We need @NOAA to keep these records so we will know whether we have.gml.noaa.govTrends in CO2 - NOAA Global Monitoring LaboratoryGML conducts research on greenhouse gas and carbon cycle feedbacks, changes in aerosols, and surface radiation, and recovery of stratospheric ozone. 0143
Reposted by Alex HuffmanRachel O'Brien @reobrien.bsky.social · 04/04/2025If you are interested in any aspects of research in aerosol particles: air quality, climate, health, atmospheric chemistry, airborne bacteria/viruses, I recommend following @americanaerosol.bsky.social This is a premier society for aerosol science in America! 2176
Reposted by Alex HuffmanRachel O'Brien @reobrien.bsky.social · 01/04/2025AAAR is on Bluesky!! @americanaerosol.bsky.social 071
Reposted by Alex Huffmanbarbaraervens.bsky.social @barbaraervens.bsky.social · 31/03/2025'Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics' is looking for new editors. Consider applying to support top scientific quality and interactive publishing with public peer review. - Share the link with interested, suitable colleagues. @egu.eu www.atmospheric-chemistry-and-physics.net/about/news_a... 065
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13/03/2025This is what many cities in the U.S. looked like before the EPA. Why the heck would anyone celebrate deregulating it? 468104983505
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Wonderful! Congratulations. 🥳Some happy news on a bleak landscape. 010
Reposted by Alex HuffmanKenny Akers @keneakers.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Transatlantic slave routes—View the Movement of 31,041 Slave Ships. Never forget. 56850269
Reposted by Alex HuffmanDavid Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Here is a sign-on letter for individual scientists and other experts to speak out and protect NOAA. I signed it and I encourage you to sign it as well. secure.ucsusa.org/a/2025-prote... 🌎🧪🦑🐠secure.ucsusa.orgScience at Risk: Protect NOAAScientists & experts: Add your name to this open letter calling on Congress and the Trump administration to ensure that NOAA and its sub-agencies remain fully funded and staffed, and that the independ... 11505263
Reposted by Alex HuffmanAndré K. Isaacs @drdre4000.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Diversity is our greatest asset, even if the government disagrees… They not like us! POC in STEM are here to stay. They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence! Mustard on the [Be][At] bro. Happy Black History Month! 411726321
Reposted by Alex HuffmanRachel O'Brien @reobrien.bsky.social · 21/02/2025If the words didn't matter, they wouldn't be trying to stop us writing them. If the pictures didn't matter, they wouldn't be taking them down. If the ideas didn't matter, they wouldn't be trying to stop funding. All of this matters for who we are and we should not remove things in anticipation. 0126
Reposted by Alex HuffmanScience Magazine @science.org · 19/02/2025Can you explain your doctoral research through interpretive dance? The 17th annual #DanceYourPhD competition is open! Submit by 28 March for a chance to win $2000: scim.ag/4gKMnz9 110241
Reposted by Alex HuffmanCarl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 15/02/2025@nautil.us magazine interviewed me about AIR-BORNE, and the strangely twisted history of aerobiology nautil.us/life-in-an-a...nautil.usLife in an Atmospheric ZooJournalist Carl Zimmer tells the story of the science of aerobiology 1419
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 16/02/2025My time at a Max Planck Institute was unique and wonderful. Leading a team at one can be an amazing opportunity, and these fellowships are great entry points for female scientists. www.mpg.de/lise-meitner...mpg.deLise Meitner Excellence ProgramSince 2018, up to ten further Lise Meitner Groups will be advertised to recruit and promote exceptionally qualified female scientists as part of the new Lise Meitner Excellence Program. 020
Reposted by Alex HuffmanKyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 15/02/2025As a journalist who covers extremism at the local level, I think it’s a mistake to view Trump’s Napoleonic statement as solely about presidential power. Consider if it’s interpreted as a wink and a nod for any extremist to act outside the law to “save” the country as they see fit 451104202928
Alex Huffman @alexhuffman.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Thanks for sharing. It’s a nice explainer for general use. Dark times for everyone, only unfortunately only some can see it. 000