Reposted by Laura MullerPaul Carini @uncultured.carinilab.com · 17/03/2026And if you have not been accepted, understand that this is a VERY weird time for grad admissions. Lack of acceptance may not be due to YOU, but due to uncontrollable factors at the university. Keep trying in the future. 14023
Reposted by Laura MullerDr. Lucia Perez-Diaz @drlperezdiaz.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Free workshop alert! Bring a pencil! 😉 (but don't worry, no drawing ability required to take part) Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... 0159
Reposted by Laura MullerJAX Genomic Education @jaxeducation.bsky.social · 29/12/2025✔️ High school senior or undergrad? ✔️ Looking for a paid summer research opportunity? In the JAX Summer Student Program, you can: 🔹 Conduct research with expert mentors 🔹 Collaborate with peers & JAX scientists 🔹 Build skills in scientific communication & data analysis www.jax.org/education-an... 112
Reposted by Laura MullerShay Stewart-Bouley @blackgirlinmaine.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Yesterday's post on Substack, where I talk about the inequity embedded into the Substack and Patreon model at a time when Black women are being silenced. open.substack.com/pub/shaystew...open.substack.comCite your sources, or The inequity of writing in the era of Substack and PatreonThe uncomfortable reality is that resources matter, and in these divided United States of America, access to resources has never been equal. 1108
Laura Muller @anotherdrmuller.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Review the grant portfolio "AGAIN"? Talk about wasting time...https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-director-orders-new-review-grants-outline-top-research-priorities 000
Reposted by Laura MullerChanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 16/08/2025This should get WIDE circulation: MIT stating that it “has no confidence in the provenance, reliability or validity of the data and has no confidence in the veracity of the research contained in the paper.” gizmodo.com/mit-backs-aw...gizmodo.comMIT Backs Away From Paper Claiming Scientists Make More Discoveries with AIThe retracted paper had impressed a Nobel Prize winner in economics. 4435081669
Reposted by Laura MullerJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Do you love alpine plants, ancient DNA, and/or population genetics? My lab will be hiring a postdoc soon to be based at the University of Maine! We’re looking for someone who uses genetic tools and thinks like a community ecologist. Happy to chat at #ESA2025 if you’re interested. 1143103
Reposted by Laura MullerLaura Poppick @laurapoppick.bsky.social · 11/07/2025"Numbers released in May by the National Science Foundation (NSF) indicate that...the number of early-career researchers it supports could fall by 78%...'It’s a nightmare,' Simon says. 'I really fear for the future of science.'" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...science.org‘It’s a nightmare.’ U.S. funding cuts threaten academic science jobs at all levels“There is a lot of pressure to essentially leave the country or not pursue research,” one Ph.D. student says 13116
Reposted by Laura MullerShawn Harris @shawnforcongress.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't want you to know the name of her opponent but will try every desperate attempt to save her seat. My name is Shawn Harris. I am a Democrat, husband, father, Retired Brigadier General, farmer, and I'm running against MTG. Can you spread the word? 12351222662
Reposted by Laura MullerMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Imagine thinking “Don’t vote for a corrupt, serial sexual predator that killed seniors and took money to cover it up, for Mayor,” is some radical or inconvenient take within the Democratic Party. Ignore the lobbyists and billionaires. Don’t. Rank. Andrew Cuomo. 121007307
Reposted by Laura MullerDr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe @aaberhe.com · 20/06/2025A lot is going on these days. In the spirit of continuing to support science & the careers of early to mid-career scholars, please help us share the announcement with folx in your networks across the US & Africa. Symposium will be Feb 2-4, 2026, in Dakar Application deadline is July 31, 2025. 098
Reposted by Laura MullerDaniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 20/06/2025NSF funding allocations to divisions get adjusted based on numbers of proposals; if we opt out of submitting proposals because of threats of cuts, it can cause future years budgets to divert money out of our divisions. 13619
Reposted by Laura MullerKrystal Vasquez @kvasquez.bsky.social · 13/06/2025FYI: The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is trying to get more info on the impact of recent research grant terminations. If your award has been canceled since Jan 20, you can fill out this survey: democrats-science.house.gov/grantcancela... 04860
Reposted by Laura MullerScott Hays @iamscotthays.com · 13/06/2025Just absolute insanity. There for supposed immigration enforcement, but actually, out in the open saying they’re occupying American cities while framing them as enemies. 523845
Laura Muller @anotherdrmuller.bsky.social · 13/06/2025In the discussion about yesterday's events, let us not forget why Sen Padilla was trying to interrupt Noem's comments. The LA and CA leadership talks about here were duly elected. 000
Reposted by Laura MullerGc Rox @gcrox.bsky.social · 23/05/2025All of NIH funding to Northwestern University is frozen. This pause includes noncompeting approved funding, new and competing grants with fundable scores. No reimbursements for money already spent have been received since March. This situation is rarely reported so please Please get the word out! 3422381315
Reposted by Laura MullerDr. David Miller 🏳️🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 05/05/2025🧪 If you had your NSF grant terminated, I'd *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar. Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 1219244
Reposted by Laura MullerCharles Logan @charleswlogan.bsky.social · 02/05/2025FYI: The Spencer Foundation, Kapor Foundation, The William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have collaborated to offer $25K rapid response grants. "This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."spencer.orgRapid Response Bridge Funding ProgramIn the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap... 6760548
Reposted by Laura MullerDr. Win @paleowin.bsky.social · 28/04/2025I would also love to pay a student! We’re just trying to generate some comparative XRF data for our new machine and get some data for student projects! As long as you can bill a card and make a receipt, let me pay you! 046
Reposted by Laura MullerJudith A. Miller @1789jam.bsky.social · 22/04/2025A powerful call has just gone up on the website of the @aacu.org : “A Call for Constructive Engagement” signed by almost 200 college & university presidents (more sure to join), from community colleges to R1s! #academicsky #edusky @academic-chatter.bsky.social www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...aacu.orgA Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&UA Call for Constructive Engagement 720599
Reposted by Laura MullerStrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Two headlines in the New York Times today. 13723065210505
Reposted by Laura MullerG. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 15/04/2025I am sorry to say it, but this is probably one of the most important things you can repost today. 1334342139
Reposted by Laura MullerCarolyn Bertozzi @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social · 11/04/2025SCAM ALERT. This is a fake conference that ripped off my and other people’s names to trick people into registering. There is no such conference that I or the others shown were invited or agreed to. We are working to try to get this fraud taken down from the web. chemsymposia.comchemsymposia.comJoin Chemsymposia 2026: Research & Innovation | ChemSymposia 2026Join us at Chemsymposia 2026 to discover groundbreaking research in physics applications. Connect with experts, engage in insightful discussions, and explore our venue, registration details, and speak... 8192108
Reposted by Laura MullerRobson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 08/04/2025Reasons cited in the U.S. Declaration of Independence from the King of Great Britain: "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world" "For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent" "For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences"archives.govDeclaration of Independence: A TranscriptionNote: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling a... 25129
Reposted by Laura MullerLiz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Urgently reposting! University leadership need to actively check the SEVIS database every day (studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub). Ask your chair to commit to it. Yesterday, UW discovered 9 visa cancellations & only found out b/c they ran a status check. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...seattletimes.comUW students’ visas revoked without notice by Trump administrationThe University of Washington plans to provide the affected students access to legal services that are paid for by their student fees. 1132108
Reposted by Laura MullerErica Gies / SlowWater.world @ericagies.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The question is why is our legacy media hiding that millions of people are standing up to the taking of our rights? 052
Reposted by Laura MullerNeedhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 08/04/2025If a student you know received an honorable mention for the NSF GRFP, encourage them to contact their Congressional representatives! 🧪 311081
Reposted by Laura MullerChristie Golden @christiegolden.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Inspired by Cory Booker? Live in Wisconsin? Want to do something about *gestures at everything* but not registered to vote? You can register and vote today! There's still time. The polls are open until 8:00 pm, and if you're registered and in line by that time, stay in line and vote. 61130484
Reposted by Laura MullerMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/03/2025Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says if Social Security skipped a check, his mother-in-law wouldn’t complain—and if you would, it indicates you are probably a fraudster. Insane. 3113108453593
Reposted by Laura MullerN. G. Boeck @mnicolen.bsky.social · 21/03/2025ISO grad students, postbacs, and/or postdocs for interviews for a feature article for a major science publication. Do you have a particularly supportive/compassionate PI who is helping you to navigate the difficult times we're living in? I'm interested in talking with scientists at all levels. 138
Reposted by Laura MullerDr. David Miller 🏳️🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 18/03/2025If you have a federal grant, I *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar on responding to grant terminations. Lisa Brown, former general counsel at Dept of Ed, will present along with other lawyers. Friday, March 21, 2-3 pm. More info & register here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/regist... 6360324
Laura Muller @anotherdrmuller.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Thank you Ed Luce @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social for pointing out that we PAY into Social Security for our whole work lives and so that is OUR money - in fact a kind of loan to the government. Now it is time to start talking about it as if it is what it is - a govt required savings account. 010
Laura Muller @anotherdrmuller.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Could we please move the time change weekend to when it was when I was a kid - the 1st weekend in April - so I don't have to go from getting up in the light to getting up in the dark in one weekend? 000
Reposted by Laura MullerAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/03/2025NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL. 57749426740868
Reposted by Laura MullerRebekah is Pro-Choice @rebekahwriter.bsky.social · 28/02/2025You know where you can go and not worry about breaking the economic blackout today? Your local library! All those books and you won’t spend a penny! 443251263435
Reposted by Laura MullerPam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 26/02/2025As federal research grants continue to be frozen, and NIH staff is being gutted, please note this study was funded by federal research grants, including from NIH. If they continue with staff cuts, and continue to freeze new awards, this is just one example of what we lose. 201700814
Reposted by Laura MullerDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Maybe because we have no eggs to make the damn vaccine.cnn.comFDA meeting to choose flu vaccine composition canceled without explanation | CNNA March meeting of outside advisers to the United States Food and Drug Administration to discuss the composition of flu vaccines for this fall’s flu season has been canceled, a member of the advisory ... 1120449
Reposted by Laura MullerSenator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 23/02/2025Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns. 100% of his salary is paid by WA state. Elon fired him. Share his story. 5851864610041
Laura Muller @anotherdrmuller.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Thinking about the post office...how many insurance companies have asked their customers to do prescriptions by mail to save $$? Min has.... 000
Reposted by Laura MullerJess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 20/02/2025This kind of rhetoric appeals to men who feel a sense of precarity. And the truth is--their status is precarious. But not because "libs" are oppressing them. Because billionaires and big corporations and their cronies have forced us to DIY society, leaving us *all* more precarious than we should be. 44611
Reposted by Laura MullerCantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Join us! Science Homecoming helps scientists reconnect with communities by writing about the importance of science funding in their hometown newspapers. We’ve mapped every small newspaper in the U.S. and provide resources to get you started. Help science get back home 🧪🔬🧬 🏠 sciencehomecoming.comsciencehomecoming.comScience Homecoming 43904682
Reposted by Laura MullerCaitlin S., PhD @paleophile.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired. Please amplify. (This helps the lawyers establish standing for bringing legal cases against the administration!) democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefiringsdemocrats-science.house.govWere you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and TechnologyThe House Committee on Science, Space and Technology 12319
Reposted by Laura MullerDr. Catherine Macdonald @drcatmac.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Every scientist, long before they were a scientist, was a little kid who stood in front of a fish tank or stared up at the stars or turned over a rock to look at the bugs underneath and said “wow”. On the best days, working in science still feels like that. 261861411
Reposted by Laura MullerCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 18/02/2025www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/... 33631191
Reposted by Laura MullerPete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 18/02/2025I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees. 1141288009474
Reposted by Laura Mullerjjwiorek.bsky.social @jjwiorek.bsky.social · 18/02/2025If it was about the budget and all the alleged cost cutting, there should be no reason for house Republicans to want to raise th debt ceiling by 4 trillion dollars. Expecting logic, empathy, and ethics from them is a waste of time. 052
