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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

⛔️ Big NIH update: We just learned of 726 more NIH grants that were terminated sometime over the past 2 months. A huge number of diversity supps, diversity F31s, and diversity training grants. See below ⤵️ View them here: grant-watch.us/nih-data.html h/t to @noamross.net for processing them.

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SD IRACDA @sd-iracda.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Classes are ending, but SCIENCE is still under ATTACK! Join us and #StandUpForScience to let our representatives and leaders know that we will not let the pipeline for STEM education and discovery be dismantled! All members of the community are welcome! #SummerFightForScience

A flyer that says, "Classes are ending, but science is under attack. Stand Up for Science Education Summer Send Off - Rally, Friday, June 6th, noon at UC San Diego, Geisel Library/Silent Tree. Bring Signs! Hear Speakers! Take Action. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/5cuzx293." The flyer is red, white, and blue with flipflops and palm trees as accents.

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Christian Cazares, Ph.D. @fleabrained.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

@maribel-patino.bsky.social sighting in the AAAS Science Advisory daily newsletter 👀

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

See what @fleabrained.bsky.social's thoughts are on what these changes mean for @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social: www.thetransmitter.org/qa/we-still-...

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

See what @maribel-patino.bsky.social's thoughts are on what these changes mean for @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social: www.thetransmitter.org/qa/we-still-...

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 12/05/2025

🚨 We’re hiring! Científico Latino, Inc. is looking for a Program Director to lead two national STEM mentorship programs. Fully remote, impact-driven role in higher ed 🎓👩‍🔬 📌 Apply: cientificolatino.com/job 💼 Know someone? Send it their way!

Job ad. We’re hiring! Seeking a full-time Program Director to lead two national STEM mentorship programs. Fully remote, impact-driven role creating an inclusive space in higher ed for students from underserved communities. Learn more here: www.cientificolatino.com/job

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Christian Cazares, Ph.D. @fleabrained.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We are still here! @maribel-patino.bsky.social and I give our take on the state of things, if you'd like to support our organization with a 8+ year track record of mentorship for undergraduates, we are funsraising to take the 2025 scholars to Society for Neuroscience! donorbox.org/cob-kibm-sch...

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CoB-KIBM Scholars Program 2025 | COLORS OF THE BRAIN (Powered by Donorbox)

Colors of the Brain colorsofthebrain.comcolorsofthebrain@gmail.comOUR MISSIONColors of the Brain is committed to diversifying STEM graduate education and academia. We support undergraduates from histo...

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Amid DEI funding cuts, trainees are losing pillars of support. Grassroots mentorship organizations are stepping in to continue championing young researchers. @blackinneuro.bsky.social @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social @neurolatine.bsky.social By Paige Miranda www.thetransmitter.org/qa/we-still-...

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Neuroscience advocacy groups on navigating DEI funding cuts

Minority trainees are losing pillars of support, but grassroots organizations are stepping in to continue championing these early-career researchers.

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Julia C Gorman @jcgorman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I think the plot has been lost a little on what DEI is and how it’s implemented. I wrote a piece about why DEI matters and how it actually allows meritocracy to thrive. neuwritesd.org/2025/02/20/m...

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Meritocracy without DEI is a Myth

JC Gorman The current American presidential administration recently signed an executive order aimed at “ending radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing” [1]. The language of th…

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Esau J. Estrada @esaujestrada.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I found my amazing undergrad mentor through @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social , and benefited from being a mentee from @cientificolatino.com ‘s GSMI program . shoutout to @simonsfoundation.org .

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Angeline J. Dukes, PhD @heydrdukes.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Our #MINDS post-bacc program is accepting applications til March 1st! ✨ ✅ two-years full-time PAID research ✅ $41,000 annual salary +benefits ✅ personalized grad school prep & cohort of peers ✅ $1,500 to relocate + $1,500 in prof dev funds ✅ dedicated mentors + more! z.umn.edu/minds Please share ✨

A group selfie of the 2024-25 cohort of MINDS post-baccalaureate scholars and their program director at the 2024 ABRCMS conference. This diverse group of historically marginalized scholars are all dressed up in conference attire and smiling widely for the photo.

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American Society for Cell Biology @ascbiology.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

NIH-funded research is at risk. Cuts to federal funding could harm science and the economy. Contact Congress now to protect research. Every call matters. Find your reps at govtrack.us and speak up today. #FundScience www.ascb.org/science-poli...

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Sanford Burnham Prebys @sbpdiscovery.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🚨 Applications are closing soon. Late-stage doctoral students and early-career postdocs are encouraged to apply to the Rising Stars Symposium—an incredible opportunity to present your research, network with faculty, and explore open postdoc positions at Sanford Burnham Prebys. Apply: bit.ly/4ixccVs

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Peter Kok @peterkok.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

We have an opening for a 12 month Research Assistant post, funded by an ERC grant. The postholder would help with several neuroimaging projects, including MEG and 7T fMRI. Please repost and share with anyone who may be interested. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... #neuroskyence #Neuroimaging

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Raymundo D Hernandez, PhD @rhernandezphd.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Young researchers are essential for us to improve human health and society. The fear and confusion caused by current administration has real consequences that real people have to face. Help tell their story and support science across the US. #research #science #neurosky #neuroskyence #STEAM #STEM

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‘A gut punch:’ How U.S. neuroscience trainees are grappling with diversity-based funding flux

Ten trainees spoke with The Transmitter about how the precarious state of U.S. federal funding is affecting their research and career plans.

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Minerva (Mini) Contreras @minicontreras.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Thank you @thetransmitter.bsky.social for bringing attention to this.

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Colors of the Brain @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Are you a UCSD undergraduate student interested in paid neuroscience research? Apply to the CoB-KIBM Scholars Program by March 31st! No prior research experience required!

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Michael Taffe @effatma.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I am recruiting for postdoctoral and technician positions at UCSD. If anyone with relevant skills/interests has lost funding due to the anti-DEI jihad or the NIH purge, I’m open to discussion of ways we can try to help out.

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christine liu / two photon art @christineliu.art · 15/02/2025

What if we all got together and crowdfunded science communication from folks who just lost their jobs/funding? Like patreon, $1/month to sponsor each scicommer and we compile all the folks participating, gathering hundreds of amazing scientists and admins to speak out on why their work matters

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M.J. Crockett @mjcrockett.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I'm hiring a lab manager to start this summer/fall, to work on transformative experience, identity change, and empathy in the digital age. Details here: www.crockettlab.org/research-spe... Please share!

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Research Specialist 2025 — Crockett Lab

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Reminder! Science IRL mini-grant applications are due February 14! These grants are to support IN PERSON science communication projects in the US that reach science disinterested people, and ideally encourage concrete action in the audience. Apply here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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SCIENCE IRL: Community SciComm mini-grant

Skype a Scientist is offering $300-$1,000 mini-grants to support boots-on-the-ground science communication. The Science IRL mini-grants will support projects that put either 1) important science mess...

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Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · 31/01/2025

Advance your research career through the Neuroscience Scholars Program. Receive dedicated funding, professional development support, and access to a network of leading scientists committed to advancing neuroscience trainees. Submit your application by Wednesday, February 19. ▶️ bit.ly/3Wg33qT

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Colors of the Brain @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Are you a UCSD undergraduate student interested in paid neuroscience research? Apply to the CoB-KIBM Scholars Program by March 31st! No prior research experience required!

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Alexis Smith-Flores @asmithflores.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

🎉 I'm hiring a lab manager to start August 2025 and help build my lab at Lehigh. Submit a CV, cover letter, transcript, and 2 reference contacts by March 14th. The full job description is linked below. Please share with any students or mentees who might be interested! #devpsy tinyurl.com/33vtvy79

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Cognitive Neuroscience Society @cogneuronews.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Have some exciting data to share? Submit for the Late-Breaking Poster Session at #CNS2025! Deadline is Feb. 6 👇 www.cogneurosociety.org/submit-a-pos...

Ad for late-breaking poster submissions for #CNS2025 in Boston

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HHMI @hhmi-science.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

ATTN: #Postdocs - Your opportunity to lead the future of #science starts now! Applications for the 2025 #HannaGrayFellows Program are OPEN. 📢 Take your first step toward joining a community of changemakers in science. Applications are due 2.26.25, @ 3:00 p.m. ET. 💫 Apply today! hhmi.news/48n2lfh 👈

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Cléo Chassonnery-Zaïgouche @cleocz.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

"Academics from poorer backgrounds are both more likely to not publish and to have outstanding publication records. Academics from poorer backgrounds introduce more novel scientific concepts, but are less likely to receive recognition" 👀

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Climbing the Ivory Tower: How Socio-Economic Background Shapes Academia

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

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Christian Cazares, Ph.D. @fleabrained.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Federal investments have ripple effects. Funded graduate students started @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social, an undergraduate research program where ~70% of students joined postbacc, graduate schools, technician, or lab manager roles after graduation. Over half had no prior science research experience!

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 30/01/2025

💡📚 "Feminist Fight Club" is a witty, guide offers practical strategies to tackle inequality in the workplace. With humor and research, Bennett proves that standing up for fairness doesn’t have to be boring—it can be bold and inspiring. 🔗 Share your recs: cientificolatino.com/library

Text on a yellow background with illustrations of books and a microscope: "Científico Latino Library: We're building a diverse library with books on science, fiction, and professional/self-development, and we invite you to share your favorite recommendations."

Book cover of Feminist Fight Club with a description: "FEMINIST FIGHT CLUB by Jessica Bennett is a witty and empowering guide that exposes the subtle sexism women face in the workplace and provides practical strategies for navigating these challenges. With a mix of humor and research, Bennett shows how women can use their voices to challenge inequality and create change."

Text on a yellow background with illustrations of a microscope and books: "Científico Latino Book Spotlights: Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual by Jessica Bennett."

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Silvia De Rubeis @derubeislab.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Thrilled to serve as Director of the Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai! PREP helps post-bacc students prepare for doctoral degrees👇🏼 Excited about the work ahead in partnership with Dr. Jamilia Sly! icahn.mssm.edu/education/no...

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Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program | Icahn School of Medicine

Learn more about the Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program at Icahn Mount Sinai. Prepare for a doctoral program or career in biomedicine.

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Neuro Latine @neurolatine.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Dear Neuro Latine Community, We are writing to acknowledge the uncertainty of watching in real time the disruption of NIH communications, including abrupt endings to study sections that could fund important neuroscience research.

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 09/01/2025

☀️ Looking to get paid & gain valuable research experience this summer? REUs are ~6-8 weeks summer programs for undergrads. They are very helpful for post-grad jobs & applying to grad or professional schools! See our REU database to learn more! ➡️ cientificolatino.com/reu

Summer research programs. Screen shot of database. Go to www.cientificolatino.com/reu

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 13/01/2025

📚✨ We're building a library! Our first book spotlight is Black, Brown, Bruised by Ebony Omotola McGee. McGee's research underscores the urgent need for inclusive environments that empower all aspiring scientists. 🔗 Share your recommendations: cientificolatino.com/library

Book cover of Black, Brown, Bruised with a description: "BLACK, BROWN, BRUISED by Ebony Omotola McGee explores how racism in STEM education and careers holds back Black and Brown students and limits new ideas. Using personal stories and research, McGee calls for changes to make STEM more fair and open to everyone."

Text on a yellow background with illustrations of a microscope and books: "Científico Latino Book Spotlights: Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation by Ebony Omotola McGee."

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 23/01/2025

Not sure how to approach discussing boundaries and expectations with your PI? Join us TODAY January 23rd at 2pm PST for our January #CLGSEC Workshop: "Grad School 101: Setting Expectations with Your PI. REGISTER HERE ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/grad-schoo...

GSEC Grad School 101
Setting Expectations with Your PI
Date: January 23rd 2pm PST/5pm EST

Eldridge Hager-Soto
PhD student
University of Texas Medical Branch

Valerie Tornini
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UCLA

Luis Gaytan-Soto
PhD student
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Not sure how to approach talking to your PI about expectations?
Join our panelists to discover effective strategies to successfully discuss and establish healthy expectations and boundaries with your PI to maximize both your success and well-being during graduate school!

For questions contact: gsec@cientificolatino.com

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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 28/01/2025

🌟 Join our Científico Latino Discord community! 🌟 We're creating a space where undergrads, grad students, and early-career professionals can connect, grow, and access valuable academic resources. Find the support, build lasting connections, and succeed together! 💡👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 ⁠

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We are building a space to find community, build lasting connections, and access academic resources. Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate student, or early-career professional, you'll find the support and camaraderie you need to succeed. ⁠

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

#Neuroscience spans beyond the lab and clinic, into our homes, workplaces, and even courtrooms! BIN Seminar Series speaker Dr. Cherron Payne will share ‘The Neuroscience of Judicial Bias’ on 2/7. All are welcome to attend this virtual talk! Register: blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-6041499 🧪

A colorful flyer for the Black In Neuro seminar titled 'The Neuroscience of Judicial Bias.' At the top, a sky-blue box reads 'Live Webinar.' Below, the event details are listed: 'Friday, February 7th, 12 PM EST | 9 AM PST.' A button says 'Register Now,' with the website www.blackinneuro.com underneath. On the right side, a photo of the speaker, Dr. Cherron Payne, shows her smiling.
A colorful flyer for the Black In Neuro seminar titled 'The Neuroscience of Judicial Bias.' At the top, a sky-blue box reads 'Live Webinar.' Below, the event details are listed: 'Friday, February 7th, 12 PM EST | 9 AM PST.' A button says 'Register Now,' with the website www.blackinneuro.com underneath. On the right side, a photo of the speaker, Dr. Cherron Payne, shows her smiling.

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ImmuNoah's Ark (Noe Rodriguez) @immunoah.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

📣Applications now open for the Rising Talent Fellowship @mrclmb.bsky.social. If you're a neuroscientist interestend in immunology or an immunologist seeking to study peripheral neuroimmune crosstalk, reach out! (Email or DM me!) @blackinneuro.bsky.social www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/recruitment/...

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Rising Talent Fellowship - MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

RISING TALENT FELLOWSHIP The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is proud to launch the next application round of its three-year fully funded

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 The Black in Neuro Mentorship Program 2025 is coming soon! 🌟 Interested in being a mentor or mentee? Scan the QR code to fill out an interest form or reach out via email. Let’s build the future of #neuroscience together! 💜 #BlackInNeuroMentorship #Mentorship #PhDSky #BlackInSTEM 🧪

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Dr. Sue Ishaq @drsueishaq.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program awards women postdoctoral scientists. Candidates must have their PhD, started their postdoctoral research position, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applications due 5:00pm ET on Friday, February 14. www.loreal.com/en/usa/pages...

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L'Oréal USA For Women in Science

The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program has awarded 80 postdoctoral women scientists over $4 million in grants since 2003.

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Stanford Neuro Application Assistance Program @stanfordnapp.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🚨: SNAAP Mock Interviews Office Hours are now OPEN! 🎉 Our office hours consist of mock interviews and advice sessions for those currently applying/interviewing for Neuroscience PhD programs (including Stanford)! Sign-up for a slot using our Calendly (link in bio)! #neuroscience #PhDSky

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Stanford Neuro Application Assistance Program

Welcome! Please choose a mentor to schedule an interview with. Please try to book >48hrs in advance to give us time to coordinate with mentors in case there needs to be a switch-up

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Colors of the Brain @colorsofthebrain.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Thank you to the UC San Diego Mentoring for All initiative for the Mentorship Program Award!

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