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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

For my economist friends -- @americanprogress.bsky.social is hiring. A bonus: You get to work with an outstanding editorial director!

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American Institutes for Research @airinforms.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A Statement from Jessica Heppen, AIR President & CEO: “Like many organizations, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) has had to make difficult decisions in response to recent federal funding cuts, including reducing our workforce by 18%. (1/4)

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Just talked with CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp) about my NSF EDU-funded study on early stereotypes in STEM. With my @airinforms.bsky.social colleagues, the results show the importance of *sustained* and *evidence-based* funded efforts to expand opportunities for girls in tech at early ages.

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Exploring kids’ early stereotypes about STEM

U.S. researcher David Miller discusses kids’ favouring boys in certain STEM subjects, while Canadian Association of Girls in Science CEO Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko shares ways to counter gender stereoty...

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Let’s not forget that the now defunded RELs helped make the Mississippi Miracle happen. www.alicoalition.org/mississippi-...

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MISSISSIPPI MIRACLE | ALI Coalition

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

This headline in the Washington Examiner demonstrates how little people know about what IES and NCES do. Suggesting that the head of NCES was put on leave because of dismal NAEP results is laughable. NCES is a statistical agency. It's job is to report the data as it is. 1/2

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

My friend & former colleague @marynmck.bsky.social in @nytimes.com doing what she does best: Explaining science in easy-to-understand language and bringing home the urgency of action (in other words, scaring the crap out of me). Read this! 🎁 Well done, Maryn www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/o...

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Opinion | Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Is a Slow-Motion Disaster for Public Health (Gift Article)

The country’s poor public health response to the outbreak is rooted in the inability to bring in dairy farmers as partners.

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American Institutes for Research @airinforms.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Randomized controlled trials are perhaps best known for testing medication effectiveness, but can also be used to assess programs and policies. Learn how they work and how AIR experts use them to generate evidence that improves peoples' lives.

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Methods in a Minute: Randomized Controlled Trials

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I dated one 33 years ago … been dating ever since. ❤️

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

As a Giants fan, I’m legit happy for Saquon Barkley.

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Ellen L. Weintraub @ellenlweintraub.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

It’s hard to explain how happy this makes me!!

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The highlight of my day — finding out @latenightercom.bsky.social is on Bluesky!

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This is probably the greatest moment in @newyorkgiants.bsky.social history. But, did you know: That was the last catch of David Tyree's NFL career? He missed the entire 2008 season with a knee injury and had no catches in 2009 (with the Ravens).

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

That Doechii performance on the #grammys was absolutely amazing. Wow.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Great to see a student from the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf signing at the natty! Go Panthers!!!

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Update: I stayed up. I watched it. I couldn’t sleep after.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I just finished S1 Ep 7 of Severance on @appletves.bsky.social. Am I staying up to watch episodes 8 & 9?

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I had hip replacement surgery a month ago. Today, for the first time since then, I am wearing dress pants with a belt. It’s overrated.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

My colleague @davidimiller.bsky.social with great advice on dissemination and communications. David really understand the power of comms.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

A thoughtful and sobering piece from my @airinforms.bsky.social colleague @davidimiller.bsky.social on early STEM stereotypes and the harm they can do.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Billionaires who have avoided paying taxes for years and then say “we should privatize the government” can — to quote my late mother — take a long walk off a short pier.

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American Institutes for Research @airinforms.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Happy holidays and warmest wishes from the American Institutes for Research ❄

Wishing you peace this holiday season"
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Below, text reads "From your friends at the American Institutes for Research"

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

This isn't surprising, is it @mcuban.bsky.social? Elon Musk seems to be at war with the very people who would naturally buy his automobiles--those who believe that fossil fuels are a threat to the environment and the future health of our planet (which they are).

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I love this video about challenges that researchers and evaluators can face in collecting data and providing TA in remote areas--and how they overcome those challenges.

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

So, Matt Gaetz won't be AG and he's out of Congress. In a time of few victories, the Dems must be enjoying this moment. I'm assuming @mattgertz.bsky.social is disappointed. :-)

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Dana Tofig @dtofig.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This is my first Bluesky post. It is a picture of my cat, Bubbles, in a lunchbox. More exciting content coming soon.

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