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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 12/02/2026
As I say here, there is no scientific justification to revoke the engagement finding. In fact, over the last 15+ yrs, the evidence of how climate change affects our health has only grown. Higher risk of allergies, dementia, fertility, heart disease, and death: that’s what’s on the line. @nature.org
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There is No Scientific Justification to Revoke the Endangerment Finding
The U.S. EPA's decision to repeal the Endangerment Finding will limit the government's ability to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
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Kyle Cranmer @kylecranmer.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Job alert: @nyucourant.bsky.social / @nyudatascience.bsky.social is hiring in AI+Science: apply.interfolio.com/180888
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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 27/10/2025
🚨Resources 🚨a thread I’ll be updating a lot. 🧵🧵🧵 Verizon Wireless will work with furloughed federal employees to either split your payment or move the due date forward 30 days if you call them.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 27/10/2025
Check whether you have a state or local election coming up, and make a plan to vote. Encourage your friends and family to do the same — voting is the cornerstone of democracy. bit.ly/47nXNGf
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Plan Your Vote
Become a Poll Worker Today It's never too early to help democracy! By signing up to be a poll worker, you can ensure that all voters-including voters with disabilities, voters who need language assistance, and voters who want to cast their ballot in person-have a positive experience at the polls.
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 23/08/2025
The data you depend on – about jobs, weather, health, water and more – is quietly vanishing from federal sites. Here’s how it’s happening and how you can join efforts to help save it: buff.ly/GIa2psq
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Data that taxpayers have paid for and rely on is disappearing – here’s how it’s happening and what you can do about it
Detailed data that US government agencies collect and make available has underpinned research about people, medicine, science, crime, jobs, housing, climate and the economy.
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Data Rescue Project #DataRescue @datarescueproject.org · 23/07/2025
Join the effort to rescue #USAID data! #RDAP, @icpsr.bsky.social, and @datafirst.bsky.social are hosting a hackathon next week. Register at
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Rescuing USAID Data
We are excited about the upcoming RDAP Hackathon! This time they are partnering with DataFirst and ICPSR to rescue data that was previously publicly-available on the USAID's knowledge platform. Date:…
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Science Magazine @science.org · 25/06/2025
Breaking news: The National Institutes of Health has ceased terminating grants on politically sensitive topics after a federal judge ruled last week that the cancellations were illegal. scim.ag/4l9MO8Y
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Following court order, NIH ceases new terminations of politically sensitive grants
After a judge told agency to restore hundreds of killed grants, NIH backs off plans to cancel more existing projects
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Katherine Stiles @katherinestiles.org · 14/06/2025
After already killing more than 1700 active grants related to politically charged topics, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has flagged another roughly 3200 grants for review and possible termination, @science.org has learned, ✍🏻 @sarareardon.bsky.social.
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Exclusive: NIH documents reveal inconsistencies in grant terminations as agency reviews 3200 more
Evidence of agency’s uneven guidance to employees and role of DOGE could play into legal case against cuts
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
PLEASE SHARE: We just posted an ad for TWO research assistant positions on @pewresearch.org's religion team. We expect a lot of applications so it's best to apply this week for full consideration. Come work with our great team! pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Center...
Project Overview

Pew Research Center is seeking two Research Assistants to join its Religion research project.  The Research Assistants will support the project’s demography of religion and U.S. survey research teams. The demography of religion team analyzes data on the religious identity and characteristics of populations.  It produces reports describing the religious composition of countries as well as other topics at the intersection of religion and social trends (e.g. religion and educational attainment, gender differences in religious commitment levels). The U.S. survey research team produces reports that explore issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. Through public opinion surveys and other quantitative tools, it studies religious groups in the U.S. and examines the influence of religion on politics and society.

The people in these positions will work closely with other researchers on staff and will report to an Associate Director of Religion research.   

Primary Responsibilities 

Compiling and analyzing data from surveys and censuses
Descriptive statistical analysis
Creating tables and charts in Stata, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Contacting statistical agencies to request information and custom tables
Data cleaning, maintaining and reviewing internal files and databases
Number checking, fact checking, proofing
Performing background research, including literature reviews, contacting subject matter experts and online data gathering
Assisting with questionnaire development
Coordinate the translation and checking of questionnairesEducation/Training/Experience

B.A. degree is required. A concentration in sociology, political science, economics or another social science is desirable
Strong quantitative skills, background in data management and analysis preferred
Experience undertaking research using Stata, R, SPSS or other statistical software
Mastery of descriptive statistics
Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Quantitative skills, including an ability to use Stata, SPSS or other statistical software
Interest in public and/or international affairs, particularly in issues concerning religion and the intersection of religion and public life
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Facility using syntax commands to carefully document analysis using log files is desired
Ability to balance numerous projects simultaneously
Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
Proven ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with staff from the religion team, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center projects and outside organizations
Ability to balance multiple projects and meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy in data management, fact checking and research
Ability to communicate in more than one language is advantageous
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scientific-python.org @scientific-python.org · 08/04/2025
Hello friends! 👋 🔥 We’re working on ecosystem recommendations called specs to foster collaboration and shared best practices across the scientific Python ecosystem. 🤝 ⭐ Support this effort by starring: 🔗
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GitHub - scientific-python/specs: Scientific Python Ecosystem Coordination (SPEC) documents
Scientific Python Ecosystem Coordination (SPEC) documents - scientific-python/specs
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
'Bluesky has overtaken its flailing rival X in hosting posts related to new academic research, indicating the platform is fast becoming the go-to place for scholars to share their work.'
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X’s dominance ‘over’ as Bluesky becomes new hub for research
Data indicates more scholars turning to alternative social media site to post about their work after Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
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Nature @nature.com · 08/04/2025
Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway go.nature.com/4cup7oG
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Science’s big problem is a loss of influence, not a loss of trust
Evidence shows that science and scientists remain highly trusted. But genuine scientific voices are not shouting loud enough over the noise to hold sway.
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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 03/04/2025
Researchers at Annenberg and @umdscience.bsky.social show that proposed NIH funding cuts lead to an estimated $16 billion in economic loss and 68,000 jobs lost nationwide. Learn about their project and view the interactive map here:
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Data-Driven, Interactive Map Shows Local Economic Impact of Cuts to Federal Funding for Health Research
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Martin Enserink @martinenserink.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
This hasn't gotten much attention—but new National Science Foundation grants have dropped by almost half since Trump took office, an analysis by @davidimiller.bsky.social shows. www.science.org/content/arti... (Story by @policyhound.bsky.social)
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NSF has awarded almost 50% fewer grants since Trump took office
The reasons aren’t clear—and the agency’s director claims the president’s policies haven’t slowed grant awards
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Julie Packard @juliepackard.montereybayaquarium.org · 25/03/2025
Just now @montereybayaquarium.org, along with 23 @aquariumconserv.bsky.social colleagues, are calling on leaders in Congress to support the Institute of Museum and Library Services (#IMLS) – the latest important federal agency to face elimination. Reach out now: mbayaq.co/420mWnX
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Urgent: Act Now to Save IMLS
NOW is the time to speak up for museums!  On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, directing further cuts to the Instit…
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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 21/03/2025
Trump gets exactly what he wants from Columbia. Next up: most of the big-name institutions in American higher education. This is a turning point in the history of our industry.
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Exclusive | Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding
Columbia’s agreement is a significant moment in the intensifying battle between Trump and elite universities.
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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Well, there goes our non US colleagues from being willing to attend conferences here.
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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 18/03/2025
The potential elimination of EPA’s Office of Research & Development would take a huge toll on public health and be a massive giveaway to polluting industries. These destructive actions are reportedly part of the Trump administration’s mass layoff strategy. Statement: act.ucsusa.org/4c1H2T9
A quote graphic features a statement from Chitra Kumar, Director of Climate and Energy at the Union of Concerned Scientists. The quote reads:

"This is not acceptable. Everyone, including President Trump and his cabinet’s children and grandchildren, would feel the consequences of this move, not to mention the most polluted communities, predominantly Black, Brown, and low-income, who would bear the brunt."

The text is white on a dark background with a blue highlight emphasizing part of the quote. Below the quote, Chitra Kumar’s name and title are displayed in white and blue text. A circular cutout on the lower right side of the graphic shows a headshot of Chitra Kumar, who has short black hair, wears glasses with a patterned frame, and is smiling. She is wearing a dark blue top with a black beaded necklace.

The background of the image is a darkened photograph of dead fish on a polluted shoreline. At the bottom, there is a blue button with white text that reads, "READ THE STATEMENT." The Union of Concerned Scientists logo is in the bottom left corner, and a small credit line attributes the background image to Natalie Fobes/Getty Images, with a copyright notice for UCS in 2025.
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
NIST has issued new instructions to scientists that partner with the US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) that eliminate mention of 'AI safety,' 'responsible AI,' and 'AI fairness' in order to reduce 'ideological bias, to enable human flourishing and economic competitiveness.'
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Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models
A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”
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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
AERA has just learned that all restricted-use NCES data licenses will be cancelled, possibly as early as March 20. We urgently request that all AERA members and others in the research community with restricted-use licenses take these two actions: www.aera.net/Research-Pol...
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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
We need to organize--let’s help each other. NIH is cancelling grants, but it's not clear exactly what they're cancelling and why. Without this information, we can't respond. I've started a Google Sheet to track grant cancellations. Please add any canceled grants you know of and spread the word!
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Rescinded NIH Grants
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Valerie Horsley @valeriejhorsley.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Please share: @delauro.house.gov is cochair of the US House Congressional Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group. They are looking for instances where the impoundment and restriction of NIH/NSF funds is having a negative impact. Submit examples here delauro.house.gov/constituent-...
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2025 Federal Financial Assistance Freeze
On Monday, January 27th, 2025, President Trump issued an order to freeze virtually all of approved and legally required federal funding.
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Jeff Edmeades @jeffedm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I’ve struggled to find the right words following Musk/Trump’s decision to end the Demographic and Health Surveys Program (the OG DHS). While nothing is inevitable, there is no denying this is a huge blow personally, professionally and for the world. /1 dhsprogram.com
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The DHS Program - Quality information to plan, monitor and improve population, health, and nutrition programs
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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Do you need a measles booster? (Talk to your health care provider - chart is a general guideline) www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 01/03/2025
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org
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We're not done yet | 18F
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Waldo Jaquith @waldo.net · 01/03/2025
For any devs wondering what 18F does (did), here’s its GitHub org page, with 1,210 repos. A few were mine! All the work they did for all their agency partners was open source. Public money should produce public software, for public inspection. Those days are over, starting today.
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18F
18F builds effective, user-centric digital services focused on the interaction between government & the people it serves. Provided by GSA. - 18F
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Nina Jankowicz @ninajankowicz.com · 27/02/2025
A pro-Russia content aggregation network is churning out at least 3 MILLION pieces of propaganda per year, all on sites that are virtually unusable by humans. So what's the goal? We explore the idea that it might be to flood LLMs with pro-Russia content: static1.squarespace.com/static/6612c... 1/
Executive Summary
A pro-Russia content aggregation network, Pravda, appears to be set up to flood large-language models with pro-Kremlin content, The American Sunlight Project has found. 

Over the past several months, ASP researchers have investigated 108 new domains and subdomains belonging to the Pravda network, a previously-established ecosystem of largely identical, automated web pages that previously targeted many countries in Europe as well as Africa and Asia with pro-Russia narratives about the war in Ukraine. ASP’s research, in combination with that of other organizations, brings the total number of associated domains and subdomains to 182. The network’s older targets largely consisted of states belonging to or aligned with the West. 

Notably, this latest expansion includes many countries in Africa, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America. It also includes entities other than countries as targets, specifically non-sovereign nations, international organizations, audiences for specific languages, and prominent heads of state. The top objective of the network appears to be duplicating as much pro-Russia content as widely as possible. With one click, a single article could be autotranslated and autoshared with dozens of other sites that appear to target hundreds of millions of people worldwide. 

ASP researchers also believe the network may have been custom-built to flood large language models (LLMs) with pro-Russia content. The network is unfriendly to human users; sites within the network boast no search function, poor formatting, and unreliable scrolling, among other usability issues. This final finding poses foundational implications for the intersection of disinformation and artificial intelligence (AI), which threaten to turbocharge highly automated, global information operations in the future.
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 27/02/2025
Here is the starter pack!
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 27/02/2025
As of today, more NIH study sections have been cancelled in 2025 then held. What does this mean for groundbreaking research that urgently needs funding? Critical proposals in aging, cancer, health outcomes, and bacterial virulence are now left without review. #standupforscience2025
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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
The agency has already been cut to the bone. Customer service staff has been cut by 19% even as beneficiaries have increased by 25%. Disability claims processing has increased from 100 days in 2012 to 240 days in 2024. Thousands of people die waiting to get disability benefits they’ve earned
Figure showing 25% increase in social security beneficiaries and 19% decrease in social security staff between 20111 and 2024Picture showing increase in wait times for disability claims processing from 100 days in 2012 to 240 days in 2024
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Melody Joy Kramer @mkramer.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
A list of ProPublica reporters, what they're covering, and how to get in touch via Signal. There are reporters covering USAID, DOGE, State, NIH, CDC, FDA, DOJ, EPA, DOD, DHS, FAA, Medicaid, abortion, HUD, DOT, veterans and ED. www.propublica.org/article/seco...
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What ProPublica’s Reporters Will Be Covering During Donald Trump’s Second Presidency — and How to Contact Them
From Trump’s relationships with billionaires to immigration, here are some of the issues and topics our reporters will be keeping an eye on as his second presidency begins.
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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Here is a great website, where you can put in your zip code and see what specific cuts in Social Security in your area Republicans are proposing and what that will mean for you specifically. democrats-budget.house.gov/house-republ...
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Rosa Sparks @rosasparks.blacksky.app · 24/02/2025
I'm a journalist and I am willing to help out scientists who need help with their editorials especially if it intersects with marginalized communities.
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Carolyn Ibberson @cbibberson.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
I created a brief spreadsheet of reductions I've heard of so far. Any additions you know of (especially if you have the links/receipts) would be great: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Graduate Reductions Across Biomedical Sciences (2025)
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Gretchen Goldman, PhD @gretchentg.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
This is a critical and challenging time for the scientific community and now is the time to show up for our democracy. Join @ucsusa.bsky.social for a webinar next week on how to protect scientists engaging in advocacy on Feb 26, 8-9:30 pm ET. secure.ucsusa.org/a/2025-02-26...
Description of webinar with image of people marching for science. Info available at link.
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Stephan Lewandowsky @lewan.uk · 21/02/2025
We have now finalized our program for this workshop on Tuesday 25 February 3pm-6pm UK time. Check out the fantastic lineup, program, and link to registration here: www.scibeh.org/events/works.... Of interest to @standupforscience.bsky.social @reacpolrn.bsky.social Registration closes Monday COB UK.
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Safeguarding Scholarship and Research in (Emerging) Autocracies | SciBeh
Description In light of rapidly developing events SciBeh is organising an online workshop to support scholars affected by threats to research and academic work in (emerging) autocracies. Our goal for ...
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Frank Elavsky (he/him) ⌁ @frank.computer · 20/02/2025
URGENT request for help: I need to build a case (soon) that justifies the "broader impact" of my research (yes, this is related to recent events in the US). If you have ever used Chartability or Data Navigator in your work in any capacity, I would love to know! Please email (fje@cmu.edu) or dm me.
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Will Thomas @williamthomas.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
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Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
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CantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Join 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.com
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Science Homecoming
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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 13/02/2025
It's time to start a thread on higher ed budget cuts announced due to actual and potential cuts to federal funding. Northwestern is placing additional scrutiny on all spending and trying to cut non-personnel spending by 10% this year.
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University leadership announces 10% non-personnel spending reduction, other immediate measures in response to political and financial uncertainty
A slew of executive orders and directives from President Donald Trump that put higher education funding on shaky ground has led Northwestern leadership to announce several immediate measures in respon...
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Dr. Emily Arndt 🏳️‍⚧️ @brachinus.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬
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Beth Popp Berman @epopppp.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Here are the 25 institutions that receive the most NIH funding (98% of HHS is NIH). Basically, they're large schools with large hospitals. They receive 50% of all NIH funding. Source: ncses.nsf.gov/surveys/fede... (table 26) (Not going to do a whole thread but thought folks might be interested.)
Table of the 25 universities that receive the most money from the Department of Health and Human Services (basically NIH); Johns Hopkins, Duke, UCSF, Penn and Pitt are at the top.
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Joel Mittleman @joeljm.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I’ve now posted the National YRBS data, 2015-2023, here. I’ll add the state and district data soon. www.datalumos.org/datalumos/pr...
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CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2015-2023
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NPR @npr.org · 28/01/2025
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.
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National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.
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Sydney Purdue @sydneypurdue.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Have you made a fiber arts project that shows or represents information or data? We’re looking for participants for a 5-minute survey! You can find more info and the link to participate here: skpurdue.github.io/DataFiberArts/ #textileart #fiberart #sciart #DHmakes #dataviz #CraftSky
Call for participation and links to a survey asking if you've made a fiber arts project that shows or represents information. The survey should take about 5 minutes and is being done by researchers at Northeastern University. Even if you're unsure if you qualify, we encourage you to participate!
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Miriam Golden @mgoldenprof.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Are you interested in U.S. legislative history? Newly-available complete dataset on all persons serving as legislators in the 50 state houses between 1900 and 2016: dataverse.harvard.edu/dataset.xhtm...
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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
‼️PLEASE REPOST ‼️ Applications now open for summer 2025 undergraduate internships on teams across @pewresearch.org: Politics #polisky Religion Race Demography Journalism Internet Science 🧪 Global Attitudes Administration Survey Methods $18.50/hr. Work in DC offices at least 2 days/week
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Center Internships
The Pew Research Center offers paid internships through our flagship summer internship program. Though specifics may vary by year, internships offerings are usually available on our research teams (Da...
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Danielle Alberti @daniellealberti.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Happy Thanksgiving, here's a turkey chart from @jacqueschrag.com
A visual showing the amount of turkey produced in the U.S. in 2023 by state. The values are represented with turkey emojis, with each representing 25m pounds. North Carolina and Minnesota were the top producers with  more than 1.1 billion pounds. Indiana, Arkansas and Iowa are the next three top producers.
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Jason GRIZZLED Bittel @bittelmethis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Snoods, caruncles, and wattles, oh my! Obligatory Thanksgiving post about turkey anatomy and taxonomy. #birds 🧪 jasonbittel.substack.com/p/here-have-...
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Here, Have A Fancy-Ass Turkey
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, a quick dive into turkey taxonomy and anatomy.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 27/11/2024
oh my god this is brilliant
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