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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Barkley Marathons day to all who celebrate 🎉

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Ran my 10th half marathon yesterday 🏃🏻‍♀️ #ChemistsWhoRun

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Y’all I hate time change, it feels like I’m watching the sunset while I eat my late lunch

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Got my email down to 22 unread 😎 (apologies to those 22 people 😂)

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Unfortunately I do love using parentheses to share my bonus thoughts in every sentence

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

A glimpse into the ADHD experience: Yesterday I was so productive that I completed the workload of at least 3 people in 5 hours. And today, the only thing I’ve done so far is accidentally brew my coffee onto the floor. BOTH OF THOSE HUMANS LIVE INSIDE ME. And I never know which version I get.🙃

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The absolute emotional turmoil I go through in this job should be studied.

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Today, I’m letting the act of gentle progress feel like enough. Breaks are productive, and I do not owe anyone an instant reply. There’s a world beyond my to-do list, and I get the opportunity to live in it. 🩵

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Anxiety: Get ready Me: For what? Anxiety: Idk just hurry 🙃🫠

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

That 2:30pm slump gets me every single day, this neurodivergent brain just wasn’t built for 9-5

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

If you teach undergraduate Instrumental Analysis in chemistry programs of study for Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 - we would love to work with you to collect survey data from your enrolled students! Please message me if you’re willing to help by sending your students a pre/post survey.

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Having an educational experience / career you’re proud of doesn’t mean you haven’t been forced to mask your way through it. 😬 Most academic spaces were, unfortunately, not intentionally designed with us in mind. #ADHD #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Did not open my laptop for 10 business days (much needed). Seriously considering deleting all my unread email and starting fresh lol. So, if you need me, maybe email me again? 🙃

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I really wish you could put “out of office” images on Teams because - Can you imagine if you tried to Teams chat me and got this image as a response?

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

PHOTO DROP from the 2025 CERP GRC! I feel so excited for what’s to come in our field. I’m intellectually overwhelmed in the best way possible, and I’m so happy I got to connect again with #CER friends and meet so many new people this year. My heart is absolutely full.

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Our research group had a busy June, sending these two off into PhD Land! So proud of you, David Hamilton and Jennifer England. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your journey, and for allowing me to grow and learn with you. #AtkinsonResearchGroup #ARG #CER #ChemistryEducation

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Introducing Dr. Jennifer England, our most recent PhD graduate! Incredibly proud of you and excited for your Fall semester ahead at the University of Northern Colorado 💚 #CER #ChemistryEducationResearch

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Congratulations to our newest PhD recipient, Dr. David Hamilton! Endlessly proud of you. #CER #ChemistryEducationResearch

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Tomorrow is Global Running Day, so naturally my run club is doing a 24-Hour Relay to celebrate. Knocked out the 8pm segment.🏃🏻‍♀️💙 #ChemistsWhoRun

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Presidential budget is out. Here's NSF. Biggest cut, by amount, is $1 billion, or 66.8%, from MPS (Physics & Math directorate). nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

🚨🚨 Friday night news drop from National Science Foundation!! 🧪 NSF just released its detailed budget request for next year: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF... We knew it was going to be bad...and it lives up. Guts direct NSF support for a **quarter million people** 🧵 on some highlights...

Senior Researchers 60,400 --> 16,900
Other Professionals 14,400 --> 4,100
Postdoctoral Associates 5,500 --> 1,000
Graduate Students 41,500 --> 12,400
Undergraduate Students 37,300 --> 8,000
PreK-12 Teachers 42,900 --> 8,200
PreK-12 Students 128,100 --> 39,400
Total Number of People 330,100 --> 90,000

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

happy NSF Friday to all who are in therapy about it

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3 www.science.org/content/arti...

science.org

Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF

Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress

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Sarah J. Jackson @sjjphd.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

This is so fucked up. Sorry that’s the academic description for it. They are really dismantling everything

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Sunsetting of the Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM

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Science Magazine @science.org · 09/05/2025

NSF officials announced they are essentially abandoning the use of “rotators”— scientists on leave from academic positions who help the agency choose the best research to fund. NSF also plans to reduce the number of administrators classified as senior executive service employees. scim.ag/3EKnxmc

scim.ag

NSF slashes number of ‘rotators’ and well-paid managers as part of restructuring

Smaller future budgets will require fewer people, NSF official tells staff

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Friday = Spotify Daylist “Let’s Go Girls” vibes only

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Today, our trans flag was ripped off our lab door. And I immediately went and ordered sticker versions to put up instead. I’m mad as hell. Who else wants a sticker lol.

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I have no words. I am mad. And I am tired of pivoting.

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I’m so tired. Check in on your pre-tenure faculty, we are truly unwell.

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Science Magazine @science.org · 17/04/2025

"If we really want the best talent in science, then let’s foster environments across the scientific enterprise that invite neurodiversity and recognize the strengths of neurological differences," writes @holdenthorp.bsky.social in a 2024 #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/3GcwC7z

"... autistic thinkers are responsible for many innovations and advances across human history." H. Holden Thorp, Editor-in-chief, Science journals

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Hell of a time to be giving this talk at our Gordon Conference this summer 🙃

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Krystal Vasquez @kvasquez.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance month, which is a great time to re-share a story I wrote last year about neurodivegent scientists and some of the challenges they face in STEM. Not all of the scientists featured are autistic, but some of them are! cen.acs.org/careers/dive...

cen.acs.org

The challenge of being neurodivergent in STEM

Neurodivergent scientists say STEM isn’t built for them, despite the contributions they bring

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Please join me in celebrating and congratulating our very own Jessie Stenlund for being awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! 🎉

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hi friends! Have you ever used the CHemistry Instrument Review and Assessment Library (CHIRAL) chiral.chemedx.org? We want to hear your feedback! Please drop your thoughts in our quick CHIRAL feedback survey: portlandstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I have never been more thrilled to have NOT attended an academic conference. Is this what it’s like? On the other side? 😂

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Time to send this grant proposal into the NSF void and hope for the best...

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Wow my email inbox really ran away from me this week. Oops.

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Dr. Molly B. Atkinson @mollybatkinson.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Are you an early career scholar in ACS DivCHED headed to ACS San Diego? Please join for lunch on Monday! Details below.

ACS DivCHED Early Career Scholars (grad students, postdocs, pre tenure faculty). Please join us for lunch at ACS San Diego on Monday, March 25, 12-2pm. Meet at the main entrance of the Convention Center to walk together. TinyURL.com/EarlyCareerLunch

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Safia | صفية @finetraces786.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Dear #Chemsky, My team is conducting a research study on invisible work in chemistry academia and how it impacts scientific and professional advancement. I want to invite you to check out our team's study: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please feel free to RT! #InvisibleWorkSTEM #AcademicSky

A flyer for a research study:

Research study on invisible work in chemistry academia

Seeking participants for a research study about invisible work done in U.S. chemistry academia and how that impacts scientific and career advancement. Invisible work is essential to the progress of science but may not be professionally recognized or valued.

Participants will fill out an anonymous survey that takes 15-20 minutes to complete. At the end of the study, participants can enter a raffle for a $50 gift card.

Eligibility:
-current graduate student, postdoc, staff, or faculty in chemistry academia in the US
-recent graduate, postdoc, or departed a PhD program within 5 years in the US
-18+ years old

Interested in participating:
Please check out the QR code
https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyNjWAWlQMilJwa

Questions:
Contact Dr. Safia Jilani at sjilani@umn.edu and/or Dr. Miriam Krause at mkrause@umn.edu

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MwahahahahahadScientist @mads100tist.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

If you're in the US, considering Europe for your PhD, and you identify as a minority, I will chat with you and review any application documents you need 🧪

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

It matters that scientists speak out against what is being done to US science. Staying silent is neither "objective" nor "staying out of politics". Silence now *is* political - it supports the status quo, says "nothing to worry about". We need to sound the alarm. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

nature.com

Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what’s next

The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the administration’s policy changes has shocked researchers.

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Dr Stephen Hendry @drstephenhendry.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Science must not stay silent. 🔬🗣️ Openness, inclusion & truth are under attack. While individual scientists may face risks, institutions must take a stand @chemistryworld.com 💬 "Science must act collectively, ethically &—when necessary—politically." www.chemistryworld.com/opinion/scie...

chemistryworld.com

Scientific institutions have a long history of anticipatory obedience

Societies should learn from this and speak up to support inclusion

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