Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I’m recruiting a PhD student to join my lab at Columbia! ✨ We study early development as a dynamic process between children & the people, places, & systems around them, integrating brain, behavior, physiology, & families’ lived experiences. Come join our vibrant lab - please share! 01810
Reposted by Natalie BritoKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 02/10/2026BREAKING: NY Governor, Kathy Hochul, has named NY Attorney General, Letitia James, as the Special Prosecutor to investigate the Cornell rape case. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/n...nytimes.comHochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell CaseGov. Kathy Hochul appointed the New York State attorney general to investigate allegations by a former Cornell University student that several men sexually assaulted her. 33973441571
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 23/09/2026My department is looking to hire 3 new faculty members! Please share widely. Assistant Professor - Cognitive: apply.interfolio.com/193975 Assistant Professor - Social Psychology: apply.interfolio.com/193979 Associate/Full Professor - Mental Health: apply.interfolio.com/193984 25969
Reposted by Natalie BritoNeil Lewis, Jr. @neillewisjr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026"When it comes to the education of Black children in this country, there is nearly always going to be a struggle. It’s just a matter of which one." Whew, read every word of this. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/m...nytimes.comIn Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? (Gift Article)A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice. 3308
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A little window into how babies' brains and bodies work together 🧠 ❤️ Our lab has TWO new papers out led by my brilliant former postdoc Annie Aitken. www.nature.com/articles/s42... First paper in examined real-time coupling b/t cortical activity and parasympathetic tone in 3-month-oldsnature.comAutonomic and neural activity dynamically couple during infant attention - Communications BiologySimultaneous EEG and ECG in 3-month-olds reveal that parasympathetic (RSA) activity dynamically couples with cortical theta and alpha oscillations during sustained attention task 1143
Reposted by Natalie BritoMaanvi Singh @maanvisingh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026NEW: ICE is arresting and detaining a record number of pregnant women and teens. At the same time, it has lost count of how many had miscarriages, according to a Guardian review of internal ICE documents. w/ @amyqin.bsky.social, @wcraft.bsky.social and Flávio Pessoatheguardian.comRevealed: ICE lost count of miscarriages, while detaining a record number of pregnant womenICE says it has no updated information on the number of miscarriages after 3 October 2025. Lawmakers, advocates and immigration attorneys have raised alarms that pregnant detainees are not receiving b... 28714447
Reposted by Natalie BritoTomás Ryan @tjryan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026"MIT wants to rebuild education around the things AI can't replace. That means oral exams, semester portfolios, in-person project work, and a required social component in every subject. The report even floats the idea of rethinking grades entirely..." This is the way forward @tcddublin.bsky.social 515449
Reposted by Natalie BritoSarah C Vogel, PhD @sarahcvogel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The UMass Boston Department of Psychology is hiring an assistant professor in our clinical area, with a developmental focus and emphasis on Black children and families. Please spread the word! #psychjobs employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us...employmentopportunities.umb.eduPage Up - UMass Boston 01212
Reposted by Natalie BritoPete Hitchcock @pf-hitchcock.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Emory Psychology is hiring in Developmental Science (open rank)! Come join a highly collaborative and truly interdisciplinary department. Apps due Oct. 28. apply.interfolio.com/191436apply.interfolio.com Apply - Interfolio {{$ctrl.$state.data.pageTitle}} - Apply - Interfolio 01510
Reposted by Natalie BritoTressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Because there are two Americas*, we are underestimating the amount of psychosocial grief unleashed this past week Michael Wright Cassandra Wilson Dolly Parton Tim Curry Gloria Steinem In basically one week 361609252
Reposted by Natalie BritoJohn Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Rather than dictating behaviors, we need to make the goals of the experience legible to students, lay out strategies and approaches to solving the problem, and then give them space to explore and learn. If you forced me to take handwritten notes today, you'd be insisting that I do inferior work. 1194
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 26/08/2026“It’s a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I’d be a drag queen” - Dolly Parton 👑 010
Reposted by Natalie BritoJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Dolly said “Black lives matter.” She was outspoken in her love and support of gay, lesbian, and trans people. She funded a vaccine, supported women’s and gave books to kids. She wasn’t neutral; she was a Christian who loved her neighbors, including the ones “culture warriors” attack for existing. 226437
Reposted by Natalie BritoAlex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.comimaginationlibrary.comDolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AUDolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas. 45121525979
Reposted by Natalie BritoTim Verstynen @tdverstynen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026My friend is a co-lead on this project (my wife is a collaborator). Let me tell you what it was about and why Battacharya’s decision simply amplifies the consequences of structural racism that the project was attempting to understand. A 🧵 1/12 15739
Reposted by Natalie BritoMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 03/08/2026He’s a roadkill enthusiast not a scientist 620157733082
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 02/08/2026This NPR story highlights the cost of overlooking women in ADHD research. The consequences are real. A separate study found postpartum anxiety in 25% of women with ADHD (vs. 5% without ADHD) and postpartum depression in 17% (vs. 3.3%). We can’t improve women’s health if we don’t study it. 0124
Reposted by Natalie BritoJenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026"Dr. Fauci is a symbol of scientific integrity who brought calm, science-based facts during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises. I can't believe what these people are doing to him. Credible scientists will always treat him as a hero." - anonymous NIHer 07711
Reposted by Natalie BritoCarl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 23/07/20261. The new Trump / Kratsios plan for US science appears explicitly designed to destroy US universities. Diverting money to tech donors is probably just a bonus. Gift link.nytimes.comTrump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities (Gift Article)Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science. 5120221139
Reposted by Natalie BritoAndrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 22/07/2026the reason we dont have medicare for all is bc corporations need employer based healthcare to keep you chained to your desk in a job you hate that doesnt pay you what youre worth 15570562205
Reposted by Natalie BritoDana Miller-Cotto @damcotto.bsky.social · 22/07/2026New paper! Executive function assessments shape real educational decisions, but scores reflect more than children's abilities; Context matters! We argue for more valid, equitable use of EF assessments in policy and practice. Open access 🚨 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 1229
Reposted by Natalie BritoMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 14/07/2026Universal childcare needs to be truly universal. Today, we took a huge step toward this vision with a $67.5 million investment in high-quality Special Education programs — coming to all five boroughs this fall. 322483427
Reposted by Natalie BritoDon Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026New w @pamherd.bsky.social: Mamdani just announced PIT Crew — an NYC tech unit that will build digital public products. Takeaway: Mamdani is reclaiming a vision of tech in govt for progressives, one not driven by consultants and which solves real problems. 🧵 donmoynihan.substack.com/p/mamdani-in...donmoynihan.substack.comMamdani invests in tech capacity to “solve real problems”What PIT Crew says about how he is governing, and tech in government 141148282
Reposted by Natalie BritoCandice Odgers @candiceodgers.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I just submitted my comment using this simple tool. Thank you @drruth.bsky.social for this free tool that allows more voices to be heard in stopping these proposed changes - that would be devastating for future advances in health, science, and technology. 097
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Last invited session we are focusing and early neural development! #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social Chaired by @rhodricusack.bsky.social @fitngin.bsky.social 183
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Congrats Laurel Gabard-Durnam on the @infantstudies.bsky.social Early Career Award!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ @laurelgd.bsky.social #ICIS2026 0151
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Last day of #ICIS2026! First session of the day brings together 3 prominent researchers in the field to tell us what they think is most exciting about infant development @infantstudies.bsky.social 172
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Next up, session on play….which is the primary mechanism through which children learn :). #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social 120
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Fabulous keynote address by @hiroyoshikawany.bsky.social! Such an inspiring presentation on conducting rigorous, culturally sensitive research on early child development within humanitarian contexts! #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social 0124
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Amazing discussion during the Global South session (chaired by Ana Carmiol) on how the field of infancy can center the knowledge and perspectives of the global majority. Great talks by @lehersingh.bsky.social and Marigen Narea #ICIS2026 @infantstudies.bsky.social 162
Reposted by Natalie BritoFetal, Infant, & Toddler Neuroimaging Group—FIT’NG @fitngin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Welcome #ICIS2026 attendees! Curious about #FITNG? Find information about us at the ICIS registration desk! #FITNG2026 031
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 08/07/2026#ICIS2026 Presidential reception @infantstudies.bsky.social 081
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 07/07/2026#ICIS2026 is underway! Chairing the Early Career Session - 10 early investigators were selected to present what’s new and exciting in the field! @infantstudies.bsky.social 1114
Reposted by Natalie BritoThe Athletic @theathletic.com · 05/07/2026Naomi Osaka knocked Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon in straight sets. With a 6-2, 7-6(2) victory, Osaka had her biggest win since she returned to the tour after pregnancy in 2024, and perhaps even since her last Grand Slam title win in February of 2021. nyti.ms/4eN8PtQ 530234
Reposted by Natalie BritoEllie Taylor-Robinette @elliektaylor.bsky.social · 01/07/2026I'm thrilled to be the chair of @infantstudies.bsky.social symposium 8.4: Community-Engaged Research Focused on Infant and Perinatal Populations next week with rockstar lineup @rachelromeo.bsky.social, Rose Perry, and @dtandon.bsky.social. Join us Thursday, 7/9 at 4:45pm to learn more! #ICIS2026 0104
Reposted by Natalie BritoCJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Lawd, the replays of the Lopes Cabral goal 🤌🏼 141054266
Reposted by Natalie BritoOlúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026WHAT A FUCKING GOAL 1444943
Reposted by Natalie BritoInternational Congress of Infant Studies @infantstudies.bsky.social · 02/07/2026From cutting-edge research to thought-provoking discussions, there’s something for everyone in the #ICIS2026 programme. Attend the Neuro session with Nick Turk-Browne and @drkoraly.bsky.social if you are interested in the workings of the brain! 🧠🧒 042
Reposted by Natalie BritoLeher Singh @lehersingh.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Excited to be editing a Developmental Science special issue on Culture, Context, and Brain Development with Heather Bortfeld, Laura Katus, and Bruce Rawlings. Seeking papers from diverse contexts using novel approaches! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal... Please share!onlinelibrary.wiley.comDevelopmental Science Call for Papers Culture, context, and brain developmentDevelopmental Science is an international journal publishing contemporary scientific developmental psychology and developmental cognitive neuroscience research. 0910
Reposted by Natalie BritoInternational Congress of Infant Studies @infantstudies.bsky.social · 01/07/2026With so many fantastic sessions taking place at #ICIS2026, we're shining a light on this Climate Change session on Tuesday, July 7 for its timely topic and outstanding speakers: Gustaf Gredebäck and Renate Strehlau 🌎🌡️ Be sure to add it to your conference schedule. 021
Reposted by Natalie BritoInternational Congress of Infant Studies @infantstudies.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We're highlighting a selection of exceptional early career researchers whose work stood out for its originality, quality, and innovation. Meet four of our ten speakers in the Early Career session on Tuesday, July 7: Yu Chen, Dimana Atanassova, Juliana Trach and Haley Weaver 👩🎓📓 #ICIS2026 021
Reposted by Natalie BritoMark Histed @markhisted.org · 29/06/2026Quick 🧪 and law note. The SCOTUS decision in Slaughter today has *profound* implications for US science, cancer cures and the economy. Sotomayor dissent: “Put simply, today the majority reshapes our Government… shifting tremendous power over broad swaths of American life into the President’s hands” 315190
Reposted by Natalie BritoMax Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 27/06/2026NIH grants have been under political scrutiny since early 2025. But what does the screening process actually look like? What is being flagged? I spent a month digging into leaked docs and emails. We've published the 235-word list that are being flagged by an internal AI tool. And so much more. 🧵nature.comInside the new political screening that’s stalling NIH grantsMandatory reviews by top health officials and checks for 235 disfavoured terms have left hundreds of vetted grant applications in administrative limbo. 9541384
Reposted by Natalie Britobergelsonlab @bergelsonlab.bsky.social · 23/06/2026official ad to follow soon but heads up: 1-2 postdocs slots in my lab, hopefully w/fall start! reposts welcome, details to follow. babies! word learning! cognitive & linguistic skills! #CogSciSky #DevPsychSky 🐦🐦 (lab info: bergelsonlab.fas.harvard.edu/prospectives) also recruiting grads this fall!bergelsonlab.fas.harvard.edu 04734
Natalie Brito @nataliebrito.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Meriah is doing some of the most thoughtful and robust science right now. She would be an amazing mentor for anyone interested in how children adapt to adversity ✨ 141
Reposted by Natalie BritoNora Newcombe @noranewcombe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I heard yesterday there are now over 12k comments. Great, but not enough! Comment, if you haven’t already. 075