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Sharon Crook

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smiley computational and theoretical neuroscientist, neuroinformaticist, reader, cyclist, consensus builder

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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Climate scientist here. 👋 We are NOT fucked. BUT we are behind where we should be. The good news is that we have the solutions we need to stop climate change. We just need to get busy deploying them! And here’s the proof. Almost 120 solutions, with more coming. drawdown.org/explorer
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Drawdown Explorer™
We know what we need to do: stop climate change as quickly as possible. Now, with the Drawdown Explorer, we know how to do it.
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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Applications are open for our upcoming Dynamics in Neuroscience workshop! Part of the NITMB Scientific Focus: Theory and Mathematics in Neuroscience, this workshop explores how computation emerges from network dynamics Travel applications are due Monday, July 20th - www.nitmb.org/dynamics-in-...
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Sharon Crook @sharcrook.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Of course...
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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Travel applications for the NITMB MathBio Ideathon close TODAY! ✈️ Don’t miss your opportunity to join us for a workshop focused on facilitating focused discussion and creating collaborative research projects at the interface between biology and mathematics www.nitmb.org/nitmb-mathbi...
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Kristi Yamaguccimane @wapplehouse.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Few people ever find a niche passion that intersects with a niche talent and at an age when they’re unapologetic about both. Before the world says “you should be embarrassed.” He’s gonna end up being a world renowned ornithological researcher or educator.
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American Mathematical Society @amermathsoc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
If you are earning your PhD or are a chair in a PhD-granting institution, please complete your Doctoral Recipients survey by May 31, 2026. Learn more: www.ams.org/annual-survey
Students attending a lecture in a university classroom focused on doctoral recipients in mathematical and statistical sciences. The Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Annual Survey. Complete by May 31, 2026.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 23/04/2026
The Center and allies filed a petition today asking the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots. More info: biodiv.us/4u2Aqf7
A diamondback terrapin resting on a log.
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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 29/01/2026
This is what oligarchy is about: If you paid 1 penny in federal income taxes last year, you paid more than Tesla - a $1.3 trillion company owned by Elon Musk, the wealthiest man alive, who became $460 billion richer since Election Day after spending $290 million to elect Trump.
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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Are you an undergraduate student interested in the intersection of mathematics and biology? ☀️ Spend your summer with NITMB! We’re currently accepting applications for our 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Apply by Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
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jae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
hi! i would like to reup my request for ANY AND ALL PEOPLE FIGHTING DATA CENTERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME i am now covering data center conflicts for @heatmap.news my email is jael@heatmap.news
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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
There is no legal justification, whatsoever, to use military force against a NATO ally like Greenland. If any military member participates in this without congressional authorization, they are following illegal orders.
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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Are you an undergraduate student curious about the intersection of mathematics and biology? Receive mentorship from faculty experts and engage in innovative multidisciplinary research at NITMB’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program! Applications are due Monday, January 26th - www.nitmb.org/surp
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Sharon Crook @sharcrook.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
This is sooooooo good.
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 13/12/2025
Let people be their true selves, as they know and understand them. Let children explore their identities. Celebrate difference and variety and the incredible spectrum of humanity. The only alternative denies an opportunity to celebrate the joy of human flourishing and is ultimately unspeakably cruel
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 01/12/2025
It’s been two years since the city of Phoenix faced a court-ordered deadline to clear out a massive homeless encampment downtown known as the Zone. Part of the city’s response was to create a city-run campground for people experiencing homelessness.
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2 years after 'the Zone,' Phoenix's campground homeless shelter is running smoothly, guests say
It’s been two years since the city of Phoenix faced a court-ordered deadline to clear out a massive homeless encampment downtown known as the Zone. Part of the city’s response was to create a city-run...
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
It's December! Have you thought about year end donations? If you're one of the lucky folks who has more to give this year, would you consider Skype a Scientist? We accomplish a wild amount w/a shoestring budget & ONE staff member. Imagine what we could do with more! givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
a scrapbook style list of things, with pictures going around the list. The list is titled 2025, and the list is "Matched 4600 classrooms with scientists
Distributed 5400 educational zines
Distributed 10,000 packets of plant seeds 
Hosted 13 free science and art events 
Funded 13 scientists’ scicomm projects 
Hosted 9 Moth Nights
Hosted 9 livestreams". The surrounding pictures are people drawing, voluntering around a table, playing in the woods with bugs, pictures of posters of plants, posters for events, two zines, etc
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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 27/11/2025
Do you make... Paintings, pots, sculptures, sketches, photographs, quilts, digital art, beading, textiles, mini figs, printmaking & any other visual art... Whatever skill level you're at, if you made it, it's mostly sfw, and not AI (never AI) I want you to participate! Starts in 4 days! #art
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#ArtAdventCalendar
In its 11th year, #artadventcalendar participants post an original piece of art from Dec 1-24. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If it’s art and it beautifies th…
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lukelukeluke @lukelukeluke.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Mushroom info - splitgill: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizop... There’s more nice mushrooms on my Patreon, and a mail club too! patreon.com/luke_venechuk
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Nerrrrrrrrrrrds! To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really! Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC... Terms and conditions in thread below:
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a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
ALT: a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.) RTs appreciated.
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Neuromatch @neuromatch.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
MohammadFazel Abdhaghighi, a student and research assistant from Iran, discovered new ways of thinking and exploring science through Neuromatch Academy’s Computational Neuroscience course. ➡️ Read his story here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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#neuromatch #myneuromatchstory #impactstory #computationalneuroscience #globaleducation #stemeducation #neuroscience #scientificcommunity #machinelearning #datascience #mentorship #neuromatchacademy… ...
MohammadFazel Abdhaghighi, a student and research assistant from Iran, discovered new ways of thinking and exploring science through Neuromatch Academy’s Computational Neuroscience course. 🎤 “I heard...
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly. Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help! 🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
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“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
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Sharon Crook @sharcrook.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Thank you to the NSF-Simons NITMB for providing me with this opportunity! I am excited to be a part of this community.
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taber @kvetch.gay · 17/11/2025
some other familiar grocery store names that are brands for producer-owned agricultural co-ops: Blue Diamond Bob's Red Mill Land O'Lakes Tillamook Welch's
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 10/11/2025
Flights have been canceled across the country – including at Sky Harbor because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert on why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley fever research, with uncertain federal funding. 🎧 That and more on The Show podcast.
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The Show for Nov. 10, 2025: Air travel shutdown frustrations, Valley fever research and more
Flights have been canceled across the country — including at Sky Harbor — because of the ongoing government shutdown. One expert tells us why the reduction makes him angry. Plus, the future of Valley ...
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Jeff Hamilton @jeffhamilton.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I never see this really emphasized in news about Senate votes so - reminder that the 45 Democratic senate seats represent something like 54% of the population.
A spreadsheet presenting the following information:

United States Senate:		Voters Represented:	Proportion of Pop Represented:
Number of R:	53	151196069.5	45.71%
Number of D:	45	178560948.5	53.99%
Number of I:	2	1002718	0.30%
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 18/10/2025
Arizonans who gathered in Tempe and across the state Saturday to protest President Donald Trump said they have plenty of reasons to be concerned about his administration.
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Thousands gather all over metro Phoenix for No Kings protests
Arizonans who gathered in Tempe and across the state Saturday to protest President Donald Trump said they have plenty of reasons to be concerned about his administration.
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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
House Republicans are gaveling us out and shutting down the House to avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva. It is undemocratic and unacceptable.
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 15/09/2025
While dozens of tribal colleges and universities — or TCUs — are facing federal funding cuts that could force them to shut down, a new report highlights some of the economic impacts generated from tens of thousands of alumni.
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Study: Tribal colleges, universities in Arizona and beyond added nearly $4B to national economy
While dozens of tribal colleges and universities — or TCUs — are facing federal funding cuts that could force them to shut down, a new report highlights some of the economic impacts generated from ten...
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NPR @npr.org · 13/09/2025
New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.
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TB is the No. 1 killer among infectious diseases. A new study says its toll could mount
New research estimates that as many as 2.2 million more people could die of tuberculosis if U.S. cuts to foreign aid become permanent.
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Heidi B. Hammel @hbhammel.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
"Useless" and/or "silly" federally-funded research has turned the United States into the world’s leader in science and technology over the past 75 years. Such science is under attack throughout the federally-funded agencies in the United States. More at: www.americanscientist.org/article/%E2%...
The image shows "silly" research (reptile venom, microbes in Yellowstone Park, bee foraging patterns) that actually turned out to be transformational (anti-obesity drugs, DNA testing, and internet algorithms, respectively).    From the article "Why are we funding this?":  If someone had said, “Who cares how desert lizard venom works? Let’s not fund that research,” we never would have discovered semaglutide, a key component of drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, which have helped millions of Americans lose weight. If we hadn’t funded research into how bizarre microorganisms thrive in boiling Yellowstone geysers, we never would have discovered the bacterium Thermus aquaticus, whose Taq polymerase enzymes now enable medical tests for countless genetic diseases.  If we had decided not to study how bees optimize nectar foraging and distribution among a colony because it sounds silly, we never would have developed an algorithm that allocates internet traffic among computer servers—a technology that powers the $50 billion web-hosting industry.
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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Several anti-ICE protestors on the Ohio-Kentucky border. This is how the police dealt with them. Literally beat the hell out of them. This is Trump's police state America, coming to a protest near you.
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 06/09/2025
For the first time ever, KJZZ is putting The Show onstage — and you're invited! Get your tickets → www.crescentphx.com/tm-event/rad...
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 03/09/2025
Tempe City Council has rescinded an ordinance to regulate large gatherings in parks that unanimously passed in July.
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Tempe City Council rescinds controversial parks ordinance
Tempe City Council has rescinded an ordinance to regulate large gatherings in parks that unanimously passed in July.
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Cherae @clclarkwrites.com · 04/08/2025
It’s my birthday this week. If you cannot guess how old I am turning, don’t worry; I have written an essay about it. Normally, I ask you to flex and honestly, I would like you to do that, too. Or show me your swords. Show me your muscles AND swords. But I would love it if you read this, too.
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August 2025: 35 things i have thought about in the last 35 days of my 35th year
It’s my birthday this week. If you cannot guess how old I am turning, don’t worry; I have written an essay about it.
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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 29/07/2025
Key reasons. Lower speed limits (30kmh in 50% of the city) Improved pedestrian & cycling infrastructure A government that cares & did something about people dying. Which seems to be controversial in virtually all of car pilled Canada.
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Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
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Sharon Crook @sharcrook.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
If you are attending the Joint SIAM/CAIMS Annual Meeting in Montreal this week, you may be interested in this informative session! Please share.
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Sharon Crook @sharcrook.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
If you are attending the Joint SIAM/CAIMS Annual Meeting in Montreal this week, you may be interested in this informative session! Please share.
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Emily J @emexastris.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Are you from one of these states? Then we need your help to save American science! The Senate Appropriations Committee will be marking up the President's Budget Request for science on Wednesday. People have been saying the proposed cuts "decimated" US science, but that's wrong: they are apocalyptic
A map of the US with the states the republican senators are from marked in red and states the democratic senators are from marked in blue:
Senator Susan Collins (Republican - Maine)
Senator Mitch McConnell(Republican - Kentucky)
Senator Lisa Murkowski(Republican - Alaska)
Senator Lindsey Graham(Republican - South Carolina)
Senator Jerry Moran(Republican - Kansas)
Senator John Hoeven(Republican - North Dakota)
Senator John Boozman(Republican - Arkansas)
Senator Shelley Moore Capito(Republican - West Virginia)
Senator John Kennedy(Republican - Louisiana)
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith(Republican - Mississippi)
Senator Bill Hagerty(Republican - Tennessee)
Senator Katie Britt(Republican - Alabama)
Senator Markwayne Mullin(Republican - Oklahoma)
Senator Deb Fischer(Republican - Nebraska)
Senator Mike Rounds(Republican - South Dakota)
Patty Murray(Democrat - Washington)
Richard Durbin(Democrat - Illinois)
Jack Reed(Democrat - Rhode Island)
Jeanne Shaheen(Democrat - New Hampshire)
Jeff Merkley(Democrat - Oregon)
Christopher Coons(Democrat - Delaware)
Brian Schatz(Democrat - Hawaii)
Tammy Baldwin(Democrat - Wisconsin)
Chris Murphy(Democrat - Connecticut)
Chris Van Hollen(Democrat - Maryland)
Martin Heinrich(Democrat - New Mexico)
Gary Peters(Democrat - Michigan)
Kirsten Gillibrand(Democrat - New York)
Jon Ossoff(Democrat - Georgia)
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The #SCIMaP team announces a major update: an analysis of the economic impacts of the White House's NIH FY26 budget. Bottom-line, we estimate $46B in total economic loss, 202K lost jobs, and impacts in communities nationwide. Interactive map and shareable report: scienceimpacts.org/fy26 a 🧵
Economic loss due to NIH budget cuts by congressional district, scienceimpacts.org/fy26
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NSF-Simons NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Don’t miss your chance to join us this summer at the NITMB MathBio Convergence Conference! Explore the lineup of Plenary Speakers, conference overview, and register today at www.nitmb.org/nitmb-mathbi...
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 03/06/2025
Students at the Phoenix Job Corps Center got just a few days' notice that their vocational training program is shutting down. Many are losing not only their education plans, but also their housing.
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Low-income Phoenix students lose education plans, housing in federal Job Corps cuts
Students at the Phoenix Job Corps Center got just a few days' notice that their vocational training program is shutting down. Many are losing not only their education plans, but also their housing.
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Russ McSpadden @peccarynotpig.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We’re looking for a rad attorney for the Southwest Program at the Center for Biological Diversity. Love Southwest wildlife and wildlife? Take a look! biologicaldiversity.bamboohr.com/careers/121
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Staff or Senior Attorney - Southwest
Job Title: Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney Program: Southwest Employment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly (exempt – this position is not eligible for overtime)                                    [  ] ...
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 10/05/2025
HAPPY 75th, NSF! We’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting some of NSF’s most transformative accomplishments—innovations that have shaped our world and continue to drive progress in health, technology, the environment, and beyond. Read on 🧵(1/11):
A chocolate cake with red and white decorations and lit candles shaped as the number 75. Bold text reads: ‘The NSF Turns 75 Today. What has it done over the past 7 decades?’ The background is a celebratory red with a spray-paint texture.
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Charles Logan @charleswlogan.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
FYI: The Spencer Foundation, Kapor Foundation, The William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have collaborated to offer $25K rapid response grants. "This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF."
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Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program
In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...
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KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 18/04/2025
Officials in northern Arizona say millions of dollars in wildfire prevention projects funding are being held up by the Trump administration. Coconino County officials are concerned the slow up is hampering efforts ahead of any new fires this year.
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Officials: DOGE contract reviews holding up millions of dollars of fire projects in northern Arizona
Officials in northern Arizona say millions of dollars in wildfire prevention projects funding are being held up by the Trump administration. Coconino County officials are concerned the slow up is hamp...
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Malena Espanol @malenaespanol.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
👇To receive full consideration, submit your registration and application by April 30, 2025. Priority will be given to graduate students, junior researchers, and participants who do not have access to travel grants.
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Gina Baucom @gbaucom.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Here's a super helpful site called Signal in the Storm that is automated to keep track of federal policy changes (EO's and Ed dept) and news re: academia. Also includes suggestions on what to do, and a faq's page about indirects, etc. Pls RT! signalinthestorm.org/index.html
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Signal in the Storm
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Thomas House @tah-sci.com · 03/03/2025
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... Healthier Futures Research Fellow - mathematical epidemiology is specifically involved in this exciting two-year position. @iddjobs.org #sciencejobs Deadline 17 March 2025, please apply and forward to others who may be interested!
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Healthier Futures Research Fellow :Manchester
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Sharon Crook @sharcrook.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I'm here! Looking forward to connecting.
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