Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Today!! It’s not too late to register and join our panel discussion on state gov’t strategies for funding scientific research & emerging technologies. See below for the registration link 000
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Next Tuesday, 1 Sept, I’ll be co-moderating an expert panel convened by the California Council on Science & Technology on state-led support for research & technology development. Via Zoom at 12pm PST. Register at ccst.us/register-inn... #scipol #innovation 140
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderDr. K. Lotterhos @drk-lo.bsky.social · 13/07/2026OUR WORK IS NOT DONE. In unusual move, NSF issued a request for information on plan to conform grant policies to the proposed (unfinalized) OMB rule. Plan includes changes to grant termination provisions & disallowing publication costs. Comments due August 24. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...federalregister.govAgency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial AssistanceThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew and revise its collection for its financial assistance policies and procedures. In accordance with the requirements of the Paper... 86186
Reposted by Jeff Alexanderjp flores (he/him) @jpflores.rbind.io · 17/06/2026Peer review helps ensure the best science gets funded. A proposed OMB rule could expand political influence over federal research funding decisions. Join @snapcoalition.org & Allie Cashel (@protectdemocracy.org) on June 17 (5:30 PM ET) to learn about how to submit a public comment! 03425
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 03/06/2026In the latest play from Project 2025, the Trump Administration has announced plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a $368 million network of more than 900 instruments that continuously monitor the ocean. This is a deliberate destruction of critical scientific infrastructure. 22674397
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026At the Library of Congress for the launch of atlasofinnovation.org by the Institute of Progress and othersatlasofinnovation.orgThe Atlas of InnovationNavigate the world of innovation funding mechanisms 110
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderKasey Buckles @kaseybuckles.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Excellent article in The Atlantic about what's going on at NSF. Share with people in your circle--too many aren't aware!theatlantic.comThe Trump Administration Is Done With Social ScienceThe National Science Foundation division that covers social, behavioral, and economic sciences is in the crosshairs. 15938
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderDr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 30/05/2026If you are going to comment on the proposed changes to how science is done in the US, please use this guide. The rules specify that you have to mention the number associated with the proposed changes, and this blog has those. Here is where to comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...federalregister.govRegulation for Federal Financial AssistanceThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, co... 2120128
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderColette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 27/05/2026PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD AND SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION IF THIS IS YOU. With no transparency, documentation is a team sport. 03442
Reposted by Jeff Alexander#DefendResearch @defendresearch.bsky.social · 27/05/2026US federal research funding is increasingly shaped by political priorities rather than scientific merit. Join #DefendResearch on 6/3 with @jeremymberg.bsky.social & @michaeldgreen.phd to examine the consequences of this shift. Register tinyurl.com/ympw5bkt #censorship #research #NIH #grants #SciSky 052
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderSonny Rollins @thesonnyrollins.bsky.social · 26/05/2026It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 298105812673
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderScience Magazine @science.org · 25/05/2026The U.S. research community is asking the Senate to do something it hasn’t done in more than 3 decades: Hold a hearing on the president’s nominee to lead the National Science Foundation before voting on whether to confirm him. scim.ag/4dWgoxEscience.orgResearch groups want Senate to vet Trump’s nominee for NSF headA hearing would air questions about James O’Neill’s qualifications to lead the agency 313951
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderJeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Tomorrow, 20 May (Wednesday) at 12 noon US Eastern time, I’ll be on a panel about measuring and explaining the value of federally-funded R&D for policymakers. Register at lnkd.in/emP_fh69 to hear me, Prof. Fred Ledley of Bentley U, Dr. Nimmi Kannankutty of Elsevier, and @abankston.bsky.social 161
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Tomorrow, 20 May (Wednesday) at 12 noon US Eastern time, I’ll be on a panel about measuring and explaining the value of federally-funded R&D for policymakers. Register at lnkd.in/emP_fh69 to hear me, Prof. Fred Ledley of Bentley U, Dr. Nimmi Kannankutty of Elsevier, and @abankston.bsky.social 161
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderNASA Artemis @artemis.extwitter.link · 11/04/2026"Planet Earth: You. Are. A. Crew." Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch reflects on what it means to be a "crew." 19507147
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderTim Clancy @viewfromarchstreet.com · 02/04/2026Still nuts that Apollo went to the moon and back using the equivalent computing power of an 80s wristwatch 051
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026In honor of today’s launch, here are pix from my tour of Johnson Space Center from my project for the International Space Station program 10 yrs ago incl a behind the scenes tour of Mission Control (Apollo-era and the operational one) and me in a prototype lunar rover. Thanks #NASA! 064
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026At the joint #NoKings and @nihvigils.bsky.social rally on the plaza at the NIH visitor center—Not too late to join us! 010
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderNigel Goldenfeld @nigelgoldenfeld.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Marching not an option but you still want to join millions protesting * worldwide * today? Virtual accessible No Kings Rally organized by @standupforscience.net Exciting speaker lineup Online at 1.30pm Eastern 10.30am Pacific Sign up below! events.zoom.us/ev/Am_KPLd9n...events.zoom.usNo Kings 3 Accessible Rally 2338
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderSciLine @sciline.org · 19/03/2026🚨 We're hiring! SciLine is looking for a Data Viz & Graphics Intern to turn complex data into eye-catching visuals that empower journalists—especially local TV reporters—to tell stronger stories. Ready to make an impact? Apply by March 30, 2026: bit.ly/4rMPtZ1 @aaas 001
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 07/03/2026On my way to the rally in Washington DC—on the National Mall near the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden starting at noon. Who’s going to out-do this sign from last year? #standupforscience #science #sciencepolicy 66815
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 06/03/2026WASHINGTON D.C.!!! TOMORROW we are rallying on the National Mall to complete three goals: Save Science. Protect Health. Defend Democracy. Learn more by visiting this link! : zurl.co/9Rp7c #standupforscience #science #March7 #savescience #rally 16629
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 04/03/2026It's up to us to save science, protect health and defend this democracy! Stand up! Speak out! Hit the streets on March 7th! Join us on the streets at rallies nationwide on March 7th.zurl.co/Rcwcl #ItsUpToUs #standupforscience #rally #March7 112975
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderCaitlin S., PhD @paleophile.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Are you a physical scientist whose career has been disrupted by changes in policies and funding for US science? AIP @aip.bsky.social wants to hear from you. #FederalFunding aipsurveys.aip.org/cgi-bin/care... 022
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 04/03/2026SCIENCE FIGHTERS!!! Are you attending a March 7th National Day of Action Rally?! Find YOUR LOCAL RALLY by visiting standupforscience.net/march7 and register to volunteer! No rally in your city? Register to host a rally or a pop-up protest! OR join us in WASHINGTON D.C.!!! #March7 #rallystandupforscience.net 34020
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026My @rti.bsky.social colleague Ivy Estabrooke and I had the pleasure of discussing state funding of scientific research with @aniloza.bsky.social for his piece in @statnews.com. He details some initiatives we omitted when writing about this for @science.org last month. #sciencepolicy 061
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Any other #aaasmtg attendees who were wondering what happened to the Science Policy Shindig (or wonder what it is), see below! 041
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Not sure how widely this point from @aaas.org President Maldonado is understood. The converging top lines are spending on basic research by the US gov’t and below it, industry. They are now equal, results of a trend over the last decade. #aaasmtg 154
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026@aaas.org How about naming an official hashtag so Annual Meeting people can find each other? #aaasmtg #aaas2026 #aaasmeeting 310
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderJeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 23/01/2026My colleague Ivy Estabrooke and I from @rti.bsky.social penned an editorial for @science.org on some of the potential implications if U.S. state governments boost funding of scientific #research as federal funding declines: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... (not paywalled). #scipol #sciencepolicyscience.orgStates pioneer a new frontier in US science fundingThirty-five years ago, a survey of university faculty concluded that despite relatively stable public funding, the research environment in the United States had deteriorated to the point that “a major... 096
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 23/01/2026My colleague Ivy Estabrooke and I from @rti.bsky.social penned an editorial for @science.org on some of the potential implications if U.S. state governments boost funding of scientific #research as federal funding declines: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... (not paywalled). #scipol #sciencepolicyscience.orgStates pioneer a new frontier in US science fundingThirty-five years ago, a survey of university faculty concluded that despite relatively stable public funding, the research environment in the United States had deteriorated to the point that “a major... 096
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderAlessandra Zimmermann @alesszimm.bsky.social · 05/01/2026I come back from my winter PTO and day one Congress drops the text of a minibus. The dashboard has been updated with the Senate Homeland numbers, and all the info in the CJS-Int-E&W minibus. A House vote is scheduled tomorrow night, and Senate likely later this week. www.aaas.org/news/fy-2026...aaas.orgFY 2026 R&D Appropriations Dashboard | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 31110
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderLeah @leah.myatproto.social · 18/10/2025Trying to crowd source crowd estimates with help from @thexylom.com Instructions are on the document for estimating crowds, and adding proof or a snapshot of those crowds. 0168
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderJeremy Yoder says no war @jbyoder.org · 29/09/2025New today: We're petitioning NSF to revert GRFP eligibility criteria to last year's terms, to avoid pulling the rug out from under the earliest of early-career scientists who had every reason to think they'd be able to apply this year. Sign and spread the word! laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/laurenkuehne.github.ioPetition to NSF to Restore Eligibility for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Competition 11824
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderMichael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Please come out (or participate via livestream) for our #ScienceUnderSiege event at the storied DC bookstore @politicsprose.bsky.social, featuring my co-author @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social & yours truly, Thursday Oct 2: politics-prose.com/mann-hotez 418267
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderAAU @aau.edu · 16/09/2025On September 15th, Business for Federal Research Funding, a coalition of chambers of commerce representing employers in 35 states, expressed their support for robust R&D funding for FY26. Read the letter:researchfunding.org 022
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025STARTS THURSDAY: Our course on “An Introduction to Technology Transfer and Commercialization” at Montgomery College, Rockville, MD with the option to attend remotely via Zoom. Thursdays from 6:30pm to 9pm Eastern through December 18. See www.montgomerycollege.edu/workforce-de...montgomerycollege.eduSmall Business and Entrepreneurship | Montgomery College, Maryland 110
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025I’ll be speaking tomorrow (9/23) at 9am EST at the DC campus of Arizona State U on a project by @rti.bsky.social to calculate the long-term impacts of technologies invented at NIH labs. See cspo.org/event/ntfa09... Register to attend in-person or online. #techtransfer #sciencepolicycspo.orgRethinking the Outcomes of Biomedical Research - CSPO 153
Reposted by Jeff Alexander29th Annual Conference on Science and Technology Indicators @stienid2025.bsky.social · 10/07/2025The 29th Annual #STI2025 isn’t just great talks — it’s about community + fun too! 📍 Bristol, Sept 3–5: 🏃♀️ Morning harbour run 🎨 Banksy treasure hunt 🎲 ‘Publish & Perish’ game 🖼️ Poster bingo Come for the research, stay for the people. Join us! 👉 stienid2025.org/registration-1stienid2025.orgRegistration | STI-ENID2025 042
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderNeuromatch @neuromatch.bsky.social · 17/07/2025We're gathering insights on how basic scientists think about public engagement, what barriers they face, & what kind of support would make it easier. 👉 Take a few minutes to share your thoughts before 3 Aug: airtable.com/appIOiMGYFhF... #BasicScience #OpenScience #LabLife #AcademicChatter 022
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 03/06/2025National Academy of Science President Marcia McNutt giving her 2nd annual address on the state of US science (probably not good) 240
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderAdriana Bankston @abankston.bsky.social · 29/05/2025The NSF GRFP was cut in half #nationwide and cancelled to @harvard.edu students, as the #agency seeks outside #funding and #program rebranding. This will severely harm the #STEM #workforce and their #science careers. www.science.org/content/arti... @researchamerica.bsky.social @fabbs.orgscience.orgWill NSF’s flagship training program survive under Trump?Despite 50 Nobelists and 75,000 alumni, NSF’s graduate research fellows could be a vanishing breed 11511
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Important upcoming event on the real impacts of NSF funding cuts on the US workforce in strategic industries. #scipol #econdev 121
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Worth a read (gift link). wapo.st/44x0Ig6wapo.stHow a little-known Japanese American battalion freed Jews from a Nazi death marchThey were Japanese American soldiers, part of a storied military unit that faced down prejudice and suspicion to fight Adolf Hitler’s armies in Europe. 021
Jeff Alexander @techiewonk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025OK, in an effort to divert myself, this article got me wondering…how well does AI model what Herbert Simon called “satisficing”—how humans will compromise to get part of what they want when they can’t get all of what they want? www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgAI predicted the next pope. Did it get it right?Researchers use algorithms to study political factions within the Catholic Church 110
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderDr. David Miller 🏳️🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 09/05/2025🧪 Ranking member Lofgren and 11 other House dems sent a fiery 7-page letter to acting NSF director today "The cancelation of these awards suggests instead that NSF is willing to apply political censorship of awards under direction from President Trump and the DOGE teenagers" Share widely #SaveNSFdemocrats-science.house.gov 10303162
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderStanford AAUP @stanfordaaup.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Another example of how federal-funded research is fundamental for innovation publicusaresearchbenefits.com/examples/202...publicusaresearchbenefits.comGPS (Global Positioning System)Department of Defense-funded research led to the Global Positioning System that powers how we map where we are on our phones 153
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 02/05/2025POTUS released a skinny FY 2026 budget, proposing to drastically cut funding for federal R&D across several agencies. AAAS urges Congress to reject the budget and to reaffirm their long-standing bipartisan support for S&T investments. Read the full statement: www.aaas.org/news/preside... 13221
Reposted by Jeff AlexanderCaitlin S., PhD @paleophile.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Please share these NSF talking points! All are welcome to them! 1177