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Letter to the Smithsonian: Internal Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions and Materials

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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · Aug 13

Buried in the regime's political takeover letter of the Smithsonian is the worst bit. Unlike exhibits, which are non-destructive towards primary materials, temporary in nature, and reversible, the foundational collections are irreplacable. They want to be able to throw stuff out.

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Aug 12

Sickening and appalling. Can’t wait for those jokers in the WH to realize the “woke” material the NMNH is pushing are just new species descriptions of worms

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The Honorable Lonnie G. Bunch III Secretary, Smithsonian Institution 1000 Jefferson Dr SW Washington, DC 20560 Subject: Internal Review of Smithsonian

www.whitehouse.gov

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Jun 24

Awwww my heart 🥹

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Jun 24

That’s why we do it!! 👏🏻

Lauren Frankel @laufran.bsky.social · Jun 22

amazing talk by SSB prez Corrie @corriemoreau.bsky.social this morning!

it was her videos on the Brain Scoop with @ehmee.bsky.social 10yrs ago that first introduced me to the field of evolutionary biology, so I don't know if I'd be here without her! such inspiring work! 🐜

Corrie Moreau stands on a stage before a crowd, with slides behind her showing a phylogeny of ants and images of ants

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Lauren Frankel @laufran.bsky.social · Jun 22

amazing talk by SSB prez Corrie @corriemoreau.bsky.social this morning!

it was her videos on the Brain Scoop with @ehmee.bsky.social 10yrs ago that first introduced me to the field of evolutionary biology, so I don't know if I'd be here without her! such inspiring work! 🐜

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · May 27

tbh they give me the heebie jeebies

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · May 27

[email protected] coming in hot with more unbelievably cool insect footage!!!

tbh I didn't even know earwigs could fly 🤯

Adrian Smith @dradriansmith.bsky.social · May 26

Finally checked off "rove beetle wing folding" from my need to film list. New video up now: youtu.be/uvXxiUjw-xY

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · May 27

These are some of the coolest 3D print models I've ever seen

Olof Moleman @lordtrilobite.bsky.social · May 26

After a few more small revisions my Barinasuchus skull reconstruction is finally done. Sculpted in #Blender, and here 3d printed at 1/6th scale.

#sciart #paleoart #paleontology

3D printed skull sculpture of Barinasuchus arveloi. Facing left with mouth open.

3D printed skull sculpture of Barinasuchus arveloi held in my hand. Facing right with mouth open.

3D printed skull sculpture of Barinasuchus arveloi. Facing right with mouth closed.

3D printed skull sculpture of Barinasuchus arveloi. Facing left with mouth closed.

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you for sharing!!

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Dr. Kiki @drkiki.bsky.social · May 15

Great statements from @ehmee.bsky.social on science creator concerns stemming from recent government funding & infrastructure demolition... keep sharing these stories, Grist.org!

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Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts

Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop, shares about the uncertain future of her science communication work.

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · May 14

Thanks to @clurelise.bsky.social for taking the time to listen & share my story, clearly putting into words the uncertainty and anxiety many of us have about our professional futures.

Grist @grist.org · May 14

Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts.

Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop, shares about the uncertain future of her science communication work.

grist.org/looking-forw...

#Jobs #FederalJobs #Science #Climate #Communications #YouTube

Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts

Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop, shares about the uncertain future of her science communication work.

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Grist @grist.org · May 14

Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts.

Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop, shares about the uncertain future of her science communication work.

grist.org/looking-forw...

#Jobs #FederalJobs #Science #Climate #Communications #YouTube

Even your favorite YouTube creators are feeling the effects of federal cuts

Emily Graslie, creator of The Brain Scoop, shares about the uncertain future of her science communication work.

grist.org

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · May 5

Thank you so much for doing this. You’ve been on my mind constantly as they continue to roll back food safety protections.

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Christine Wilkinson, PhD 🌈 @scrappynaturalist.bsky.social · Apr 15

just saw that an @npr.org podcast i interviewed for about queer nature is the first thing on the administration’s list attempting to justify defunding NPR & PBS.

there are thousands of species that are intersex (etc.) & ppl afraid of these scientific facts simply shouldn’t be running our nation.

a screenshot from the white house website describing a list of so-called justifications for defunding NPR and PBS.

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Apr 10

Losing the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would be an act of monumental neglect.

I made a video about what’s at risk, and how orgs like @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and the American Alliance of Museums need us to help advocate for these critical places.

youtu.be/fYLC-KWy-Ks?...

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Colin Sweeney, Ph.D. @sciencecolin.bsky.social · Apr 11

I spent my early career in museums and I endorse everything that Emily says here. If I can add my own take it’s that Museums produce some of the most amazing scientists and people, like Emily! Museums build empathy with the world and we need to fight for them

Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Apr 10

Losing the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would be an act of monumental neglect.

I made a video about what’s at risk, and how orgs like @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and the American Alliance of Museums need us to help advocate for these critical places.

youtu.be/fYLC-KWy-Ks?...

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Apr 11

If you’d rather have this in text form with citations, I gotchu 💛

bit.ly/3XWWUki

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Gwen Pearson @bug-gwen.bsky.social · Apr 10

A must see video from @ehmee.bsky.social about the loss of funding for museums and libraries youtu.be/fYLC-KWy-Ks?...

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Emily Graslie @ehmee.bsky.social · Apr 10

Losing the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would be an act of monumental neglect.

I made a video about what’s at risk, and how orgs like @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social and the American Alliance of Museums need us to help advocate for these critical places.

youtu.be/fYLC-KWy-Ks?...