The U.S. has just emerged from the longest government shutdown in its history — a period of deep uncertainty that put science, safety, and resilience at risk. 🧵

In a blistering decision on Friday, a federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration and the OPM acted illegally when it fired tens of thousands of probationary federal employees at NOAA, NSF, and other agencies “for cause” in February.

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That’s a wrap on #GeoCVD25!

✔️ 38 participants
✔️ 77 meetings
✔️ 23 states represented

Geoscientists urged Congress to support the RESEARCHER Act. 📣 You can help too: buff.ly/RXLoOaV

Partners: @ametsoc.org, Geological Society of America, Paleontological Society, @seismosocam.bsky.social

More than 95% of graduate students and postdocs worry about the rising costs of living.

At #GeoCVD25, scientists are meeting with lawmakers to urge support for the RESEARCHER Act, which helps early-career researchers — the backbone of U.S. science.

📣 Add your voice: buff.ly/RXLoOaV

💡 New this year, Local Hubs offer a flexible way to participate in the Annual Meeting without traveling to the main event. Groups can gather in their own regions, access #AGU25 programming, and register at a special rate. Learn more about how to host a Local Hub today: buff.ly/JLvmh71

💡 More than 25,000 scientists from around the globe will gather in New Orleans, LA from 15-19 December to connect with colleagues, broaden their knowledge base, learn about new products and services, and share their passion for science.

👉 Book your #AGU25 exhibit booth today: buff.ly/HKfDUNc

Thinking about perspective and creatively sharing science today in the #AGU2024 multimedia science communication session led by @squidfan.bsky.social @agu-scicomm.bsky.social

Multitasking outside the Learning session rooms.

A couple of times during workshops in the past two days, the idea has come up that #SciComm has within it an element of marketing—first and foremost, knowing your audience. And then…

At the #AGU24 #SciComm Essentials workshop this morning, some folks shared their insights and challenges with engaging, e.g.:
- Over (?) simplifying: “I say I study trees but I don’t study ALL trees—am I a liar??”
- “What interests ME about my research isn’t what interests non-scientists”

Frequently asked questions day 1 of #AGU24. You are not alone.

Soon we’ll highlight various #AGU24 content and events, but first: this illustration by @squidfan.bsky.social demonstrates another critical element of #SciComm— what you need to leave OUT. It can be painful for some, but it’s important

Hello, Bluesky #SciComm-ers! @agu.org's SciComm wing, Sharing Science, has joined the trend. As intro: we help scientists not be like the one in this cartoon.