Dr. Karen McLeod
@komcleod.bsky.social
Marine ecologist. Interests in climate, science/policy/practice, leadership, scicomm. Mom of two, outdoor and poetry enthusiast.
Director, Marine Resource Management Graduate Program, Oregon State University
Leadership coach at www.luminescentleader.com
Director, Marine Resource Management Graduate Program, Oregon State University
Leadership coach at www.luminescentleader.com
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"These common values must now propel everyone in the scientific community to work together as never before to stand up for science." @holdenthorp.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Come together, right now
The chaos, conflicting information, firings, and hurtful rhetoric of the Trump administration’s approach to science over the past month are causing anxiety, grief, and concern for the scientific commu...
www.science.org
February 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"These common values must now propel everyone in the scientific community to work together as never before to stand up for science." @holdenthorp.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Dear Manager,
This week, I:
1. Tumbled out of bed and I stumbled to the kitchen,
2. Poured myself a cup of ambition,
3. Yawned and stretched and tried to come to life.
4. Worked 9 to 5, for service and devotion.
You’d think I would deserve a fair promotion.
This week, I:
1. Tumbled out of bed and I stumbled to the kitchen,
2. Poured myself a cup of ambition,
3. Yawned and stretched and tried to come to life.
4. Worked 9 to 5, for service and devotion.
You’d think I would deserve a fair promotion.
Dear Manager,
This week, I:
1. Put the boom boom into my heart;
2. Sent my soul sky high (when the lovin’ starts);
3. Took the grey skies outta my way;
4. Made the sun shine brighter than Doris Day!
5. Turned a bright spark into a flame.
This week, I:
1. Put the boom boom into my heart;
2. Sent my soul sky high (when the lovin’ starts);
3. Took the grey skies outta my way;
4. Made the sun shine brighter than Doris Day!
5. Turned a bright spark into a flame.
Dear Manager,
I have:
1. Raised the curtain
2. Lit the lights
3. Put on makeup
4. Dressed up right
5. Met the Muppets at the Muppet Show tonight
I have:
1. Raised the curtain
2. Lit the lights
3. Put on makeup
4. Dressed up right
5. Met the Muppets at the Muppet Show tonight
February 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Dear Manager,
This week, I:
1. Tumbled out of bed and I stumbled to the kitchen,
2. Poured myself a cup of ambition,
3. Yawned and stretched and tried to come to life.
4. Worked 9 to 5, for service and devotion.
You’d think I would deserve a fair promotion.
This week, I:
1. Tumbled out of bed and I stumbled to the kitchen,
2. Poured myself a cup of ambition,
3. Yawned and stretched and tried to come to life.
4. Worked 9 to 5, for service and devotion.
You’d think I would deserve a fair promotion.
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This is excellent
I emailed university faculty/staff/administrators a roadmap to support DEI through legal challenges, collective resistance, and institutional protections for faculty. The question isn’t whether institutions will comply—it’s who will fight back, and how! greencarelab.ucdavis.edu/how-universi...
This Is Not a Drill: How Universities Can Save DEI
By now, many of us have read the headlines: the U.S. Department of Education has ruled that race-based scholarships, cultural centers, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs violate...
greencarelab.ucdavis.edu
February 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This is excellent
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“Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” is one of my favourite quotes. Often attributed to Saint Augustine, though the source is unknown.
February 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” is one of my favourite quotes. Often attributed to Saint Augustine, though the source is unknown.
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Understanding and predicting ocean change is more urgent than ever. A new @nationalacademies.org report highlights the need for stronger U.S. investment in ocean research to protect ecosystems, economies, and security. Read more: www.nap.edu/catalog/27846 #OceanScience #BlueEconomy
Forecasting the Ocean: The 2025–2035 Decade of Ocean Science
Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.
www.nap.edu
February 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Understanding and predicting ocean change is more urgent than ever. A new @nationalacademies.org report highlights the need for stronger U.S. investment in ocean research to protect ecosystems, economies, and security. Read more: www.nap.edu/catalog/27846 #OceanScience #BlueEconomy
Worth understanding NOAA’s deep history. Thanks for this insightful (and timely!) piece, @whysharksmatter.bsky.social!
NOAA is in the Trump administration's crosshairs.
You know the important work they do, but may now know that It's the descendant of the Coast Survey, the nation's first scientific agency, founded in 1807 under Jefferson. I spoke with maritime historians to put NOAA's legacy in context. 🧪🦑🌎🐟
You know the important work they do, but may now know that It's the descendant of the Coast Survey, the nation's first scientific agency, founded in 1807 under Jefferson. I spoke with maritime historians to put NOAA's legacy in context. 🧪🦑🌎🐟
NOAA carries a two century legacy of America’s first government science agency
NOAA, the US government science and management agency in charge of sustainable fisheries, the national weather service, and ocean exploration, is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration and P…
www.southernfriedscience.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Worth understanding NOAA’s deep history. Thanks for this insightful (and timely!) piece, @whysharksmatter.bsky.social!
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Please share:
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is surveying the impact of the Trump Admin’s mass firings of federal employees from science agencies. If you were terminated since 20 Jan 2025 please fill out this survey:
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is surveying the impact of the Trump Admin’s mass firings of federal employees from science agencies. If you were terminated since 20 Jan 2025 please fill out this survey:
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
democrats-science.house.gov
February 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Please share:
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is surveying the impact of the Trump Admin’s mass firings of federal employees from science agencies. If you were terminated since 20 Jan 2025 please fill out this survey:
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Democratic Staff, is surveying the impact of the Trump Admin’s mass firings of federal employees from science agencies. If you were terminated since 20 Jan 2025 please fill out this survey:
democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
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"I’m feeling betrayed, gutted, lost, anxious, and furious."
Our story for @science.org—on the ongoing mass firing of federal employees and reactions in the scientific community.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Our story for @science.org—on the ongoing mass firing of federal employees and reactions in the scientific community.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Mass firings decimate U.S. science agencies
White House dismissals and rationale challenged by dismissed scientists and lawsuits
www.science.org
February 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"I’m feeling betrayed, gutted, lost, anxious, and furious."
Our story for @science.org—on the ongoing mass firing of federal employees and reactions in the scientific community.
www.science.org/content/arti...
Our story for @science.org—on the ongoing mass firing of federal employees and reactions in the scientific community.
www.science.org/content/arti...
“Censoring research on how to deliver treatments to those most in need isn’t just nonsensical; it puts lives at risk and undermines America’s leadership in medical innovation. Progress cannot occur if scientists are barred from asking certain questions. This is not how science works.”
This is a good illumination of how equity considerations are inextricably linked to science and medicine. Removing "DEI" from Federal agencies isn't removing a political agenda. It's interfering in the nation's ability to use science and technology to help people. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/o...
Opinion | Censored Science Can’t Save Lives
Progress cannot occur if scientists are barred from asking certain questions.
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“Censoring research on how to deliver treatments to those most in need isn’t just nonsensical; it puts lives at risk and undermines America’s leadership in medical innovation. Progress cannot occur if scientists are barred from asking certain questions. This is not how science works.”
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This Op-ed applies to every state in the US, including mine. Research advances save lives, treat diseases like cancer, and sustain our environment. And yes, research investments in academic science power local and state economies, as well.
Our opinion piece in our local newspaper - Cutting funding for science in Arizona hurts our economy and our future 🌐🧪🧮🌾
tucson.com/opinion/colu...
tucson.com/opinion/colu...
Local opinion: Cutting funding for science in Arizona hurts our economy and our future
The cuts are leading us down a path that will cede the United States' world leadership in science, medicine and health.
tucson.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This Op-ed applies to every state in the US, including mine. Research advances save lives, treat diseases like cancer, and sustain our environment. And yes, research investments in academic science power local and state economies, as well.
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State AGs are looking for federal workers who have just been illegally fired to stand as litigants in a new lawsuit trying to freeze further action by DOGE.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
February 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
State AGs are looking for federal workers who have just been illegally fired to stand as litigants in a new lawsuit trying to freeze further action by DOGE.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.
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"Modern societies, as Americans are soon to learn, cannot function without experts in every field, especially the many thousands who work in public service," writes @radiofreetom.bsky.social.
The Death of Government Expertise
Why Trump and Musk are on a firing spree
www.theatlantic.com
February 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"Modern societies, as Americans are soon to learn, cannot function without experts in every field, especially the many thousands who work in public service," writes @radiofreetom.bsky.social.
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To all affected, I'm terribly sorry. There is no way, we, as a society, can make it up to you.
We are in a sudden & long-term disaster. Disaster responders have experience slowing down time, looking at options, & limiting bad outcomes. We all need to start thinking like a responder right now. 1/
We are in a sudden & long-term disaster. Disaster responders have experience slowing down time, looking at options, & limiting bad outcomes. We all need to start thinking like a responder right now. 1/
February 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
To all affected, I'm terribly sorry. There is no way, we, as a society, can make it up to you.
We are in a sudden & long-term disaster. Disaster responders have experience slowing down time, looking at options, & limiting bad outcomes. We all need to start thinking like a responder right now. 1/
We are in a sudden & long-term disaster. Disaster responders have experience slowing down time, looking at options, & limiting bad outcomes. We all need to start thinking like a responder right now. 1/
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This does away with awards based on underrepresentation, student support services based on race, scholarships, etc. Let me explain, pre coffee (wrote this morning, no time to update, you're getting a cut n paste), why this is a bad idea. 🧵
www.insidehighered.com/news/diversi...
www.insidehighered.com/news/diversi...
Trump admin threatens to rescind federal funds over DEI
In a sweeping and unprecedented letter issued over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal.
www.insidehighered.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This does away with awards based on underrepresentation, student support services based on race, scholarships, etc. Let me explain, pre coffee (wrote this morning, no time to update, you're getting a cut n paste), why this is a bad idea. 🧵
www.insidehighered.com/news/diversi...
www.insidehighered.com/news/diversi...
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"As difficult and scary as it is to talk to tough reporters and critics, the alternative can be far worse."
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Breaking the silence
Research on science communication has largely focused on teaching scientists how to describe their studies in ways that interest the public while deepening their understanding of scientific exploratio...
www.science.org
February 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"As difficult and scary as it is to talk to tough reporters and critics, the alternative can be far worse."
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Please pass to Energy Dept. employees (or others at agencies doing work that Trump and Musk seem eager to scrutinize). I heard through a solid source that employees were asked one day last week to take a break for a few hours at one of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offices. 🧵
February 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Please pass to Energy Dept. employees (or others at agencies doing work that Trump and Musk seem eager to scrutinize). I heard through a solid source that employees were asked one day last week to take a break for a few hours at one of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offices. 🧵
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“I’m just an underrepresented person in academia trying to do this work. This just hurts research broadly across the board.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The dire consequences of science without DEI
"We are very much at risk of losing an entire generation of researchers."
www.motherjones.com
February 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“I’m just an underrepresented person in academia trying to do this work. This just hurts research broadly across the board.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Did you know the most powerful force for climate action is LOVE—for our children, their future, and the world they’ll inherit?
That's right! Research shows this message moves hearts 12x more than jobs and 2x more than extreme weather.
Source: potentialenergycoalition.org/guides-and-r...
That's right! Research shows this message moves hearts 12x more than jobs and 2x more than extreme weather.
Source: potentialenergycoalition.org/guides-and-r...
February 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Did you know the most powerful force for climate action is LOVE—for our children, their future, and the world they’ll inherit?
That's right! Research shows this message moves hearts 12x more than jobs and 2x more than extreme weather.
Source: potentialenergycoalition.org/guides-and-r...
That's right! Research shows this message moves hearts 12x more than jobs and 2x more than extreme weather.
Source: potentialenergycoalition.org/guides-and-r...
“Do you love advance notice before hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and tsunamis strike? Then you, too, love NOAA. 🩵
Do you love breathing clean air, and drinking clean water, and not getting poisoned by toxins? Then you, too, love EPA. 💚”
Do you love breathing clean air, and drinking clean water, and not getting poisoned by toxins? Then you, too, love EPA. 💚”
Happy Valentine’s Day to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 🥰
And to those messing with the agencies I love, jeopardizing the critical services they provide to us all, I hope Cupid pus you on his shit list. open.substack.com/pub/ayanaeli...
And to those messing with the agencies I love, jeopardizing the critical services they provide to us all, I hope Cupid pus you on his shit list. open.substack.com/pub/ayanaeli...
For the love of NOAA🩵 and EPA💚
A Valentine’s Day note to my favorite federal agencies.
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“Do you love advance notice before hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and tsunamis strike? Then you, too, love NOAA. 🩵
Do you love breathing clean air, and drinking clean water, and not getting poisoned by toxins? Then you, too, love EPA. 💚”
Do you love breathing clean air, and drinking clean water, and not getting poisoned by toxins? Then you, too, love EPA. 💚”
A much-needed poem by James Crews. “… if these atoms can come together to form something as complex and compassionate as a human being, then maybe we too can join hands, make something new and sacred thing that will save us all. jamescrews.substack.com/p/made-of-li...
Made of Light
Community
jamescrews.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A much-needed poem by James Crews. “… if these atoms can come together to form something as complex and compassionate as a human being, then maybe we too can join hands, make something new and sacred thing that will save us all. jamescrews.substack.com/p/made-of-li...
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Today, my spin instructor roared:
You haven’t come this far
to only get this far
My legs faltered, tears fell
but I rose with Rage Against the Machine,
heart a drum at 104 BPM:
It starts somewhere, sometime.
Why not now? Why not us?
The revolution of wheels
The work is too important.
I won’t stop.
You haven’t come this far
to only get this far
My legs faltered, tears fell
but I rose with Rage Against the Machine,
heart a drum at 104 BPM:
It starts somewhere, sometime.
Why not now? Why not us?
The revolution of wheels
The work is too important.
I won’t stop.
February 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Today, my spin instructor roared:
You haven’t come this far
to only get this far
My legs faltered, tears fell
but I rose with Rage Against the Machine,
heart a drum at 104 BPM:
It starts somewhere, sometime.
Why not now? Why not us?
The revolution of wheels
The work is too important.
I won’t stop.
You haven’t come this far
to only get this far
My legs faltered, tears fell
but I rose with Rage Against the Machine,
heart a drum at 104 BPM:
It starts somewhere, sometime.
Why not now? Why not us?
The revolution of wheels
The work is too important.
I won’t stop.