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WashU BME faculty & trainees - lovers of science, engineering and St. Louis!
An important read showing that info sharing produces meaningful effects on support for medical research! #FundNIH
📣 New preprint from the SCIMaP team!
Across three studies, we show that communicating the economic impact of NIH funding cuts—especially with interactive quizzes and maps—decreases approval and motivates action to oppose the cuts, across the political spectrum. 🧵 1/8
osf.io/preprints/ps...
Across three studies, we show that communicating the economic impact of NIH funding cuts—especially with interactive quizzes and maps—decreases approval and motivates action to oppose the cuts, across the political spectrum. 🧵 1/8
osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
August 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
An important read showing that info sharing produces meaningful effects on support for medical research! #FundNIH
Business leaders stand up for Univ - "...letter underscores the essential role of higher education in sustaining US competitiveness & calls for restored research funding, due process & academic independence." Corporate & Univ must partner for our trainees. www.leadershipnowproject.org/universities
Business Leaders Affirm Universities Are Critical to America’s Competitiveness — Leadership Now Project
200+ CEOs warn that federal attacks on universities threaten U.S. competitiveness. Read the open letter urging Congress to restore funding and visa access.
www.leadershipnowproject.org
June 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Business leaders stand up for Univ - "...letter underscores the essential role of higher education in sustaining US competitiveness & calls for restored research funding, due process & academic independence." Corporate & Univ must partner for our trainees. www.leadershipnowproject.org/universities
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Trump declared overnight that he will not allow masks at protests going forward.
Ironic since ICE and agents of Homeland Security, aka sanctioned terrorists, wear masks. What are they hiding if they’re doing nothing wrong?!
Protesters wore masks because they were getting tear gassed!
Ironic since ICE and agents of Homeland Security, aka sanctioned terrorists, wear masks. What are they hiding if they’re doing nothing wrong?!
Protesters wore masks because they were getting tear gassed!
June 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Trump declared overnight that he will not allow masks at protests going forward.
Ironic since ICE and agents of Homeland Security, aka sanctioned terrorists, wear masks. What are they hiding if they’re doing nothing wrong?!
Protesters wore masks because they were getting tear gassed!
Ironic since ICE and agents of Homeland Security, aka sanctioned terrorists, wear masks. What are they hiding if they’re doing nothing wrong?!
Protesters wore masks because they were getting tear gassed!
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Could be huge. Especially for those terminated in the anti-DEI purge.
"...NIH will allow individuals whose mentored career development awards prematurely ended on or after January 1, 2025, to be eligible to apply for a new mentored career development award"
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
"...NIH will allow individuals whose mentored career development awards prematurely ended on or after January 1, 2025, to be eligible to apply for a new mentored career development award"
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-115: Notice of Temporary Policy Exception to NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS) Section 12.3.7 to Permit Continued Eligibility for Mentored Career Development Award When an Award Ended Ear...
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Temporary Policy Exception to NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS) Section 12.3.7 to Permit Continued Eligibi...
grants.nih.gov
May 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Could be huge. Especially for those terminated in the anti-DEI purge.
"...NIH will allow individuals whose mentored career development awards prematurely ended on or after January 1, 2025, to be eligible to apply for a new mentored career development award"
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
"...NIH will allow individuals whose mentored career development awards prematurely ended on or after January 1, 2025, to be eligible to apply for a new mentored career development award"
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Simply beautiful - "This is not an abandonment of loyalty to these institutions' missions, but rather, its highest expression." TY for your service and your message @alondra.bsky.social
"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging."
Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.
I wrote about my decision in TIME.
time.com/7285045/resi...
Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.
I wrote about my decision in TIME.
time.com/7285045/resi...
Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress
I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.
time.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Simply beautiful - "This is not an abandonment of loyalty to these institutions' missions, but rather, its highest expression." TY for your service and your message @alondra.bsky.social
Too uplifting not to share - senior living community has been protesting in support of medical research and student education on the corner of my campus. They are happy to share how research saved their lives. Respect your elders, they are wise (& they vote)!
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
Messenger: Seniors for Democracy rally to support foreign students, medical research
Retired ministers and their friends join St. Louis protests to support Washington University and oppose Trump administration policies.
www.stltoday.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Too uplifting not to share - senior living community has been protesting in support of medical research and student education on the corner of my campus. They are happy to share how research saved their lives. Respect your elders, they are wise (& they vote)!
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...
And more congratulations to Susan Dutcher on her election to @nationalacademies.org - a luminary indeed and great citizen scientist. @dutcherlab.bsky.social @washugenetics.bsky.social
Congratulations to Susan Dutcher, a luminary in the cilia field! @dutcherlab.bsky.social
www.nasonline.org/news/2025-na...
www.nasonline.org/news/2025-na...
National Academy of Sciences Elects Members and International Members - NAS
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original res...
www.nasonline.org
April 30, 2025 at 10:44 PM
And more congratulations to Susan Dutcher on her election to @nationalacademies.org - a luminary indeed and great citizen scientist. @dutcherlab.bsky.social @washugenetics.bsky.social
Great advice from @jenheemstra.bsky.social "...there is always something that you can do. And even when you don’t have all of the answers, you can have a powerful positive impact by mindfully guiding yourself and others through uncertainty." www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
How to Lead Through Uncertainty (opinion)
As leaders, we can help others manage uncertainty, even if we can’t provide all the answers, Jen Heemstra writes.
www.insidehighered.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Great advice from @jenheemstra.bsky.social "...there is always something that you can do. And even when you don’t have all of the answers, you can have a powerful positive impact by mindfully guiding yourself and others through uncertainty." www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
Hoping libraries have archived their data and manuscripts before those are deleted. This cancellation is waste of taxpayers dollars, no better example. #DataRescue
Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hoping libraries have archived their data and manuscripts before those are deleted. This cancellation is waste of taxpayers dollars, no better example. #DataRescue
Feeling fortunate to celebrate #NSF awards and honors to support tomorrow’s scientists.
engineering.washu.edu/news/2025/Mc...
engineering.washu.edu/news/2025/Mc...
McKelvey Engineering students, alumni recognized by NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Two students offered NSF fellowship; several students and alumni received honorable mentions
engineering.washu.edu
April 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Feeling fortunate to celebrate #NSF awards and honors to support tomorrow’s scientists.
engineering.washu.edu/news/2025/Mc...
engineering.washu.edu/news/2025/Mc...
Delighted that researchers are coming together to share how engineering can make an impact in problems of #WomensHealth . Check out the talk topics and join us today for the 2025 Center for Women's Health Engineering Mini-Research Symposium! @washuengineers.bsky.social
Learn more: lnkd.in/gdFTnYE3
Learn more: lnkd.in/gdFTnYE3
April 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Delighted that researchers are coming together to share how engineering can make an impact in problems of #WomensHealth . Check out the talk topics and join us today for the 2025 Center for Women's Health Engineering Mini-Research Symposium! @washuengineers.bsky.social
Learn more: lnkd.in/gdFTnYE3
Learn more: lnkd.in/gdFTnYE3
This is starting to look good for those waiting on #NSF awards. Thanks for the update! 🤞
And here's combining across all NSF directorates.
Still about 50% lower than FY24 levels, but with too-early-to-tell uptick in past three days.
Still about 50% lower than FY24 levels, but with too-early-to-tell uptick in past three days.
April 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This is starting to look good for those waiting on #NSF awards. Thanks for the update! 🤞
An important perspective to bring to any dialogue about higher-ed - "The campuses are in pain (although it is important to remember that some on the campus are happy about the state of affairs). No one on the outside would be surprised to hear that ..." TY @holdenthorp.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
An important perspective to bring to any dialogue about higher-ed - "The campuses are in pain (although it is important to remember that some on the campus are happy about the state of affairs). No one on the outside would be surprised to hear that ..." TY @holdenthorp.bsky.social
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AIMBE is expecting its largest Hill Day during our #AIMBE2025 Annual Event this month!
Our Fellows are heeding the call in a big way to use their voices on issues that matter. Your engagement is more important than ever.
Our Fellows are heeding the call in a big way to use their voices on issues that matter. Your engagement is more important than ever.
March 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
AIMBE is expecting its largest Hill Day during our #AIMBE2025 Annual Event this month!
Our Fellows are heeding the call in a big way to use their voices on issues that matter. Your engagement is more important than ever.
Our Fellows are heeding the call in a big way to use their voices on issues that matter. Your engagement is more important than ever.
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🧪🚨 NSF's Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) has halted making nearly all new awards since inauguration day.
Among *many* other things, EDU runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
We need to protect the education & training of the next gen of scientists #StandUpForScience
Thread👇🧵
Among *many* other things, EDU runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
We need to protect the education & training of the next gen of scientists #StandUpForScience
Thread👇🧵
March 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🧪🚨 NSF's Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) has halted making nearly all new awards since inauguration day.
Among *many* other things, EDU runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
We need to protect the education & training of the next gen of scientists #StandUpForScience
Thread👇🧵
Among *many* other things, EDU runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
We need to protect the education & training of the next gen of scientists #StandUpForScience
Thread👇🧵
Big thanks to my WashU colleagues for supporting the Data Rescue event - Nice shoutout to @washuengineers.bsky.social Prof Thoroughman who knows his way around the internet! bit.ly/41D6Fq4
Dozens worked WashU event to save federal data at risk of disappearing
The event was in conjunction with the Data Rescue Project, an effort that has identified data at high risk of loss, and tapped volunteers to find, curate and save it.
bit.ly
March 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Big thanks to my WashU colleagues for supporting the Data Rescue event - Nice shoutout to @washuengineers.bsky.social Prof Thoroughman who knows his way around the internet! bit.ly/41D6Fq4
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Biomedical researchers, @aimbe-official.bsky.social is seeking anecdotes about how recent policies have disrupted your grants/research: aimbe.wufoo.com/forms/qs9tsi...
Your messages are critical for us to advocate to our Members of Congress to take action against these federal disruptions 👇
Your messages are critical for us to advocate to our Members of Congress to take action against these federal disruptions 👇
February 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Biomedical researchers, @aimbe-official.bsky.social is seeking anecdotes about how recent policies have disrupted your grants/research: aimbe.wufoo.com/forms/qs9tsi...
Your messages are critical for us to advocate to our Members of Congress to take action against these federal disruptions 👇
Your messages are critical for us to advocate to our Members of Congress to take action against these federal disruptions 👇
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The Trump Administration is maintaining the NIH grant freeze despite lawsuits challenging the order, a Nature article reported today.
Science funding in the US is already lagging, leaving researchers in limbo.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Science funding in the US is already lagging, leaving researchers in limbo.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Revealed: NIH research grants still frozen despite lawsuits challenging Trump order
The Trump administration is exploiting a loophole to keep a funding freeze in place, leaving researchers in limbo.
www.nature.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Trump Administration is maintaining the NIH grant freeze despite lawsuits challenging the order, a Nature article reported today.
Science funding in the US is already lagging, leaving researchers in limbo.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Science funding in the US is already lagging, leaving researchers in limbo.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Applications for the RLM Postdoc Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine at WashU are open. An opportunity to work w/ faculty in Center of Regen Med w/ competitive stipend & research funds. Deadline June 15-info session Feb 24 2pm Central (must register)
regenerativemedicine.wustl.edu/funding-2/rl...
regenerativemedicine.wustl.edu/funding-2/rl...
Rita Levi-Montalcini Postdoctoral Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine
Application Application window is now open. Due Date June 15th, 2025 – Current RFA details The Center of Regenerative Medicine (CRM) at WashU invites applications for the Rita Levi-Montalcini…
regenerativemedicine.wustl.edu
February 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Applications for the RLM Postdoc Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine at WashU are open. An opportunity to work w/ faculty in Center of Regen Med w/ competitive stipend & research funds. Deadline June 15-info session Feb 24 2pm Central (must register)
regenerativemedicine.wustl.edu/funding-2/rl...
regenerativemedicine.wustl.edu/funding-2/rl...
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☀️ JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI friends!
We're Standing Up for Science in your state on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone!
More information at www.standupforscience2025.org, and RSVP at this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f... (RSVP not necessary!)
#standupforscience2025
We're Standing Up for Science in your state on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone!
More information at www.standupforscience2025.org, and RSVP at this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f... (RSVP not necessary!)
#standupforscience2025
February 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
☀️ JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI friends!
We're Standing Up for Science in your state on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone!
More information at www.standupforscience2025.org, and RSVP at this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f... (RSVP not necessary!)
#standupforscience2025
We're Standing Up for Science in your state on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone!
More information at www.standupforscience2025.org, and RSVP at this link: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f... (RSVP not necessary!)
#standupforscience2025
An event to celebrate #WomenInSTEM and progress toward equity in engineering. "Reinventing the Future: Women Engineering Change" hosted by ASME Foundation for @asmedotorg.bsky.social
www.asmefoundation.org/events/rtf20...
www.asmefoundation.org/events/rtf20...
Reinventing the Future 2025 - ASME Foundation
The ASME Foundation’s third annual celebration of our progress toward equity in engineering. Proceeds of this fundraiser benefit ASME’s Campaign for Next Generation Engineers in support of our program...
www.asmefoundation.org
February 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
An event to celebrate #WomenInSTEM and progress toward equity in engineering. "Reinventing the Future: Women Engineering Change" hosted by ASME Foundation for @asmedotorg.bsky.social
www.asmefoundation.org/events/rtf20...
www.asmefoundation.org/events/rtf20...
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Today, send a note to your NIH program officers to thank them for the amazing work they have done to support your research. They have been critical in making this country a leader in life sciences.
Do it now.
Do it now.
February 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today, send a note to your NIH program officers to thank them for the amazing work they have done to support your research. They have been critical in making this country a leader in life sciences.
Do it now.
Do it now.
“…he oversaw the removal of dozens of harassers from grants”. This retirement is a hit to fairness and transparency in funded science. TY for your service.
Michael Lauer, head of the external grantmaking program at the National Institutes of Health, has announced his retirement. scim.ag/4hZnVLA
Senior NIH official who helped lead high-profile China and sexual harassment initiatives retires
Michael Lauer is second top official to leave amid agency upheaval
scim.ag
February 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“…he oversaw the removal of dozens of harassers from grants”. This retirement is a hit to fairness and transparency in funded science. TY for your service.