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One of the most heart-breaking articles I’ve read. Those poor parents.

Science Magazine@science.org · 6d ago

In a new editor’s note added to a paper reporting preclinical studies of a gene-editing treatment that resulted in the death of a Chinese girl, Nature has flagged “concerns” that have emerged about the publication. scim.ag/4vHdfYp

New White House plan for science and technology released yesterday www.whitehouse.gov/releases/202... 1/9

OSTP Director Releases Landmark Report and Recommendations for Renewing American Scientific Discovery

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Michael Kratsios

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I have my undergraduates watch this after I teach Marcus theory. www.youtube.com/live/CR2gPgp...

The Global Young Academy is a great opportunity for scientists from around the world to meet and work towards improving our community! Membership call is currently open!

@globalyacademy.bsky.social · 3w ago

The GYA 2026 call for new members is now open! Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact. More information, and our online application form: globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new...

I’m looking forward to presenting a talk at the final ACS150 JACS Symposium Series: ABCChem ‘Securing Our Planet's Future: Science, Boundaries, and Action’. I’ll be sharing my research in CO2 capture and utilization. 📍 Rio De Janeiro 📅 8 December 🔗 Join this free event: pubs.acs.org/JACS-Symposi...

Russell Vought is working to advance a key part of his Project 2025 agenda by giving political appointees unprecedented authority over federal science funding decisions. Fight back by leaving your public comment by visiting this link: zurl.co/hdmlB Article: zurl.co/ijSUz

Trump administration proposal would all but end scientific merit in grant funding, critics say

Proposed in late May, the rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over federal grants for research, education and infrastructure.

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Hey science types! OMB has a proposed rule, OMB-2026-0034, which would be terrible for scientific funding. The comment period closes on Monday 7/13 - if you can, leave a comment opposing it. Here’s some info: elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/what-we-ne... #chemsky

What We Need to do NEXT: OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (OMB-2026-0034)

What OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Means in Practice

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Today, ACS submitted its formal comment to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the preservation of merit-based review, scientific collaboration, and stable grant administration. Read the full comment: buff.ly/yWNWcw3

Personally I find it way too poetically appropriate that the Trump administration has corrupted a national memorial in away that has tainted the very concept of reflection.

alright, who did this? #hatm

A 20 year study on 2 NIH diversity programs in Science Advances shows they doubled undergrads' odds of getting a Ph.D. That is, before the funding for those programs and for the study itself was terminated last year: www.statnews.com/2026/06/17/n...

NIH diversity programs doubled undergraduates’ odds of getting a Ph.D., 20-year study finds

A new study found that two diversity-oriented programs supported by the NIH doubled the odds that an undergraduate would earn a Ph.D.

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Reminder to submit a comment AND contact your reps.

Politico@politico.com · 2mo ago

OMB nominee touts plan to give Trump appointees power to kill grants

OMB nominee touts plan to give Trump appointees power to kill grants

OMB nominee touts plan to give Trump appointees power to kill grants

The administration is expected to finalize the proposed changes as soon as this summer.

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Just want to point out the GM of the Stanley Cup winning team is a chemist who was in Jeff Long’s first class of graduate students. (I was an undergrad in the group at the same time and know him!) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Tu...

I've received advice like "if you do your best science, everything will turn out fine", which to a large extent is true in the past, when science has strong bipartisan support for decades. Nowadays, we can't just do science, but we also have to advocate for science.

OK guys, today stories are circulating (via professional societies) that the administration has leaked that they will retaliate against scientists who public comment. a) you can comment anonymously b) comments are protected speech c) die on your feet or live on your knees

Dr. of Viewpoint Diversity@dr-g.myatproto.social · 2mo ago

We gotta at least try to do something about Russell Vought's Project 2025 OMB ruling:

If not now, when? This is an emergency.

Action! Action Now.

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Russell Vought, Director of the OMB, has issued a set of proposed changes that would dramatically alter federal grant funding. However, we can each take action to prevent these from taking effect. Here's how, a 🧵 🧪 1/n www.science.org/content/arti...

White House seeks to tighten political oversight of grantmaking

Sweeping proposed rule, now open for comments, would also restrict foreign collaborations and remove federal funding for open-access fees

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Sen. Andy Kim: "It's a choice. Delaney Hall is run by GEO Group. GEO Group is getting a nearly $1 billion contract to run Delaney Hall. They tell me there is one full-time doctor for 800 detainees. They could have more doctors if they wanted to, but that's cutting into their profits."

Several people have asked for possible content and structure for comments regarding the proposed OMB regulations. With some suggestions from others, I have posted on example (as a Word document) for downloading). jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g... I hope this is helpful.

In this newsletter I outline important actions to take. 1. Submit a comment opposing the rule change. 2. Contact state legislators to ensure states are engaged with the impact at the state and local level. 3. Contact members of Congress. 4. Spread awareness. This rundown is a great source:

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

Russell Vought is going to destroy American Science

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Of all the harm this administration has done to US science, today's proposed changes to the way federal grants are awarded and administered is the most damaging yet. The text of the federal register document is impenetrably tedious by design, so here's an excellent summary of what it says.

elizabethginexi.bsky.social@elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule. Russell Vought is going destroy American Science. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

As a source put it to me: "sometimes journalism gets results 🤷‍♀️" www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/u...

Russell Vought’s war on US science and scientists continues. The public comment period for this catastrophic OMB proposal ends July 13. It took me 2 minutes to leave a comment here: www.regulations.gov/document/OMB...

elizabethginexi.bsky.social@elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule. Russell Vought is going destroy American Science. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

The public comment period closes approximately July 13, 2026 (45 days from May 29 publication). Comments must be submitted to regulations.gov, Docket OMB-2026-0034. Mind you given my last RT, you are likely being monitored on any .gov website as well.

Jenny Yang@chemjen.bsky.social · 2mo ago

An excellent write up of what is in the new OMB regulation. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

ICYMI: California just made it a felony for law enforcement to seize ballots from any county elections office in the state. The law is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s direct response to a GOP gubernatorial candidate who acted on bogus election fraud claims earlier this year.

Gavin Newsom signs bill, spurred by Chad Bianco, to block ballot seizures by law enforcement

The law makes it a felony for anyone — including law enforcement — to seize ballots from any California county elections office.

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An excellent write up of what is in the new OMB regulation. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

Russell Vought is going destroy American Science

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Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · 2mo ago

BREAKING: New proposed OMB regulation, applying to all federal grants, requiring grant reviews by senior political appointees and re-emphasizes that "peer review remains advisory and does not replace agency discretion". #standupforscience public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10817.pdf