Ack! Apparently my account was hacked this morning, and whoever did it responded to a bunch of posts. Please know that this was not me! I’ve deleted everything and apologies to anyone that whoever hacked me spammed. Thanks to those who let me know!!!!

Calling all emerging scholars! Please stop by our networking event tonight from 7-9pm! It’s a great chance to meet other emerging scholars and chat with senior scientists. Emerging scholar attendees will also be entered to win several amazing raffle prizes! @rsaofficial.bsky.social

Russell Vought has a plan for science, but so do we. Join the fight by joining our Emergency Science Meeting AND taking action against the latest OMB grant funding proposal here 👉 zurl.co/NWZp0 Donate to our fight here 👉 zurl.co/muvwU

Psychiatric Evaluation of My Dog: Impulse control: ate the evidence Respect for literature: corner-specific Eye contact: deeply unsettling Remorse: pending (but unlikely) We’ll be moving forward with a comprehensive treatment plan that includes…not leaving notebooks at Birdie level.

Sometimes when you have full days of back-to-back meetings, you have to do things to amuse yourself and hopefully your colleagues as well.

Proud mentor moment! ❤️

@starrlab-uta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are proud to share that our doctoral trainee, @allison-cross.bsky.social, will join Brown University this fall as a postdoc fellow in the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies! It has been a privilege to mentor Allison and watch her grow as a scholar. Excited to see all she accomplishes next!

Super excited for this fun event tomorrow!

@starrlab-uta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Join us tomorrow for our Saddle Up Soda Bar to mix up fun mocktails and dirty sodas and learn practical tips and strategies for staying safe should you choose to drink alcohol. Experiment with flavors, sip mindfully, and leave feeling confident in your decisions!

📣Join us THIS WEDNESDAY for updates from RSA Gordis Award Winners!🎉 The seminar will be held on March 4th from 1:30-2:30pm EST via Zoom. See flyer for more information and the zoom link below! 🔗 https://bit.ly/46eQ3H2

Turns out that grant writing skills are useful for things other than research. I sure hope this isn’t the only grant that I get this year though! www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/2/...

Huge congrats to Allison Greene for successfully passing her dissertation defense! We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication she’s poured into her research. Her work was supported by an NIH F31, which makes this accomplishment even more impressive. Excited to see what’s next for Allison!

🎓 Civics & Advocacy for Scientists: An RSA Introduction This webinar covers the basics of civics and advocacy for alcohol researchers—plus practical tips for engaging with policymakers. 🗓️ February 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET 🔗 Register to receive the link: https://bit.ly/4aEhs7L

Two leaders. One critical mission. As co-directors of the STARR Lab, Drs. Lewis and Litt lead innovative research focused on adolescent and young adult alcohol use and related risk, with the goal of informing prevention, intervention, and real-world impact. Learn more: www.uta.edu/academics/sc...

Research from UTA School of Social Work, led by @melissa-lewis.bsky.social in collaboration with , @phdlitt.bsky.social, is featured in a @jsadjournal.bsky.social press release! This work shows smartphone-based, personalized interventions can help young adults reduce alcohol & cannabis use.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs@jsadjournal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Smartphone-based interventions show promise for reducing alcohol and cannabis use: New research in @jsadjournal.bsky.social @uwpsychiatry.bsky.social @phdlitt.bsky.social @graups-phd.bsky.social @allison-cross.bsky.social @uwmedicine.bsky.social www.jsad.com/do/10.15288/...

If I seem a little distracted today, my RA got spooked by a giant clap of thunder and has now taken up residence in my lap.

📣Attention NIH LRP applicants - the deadline has been moved to December 4: x.com/NIHFunding/s...

NIH Funding on X: "💡 GOOD NEWS! The NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (#NIHLRP) application cycle deadline has been extended to December 4! 📅. Interested in applying? Visit the LRP website for more details. https://t.co/bJVjLon60N https://t.co/7qWM8tL0yu" / X

💡 GOOD NEWS! The NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (#NIHLRP) application cycle deadline has been extended to December 4! 📅. Interested in applying? Visit the LRP website for more details. https://t.co/bJVjLon60N https://t.co/7qWM8tL0yu

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My new work notebook seems fitting.

I’m sorry if I was distracted during my last meeting. I couldn’t hear you over my research assistant’s snoring.

With the new school year starting, it’s definitely time to refresh my cheesy office snack supply. I found myself wholly unprepared today and want to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

Just in case you were worried that I fired my research assistant, she’s here and still as useful as always.

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: 31 Days of Action – All August! Funding cuts. Banned words. Fired public servants. Trump & his cronies are dismantling America’s greatest experiment - our democracy - & with it, science. Between now & Sept 30th we decide: Are we a democracy… or an oligarchy? (1/4)

I’m going to need Teams and Webex to up their beauty filters to Zoom standards. My vanity can’t take it.

So proud of the work that @melissa-lewis.bsky.social and I are doing and excited to grow our work in the UTA School of Social Work!

Trying to keep a straight face on a zoom call is hard when this is across from you.

Latest yard sign.

Science doers, allies & stans in the House, literally: RIGHT NOW! Standup for #Science. Stand up for #NIH. Standup for #EPA. Standup for #NSF. Standup for #CDC. Standup to #Trump Standup to #RFK Standup to #Bhattacharya Standup to #Zeldin EVERYBODY UP! Resist here zurl.co/QdR9F #SUFS #EPA139

Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · last yr.

BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.

I feel like we could all use a Birdie smile about now.

My research assistant is sleeping on the job again.

Birdie and I are repping @standupforscience.bsky.social today in Texas!

I had the privilege of being interviewed recently to talk about two subjects close to my heart: mental health and the profound connection between humans and animals. Even better? I wasn’t alone as I was joined by two very special co-hosts. youtu.be/sh7KKP54CWo

I don’t have popcorn, but I do have a party size bag of nerds clusters from Costco. Who wants to join me for the show?