There’s still time to apply for our Fall 2026 Green Chemistry Faculty Mentoring Networks! Three different ways to get involved this fall — all collaborative, practical, and designed to help faculty bring green chemistry into their teaching. Applications close Friday, Aug. 21. 🧵

Applications are open for FOUR Faculty Mentoring Networks this fall for educators interested in green chemistry, sustainability, open education, and supportive professional learning communities. (a thread) #GreenChemistry #ChemEd #FacultyDevelopment #OER @bioquest.bsky.social @acsgci.bsky.social

I submitted a public comment on this proposed OMB rule. Federal grant rules affect how education and research projects are reviewed, administered, completed, and shared. My comment focused on STEM education, dissemination, award stability, and smaller organizations. Monday is deadline to submit!

American Association for the Advancement of Science@aaas.org · 2mo ago

AAAS Members are making their voices heard and are speaking out on the significant impacts the OMB proposed rule on federal grantmaking would have on the scientific enterprise. Here is what some members are saying ⤵️

AAAS reviewed the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's recently released proposed rule and identified three themes that would impact the scientific enterprise: OMB overreach, political control over grantmaking, and expanded restrictions on international cooperation. Here are the key takeaways ⤵️

A joyful first day of #BIOME2026: an inspiring keynote from Emily Weigel, great conversations about green chemistry, systems thinking, and the UN SDGs, then more connection in Kumospace. Now I’m winding down by the duck pond with my snack box nearby. Roxy has questions. 🐔🌱 @bioquest.bsky.social

ALRIGHT EVERYONE HERE IS THE OFFICIAL SUFS GUIDE TO LEAVING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE OMB-2026-0034 PROPOSED RULE: www.standupforscience.foundation/policy-and-advocacy/the-sufs-guide-to-writing-public-comments (share with all your friends!)

The SUFS Guide to Writing Public Comments — Your Site Title

Written by: Cole Donovan, Director of Policy and Advocacy and Colette Delawalla, PhD, CEO

standupforscience.foundation

Holden Thorp is an institutionalist. He's been a university chancellor, provost, now EiC of Science. When institutionalists pull the fire alarm, we listen, because the call to action he issued this week exposes the dire nature of the threat we are facing. 1/ www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Another red alert for American science

Although research has bipartisan support in the US Congress, and trust in science is above 75% across the country, the Trump administration seems as determined as ever to mortally wound the nation’s s...

science.org

🔬 The OMB just proposed rules that would let political appointees override peer-reviewed science funding decisions. As physicians & informaticists, this hits home. Comment period closes July 13. → fight2win.standupforscience.net #StandUpForScience #Medicine #PublicHealth

Stand up for Science

Stand up for Science

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Make some noise about this 🧪 www.npr.org/2026/06/03/n...

President Trump seeks control of science funding

The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.

npr.org

This afternoon, we are seeing the first wave of federal scientists whose positions are being politicized & stripped of their employment protections. This is “schedule P/C” (previously “schedule F”) and I’ll link other posts about different agencies in this thread (1/x)

Chris Geidner@chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Here are the CDC positions they are saying are in the excepted service as policy roles — including "Epidemiologist," "Research Epidemiologist," and "Health Scientist."

What's happening to CBS News is what the tech oligarchs call "parallel" strategy. Buy an existing institution, gut it, and convert it into a right-wing zombie version of itself. They are doing this to media, government, education, biotech, defense tech, etc. Some call it the "Network State."

My summary of OMB's proposed Federal Financial Assistance rule was based on 22 years as an NIH Program Official and the damage I saw to science funding would be. I want to widen the lens now: scientists are not the only ones who should be alarmed. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/this-new-o...

This new OMB Rule Is Bigger Than Science. Much Bigger.

This image was generated by Google AI (Gemini)

elizabethginexi.substack.com

Excellent article in The Atlantic about what's going on at NSF. Share with people in your circle--too many aren't aware!

The Trump Administration Is Done With Social Science

The National Science Foundation division that covers social, behavioral, and economic sciences is in the crosshairs.

theatlantic.com

I'll be there thanks for organizing!

Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · 3mo ago

What does the new OMB proposal mean for science? How can we STOP VOUGHT and SAVE SCIENCE together? All of these questions and more to be discussed at the Emergency Science Meeting on June 2nd, 4PM ET, hosted by Stand Up for Science! Register at the link in our bio, or go here: zurl.co/g3vTZ

As if to underscore Derek's point, less than 24 hours after he published this column, the situation got far worse with OMB's new proposed rule that would eviscerate federal funding entirely. No science would proceed but what the Trump admin wants:

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

Russell Vought is going destroy American Science

elizabethginexi.substack.com

Derek Lowe@dereklowe.bsky.social · 3mo ago

An unapologetically angry post about what’s being done to US science:

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...

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

Russell Vought is going destroy American Science

elizabethginexi.substack.com

This is seriously fucked. Like for starters they’re using commercial web analytics that are in no way in line with federal privacy disclosure requirements…

Jay Edidin@edidin.bsky.social · 3mo ago

so, this is deeply, deeply horrifying thedreydossier.substack.com/p/i-found-a-...

BIOME registration closes tomorrow! 🌱 Join us June 23-25 for a virtual gathering of STEMM educators and partners sharing ideas, resources, workshops, posters, and works in progress. Come for the programming. Stay for the generous, creative BioQUEST community. Register by May 29!

BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium@bioquest.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📣 Registration Deadline Extended! 📣 Good news — we’ve extended the registration deadline! There’s still time to join us for an exciting experience filled with learning, collaboration, and community. 🗓️ New Registration Deadline: May 29 
🔗 Register here: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

If it were me and my country was already behind in this vehicle category, and a mad king happened to chaos agent his way into creating demand, I would use that to try to incentivize different ways to catch up to other countries, not soak people trying to find any kind of relief

Congress eyes first-ever federal EV fee that could offset savings from high gas prices

Congress is weighing a new federal fee on EVs and plug-in hybrids that could offset savings for drivers already feeling the pinch of high gas prices.

scrippsnews.com

With the midterms approaching, Trump and Republicans are trying to tout their big, ugly bill as the “Working Families’ Tax Cut.” Don’t fall for their lies. This bill was a massive giveaway to the rich and powerful.

BIOME is one of my favorite BioQUEST spaces: generous people, creative teaching ideas, works in progress, and lots of “oh, we should talk more!” moments. Join us virtually June 23-25. Registration closes soon! 🌱

BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium@bioquest.bsky.social · 3mo ago

⏳ Final hours to register for BIOME 2026! Join a community of STEMM educators & researchers for 3 flexible virtual days of: 🌱 Interactive workshops 🤝 Meaningful conversations 💡 New ideas and practical strategies ✨ A supportive and inspiring community 🔗Register Now: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

Excited for tomorrow’s 1-yr anniversary event for the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future! I first learned about it at last year’s GC&E conference and am proud to be signer #1367. Register free: www.stockholm-declaration.org #GreenChemistry #chemsky #academicsky #Sustainability

Do you have an idea that could shift the STEMM landscape? Propose a Multidisciplinary Working Group that brings together experts from many fields to solve a critical challenge—across science, technology, engineering, or science policy. Proposals are due June 30, 2026. https://bit.ly/491GCfB

The Presidential Budget Request requested significant cuts/changes to R&D funding for FY 2027. Here's a breakdown of the proposal for some key R&D agencies: https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/PBR%20Report%202027.pdf

Are you ready to help advance and grow our science community and serve as a leader? Submit your nominees for the upcoming AAAS elections. Members at all career stages are encouraged to nominate themselves and other members. Deadline is May 22. https://bit.ly/4uKIRwb

The 2027 AAAS Awards cycle is open, and we’re looking for YOUR nominations! Winners receive a monetary prize as well as a scientific spotlight at the next AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. 🏆 To learn more, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards

One day left to submit a Poster or Works in Progress proposal for BIOME 2026! Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share. Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22. qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social

This is deeply concerning. The dismissal of the National Science Board undermines the structures that support independent scientific guidance in the U.S. Thankful to AAAS for saying what needs to be said. We should all be paying attention.

American Association for the Advancement of Science@aaas.org · 4mo ago

The U.S. administration has dismissed the National Science Board, the body that advises the National Science Foundation. Read the full statement from AAAS: https://bit.ly/4eHKg1whttps://bit.ly/4eHKg1w

It's not hyperbole in the least to say Musk purchased a six-month shadow presidency for $280 million and used the power of that shadow presidency to 1. Steal the government’s data, 2. Permanently damage the state’s ability to regulate his businesses, and 3, kill non-white people.

David Roberts@volts.wtf · 4mo ago

Still feel like "Musk and his crew of incels destroyed a bunch of stuff they didn't understand and thereby hastened the deaths of millions of children" did not get the public attention it warranted.

There is symbolism everywhere for those with the eyes to see

Helen Kennedy@helenkennedy.com · 4mo ago

Priceless post from the official White House social media