Ella Spurlock
@ellaksscience.bsky.social
PhD Student at the University of Washington's Department of Chemistry. Studying inorganic clusters in the Velian Group. Executive Senator in UW's Graduate and Professional Student Senate. Interested in science policy, aerial hoop training, D&D, and reading
![TRAY THE TALKING SCHOOL CAFETERIA TRAY: Remember when city council defunded universal free school lunches for Important Budget Reasons
-then everyone yelled at them and they had to reinstate it?
-Right around that same time they also found out that SPD overpaid their officers by $13 million
-[growing angrier] and we still don't know if they're even gonna pay it all back!
-That's enough money to feed every public school student for 3 years!
-Anyways, “food” for thought!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:carj4mhaflwfubqzioy5wxl3/bafkreicpbs63r3xczj7ajnezhjasgvf6u4lpxeh3wotrrwdiky4hldgtua)
I was taken aback when I first saw Mayor Wilson’s budget proposal, but this Seattle Nice interview shed some much needed light on the choice she and her team made. I highly recommend it. Now I’m curious to see how SCC responds/counters!
Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · last wk.Two Seattle Nice episodes this week! The first is our interview Mayor Katie Wilson and city budget director Aly Pennucci. The second: A deep dive into proposed developer discounts with Councilmember Dionne Foster.
Nilu absolutely rocked this forum! She will make a fantastic City Council member for D5.
KUOW Public Radio@kuow.org · 2w agoThe outcome of Seattle's race for District 5 will have significant impacts on the City Council's political balance. Either candidate on the ballot will be new to elected office, and oppose each other on hot button issues, such as the city's approach to public safety.
Pt. 1: A handy-dandy guide for people who care about American health and science. Vaccines work to keep our communities safer, squashing outbreaks, and stopping our healthcare system from being overwhelmed. Yet, RFK Jr. is setting our vax infrastructure on fire. #impeachthequack
Trumpism is anti-science. Here's frightening proof of what happens when his #DOGE hackers gut the #CDC as he installs a dangerously unqualified #RFKJr to run #HHS - kids die. www.cbsnews.com/news/milwauk...
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
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51%… The number of graduate research fellowships (GRFP) awarded by the NSF fell 51% from 2036 last year to only 1000 this year. The federal funding cuts WILL have long-term effects on not only the development of the next gen of scientists, but also the research they put out. Science is under attack.
Please take a moment to read and sign this excellent letter. Over 3,500 signature so far!
We Are Higher Ed@wearehighered.bsky.social · 2y agoSen. Cory Booker urged us all to get in some good trouble. We're here to help with that. Sign our letter and find resources at wearehighered.org docs.google.com/document/d/1...
In solidarity with @seattleindivisible , join us at the Seattle Center on Saturday, 4/5 to stand up & fight back against cuts to research funding, education, healthcare, and more! 👊🏽👊🏻👊🏿👊🏼👊🏾
On Tuesday, we can secure the liberal majority on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and show the GOP that Elon Musk’s money can’t buy everything. Help us GOTV for Susan Crawford from anywhere. Wisconsin residents: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/2025_s... Everyone else: mobilize.us/indivisible/...
I hope everyone kept their signs… @standupforscience.bsky.social
“Change starts with ‘We the People’ realizing that this country only works because we do. Science only works because we do!” This is a snippet of my speech from #StandUpForScience in Seattle on 3/7/25. Check out my full speech: youtu.be/DbK7CYR3WxY?... #ScienceNotSilence #ScienceForAll
If you couldn’t attend #standupforscience2025 or want to rewatch speeches of our incredible speakers, speeches are shared here! Our @sufsseattle.bsky.social organizing team is taking a much needed break, but we have plans to continue this movement - more soon! DM me if you have more videos :)
Stand Up for Science Seattle
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From The Daily's News desk: Thousands rally to oppose Trump administration’s federal layoffs, research funding cuts at Stand Up for Science event @sufsseattle.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social www.dailyuw.com/news/thousan...
Thousands rally to oppose Trump administration’s federal layoffs, research funding cuts at Stand Up for Science event
Joanne Fann stood on the lawn in front of the Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheatre with a yard sign covered by a neon yellow poster that read “CANCER SCIENCE SAVED MY
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Stand Up For Science Seattle was a big (~3000+ people, non-chaotic) success! It’s truly amazing what scientists do when we unite together! Thank you @standupforscience.bsky.social leaders, WA co-leads Kristin & Ella, our outstanding organizing team @sufsseattle.bsky.social, & our AMAZING speakers!
‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts
Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Because of the attacks on science in the US from recent executive orders, I'm working with other early-career scientists to host a local Stand Up For Science rally at Seattle Center on March 7th. Find more info and RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f... DM me to get involved!
