Join me! We're hiring a TT position for interdisciplinary #DataAnalytics Program @ Denison University. Looking for someone who intersects with #SportsAnalytics in their research -- health, performance, biomechanics, media, economics, education.. Happy to answer Qs! apply.interfolio.com/172731

Interested in adding more data science into your undergrad courses? Come to poster 124 today at #ESA2025 to learn how to join BEDE Network, engage with a community of other educators, and join our ongoing projects to create helpful tools and on the science of how we teach effectively.

Do you teach undergrad biology or env sci majors? Whether you're already integrating data science into your courses, or want to, check our our BEDE Network poster @ #ESA2025 Wednesday evening. Learn how to join our community, get involved in a project, or level-up your DS skills. PS 36-124. Join us!

My awesome student, Biana Qiu, will lead a poster presentation on our research Monday at #ESA2025. Long-term data from Konza Prairie LTER. We use a new method to identify different classifications for populations that persist or blink in and out of disturbed systems over time. Check it out!

I'm excited to be at #ESA2025 this year! I'm an ecologist researching biodiversity change, temporal patterns, bird occurrence and migration. I teach data analytics at a small liberal arts college and am representing BEDE Network this week. Hit me up if you want to chat science and education!

Excited to meet the new cohort of SEEDS students during #ESA2025! Now more than ever remember to support programs like SEEDS! Stop by some of the related events, share them with other interested students & early career folks! Donate to SEEDS here: esa.org/giving/gener...

My colleagues and I just published an article at The Conversation on the need to center reproducibility as a critical part of college education. lnkd.in/ghE8TR8v Thank you especially to Joseph Holler, Anne Nurse, Nick Horton, Peter Kedron, and Richard Ball for a year of convos on this topic!

I'm organizing a network of Data Science at Liberal Arts Colleges (DSLAC) folks. Our next Community Call is June 12 to identify + discuss "Hot Issues" in this space. If you're at a liberal arts college with a data science program (or developing one), send me a dm or email for an invite. Join us!

The @academicdatasci.bsky.social Leadership Summit was a great way to meet and discuss the future of university Data Science programs, from 2-year to bachelors, to grad degrees. I came home with lots of new ideas and new connections.

Alliance for Data Science and AI@alliance4dsai.bsky.social · last yr.

✨ Day 2 of the Data Science and AI Leadership Summit is off to a great start! 🎉 Our panel of experts is discussing industry perspectives on workforce needs in the age of AI, and how universities can prepare graduates for success.

Any federal employees who lost their jobs need a short temp position? We have funding for ~March-May for a genomics technician in my lab in Lafayette, Louisiana -- starting as soon as possible. DM or email me for more details!

In comparison, NSF’s budget is $9 billion. The amount of fed money gone to Musk’s companies could fund the *entire next 4 years* of NSF. But sure, let’s talk about “government efficiency”…

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · last yr.

Exclusive: Over the years, Elon Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.

Please call and write to your congresspeople to emphasize the importance of NSF to basic science, education, and businesses. Here's a link to a handy document you can use to look up NSF dollars and impact in your state!

Paul Guinnessy@paulguinnessy.bsky.social · last yr.

The impact the NSF has in each state (at least until DOGE shuts it down). Let your representatives know how valuable NSF is, and why it mustn’t be destroyed. #NoKings

Thank you, @kimlanelaw.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/ted-... Everyone literally runs around acting like EOs are enforceable edicts

"Undermining the NSF is not just a threat to universities and researchers — it is a threat to the well-being of every American." www.chronicle.com/article/the-...

The Rise (and Fall?) of the National Science Foundation

In the ’50s, America declared science an “endless frontier.” We may be reaching the end of it.

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Steve Leibman, career USDS employee, now DOGE employee, wrote an epic reply to the 5 bullet point email that you should read: “Because of the indiscriminate firings and newly introduced culture of fear, I'm the only one left to work on my current project.” www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-d...

What did you do last week?

From: HR <hr@opm.gov> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2025 4:45 PM Subject: What did you do last week? Please reply to this email with approx.

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“This is truly a national tragedy and one that is being executed by people who do not understand the value of scientific research.” 🧪 from @science.org

Mass firings decimate U.S. science agencies

White House dismissals and rationale challenged by dismissed scientists and lawsuits

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Creativity is the antithesis of destruction. Took an hour this week to paint something new at our local arts center with other amateur painters and felt a little better about my corner of the world. I recently visited a warmer state and met this roadrunner that lives on my friend's windowsill.

I really liked this idea of using a histogram as a legend in a choropleth map (since land isn't unemployed; people are), so I made a little guide to doing it with #rstats, {ggplot2}, and {patchwork} www.andrewheiss.com/blog/2025/02...

How to use a histogram as a legend in {ggplot2} | Andrew Heiss

Land isn’t unemployed—people are. Here’s how to use R, {ggplot2}, {sf}, and {patchwork} to create a histogram legend in a choropleth map to better see the distribution of values.

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Joey Cherdarchuk - Obumbratta@obumbratta.com · 2y ago

Your map’s legend can be turned into a histogram, helping your audience understand the distribution in addition to decoding the colours.

Do you know any students that might be interested in ecological forecasting? The @ecoforecast.bsky.social student/early career association is hosting two workshops on how to get involved. Both are targeted to early career (e.g., undergraduate) audiences, but open to all!

NOAA is in the Trump administration's crosshairs. You know the important work they do, but may now know that It's the descendant of the Coast Survey, the nation's first scientific agency, founded in 1807 under Jefferson. I spoke with maritime historians to put NOAA's legacy in context. 🧪🦑🌎🐟

NOAA carries a two century legacy of America’s first government science agency

NOAA, the US government science and management agency in charge of sustainable fisheries, the national weather service, and ocean exploration, is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration and P…

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National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues

Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.

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I didn't grow up with a lot of money. I didn't know anyone who was a scientist. I relied on federal pell grants, federal loans, and my own jobs to pay my way through college. Some scholarships supported me as a low-income student, some as a woman in science, and others for good grades.

I owe so much of my career and scientific journey to the National Science Foundation. It's really hard to watch the dismantling of our government structure and support for cutting edge science, and for training and supporting the folks that will become the scientists of the future.

I'm frustrated and sad to learn that the NSF Program Officers that I work most closely with were fired yesterday. These people are passionate about ensuring that great science is being funded and that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently.

The Dems on the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology have setup a site to collect info on the impact of the mass firings at federal science agencies. If you were fired and are willing to share (including anonymously) it’s here democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings

Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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Fellow Mammalogists. As many of you are aware, science is in a state of turmoil in the United States. Recent efforts to drastically reduce government workforces and research funding for science will lead to many adverse consequences for Earth’s remaining natural ecosystems.

I escaped poverty because I am a scientist. And I am a scientist because of the National Science Foundation. A 🧵:

As scientists, we must continue to support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Most importantly, broadening participation in science is the right thing to do. In addition, numerous peer-reviewed pubs have shown that diverse teams are more productive and innovative. Diversity has benefits!

Make sure you, your trainees, and anyone else who might listen to you understands what "indirects" actually are, how they are established, and what Universities contribute. H/T @rodallab.bsky.social Please share widely! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTD...

Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs Explainer

YouTube video by Association of American Universities

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