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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Jul 7

www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

Nobelist: Scientists Took Support “For Granted” Before Trump

Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in chemistry, says U.S. science is “paying the price” for not explaining the benefits of research funding for “far too long.”

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Jun 7

We talk to Indigenous Studies teacher Greg Spottedbird Lamebull and Mariko Rooks. I cohosted this episode with Rae Solomon of KUNC, NPR's affiliate in Northern Colorado. You can catch all our episodes at knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, youtube.com/@SEASProgam, and Spotify.

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Derek Bruff @derekbruff.bsky.social · Jun 3

Here's that podcast discussion with @bbarre.bsky.social @dewsbury.bsky.social and @empittsdonahoe.bsky.social: intentionalteaching.buzzsprout.com/2069949/epis...

Take It or Leave It with Betsy Barre, Bryan Dewsbury, and Emily Donahoe - Intentional Teaching

Higher education in the United States has been faced with some unique challenges in 2025, largely because of actions taken by the new U.S. presidential administration. In this "Take It or Leave It" ed...

intentionalteaching.buzzsprout.com

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · May 30

This week on Knowledge Unbound Jenny Mercado and Rebekah Greenwald from Nuevas Voces to talk about a collaboration with mathematicians on projects that empowered their community. Listen to all our episodes on our website knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, Youtube youtube.com/@SEASprogram and Spotify.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · May 23

🙏🏿🙏🏿 I hope you enjoy what you find!

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · May 22

This week we talk to Sarah Rose Cavanagh about her books on the psychology of ourselves and our students. We talk hiveminds, sparks, monsters, and even musical theatre. You can catch us at our website knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, our Youtube channel youtube.com/@SEASProgram or Spotify.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · May 14

We welcomed Dr. Leon C. Prieto, profession of management and fellow Trinbagonian. He discusses his book, written with Dr. Simone Phipps, African American Management History. Catch this episode on Spotify, our website knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, and our youtube channel youtube.com/@SEASprogram.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · May 8

This week, on Knowledge Unbound, we talk with @siobhancully.bsky.social on her work in anthropology regarding gender norms and culture, and her thinking about accessibility, academia and research.

knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, our youtube channel youtube.com/@SEASprogam and on Spotify. Enjoy!

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · May 3

I appreciate the love. Thanks for having me. ✊🏿

ashley juavinett @analog-ashley.bsky.social · May 2

This has been one of the most inspiring and refreshing talks I’ve seen in a while.

If you have a chance to listen to @dewsbury.bsky.social, please do.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Apr 30

I am joined by Maha Bali, Professor and Educational Developer at The American University in Cairo. We talk about education in both the Egyptian and international context. Knowledge Unbound is on Spotify, our website knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, and our Youtube channel youtube.com@SEASProgram.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Apr 23

Knowledge unbound welcomes @drjessicariddell.bsky.social to the studio. We talk hope, and journeys to hope a beautifully described in her book Hope Circuits. Catch this episode on Spotify, YouTube.com/@SEAS or at knowledge unbound.transistor.fm.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Apr 16

Welcoming Kimberly Minors to Knowledge Unbound. We talk about transformative education in the Bahamas. Catch this and all episodes on Spotify, our YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@SEASprogram) or the podcast website (knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm). ✊🏿✊🏿

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Apr 9

Was a pleasure to be in conversation with David Asai for episode 2 of season 2 of Knowledge Unbound. You can catch this and all our episodes on Spotify, our Youtube channel (www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhm...) or on our website (knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm/episodes/sea...). Enjoy.

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Sarah Rose Cavanagh @sarosecav.bsky.social · Apr 4

"Our values are only as good as our commitment to enact them."
- @dewsbury.bsky.social bringing fire to #AACUCLASS

First academic keynote I've seen that ended on a standing ovation. @aacu.org

Bryan Dewsbury speaking on stage with a purple background

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · Apr 4

“Teaching students how to engage in difference and respectful dialogue is something every class can do,” says @fiu.bsky.social professor @dewsbury.bsky.social. #AACUCLASS

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · Apr 4

“If we lean into the importance of relationships and human connection, this will have long-term payoffs,” @dewsbury.bsky.social at #AACUCLASS.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Apr 2

Season 2 Episode 1 launches with a wonderful conversation with Dr. Heather Beem, founder of the Practical Education Network. We talk making and doing things and the value of process of pursuing projects in service of others. Hear her story on Spotify, our YouTube or on the podcast website. Enjoy!

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Mar 23

Coming soon… looking forward to great conversations…

Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Mar 5

I swear it’s not me trying to hide!

Sarah Rose Cavanagh @sarosecav.bsky.social · Mar 5

This conversation was such a delight!

Also Bryan's account hides sometimes, not sure why, but he is here at @dewsbury.bsky.social

Dr. Liz Norell @liznorell.bsky.social · Mar 5

I reposted this earlier today, but I'm just now (finally) finding a few minutes to send appreciation to @derekbruff.bsky.social @bbarre.bsky.social and Bryan Dewsbury for the vibrant, fun, provocative conversation! And Derek for the podcast!
intentionalteaching.buzzsprout.com/2069949/epis...

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Sarah Rose Cavanagh @sarosecav.bsky.social · Feb 24

Educators! @dewsbury.bsky.social @michelellemons.bsky.social Lindsay Wheeler & I have a pre-conference "Amplifying Student Success in Introductory & Gateway Courses by Cultivating an Ecosystem of Asset-Based Feedback" at @aacu.org's CLASS conference San Juan - join us!
www.aacu.org/conferences/...

Pre-Conference Workshops | AAC&U

A VOICE AND A FORCE FOR LIBERAL EDUCATION. AAC&U advances the vitality and democratic purposes of undergraduate liberal education.

www.aacu.org

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Jan 29

Work and play at American University, Cairo with @mahabali.bsky.social
Thanks for having me!

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Sarah Rose Cavanagh @sarosecav.bsky.social · Dec 20

hey hey AACU CLASS!

Will we see other friends in Puerto Rico in April?

(Presenting with Michele Lemons, @dewsbury.bsky.social, and Lindsay Wheeler #TUnE-Bio)

Dear Sarah,
Thank you for submitting your proposal for the 2025 AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS). We are thrilled to inform you that your session, Cultivating an Ecosystem of Asset-based Feedback in Introductory Courses: A Test Case from Biology, has been accepted as an in-person theory to practice session, the presentation format that you requested (as a reminder, a list of all session formats offered at the 2025 CLASS conference is available on the conference website). You are receiving this message as the submitting author for your proposed session; we ask that you share this news with any co-presenters as well.
Please mark your calendar for the in-person event April 3-5, 2025, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A more detailed email—including information regarding the specific time for your presentation—will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Dec 6

University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras we are coming! UNIDOS listening sessions on undergraduate STEM education

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Dec 4

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Craig Teague @cmteague.bsky.social · Dec 4

Really appreciated this podcast episode featuring @dewsbury.bsky.social . Lots of good insight and perspective. #Edusky

open.spotify.com/episode/4UnH...

Bryan Dewsbury- Fostering Connection in the Classroom

Office Hours with John Gardner · Episode

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Nov 22

"..the proportion of those polled who believe that scientists act in the best interests of the public rose from 73% a year ago to 76% now (see ‘Modest rise in trust’). That’s still lower than the 87% who trusted scientists in April 2020, shortly after lockdowns began."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

US trust in scientists plunged during the pandemic — but it’s starting to recover

Confidence that scientists will make decisions in the public interest nosedived at the onset of the pandemic but has now started to rise.

www.nature.com

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