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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · Aug 27

And whistleblower lawyer is now representing her and saying she hasn’t and won’t resign.

Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · Aug 27

Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:

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Amber Piona @geekydancer.bsky.social · Aug 1

I subscribe to the federal register to look at proposed federal rules (because I'm fun), and I saw that the EPA is having a virtual public hearing on August 19-20 on the repeal of greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles and engines. @lizneeley.bsky.social Do folks know about this?

www.federalregister.gov

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Aug 1

💡Apply for AGU travel grants, travel fellowships and research grants!

📚 These programs provide support for students, helping cover costs and educational expenses associated with attending #AGU25 or participating in early career-building activities.

➡️ Apply by 13 August: buff.ly/RWwTRvl

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jul 21

“We’re scared of retaliation. We huddle in the bathroom and look under the stalls to make sure that no one else is there before we talk.

I’m already at risk of losing my job, and I’d rather speak out and try to save something at NASA, rather than just hide under my desk until I get laid off.”

Hundreds of NASA Employees, Past and Present, Sign Letter of Formal Dissent

www.nytimes.com

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Not Just Phlogiston @notphlogiston.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hey, #iTeachChem! Who else will be at @chemed2025co.bsky.social ? Come to my workshop at 2:30 on Wednesday (why is my calendar on PDT??)

Also, why are there so many other talks I want to see during this time slot??

A calendar event for "Who does (and does not) do chemistry? Helping your students to discuss social issues during class"

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Christina Jewett @by-cjewett.bsky.social · Jul 2

NEW: The FDA's new top vaccine official overrode the decision of staff on the approval of two new Covid vaccines. Staff signed off on approval for all 12+. Dr. Vinay Prasad changed it to 65+ and under 65 w/medical condition, citing "known and unknown" risks.

GIFT: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/h...

Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots

www.nytimes.com

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · Jun 25

Good news: the Senate parliamentarian removed the terrible provision that would have opened millions of acres of public lands to fossil fuel interests from the Republican's Big Ugly Bill. 🧵

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · May 28

You have FOUR (4) more days to order a Biology is Bigger than Binaries shirt, designed by the lovely and talented @franzanth.bsky.social.

In this nightmare of a year, merch is keeping @skypeascientist.bsky.social afloat. Even if you don't order, RT's help so much!

Get 'em: squidfacts.bigcartel.com

Two identical shirt designs but one is magenta and one is orange. It says biology is bigger than binaries and it has a clownfish and a bee and a lily

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Aatish Bhatia @aatishb.bsky.social · May 22

NEW: Under Trump, the National Science Foundation is awarding grants at the slowest pace in decades. We took a detailed look at every area of science affected by the funding lag. Here's a gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Dr. Samantha Montano @samlmontano.bsky.social · May 17

9 people were killed in a tornado last night in KY. The NWS office responsible for that area has faced some of the most extreme cuts by the Trump administration, including the loss of overnight forecasting.

Last night, they were rushing to find help for the office.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/w...

After Cuts, a Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down

www.nytimes.com

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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · May 15

Mood.

a close up of a dragon 's head with fire coming out of it 's mouth .

Alt: a close up of a dragon 's head with fire coming out of it 's mouth .

media.tenor.com

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Kara D. Lamb @karadlamb.bsky.social · May 15

www.fastcompany.com/91333946/thi...

This iconic NASA office changed climate science forever. DOGE plans to kill it

The NYC space is where the term ‘black hole’ was coined and where James Hansen became famous for his warnings about climate change.

www.fastcompany.com

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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · May 14

Empower Your STEM Teaching with NASA Resources
Join STEM education leaders Dr. Ryan Miller and Rachel Stagner for an immersive, hands-on professional development experience centered on NASA’s Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI). #PD #EduSky #ClimateChangeEducation
RSVP via bit.ly/3Gjrqik

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David Malakoff @davidmalakoff.bsky.social · May 13

Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3
www.science.org/content/arti...

Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF

Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress

www.science.org

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Andrew Freedman @afreedma.bsky.social · May 2

NEW: US weather forecasting is in worse shape than previously known, with 30 NWS forecast offices missing meteorologists-in-charge and about a dozen offices at risk of no longer serving their communities 24/7. www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/w...

US weather forecasting is more crippled than previously thought as hurricane season nears | CNN

Several current and former agency meteorologists and staff told CNN they are concerned warnings won’t be issued in time as hurricane season nears.

www.cnn.com

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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · May 2

Excited to share that I'll be cohosting a NASA CCRI STEM PD Event on May 24 at American University. There is also the option to attend virtually. Please share with your networks, and we hope to see you there! Check the flyer for the sign up link and more details. #PD #STEM #EduSky

STEM Professional Development Workshop FOR DMV Teachers
Join local educators Dr. Ryan Miller and Rachel Stagner for a hands-on professional development course focused on NASA's Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI). This PD provides access to innovative teaching resources, engaging NASA-backed STEM materials, and valuable networking opportunities.
The PD Will:
Introduce teachers to NASA CCRI research and applications in STEM education
Foster innovative teaching strategies utilizing NASA data
Equip educators with NASA STEM resources for their classrooms
Create a network of educators and researchers for continued support
Demonstrate hands-on STEM activities for classroom implementation
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 9 - 12pm
Location: American University - Don Myers Technology & Innovation Building (3501 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016), Room 111
Parking is free on our DMTI lot; Free shuttle from Tenleytown-AU redline metro stop
All DMV teachers are welcome to attend and attendance is free. A light breakfast will be provided. Space is limited—please RSVP as soon as possible.
RSVP: http://bit.ly/3Gjrqik

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Eric Roston @eroston.bsky.social · Apr 25

NASA is canceling the lease of its NYC climate center, made famous when its first-floor diner, Tom's, appeared o̶n̶ ̶"̶S̶e̶i̶n̶f̶e̶l̶d̶"̶ in a Suzanne Vega song.

Staff are expected to work remotely until a new space is found.
🎁🔗 with @lorengrush.bsky.social :
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

NASA Cancels Columbia University Lease for Climate Science Unit

NASA is canceling the lease of its New York City climate science unit that has occupied the same Columbia University-owned building since the 1960s.

www.bloomberg.com

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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · Apr 13

If you're a DC/MD/VA STEM Educator, we're starting a group to support and foster collaboration and networking! Our inaugural event is on May 9th at American University. See the attached flyer, and please forward to any friends! @drsullivan.bsky.social #EduSky

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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · Apr 13

If you're a DC/MD/VA STEM Educator, we're starting a group to support and foster collaboration and networking! Our inaugural event is on May 9th at American University. See the attached flyer, and please forward to any friends! @drsullivan.bsky.social #EduSky

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Apr 12

#ICE can now enter K-12 schools. A legal scholar details what educators should know about student rights and privacy: buff.ly/rjPiXIg #immigration #edusky
Brian Boggs @umich.edu

ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy

Educators must obey the law, meaning schools cannot impede a criminal investigation. But students and teachers have rights, too.

buff.ly

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Apr 2

Val Edward Kilmer, the charismatic actor whose baritone voice and range propelled him to stardom in roles, has died at the age of 65, according to the Associated Press on Wednesday.

Kilmer died of pneumonia, his daughter told the AP.

Val Kilmer, who portrayed Batman and starred in ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 65

Val Kilmer died of pneumonia, his daughter told the AP. He had a previous bout with throat cancer, which took away his voice and much of his ability to speak.

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · Mar 27

A really cool new study on the impact of climate activism has just dropped! Some highlights:

1) "There is strong evidence that climate activism shifts public opinion and media coverage in a pro-climate direction, but this varies by context and the tactics employed."

The impacts of climate activism

We review 50 studies on the impacts of climate activism. We present the existing evidence in a map of what we know about climate activism and its impa…

www.sciencedirect.com

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DC Environmental Film Festival @dceff.bsky.social · Mar 22

Big big schedule day for DCEFF. We’re all over town! Come join us. dceff.org.

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Rachel S. @rayezilla.bsky.social · Mar 21

Yesterday, my students and I visited AGU headquarters to learn more about how sustainable building practices can help us reach net zero energy usage. #EduSky #AGU #PBL

Students with clipboards stand and listen to a speaker as she talks about a display on the wall of AGU headquarters.

Several students with clipboards stand, listen, and take notes while a guest speaker talks about a living wall feature at AGU headquarters.

Students with clipboards stand and listen and take notes while a guest speaker talks about a frieze that was made with recycled building materials at AGU headquarters.

A group photo of students and their teacher on the green roof of the AGU building. Above them are solar panels and behind them can be seen the plantings and some tables for working.

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Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · Mar 15

Elon Musk says that no one has died because he slashed humanitarian aid. I went to South Sudan to check if that's true. It's not. Meet Peter, Achol and Evan, ages 10, 8 and 5. The reckless actions of the world's richest men are killing the world's poorest kids www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Opinion | Musk Said No One Has Died Since Aid Was Cut. That Isn’t True. (Gift Article)

A journey through the front lines of global poverty shows that when the world’s richest men slash aid for the world’s poorest children, the result is sickness, starvation and death.

www.nytimes.com

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