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CMU Neuroscience Institute @cmu-neuroscience.bsky.social · Jun 23

Physics 🤝 Neuroscience

Yunshu Li, a recent CMU physics grad, earned the Fugassi & Monteverde Award for her interdisciplinary approach to neuroscience research, studying how the brain processes & isolates specific sounds in noisy settings 🔊🧠 @barbsc.bsky.social

Read more about her CMU experience ⬇️

Physics Powers Li's Neuroscience Discoveries - Neuroscience Institute - Carnegie Mellon University

Physics underpins how the universe works. For recent Carnegie Mellon University graduate and future physician-scientist Yunshu Li, it's a gateway to breakthroughs in medicine and neuroscience.

www.cmu.edu

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Leah Shaffer @leahshaffer.bsky.social · Jun 18

Since there is a sizable minority that doesn't understand the value of basic science, fine. Uncle Bob, you wouldn't have your precious weight loss drugs if a curious scientist hadn't started studying Gila monster venom. And more below.... 🧪

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Jun 17

My latest for American Scientist Magazine helps give scientists the tools to fight back against politicized charges that our research is silly or pointless- tools that will work whether you’re asked “why are we funding this” from your asshole uncle at Thanksgiving or an asshole US Senator.
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“Why Are We Funding This?”

Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.

www.americanscientist.org

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Acoustical Society of America @asa-news.bsky.social · Jun 17

SUBMIT TODAY!

We are joining forces with the Acoustical Society of Japan for the 6th Joint Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 1-5, 2025! 🌺🏝️

Contributed papers are welcome in all branches of acoustics. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 28 July 2025!

Details at lnkd.in/gX6gCFJ7

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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham @barbsc.bsky.social · Jun 17

Any neuroscience friends interested in an amazing leadership opportunity?
Consider applying to be the next @cmu-neuroscience.bsky.social Director!
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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham @barbsc.bsky.social · Jun 17

Neuroscience peeps!
There is an amazing opportunity opening up at CMU!

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@cmuscience.bsky.social
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Director | Isaacson, Miller

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Acoustical Society of America @asa-news.bsky.social · Jun 3

Congratulations to Professor Laurel Carney!
The David T. Blackstock Mentorship Award was created by the ASA Student Council and was first awarded in 2004. The intent of the award is to recognize those who show excellence in a wide variety of mentoring areas.

University of Rochester BME (Biomedical Engineering) @uofrbme.bsky.social · Jun 2

👏 Dr. Laurel Carney has been named the 2025 David T. Blackstock Mentorship Award from the Acoustical Society of America (@asa-news.bsky.social‬)! Honored for her outstanding #mentorship in #acoustics & #hearing research.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/uofrbme-carney-blackstock
#facultyawards #Meliora!

Laurel Carney Wins ASA Blackstock Mentorship Award

Related Links...

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Amy O'Connell @aeo-mdphd.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · May 31

🧠📉 The 'pivot penalty' in science

A new study in @nature.com finds scientists get cited less after switching research fields – the bigger the shift, the steeper the drop.

🔗 doi.org/10.1038/d415...

#SciComm #AcademicSky 🧪

The ‘pivot penalty’: scientists get cited less after switching fields, analysis finds

Massive study of nearly 26 million research papers measures the consequences of striking out in another research area.

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CMU Mellon College of Science @cmuscience.bsky.social · May 30

Activated charcoal has been the standard for non-opioid overdoses for over 200 years. Carnegie Mellon chemists are working to bring overdose treatment into the 21st century.
www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Research Offers New Hope for Overdose Patients - Mellon College of Science - Carnegie Mellon University

Recent Carnegie Mellon University graduate Stella Trickett earned the university's Resnik Award for her work creating a biocompatible polymer that has the potential to treat non-opioid drug overdoses.

www.cmu.edu

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Acoustical Society of America @asa-news.bsky.social · May 30

Find a career in acoustics! Studying acoustics opens up your future to a range of career paths. You can do almost anything with an acoustics background! exploresound.org/acoustics-ca...

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CMU Mellon College of Science @cmuscience.bsky.social · May 29

Professors Nimer Murshid, Simon Faulkner and Tiziana di Mateo shared how they incorporate AI in the classroom during the MCS Summer Symposium.

Nimer Murshid stands at the front of a classroom and talks to other professors.

Simon Faulkner looks at a screen in a classroom as he explains a concept to a room full of professors.

Tiziana di Matteo stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to a group of professors. In the background, a screen shows a colorful image meant to demonstrate dark matter density.

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Daniel Lakens @lakens.bsky.social · May 29

If you work in psychology in a research area without Registered Reports, you will see that the main hypotheses in papers are almost always supported. If your peers publish Registered Reports, you will also have access to null results, which should be very common. doi.org/10.1177/2515...

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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham @barbsc.bsky.social · May 30

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · May 29

Can't wait to see Leslie Odom, Jr. and Renée Elise Goldsberry take the stage again at the @thetonyawards.bsky.social! 🎭

#TartanProud

Leslie Odom, Jr. and Renée Elise Goldsberry each received Tony Awards for their roles in "Hamilton" in 2016.

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The Night Science Podcast @nightsciencepod.bsky.social · May 26

🔥 New episode of the Night Science podcast! The brilliant Eve Marder, professor at Brandeis University, talks with us about how "Recipe Science" ruins creativity.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4mSv...

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Acoustical Society of America @asa-news.bsky.social · May 23

Congratulations to Matt Ripley & Kevin Messinger of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for earning First Honors and a $3,000 prize in this year’s Student Design Competition for their exceptional project LOPEZ THEATER, advised by David Kahn!

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CMU Mellon College of Science @cmuscience.bsky.social · May 21

Commencement may be over, but we're still celebrating! Check out photos from Commencement Weekend, and learn more about some of our recent graduates!
www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Class of 2025 Celebrates Commencement Weekend - Mellon College of Science - Carnegie Mellon University

Students in the Mellon College of Science celebrated graduation May 9-11, 2025.

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · May 14

From searching for life in space to drilling into Earth's depths, "the drive to explore is baked deep in our evolutionary history."

Psychology and @cmu-neuroscience.bsky.social professor Timothy Verstynen plans to investigate our desire to know more through his Guggenheim Fellowship.

CMU Neuroscientist Has Big Plans for Guggenheim Fellowship

Timothy Verstynen, interim director of CMU's Neuroscience Institute, is a recipient of the 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.

www.cmu.edu

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Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · May 15

Shooting guard on the court, neuroscientist in the lab 🏀🧠

That's been the past four years for Isha Nambisan, a CMU student athlete who graduated on Sunday.

Via @post-gazette.com | #TartanProud

CMU grad excelled on the court and in the research lab

Being a student-athlete is a big commitment. But juggling that life with Carnegie Mellon University’s rigorous academic programs and research opportunities...

www.post-gazette.com

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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham @barbsc.bsky.social · May 14

Congrats to all of the new MCS alumni of 2025! Go forth and bring science to the world

CMU Mellon College of Science @cmuscience.bsky.social · May 13

Commencement Weekend was a grand celebration of our graduates’ achievements. Congratulations to all, and we wish them the best of luck as they embark on their next adventures!

A student carries the flag of the Mellon College of Science while leading other students in a procession.

MS-DAS students stand on the steps of the Mellon Institute Library holding their diplomas as their friends and families take photos.

Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science Barbara Shinn-Cunningham hugs graduating physics student Yunshu Li.

A student gives a speech during the Mathematical Sciences graduation ceremony.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · May 1

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Ossoff's Office @ossoff.senate.gov · Apr 30

Sen. Ossoff: Who out there in the American public is sitting at home demanding that we shut down cancer research and Alzheimer's research?

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CMU Mellon College of Science @cmuscience.bsky.social · Apr 24

Want to learn more about what's going on in the Mellon College of Science? Attend Meet the Dean with Glen de Vries Dean @barbsc.bsky.social on April 30 at noon.
www.givecampus.com/schools/Carn...

Mellon College of Science Meet the Dean - Virtual

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CMU Mellon College of Science @cmuscience.bsky.social · Apr 9

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet Glen de Vries Dean @barbsc.bsky.social at noon on April 30! Learn about her plans for the Mellon College of Science!
www.givecampus.com/schools/Carn...

Mellon College of Science Meet the Dean - Virtual

www.givecampus.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · Apr 8

This is being systematically under-reported. Say it with us!

Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · Apr 7

Official count from the Hands Off Protest is 5.2 million people at over 1600 protests nationwide. Next day of action is April 19th.

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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham @barbsc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Carnegie Mellon University @cmu.edu · Apr 7

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham was formally installed as the new Glen De Vries dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science, the eighth dean to lead @cmuscience.bsky.social. 👏

Shinn-Cunningham joined CMU in 2018 as the founding director of the Neuroscience Institute.

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham Installed as Glen De Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science

Colleagues celebrated the new Glen De Vries dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science Barbara Shinn-Cunningham.

www.cmu.edu

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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham @barbsc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Awww— thank you!

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