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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · 6h

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Fernanda Ferreira @fernandaedi.bsky.social · 9d

Posting on behalf of Tamar Gollan, who is not on Bluesky:

A postdoc position is open and available immediately in Dr. Tamar Gollan’s Laboratory of Aging Bilingualism at the University of California, San Diego, funded by NIH & NSF. See link for details!

psychiatry.ucsd.edu/about/LAB_Go...

psychiatry.ucsd.edu

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Allie Sinclair @asinclair.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌟 Excited to share that I'm recruiting PhD students in Psychology for my new lab at Rice University this cycle (Signal boost appreciated!)

To learn more, check out the Learning & Behavior Change Lab website:
www.sinclairlab-rice.com

Applications are due Dec 1st: psychology.rice.edu/graduate/pro...

Sinclair Lab

The Learning & Behavior Change Lab at Rice University, directed by Dr. Sinclair

www.sinclairlab-rice.com

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Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️‍🌈 @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social · Jul 23

Starting a new chapter, and proud to see the continued impact of programs I helped build — like the first-ever Congressional Hill Day at APS.

Designing & leading this initiative was one of the most meaningful parts of my role. When science meets policy with clarity and purpose, change is possible.

Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Jul 11

Scientists and graduate students press lawmakers to fight research #funding cuts. #SciencePolicy

APS Members Hit Capitol Hill to Advocate for Science

Under an APS pilot program, scientists and graduate students press lawmakers to fight research funding cuts.

www.psychologicalscience.org

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Matt Goldrick @mattgoldrick.bsky.social · Jul 22

Applications accepted on rolling basis: 4 postdocs, neuroscience of language, Georgetown University (US citizens/permanent residents only) neurolang.georgetown.edu/admission

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Judy Fan @judithfan.bsky.social · Jun 7

Super stoked for our Minds in the Making workshop at @cogscisociety.bsky.social 2025! If you are at all interested in the intersection between cognitive science and design, you won’t want to miss it!! 🧠🛠️

Junyi Chu @junyi.bsky.social · Jun 6

Delighted to announce our CogSci '25 workshop at the interface between cognitive science and design 🧠🖌️!

We're calling it: 🏺Minds in the Making🏺
🔗 minds-making.github.io

June – July 2024, free & open to the public
(all career stages, all disciplines)

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · Jun 10

Very last minute - but check out this workshop happening this Thursday and Friday on how we might build theories that account for variability and universality in human minds and brains. Remote attendence is an option! cps-vo.org/group/cise-s...

2025 NSF-Jacobs Foundation workshop on Deconstructing the Universal Mind | Cyber-Physical Systems Virtual Organization

cps-vo.org

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Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️‍🌈 @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social · May 23

This morning at #APS25DC, we dug into how foundations can fuel psychological science beyond federal grants.

From U.S.-based work (Russell Sage) to global proposals (APF), both secondary data and new studies are eligible.

@psychscience.bsky.social

#ResearchFunding #PsychScience #BehavioralScience

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · May 21

If you know @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social , you know she’s a force of nature. With growing uncertainty in science, she brought psychological scientists from seven states to advocate on Capitol Hill. Proud to watch her lead this historic Hill Day at @psychscience.bsky.social with vision, grit, and heart.

Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️‍🌈 @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social · May 21

Psychological scientists from seven states (AZ, GA, MA, PA, TN, TX,VA) are headed to the Capitol this morning to advocate for #NSF and #NIH funding. Very excited to lead this effort at the @psychscience.bsky.social under the supervision of Robert Gropp. With special thanks to @fabbs.org

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Dr. Özge Gürcanlı Fischer-Baum 🏳️‍🌈 @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social · May 21

Psychological scientists from seven states (AZ, GA, MA, PA, TN, TX,VA) are headed to the Capitol this morning to advocate for #NSF and #NIH funding. Very excited to lead this effort at the @psychscience.bsky.social under the supervision of Robert Gropp. With special thanks to @fabbs.org

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · May 17

So excited for you to join us! We are going to have a blast

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Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · May 13

"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging."

Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.

I wrote about my decision in TIME.

time.com/7285045/resi...

Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress

I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.

time.com

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · May 11

You can comment on this proposed policy change by May 23rd.

The proposed policy defines science agency grant making program officers, among other positions, as “policy-making” and removes civil service protections.

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a rule to increase career employee accountability. Agency supervisors report great difficulty removing employees for poor performance or misconduc...

www.federalregister.gov

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Danielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · May 8

"Let’s be clear: It isn’t institutions that are being punished. It’s the researchers who are the future of science in this country — the ones who spend long hours at lab benches, running experiments, analyzing data." #SpeakOut
#BrainDrain
www.statnews.com/2025/05/07/u...

What am I supposed to say to this generation of young scientists?

Undermining the future of American science is not a path to accountability — it’s a path to decline.

www.statnews.com

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · Apr 30

Cogsci has been a historical partner in AI R&D. Please reply to the request for information if you have opinions, about the role that Cognitive science continues to have in AI or anything else,
for the development of national strategic priorities for AI

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Request for Information on the Development of a 2025 National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan

On behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO) welcomes input from all i...

www.federalregister.gov

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Language Science Station at Planet Word @langscistation.bsky.social · Apr 28

The Language Science Fair is a free, family-friendly event where visitors can explore the world of language through activities, puzzles, crafts, + public talks. It brings together scientists + curious minds to celebrate language!

📆 Saturday, May 10 | Planet Word
🔗 Link in bio to register

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · Apr 27

It will be critical in the coming months and years to support junior scholars impacted by politically-motivated cuts to science funding. One potential pathway for philanthropic funders (after the lawsuits are resolved) is to prioritize funding cancelled NSF postdoctoral fellowships & CAREER grants.

Marianna Zhang @mariannazhang.bsky.social · Apr 26

yesterday, my postdoc funding (salary and research funds) was cancelled by the National Science Foundation, effective immediately. I received the same generic, vaguely threatening, typo-ridden email as many of my colleagues who have had their awards terminated recently. (1/n)

email starting, "The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has undertaken a review of its award portfolio. Each award was carefully and individually reviewed, and the agency has determined that termination of certain awards is necessary because they are not in alignment with current NSF priorites."

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · Apr 25

The NSF is in a crisis. its director is out, hundreds more grants have been cut, and it is staring down catastrophic budget cuts and layoffs. Our reporting:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Hundreds more NSF grants terminated after agency director resigns

Sethuraman Panchanathan abruptly leaves helm of US funding agency after Elon Musk’s DOGE arrives.

www.nature.com

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The Spark Society @sparksociety.bsky.social · Apr 21

Unfortunately, the NSF grant that supports our work has been terminated. This is a setback, but our mission has not changed. We will continue to work hard on making cognitive science a more inclusive field. Stay tuned for upcoming events.

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Ira Hyman @irahyman.bsky.social · Apr 20

Hey academics, wondering about changes for evaluating job applicants and T&P decisions.

Downgrade importance of grants if getting grants is no longer based on scientific evaluation.

Increase the value of communication with the general public. We need to speak clearly about the value of our work.

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Language Science Station at Planet Word @langscistation.bsky.social · Apr 4

Click the link to secure your spot at the Language Science Fair! No reservation? No problem! Walk-ups welcome 🎟️ planetwordmuseum.org/events/langu...

Language Science Fair. May 10th 2025. 10am-2pm. Planet Word Museum. Free

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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Apr 3

Writing for Local Impact - a new webinar on April 14

@spiantado.bsky.social will introduce participants to the @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social movement and explore how researchers can write effective opinion pieces for local newspapers.

member.psychologicalscience.org/events/event...

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · Apr 2

Glad to help! The previously funded ones are findable too if you play around with the advanced search feature

Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · Apr 2

This might be too indirect of an answer (sorry!) but all currently funded DDRI abstracts are available online. Find a familiar name or similar feeling project and email the named PI for materials. Many people helpfully share (though it is their choice of course). www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/...

NSF Award Search: Advanced Search Results. Lock

The Advanced Search Results page lists awards that match the specific search criteria provided.

www.nsf.gov

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Simon Fischer-Baum @cogsimon.bsky.social · Mar 14

Omg strong agree! They did this with the anvil orchestra this year in DC and it was amazing

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