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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Aug 29

Never thought we'd be here (aka crowdfunding money to do our research)....but alas here we are!

You can read more about our crowdfunding journey here: theprofessorisin.com/2025/08/29/i...

It’s Not YOU. This moment is BRUTAL

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Aug 29

Learn more about the EPIC lab's quest to study the processes leading to eruption at South Sister volcano and help us on our journey (we're about half way there!): experiment.com/projects/wha...

What leads to eruption? A test case at South Sister volcano.

We can't predict eruptions but we can forecast probabilities with enough information. South Sister volcano in Oregon is ranked the 7th highest threat volcano in the US and has been showing signs of ma...

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Aug 16

Coming this Fall, the EPIC lab's next EPIC adventure! We need your help to do important volcano science research & support some amazing graduate students in need of funding while you're at it: experiment.com/projects/wha...
#volcano #science #magma #eruptions #funding

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Jun 26

Despite the chaos in the world, it’s been an amazing week helping lead the @nagtgeo.bsky.social Early Career Faculty in the #Geoscineces Workshop. So inspired by our newest cohort of faculty & the collective effort to eliminate the hidden curriculum required to succeed in the academy.

Room of people sitting at circular tables listening to a speaker, with a presentation slide behind her that reads “Building A Network of Support”

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Kara B @karabrug.bsky.social · Jun 23

I have just heard the terrible news about about Wes Hildreth and Judy Fierstein. My heart goes out to their loved ones and all who’ve had a chance to know them over the years. I wish Judy a quick recovery ❤️

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Jun 26

Shocked to learn this incredibly tragic news - we have lost one of the most influential volcano scientists of our times.

Andrew Alden @geology.bsky.social · Jun 25

RIP volcanologist Wes Hildreth, dead in a Nevada car crash south of Mina. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Hil...

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💙 Tiny Mushroom D*ck 💙 @alexismya.bsky.social · Jun 25

HUD secretary's hostile takeover of the NSF building have angered NSF employees

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · Jun 25

Statement from Rep. Zoe Lofgren (Ranking Member on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee):

“The Trump administration’s egregious, corrupt, and disgraceful abuse of power continues, this time by kicking dedicated scientists out of their building so HUD Secretary Turner can have a penthouse dining suite. For an administration so obsessed with claiming that it's cutting spending, how can Trump justify the tax-payer dollars it will take to meet Turner’s ridiculous demands, like a gym for his exclusive use or parking spaces for his five cars? Instead of investing in our future, the Trump Administration is investing in private perks for Secretary Turner. Where will NSF staff go? What is the Trump administration’s plan? Once again, science loses, the American taxpayer loses, and our competitors, like China, win.”

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · Jun 25

Now in @sciam.bsky.social

Via Jesus Soriano, NSF employee union president:

"NSF’s management 'learned this afternoon [from HUD]' that ... 'HUD will take over the NSF building' and that the science agency was not involved in the decision."

www.scientificamerican.com/article/trum...

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Dr. Jennifer Wade @volcanojw.bsky.social · Jun 25

Absolutely speechless as this press conference basically ignores that NSF is already working, living, loving this building. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdct...

Live: The New Golden Age of HUD | Secretary Turner Unveils HUD’s New Building

YouTube video by HUDchannel

www.youtube.com

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · May 25

Earth Science funding specifically is down 80% ($62M) so far this year + $66M in grants cancelled…😳

It’s hard to know how to even begin to summarize the tremendous impact this is going to have on the future of the geoscience workforce & research in the US…

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Graphic showing $78M in funding in prior year vs $16M this year in Earth Science funding at NSF

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · May 25

Really useful reporting by the @nytimes.com on the level of grants funded, as well as cancelled, per directorate @ NSF in 2025 so far: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades

The lag in funding extends far beyond D.E.I. initiatives, affecting almost every area of science: chemistry, computing, engineering, materials and more.

www.nytimes.com

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · May 2

TODAY, in AGU's new lawsuit, our plaintiff’s coalition filed to temporarily restrain the government from implementing Pres. Trump’s Executive Order for "large scale” RIFs, including at NOAA, NSF and others. fromtheprow.agu.org/agu-files-ne...

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · May 2

Last week, the govt dismissed 400 researchers working on the US National Climate Assessment. I was one of them. Today, @agu.org & @ametsoc.org announced they are joining forces to sustain the momentum. It's not a replacement, it's a reminder that science is unstoppable. news.agu.org/press-releas...

AGU and AMS join forces on special collection to maintain momentum of research supporting the U.S. National Climate assessment

Congressionally mandated, the NCA draws on the latest scientific research to evaluate how climate change is affecting the United States. The new special collection does not replace the NCA but instead...

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Apr 8

Join the community on AGU Connect for members impacted by job and funding losses.

Come together to share information, network and support one another.

Join the forum here:

buff.ly/gZZ4TSh

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Apr 10

@agu.org has also been helping lead a nomination process for appointing scientists to the 7th IPCC Assessment Cycle: www.agu.org/ipcc-nominat...

Call for Experts for Upcoming IPCC Work | AGU

The U.S. Academic Alliance for the IPCC, hosted by AGU, is facilitating nominations to the Seventh Assessment Cycle.

www.agu.org

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Apr 10

Also if you haven’t browsed all the resources on the AGU science policy page recently, it’s worth a visit: www.agu.org/share-and-ad...

Share and advocate for science

Get involved, build your skills, and stay current on the latest in science communication and science policy.

www.agu.org

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Apr 10

@agu.org is also organizing & training folks to talk to congress, find more here: www.agu.org/share-and-ad...

Meeting with your representative | AGU

Whether you want to connect with your legislator at home or on Capitol Hill, we can help you prepare for and schedule a successful meeting with your representative.

www.agu.org

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Apr 10

Includes membership & abstract fee & publishing waivers, career support, a resource to contact your reps (p2a.co/u0DKmDF), collecting expert names to talk to media, survey to share how you’re impacted, a new blog to keep you apprised of latest events impacting science (eos.org/r-and-d) and more

Research and Developments landing page - Eos

Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates to provide context for news regarding law and policy changes that impact science and scientists today.

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Apr 10

At an @agu.org Board Meeting this week learning about everything the org is doing to respond to current events. Check out AGU’s resources for impacted members here: www.agu.org/impacted-mem...

Resources for Impacted Members | AGU

Career and networking resources, information, and actions for AGU members during this challenging time.

www.agu.org

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Mar 13

These same volcano observatories are facing threats of office closures along with other USGS offices: us17.campaign-archive.com?e=0fac89ca68....

USGS Faces Potential Office Closures

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Mar 12

@agu.org has a tool to find & contact your legislators about FY25 #science funding. It provides scripts, email text, phone numbers & sends emails.

agu.quorum.us/campaign/FY2...

Support Science Funding in this Pivotal Moment

Congress is setting its spending limits now--tell your legislators to support science in their appropriations bills.

agu.quorum.us

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Christy Till @ctill.bsky.social · Mar 12

The US Geological Survey (in the Dept of the Interior) is the federal agency that runs our volcano observatories & monitors volcanoes in the US for imminent eruption. Their work is critical to protect lives & infrastructure when volcanoes awaken like this. 🌋

Eric Holthaus @ericholthaus.com · Mar 12

The closest active volcano to Anchorage — Mount Spurr — is now expected to erupt within the next few weeks.

Would be a great time to have a fully-staffed NOAA to help navigate the impacts of this likely disaster.

www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Mar 10

Since the start of COVID, the number of people reporting a disability soared. Yet the majority of the world acts like COVID is over, and Long COVID doesn't exist.

Chart: U.S. adults reporting a disability

The number of people reporting a disability soared. Many Americans struggled with long Covid and reported cognitive issues like “brain fog.”

Source: Census Here, adults refer to people older than 16.

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Noelle @noelle.ison.blue · Mar 8

Might save a life.

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