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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 2d

MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced the university has rejected the Trump administration’s offer of federal funding tied to its agenda—making MIT the first to do so. She said accepting would compromise academic freedom and the school’s independence.
apnews.com/article/mit-...

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 2d

www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

MIT Rejects Proposed Federal Compact

MIT is the first institution to reject a proposal by the Trump administration that would trade preferential treatment on federal funding in exchange for far-reaching changes.

www.insidehighered.com

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 3d

DC always a delight to depart at night.

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 3d

First time leaving a workshop with free books, sourced by attendees’ making individual recommendations and the organizers buying copies so there’s collective development. #booksky

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 12d

When we gather as professionals, our expertise becomes more than individual; it becomes collective power for progress.

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 12d

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 16d

More people should be talking about this.

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 16d

#41 of 2025. “Let’s not throw up our hands, let’s roll up our sleeves”. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #booksky

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 19d

Book #40 of 2025: The Catalyst by Thomas Cech.

It’s basically a biography of RNA. The science is mostly over my head, but I’m wading through. More importantly, I’m starting to see why mRNA vaccines arose and why they’re vital tools for both today’s ailments and those we can’t yet imagine. #booksky

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 27d

California lawmakers pass bill to grant priority college admission for descendants of slavery - Los Angeles Times

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · 28d

This week’s new read. #35 for 2025. Judging from chapter 1, I’ll probably finish it this week although it’s a tome: 720 pages #booksky

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Sep 11

Commute view #morningwalk

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Sep 9

Take me back. Sunrise in Antigua 🇦🇬

Picture of a beach at sunrise, taken through a window with mesh netting.

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Sep 3

Another year of MIT graduate student orientation is in the books! 🎉

Here’s to a year of learning, discovery, and building a graduate experience rooted in joy, care and excellence!

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Caribbean anytime. Beautiful 🇦🇬

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 26

The first planned migration of an entire country due to climate change is happening! Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation, is at risk of being submerged under rising sea level, so it has signed an agreement with Australia to allow 280 Tuvaluans to settle in Australia as permanent residents each year.

The First Planned Migration of an Entire Country Is Underway

The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu could be submerged in 25 years due to rising sea levels, so a plan is being implemented to relocate its population to Australia.

www.wired.com

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Jul 26

He Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/b...

He Read (at Least) 3,599 Books in His Lifetime. Now Anyone Can See His List.

www.nytimes.com

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Jul 11

Grand entrance to PDX

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · May 13

www.chronicle.com/article/facu...

Faculty Hiring Is Under Federal Scrutiny at Harvard

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has pointed to the university’s data showing a declining proportion of white, male professors.

www.chronicle.com

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · May 6

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/u...

University President Who Shut Down D.E.I. Efforts Is Recruited to Florida

www.nytimes.com

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Denzil Streete, PhD @drdenzilstreete.bsky.social · Apr 12

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and meaningful Passover. May this season of renewal and liberation bring peace, reflection, and connection with loved ones. Chag Pesach Sameach!

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