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Todd Campbell

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Professor/Researcher; Science Education; UConn; Iowa Alum; Husband: Dad; Popi; VW Bus owner; Birder - Convinced other (human/more-than-human) possibles are possible! 🌳🌻🦉🍄‍🟫

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Peter du Toit @peterdutoit.com · Aug 24

“We basically have three choices: mitigation, adaptation and suffering. We’re going to do some of each. The question is what the mix is going to be. The more mitigation [(reduction of emissions)] we do, the less adaptation will be required and the less suffering there will be.”—Dr John Holdren, 2007

3 figures showing different states

1: Monthly mean wet-bulb global temperature (WBGT) in the shade during the hottest month of the year around the world (0 .5° × 0 .5° grid cells) for the period 1981–2010. Source: See Kjellstrom et al. (19)

2. Monthly mean WBGT in the shade during the hottest month of the year around the world (0.5° × 0.5° grid cells) for the end of the century (2071–2099) if aggressive measures are taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to keep the global mean temperature at a maximum 1.5°C increase with a decreasing trend in the second half of this century (RCP2.6, top panel), or if countries implement existing national policies (RCP6.0, bottom panel). Source: International Labour Organization, Working on a warmer planet (5)

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 15

“When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary’s duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it.”

-Justice Sonia Sotomayor

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 14

As the Senate considers voting to approve Trump's devastating funding cuts to public broadcasting, listen to the words of LeVar Burton.

The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.

Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose these cuts.

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · Jul 13

For diversity to science to foreign policy, Trump has moved aggressively to reopen long-settled issues and dismantle long-established institutions. At times, it seems like he's trying to repeal much of the 20th century. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/u...

From Science to Diversity, Trump Hits the Reverse Button on Decades of Change

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Gale Sinatra @galesinatra.bsky.social · Jun 29

One piece of good news, Mike Lee’s bill failed!

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A Public Lands Sell-Off Is Struck From the G.O.P. Policy Bill

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Jun 28

Yesterday's Supreme Court decision on nationwide injunctions is one of the worst of 2025 so far.

Yet, these tools still exist:

1️⃣ More class-action lawsuits
2️⃣ More plaintiffs joining
3️⃣ Faster final judgements on the merits
4️⃣ Arguments about "complete relief"

🧵 Using science funding as example...

a yellow minion wearing red boxing gloves is standing in a boxing ring .

Alt: A yellow minion wearing red boxing gloves is standing in a boxing ring .

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Birding Fella 🇺🇸🇺🇦🐦 @birdingfella.bsky.social · Jun 28

Look at this amazing sign. #NoKings #butterfly

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Jun 27

it is the Imperial Judiciary when courts say that presidents can’t unilaterally overturn constitutional text, and the Proper Order of Things when courts say that your rights rest on the whims of who happens to be in office

Steven Mazie @stevenmazie.bsky.social · Jun 27

Woah. Fierce cut-down of the junior justice by the next-most-junior justice.

Barrett giving Jackson the back of her hand:

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Todd Campbell @dtcampbe.bsky.social · Jun 19

Excited 2 see this published about our E-Corp Project!
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Tackling Real-World Problems: Impacts, Observations, and Challenges after Seven Years of the Environment Corps - AAAS | IUSE

Caption: Stormwater Corps students learn to read development site plans with Instructors Bruce Hyde and Mike Dietz. In the spring of 2016, faculty members from several departments at the University of...

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Jun 18

Been quiet lately for a good reason (vacation), but hopping onto to say:

🚨 NEW NSF LAWSUIT TODAY!!!

🥳🥳🥳

Targets grant terminations & freezes in spending congressionally appropriated funds.

Press release: democracyforward.org/updates/coal...

Complaint: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

two little girls are dancing on a stage .

Alt: two little girls are dancing on a stage, one snaps her fingers

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · Jun 18

BREAKING: Coalition Sues to Protect the National Science Foundation from Trump and DOGE Assault

We’re suing on behalf of educators, researchers, professors, and graduate students to stop the latest effort by the Trump administration to weaponize federal funding to push their anti-equity agenda. 🧵

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · Jun 16

BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts (the Reagan-appointed William Young) has declared the Trump administration's cuts to NIH grants — ostensibly over Trump's EOs on gender ideology and DEI — are "illegal" and "void." He's ordering many grants restored.

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Frida Ghitis @fridaghitis.bsky.social · Jun 13

The neighborhood is getting ready for tomorrow

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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Manisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social · Jun 12

Hey for your summer car journeys #theriseandfallofthesecondamericanrepublic audio book is 75% off in a summer sale! www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

75% OFF The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920

A groundbreaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history. In The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic, accl...

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E. Rosalie @erosalie.infoepi.com · Jun 11

Genetic material shed by tumors can be detected in the bloodstream three years before cancer diagnosis, according to a study led by investigators at Johns Hopkins University.

That study was made possible with federal funding. Now, many studies like this are canceled. hub.jhu.edu/2025/06/04/...

Cancers can be detected in bloodstream three years prior to diagnosis

Detection of cancer before a clinical diagnosis could give patients and caregivers more time for intervention and may lead to better outcomes because tumors are more likely to be curable

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Manisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social · Jun 11

The politicization of the army is the first step towards dictatorship as any historian of the post colonial global south will tell you www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance

As President Donald Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Todd Campbell @dtcampbe.bsky.social · Jun 7

Here’s a presidential pardon in the making

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jun 6

A former D.C. police lieutenant convicted of leaking information about a police investigation to the leader of the Proud Boys group on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, was sentenced Friday to 18 months behind bars.

D.C. police lieutenant sentenced to 18 months for leaking to Proud Boys

Shane Lamond said he was merely gathering intelligence from Enrique Tarrio, but a judge convicted him of obstructing justice.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jun 6

D.C. police lieutenant sentenced to 18 months for leaking to Proud Boys

Shane Lamond said he was merely gathering intelligence from Enrique Tarrio, but a judge convicted him of obstructing justice.

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Sara Rouhi @rouhiroo.bsky.social · Jun 3

SWOT analysis of state of science and ability to innovate/ rejuvenate @nationalacademies.org #stateofscience #academicsky #sciencesky #scisky

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Todd Campbell @dtcampbe.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Please Share: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Engineering… | Todd Campbell

Please Share: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Engineering Education UConn College of Engineering and Neag School of Education - a state- funded UConn Indoor Air Quality Initiative

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · Jun 1

headline construction masterclass

San Antonio Express-News ®
@ExpressNews
Sen. Rafael Edward Cruz, who uses the preferred name Ted, has introduced a bill to limit the use of preferred names and pronouns.

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 30

🚨🚨 Friday night news drop from National Science Foundation!! 🧪

NSF just released its detailed budget request for next year: nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...

We knew it was going to be bad...and it lives up. Guts direct NSF support for a **quarter million people**

🧵 on some highlights...

Senior Researchers 60,400 --> 16,900
Other Professionals 14,400 --> 4,100
Postdoctoral Associates 5,500 --> 1,000
Graduate Students 41,500 --> 12,400
Undergraduate Students 37,300 --> 8,000
PreK-12 Teachers 42,900 --> 8,200
PreK-12 Students 128,100 --> 39,400
Total Number of People 330,100 --> 90,000

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Todd Campbell @dtcampbe.bsky.social · May 30

75% slash to STEM Ed 😡

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 30

2/ At a high level:

The overall budget level ($9B --> $4B) has not been this low since 1983, adjusted for inflation.

What's new today:

⚖️ Attempting to close programs mandated by law

🐘 Even hurting red, historically underfunded states

📚 75% slash to STEM ed

👩‍🔬 Harms to early-career

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 30

6/ There are steep 75% proposed cuts to NSF's STEM eduction funding as a whole, which spans K-12 to undergrad to grad to workforce and beyond.

Early-career scientists will be directly harmed. The request guts direct NSF support for 29,000 undergraduates and 29,000 graduate students.

Postdoctoral Associates 5,500 --> 1,000
Graduate Students 41,500 --> 12,400
Undergraduate Students 37,300 --> 8,000

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 30

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Manisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social · May 30

Historian here presidential pardon is in the Constitution but the founders did not imagine they could be solicited through bribes or upend the rule of law. My take here.https://www.wfsb.com/2025/05/28/former-connecticut-governor-john-rowland-receives-pardon-by-president-trump/

Former Connecticut Gov. Rowland receives pardon from President Trump

Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland received a pardon from President Donald Trump.

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 22

Booya! Breaking update:

Looks like a federal judge will further halt destruction and firings at NSF, HHS, HUD, EPA, Energy, etc. (previous halt was set to expire tomorrow)

Says the evidence strongly suggests "the recent actions of the executive branch usurp the constitutional powers of Congress"

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 22

🧪 Detailed data viz NYT article, out today, on the extent of funding cuts at the National Science Foundation.

This "broken pie chart" is neat & new to me: Powerfully shows the slowdown in new NSF awards across areas.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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