Shawna Reed
@profpathogen.bsky.social
Primarily-Teaching + Research Mentor @ Quinnipiac University in CT. Microbial Pathogenesis, Cell Bio, rickettsia. All posts and conversations here are my own.
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Based on some quick math, this alone could fund the NSF Plant Genome Research Program for ~4 years; the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology, which was totally axed in the NSF budget request, for ~9 years; and ~ half the total NSF GRFP budget
BREAKING: The Pentagon said the deployment of National Guard members and Marines to protests over immigration raids in LA will cost $134 million.
Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to Los Angles and Pentagon chaos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been quickly met with sharp questions and criticism by lawmakers who pressed him about his early moves to fire key military leaders and and purge diversity programs.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Based on some quick math, this alone could fund the NSF Plant Genome Research Program for ~4 years; the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology, which was totally axed in the NSF budget request, for ~9 years; and ~ half the total NSF GRFP budget
MAHA making a government report to guide policy the same way students write term papers on topics they don't understand (AI and fake citations) www.notus.org/health-scien...
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors.
www.notus.org
May 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
MAHA making a government report to guide policy the same way students write term papers on topics they don't understand (AI and fake citations) www.notus.org/health-scien...
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"NIH funding is gone, so you should pivot to private foundations for funding"
Meanwhile, private foundations:
Meanwhile, private foundations:
Having a hard time processing this. HHMI is pausing all competitions. Very demoralizing for early career scientists like me @hhmi.org
May 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"NIH funding is gone, so you should pivot to private foundations for funding"
Meanwhile, private foundations:
Meanwhile, private foundations:
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When we take measures to address the racial bias that has allowed whites to enjoy privilege, they call our survival mechanisms 'racial bias.' Pure hypocrisy.
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#saveNSF #NSF
www.science.org/content/arti...
#saveNSF #NSF
NSF’s grant cuts fall heaviest on scientists from underrepresented groups
Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities
www.science.org
May 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
When we take measures to address the racial bias that has allowed whites to enjoy privilege, they call our survival mechanisms 'racial bias.' Pure hypocrisy.
www.science.org/content/arti...
#saveNSF #NSF
www.science.org/content/arti...
#saveNSF #NSF
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🚨 Practical URGENT tip for NSF grantees:
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
April 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🚨 Practical URGENT tip for NSF grantees:
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and…
1. Download your NSF award letters.
2. Print PDF your annual reports.
3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports.
NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
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What an incredible show of the power we have, together! Thank you to all who came out to say "Hands Off Our Science!"
Let's keep up the pressure and continue the momentum.
Onward, Dorks!
#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience
Let's keep up the pressure and continue the momentum.
Onward, Dorks!
#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience
April 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
What an incredible show of the power we have, together! Thank you to all who came out to say "Hands Off Our Science!"
Let's keep up the pressure and continue the momentum.
Onward, Dorks!
#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience
Let's keep up the pressure and continue the momentum.
Onward, Dorks!
#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience
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Circling back on this…
March 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Circling back on this…
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🧵Yesterday, I received notice that my #NIH grant, on the social environment, lifecourse, epigenetics & #birthoutcomes in Black families, was terminated. This grant represented a critical effort to address the ⬆️ rates of maternal & infant mortality in the US, particularly among Black mothers & babies
March 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🧵Yesterday, I received notice that my #NIH grant, on the social environment, lifecourse, epigenetics & #birthoutcomes in Black families, was terminated. This grant represented a critical effort to address the ⬆️ rates of maternal & infant mortality in the US, particularly among Black mothers & babies
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Something to think about
March 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Something to think about
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Dealing with this in my lab as well. 😒
I am livid that my student who submitted a diversity F31 and received an outstanding score, near the top of the fundable range, was told to submit again.
Refusing to fund F31s from URMs while funding regular F31s from white/privileged students with worse scores is blatant discrimination.
Refusing to fund F31s from URMs while funding regular F31s from white/privileged students with worse scores is blatant discrimination.
March 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dealing with this in my lab as well. 😒
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I am livid that my student who submitted a diversity F31 and received an outstanding score, near the top of the fundable range, was told to submit again.
Refusing to fund F31s from URMs while funding regular F31s from white/privileged students with worse scores is blatant discrimination.
Refusing to fund F31s from URMs while funding regular F31s from white/privileged students with worse scores is blatant discrimination.
March 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I am livid that my student who submitted a diversity F31 and received an outstanding score, near the top of the fundable range, was told to submit again.
Refusing to fund F31s from URMs while funding regular F31s from white/privileged students with worse scores is blatant discrimination.
Refusing to fund F31s from URMs while funding regular F31s from white/privileged students with worse scores is blatant discrimination.
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Melissa and I wrote about our research being purged... www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
Our published work in a government journal curiously disappeared
Several studies for a CDC journal were purged without explanation before a judge’s order restored them. That's unacceptable.
www.minnpost.com
February 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Melissa and I wrote about our research being purged... www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
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One of the questions after my talk today was about scientists refusing to buck the administration because they fear losing their jobs.
I said that a lot of self-styled apolitical scientists lost their jobs this week, so silence will not save them. Respond and keep your values and dignity.
I said that a lot of self-styled apolitical scientists lost their jobs this week, so silence will not save them. Respond and keep your values and dignity.
February 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
One of the questions after my talk today was about scientists refusing to buck the administration because they fear losing their jobs.
I said that a lot of self-styled apolitical scientists lost their jobs this week, so silence will not save them. Respond and keep your values and dignity.
I said that a lot of self-styled apolitical scientists lost their jobs this week, so silence will not save them. Respond and keep your values and dignity.
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Trump and Musk are killing cancer research AND they want you and your kids to get sick and die.
They have killed the Epidemic Intelligence Service AKA “the disease detectives.” These are the experts on the frontlines protecting us from new and old infectious disease threats. Gone. In tbe stroke of a pen.
February 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Trump and Musk are killing cancer research AND they want you and your kids to get sick and die.
I hope this statement means that ASM will work to rebuild trust among members.
ASM stands firm in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as such efforts are critical to advancing the microbial sciences for everyone. Read our statement: asm.org/Press-Releas...
ASM’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The American Society for Microbiology stands firm in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as such efforts are critical to advancing the microbial sciences for everyone.
asm.org
February 15, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I hope this statement means that ASM will work to rebuild trust among members.
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Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
February 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
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the constitutional crisis is here
BREAKING
The Trump administration is maintaining a funding freeze at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in defiance of two federal court orders.
The ongoing freeze was confirmed by an NIH official and internal correspondence reviewed by Popular Information.
The Trump administration is maintaining a funding freeze at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in defiance of two federal court orders.
The ongoing freeze was confirmed by an NIH official and internal correspondence reviewed by Popular Information.
Trump maintains funding freeze at NIH, defying court order
The Trump administration is still prohibiting National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff from issuing virtually all grant funding, an NIH official tells Popular Information.
popular.info
February 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
the constitutional crisis is here
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Happy BHM! Celebrating our history and taking pride and joy in the contribution of Black Americans to this society has been and will continue to be a form of resistance
February 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy BHM! Celebrating our history and taking pride and joy in the contribution of Black Americans to this society has been and will continue to be a form of resistance
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The sky is falling,
the wind is calling
Stand for something,
or die in the morning
Kendrick Lamar
the wind is calling
Stand for something,
or die in the morning
Kendrick Lamar
February 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The sky is falling,
the wind is calling
Stand for something,
or die in the morning
Kendrick Lamar
the wind is calling
Stand for something,
or die in the morning
Kendrick Lamar
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34 states have a university or healthcare system as their top or 2nd top employer.
February 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
34 states have a university or healthcare system as their top or 2nd top employer.
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Some ppl are suggesting reviewers take a stand- if the diversity F31s can’t be reviewed this cycle then no F31s should be reviewed. I know none of us wants to slow things down after panels finally restarted, but this seems like the only fair approach to me. Wait till next cycle to consider everyone.
February 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Some ppl are suggesting reviewers take a stand- if the diversity F31s can’t be reviewed this cycle then no F31s should be reviewed. I know none of us wants to slow things down after panels finally restarted, but this seems like the only fair approach to me. Wait till next cycle to consider everyone.
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Haven’t seen this circulating here yet, but @asm.org is hosting a town hall next Thursday to address recent events concerning executive orders
February 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Haven’t seen this circulating here yet, but @asm.org is hosting a town hall next Thursday to address recent events concerning executive orders
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NEWS:
HHMI is axing a program to increase inclusivity in science education
It also wiped its website of mentions of that program and language in some other programs about diversity/inclusivity 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/02/06/h...
HHMI is axing a program to increase inclusivity in science education
It also wiped its website of mentions of that program and language in some other programs about diversity/inclusivity 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/02/06/h...
Researchers 'stunned' after HHMI abruptly cancels program to make science more inclusive
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute abruptly ended a $60 million program to improve the retention of diverse college students
www.statnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
NEWS:
HHMI is axing a program to increase inclusivity in science education
It also wiped its website of mentions of that program and language in some other programs about diversity/inclusivity 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/02/06/h...
HHMI is axing a program to increase inclusivity in science education
It also wiped its website of mentions of that program and language in some other programs about diversity/inclusivity 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/02/06/h...
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but none of the preemptive obedience is going to save us.
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but none of the preemptive obedience is going to save us.