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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Sep 8

Really great here from @tspampatti.bsky.social. I have a plan for a set of projects designed to start empirically exploring these directions that I’m really excited about. Happy to discuss/collaborate on those plans!

Tobia Spampatti, PhD @tspampatti.bsky.social · Sep 8

In this new Commentary in @natclimate.nature.com, I reflect on the recent focus on truth discernment in #misinfo research and argue that this outcome alone may not be beneficial to society if interventions do not improve behaviour and other outcomes because... 1/

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Truth discernment may not help to overcome misinformation

Nature Climate Change - Scientists increasingly assess interventions against misinformation mainly via truth discernment. However, pursuing truth discernment may not be sufficiently beneficial to...

www.nature.com

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Such a fantastic paper and well deserved award. Congratulations Lisa!!

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Jin X. Goh | 吴晋勋 @jinxungoh.bsky.social · Aug 20

If this is helpful for anyone going on the social psych tenure track job market in US, here are my Colby (in 2018) and UIC (2023) statements: osf.io/ef7s3/files/...

My lab website has links to other people's materials. Of course the markets were very different back then.
www.pbandjlab.com/resources

The PB&J Lab - Resources

Resources

www.pbandjlab.com

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Aug 7

So no federal funding for me. This really helps science.

Nsikan Akpan @monscience.bsky.social · Aug 7

BIG: A new executive order changes fundamentally how the U.S. awards research grants, giving oversight to political appointees in coordination with OMB.

All new grant opportunities are paused until these appointees are in place.

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve the process of Federal

www.whitehouse.gov

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · Aug 6

If anyone is curious about the current list of search terms being used by right wing activist organizations to harass university professors, here's a public records request I received today from Mike Howell of the Heritage Foundation. Not intimidating or meant to curtail by my speech at all, right?

Email from the "PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE" to Kate Starbird asking for all emails from Jan 1 2021 through July 30 2025 with any of the following keywords:
"diversity and inclusion"
"DEIA"
"DEI"
"Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging"
"DEIB"
"gender identity"
"racial preference"
"ESG"
"organizational equity"
"intersectionality"
"anti-racism"
"critical race theory"
"LGBTQ+"
"transgender"
"cisgender"
"gender ideology"
"white privilege"
"privilege walk"
"cultural humility"
"equity audit"
"restorative justice"
"racial equity"
"implicit bias"
"microaggressions"
"inclusive pedagogy"
"identity-based oppression"
"systems of oppression"
"queer"
"non-binary"
"sexuality"
“Trump”
“fascist”

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Aug 5

It feels like every new psych job is either computational or ai-based research. Doesn’t bode well for people who do other great research that doesn’t fall into these niche categories.

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Michael Yarbrough (he/him) @mwyarbrough.bsky.social · Jul 29

Boards of Trustees ***LIKE*** the Trump demands. They ***AGREE*** with them.

They like the idea of putting the screws on activist, lefty, and Muslim students. They like the idea of a whiter student body and conservative curriculum. They want these things and think $200 million is a fair price.

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Jin X. Goh | 吴晋勋 @jinxungoh.bsky.social · Jul 20

Newly accepted in PSPB! We examined whether Asian and Black Americans perceived one another through a zero-sum lens. Inspired by the SCOTUS affirmative action decisions, I wanted to know if Asians thought they were losing to Black people and how this mindset affects coalition
osf.io/preprints/ps...

OSF

osf.io

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jul 8

BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.

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Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · Jul 7

In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Being Too Helpful At Work Can Hurt Your Career—Here’s How To Say No

Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.

www.forbes.com

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thank you, Lisa!

Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thank you so much!

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Jul 5

Some very exciting life news: as of yesterday, I have officially accepted a TT assistant professor position at Monmouth University! Feeling very excited about what comes next and I thank everyone who has supported me throughout the years in achieving this!

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Jun 5

Has anyone refinanced their federal student loans? If so, was it worth it? The unfortunate side of graduating is that now I must pay and I’m trying to figure out the best path forward.

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · May 9

I graduated this past weekend and immediately changed my signature to Sean Bogart, Ph.D.

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Apr 28

The highlighted speaks perfectly to the effects of informational gist on misinformation susceptibility by Langdon and colleagues. I just had hoped prominent media wouldn’t perpetuate this kind of irresponsible reporting.

psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-...

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Apr 22

We are currently watching the best researchers science has to offer systematically be stripped of their ability to share critical knowledge - Franki is firmly in that category. This is horrifying to watch unravel. All the best to Franki and everyone affected.

Franki Kung @frankikung.bsky.social · Apr 21

I'm disappointed to share that my NSF career grant on anti-Asian dehumanization was terminated. This affects ongoing project activities, which have shown great progress so far, and support for my research team and more.

I'm sad to share that the hiring of the postdoc role is currently on pause.

Franki Kung @frankikung.bsky.social · Apr 5

We're hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar! Come join our @conflictcollab.bsky.social at Purdue PSY in the fall 🎉

The role involves opportunities to research and lead writing projects on humanizing organization, conflict mgnt, workplace discrimination, goals, and more! drive.google.com/file/d/1tke0...

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Apr 21

I just found out today that another post doc I was a finalist for had to be removed due to funding cuts. I cannot understate just how hard it is to be searching for academic positions under this administration.

My heart goes out to all folks who have had their funding cut. May your research thrive.

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Apr 21

Truly sorry to hear this, Franki

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Apr 19

If you’re comfortable, here’s a form to submit info on terminated NSF grants for greater collective transparency and insight among grantees:

Kudos to @scott-delaney.bsky.social for putting together.

airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni...

Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NSF grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025.

We are tracking these grants to increase transparency, organize affected PIs, and facilitate responses, including via litigation. Please share the form as widely as possible with your networks.

We are actively building a pipeline to organize these terminations and will soon have a tracker akin to our NIH grant tracker at https://airtable.com/appjhyo9NTvJLocRy/shrNto1NNp9eJlgpA

WE WILL NOT DISCLOSE THE IDENTITY OF ANYONE WHO USES THIS FORM TO PROVIDE INFORMATION. We will keep your identity confidential.

These resources are maintained by Noam Ross of rOpenSci and Scott Delaney of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with input and support from additional volunteers. For any questions, please contact Scott Delaney on Signal (sdelaney.84).

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social · Apr 17

Let’s be clear - they’re not just deleting DEI policies and code words, they’re deleting actual people of color and women. www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Apr 9

Excellent - I submitted my materials for consideration!

Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Apr 4

Hi! Maybe a silly question, but will US-based applicants be considered?

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Calvin Lai @calvinklai.bsky.social · Mar 28

Extremely disappointing & cowardly. The American Psychological Association is rescinding diversity requirements. Not due to any actual mandate from the federal government, but only because it may *someday* face pressure from the government www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h...

Under Pressure, Psychology Accreditation Board Suspends Diversity Standards

As the Trump administration threatens to strip accrediting bodies of their power, many are scrambling to purge diversity requirements.

www.nytimes.com

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Sean Bogart @seanbogart.bsky.social · Mar 26

Thanks so much for continuing to think of me, Jin! This looks like such a good opportunity!

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