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Sylvia Perry

@sylviapperry.bsky.social

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Assoc. Prof of Social Psych & Institute for Policy Research Fellow @NorthwesternU; Director of the Northwestern SCIP Lab

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · Feb 24

I wrote a piece for @sciam.bsky.social about why White parents should be talking to their kids about race and racism. It was so great to work with @megha.bsky.social on this piece! Please share! www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-...

Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children

Children start learning about race and racism as early as preschool. Talking about race early, however difficult, will help them become more antiracist

www.scientificamerican.com

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations, friend! 🥳

Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 5d

I'm '81, but I think this is a totally fair take (and something I have to remind myself when pushing back against their respectability politics). This is why I love @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social 's work!

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · 8d

Today marks the first day in the 55-year history of PBS and 54-year history of NPR that public media has broadcast to its audiences without federal funding. But even though lots of local outlets are at risk, PBS and NPR are still here, providing fair, accurate news coverage and will not be silenced.

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 17d

Crossing my fingers that you're able to keep the funds!

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 18d

I'm grateful to all the health care systems and insurance companies that are providing COVID vaccines according to science rather than conspiracy theories

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 21d

This was my first job (at 15), so, sadly I had to learn this fact early on. Lol.

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 23d

It was a lot of fun! ❤️

Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 23d

The SCIP Lab had our inaugural lab retreat yesterday. It was much needed, and these students inspire me. Among other things, we did some team building during an escape room challenge!

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Wrecked @wrecked9n76e.bsky.social · 23d

Karina Villa protecting her constituents by literally running ICE off the streets in West Chicago and yelling to residents to stay inside their homes.

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · 28d

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Virginia HBCUs Suspend Operations Following Campus Threats - HBCU Buzz

Virginia State University and Hampton University suspend operations after receiving threats, prioritizing safety and reinforcing crisis preparedness at HBCUs.

hbcubuzz.com

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28d

The CDC has quietly and drastically scaled back the country’s most comprehensive system for tracking the food-borne illnesses estimated to sicken millions of Americans each year.

The CDC’s Cuts to FoodNet Could Threaten Americans’ Health

Public health experts worry that downsizing the sprawling FoodNet surveillance system could make it harder to prevent food-borne illnesses.

nyti.ms

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 29d

I hope Charlie Kirk recovers quickly then, like James Brady, uses his megaphone to help advocate for common sense limits on firearms.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Sep 9

So... I did some analysis of grants that did receive noncompetitive renewals.

In particular, I looked a those award where the title of the grant changed.

Warning: The results are just what I expected, but oooph...

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a man with his eyes closed is wearing a plaid shirt and a blue jacket .

ALT: a man with his eyes closed is wearing a plaid shirt and a blue jacket .

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Casey terHorst @ecoevolab.bsky.social · Sep 8

The GRFP lives!! (due end of October)
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

www.nsf.gov

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Sep 6

What the actual fuck.

US Tennis Association: “We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any capacity, including ENG [Electronic News Gathering] coverage.”

U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump

An email obtained by Bounces includes instructions from the U.S. Open on supporting Trump's planned stagecraft during the National Anthem.

www.benrothenberg.com

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Sep 6

if i had the opportunity to ask a question of anyone in the administration, given this "war in chicago" messaging, i would ask them how many americans the president intends to kill in his war

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Trump labor secretary spinning a terrible jobs report by saying "but the few people hired are all native-born!" is as good an example of "drained-pooled politics" as you will see.

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The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee: 9780525509585 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that...

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Scared of what's to come...

news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...

President Michael Schill announces resignation

Northwestern University’s 17th president steps down; interim to be named

news.northwestern.edu

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · Sep 3

Florida is moving to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including for school children, which would make it the first state to do so.

Florida Seeks to End State’s Vaccine Mandates

The move would make Florida the first state in the U.S. to get rid of immunization requirements.

on.wsj.com

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yes, I saw! I hope that she is okay.

Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yes, I read about this. I can see why he would be concerned--this is quite alarming. I hope they're able to find her soon.

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · Aug 28

I know Democrats are overwhelmed (or rudderless, if you are less charitable) by the sheer volume of Trump authoritarian moves, but I’d like to see them unified behind specific goals like “RFK Jr is a threat to public health and needs to go.”

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Keith Maddox @maddblackprof.bsky.social · Aug 19

Social Cognition invites papers for a special issue on disrupted scholarship guest edited by Galen Bodenhausen, Jacqueline Chen, & Franki Kung.

bit.ly/3HkcyBf

Call for Papers Indomitable Science: Social Cognition Scholarship amid Disruption.docx

Call for Papers: Special Collection Indomitable Science: Social Cognition Scholarship amid Disruption Deadline for Letters of Intent: October 15, 2025 (https://bit.ly/4mlowtf) Guest Editors: Gale...

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · Aug 19

Definitely my experience growing up in NC! We're just gonna ignore the fact that my grandma put a tad bit of sugar in her spaghetti 😅

Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s a very Southern meal. My family did this all the time when I was a kid.

Gabby🦋📚 @melaninn05.bsky.social · Aug 19

WHY IS MEGAN COOKING SPAGHETTI AND CATFISH AS ONE MEAL????!!!!

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s a very Southern meal. My family did this all the time when I was a kid.

Gabby🦋📚 @melaninn05.bsky.social · Aug 19

WHY IS MEGAN COOKING SPAGHETTI AND CATFISH AS ONE MEAL????!!!!

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Sylvia Perry @sylviapperry.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · Aug 18

Got the feedback that a potential project could be seen as too partisan (though they stress I am completely accurate in my description) and now I get to decide if I revise to "scholars agree that conservatives have...(cite, XX)" versus the current "conservatives have...(cite, XX)"

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