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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · 9d

Free webinar “Beyond the Lab: Exploring a Career as a Journal Editor.” In 2006, I traded postdoc uncertainty for an editor role at Cell. This experience gave me lifelong friends, amazing science, and plenty of tough decisions! Curious about publishing? Register via QR code in the image!

Flyer for a free webinar hosted by Life Science Editors titled Beyond the Lab: Exploring a Career as a Journal Editor. The event will feature former editors sharing their perspectives on careers at top-tier journals. Speakers include April Pawluk (Cell, Molecular Cell, Cell Reports), Natascha Bushati (Nature Cell Biology, Nature Communications, EMBO Molecular Medicine), Stephen Matheson (Cell Reports Editor-in-Chief, PLOS), and Helen Pickersgill (Science, Science Translational Medicine, Developmental Cell). Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Time: 9:00 AM Los Angeles, 12:00 PM New York, 5:00 PM London, 6:00 PM Paris. A QR code is provided for more information and registration. Website: www.lifescienceeditors.com

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Vincent Ledvina @vincentledvina.bsky.social · 27d

Instantly teleport me here, please

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petersuber @petersuber.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · Jul 31

The #nih is calling for public comments on its plan to cap the use of grant funds to pay #APCs. It seeks comments on five listed options or suggestions for other options.
https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-138.html

The comment deadline is September 15, 2025. The NIH […]

Original post on fediscience.org

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Miriam B. Goodman, PhD @wormsense.bsky.social · Sep 6

Please help me to celebrate Mei Zhen, an innovator and tremendous collaborator, named to the Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science on September 4, 2025

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 6

That's fantastic!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Sep 6

The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.

This is not a joke. This is not normal.

Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.

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Gaurav Varshney @varshneylab.social · Sep 6

Does anyone have #zebrafish LC3 reporter lines and would be willing to share them with us? #askzebrafish

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Sep 6

Commentary: As LGBTQ+ people are facing a coordinated attempt to erase their communities, Illinois is choosing compassion and building the infrastructure to protect their rights.

Illinois protects, lifts its LGBTQ+ residents

Unlike some other states, Illinois is choosing compassion and building the infrastructure to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Also, clean energy, college sports, fruit-filled memories, call to Peoples Gas, Trump's National Guard plans, Trump supporters and and sky-high prices for groceries and other goods.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks to Trump's funding cuts, PBS will lay off 15% of its staff.

Trump wants to exert control over the news and information that the public receives – or doesn’t even receive at all.

It’s a hallmark of dictatorship.

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 6

Next deadline September 10!

Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 6

We offer quarterly JEDI Awards: free feedback on manuscripts, proposals, or job applications for underrepresented scientists, resources that often gatekeep science as a “meritocracy.” Please share with anyone who could benefit! lifescienceeditors.org/apply/

Apply for a JEDI Award - Life Science Editors Foundation

“Before this backlash worsens, DEI advocates, the scientific community, universities, and federal agencies need to collectively call out the dangers of setting aside DEI and come up with robust ways t...

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 6

Everyone deserves the chance to thrive. I co-founded the Life Science Editors Foundation lifescienceeditors.org
because science systematically excludes people—and in the last 7 months, it’s only gotten worse. That’s bad for science, and worse for society.

Everyone Deserves the Opportunity to Succeed

There is talent everywhere. Yet, people have been and are being excluded from the scientific community. We want to change the scientific culture to make it more inclusive, equitable, and diverse.

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 6

FREE @lifescienceeditors.bsky.social webinar Oct 7! Beyond the Lab: Exploring a Career as a Journal Editor! Former editors from major publishers will share their experiences on this exciting career path & answer questions from participants. Sign up now! www.lifescienceeditors.com/editorworksh...

Training for Editors and Science Communicators - Scientific editing and writing experts - Life Science Editors

Webinars and Workshops in Scientific Communication for Aspiring and Professional Editors

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Too bad there's not a vaccine for that.

Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Every quarter, the Life Science Editors Foundation provides free editorial feedback to scientists who face systemic barriers in academia. Awardees receive expert support on manuscripts, grant proposals, or job applications. You could be next! lifescienceeditors.org/apply/

Slide titled '2025 JEDI Awardees so far….' featuring photos of seven recognized individuals: Dr. Aishe Sarshad, Dr. Suelyn Koerich, Ms. Tania Lopez, Dr. Dorothy Ngo Yin Fan, Dr. Santiago Ramirez, Dr. Susana C.B.R. Nakandakari, and Dr. Christian Cazares. Below are four additional placeholders with question marks indicating more awardees to be announced

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Applications open for the JEDI Awards!
Free editorial feedback for scientists facing barriers in academia — manuscripts, grants, or job applications.

🗓 Deadline: Sept. 10
👉 Apply now: lifescienceeditors.org/apply

Let’s amplify underrepresented voices in science! 🌍✨

Apply for a JEDI Award - Life Science Editors Foundation

“Before this backlash worsens, DEI advocates, the scientific community, universities, and federal agencies need to collectively call out the dangers of setting aside DEI and come up with robust ways t...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 29

The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.

The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.

Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.

The list goes on and on.

Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 31

Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.

Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.

Getting big money out of politics.

Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.

If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 31

Look at this graph.

The share of national income going to the richest 10 percent was lowest (and share to lower 90 percent highest) when union membership was at its highest. As unions have weakened, inequality has widened.

This is why we must build back union power.

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Aug 30

I read this newsletter every week - it's unfiltered truth and inspiration to action.

Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · Aug 30

Each Friday, I write up the impacts to science 🧪& higher ed. This was Week 32:

+ Chaos & courage as CDC Director Monarez fired & 4 top leaders resign
+ FDA limits COVID vax eligibility, pharmacies restricting access
+ pocket rescission, sad research shut downs & more

buttondown.com/liminalcreat...

Week 32

Aug 23-29, 2025 - on persistence vs consistence

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Aug 28

If you would like an impromptu lecture on the benefits of monitoring HRV and correlations with exercise, a cold, and an upcoming bike race, I'd be happy to put you in touch with my husband.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Dr. Demetre, in his resignation from the CDC, said this:

“I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people”.

It is an outrage that RFK Jr. remains as head of HHS.

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Angela Andersen @angelaandersen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Such a great city for science and culture 🇨🇦💕

Daniel Durocher @durocher1.bsky.social · Aug 28

JOB ALERT 🚨 We are hiring TWO principal investigators in cell, molecular, systems, or chemical biology in Toronto, Canada at @sinaihealth.bsky.social. We provide a generous startup, fully funded salary and academic appointment at U of Toronto.

www.nature.com/naturecareer...

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Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · Aug 25

The latest set of federal employees speaking out in fear, frustration, and commitment to their mission to protect people - FEMA employees publish the Katrina Declaration

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Washington Post story about the Katrina Declaration

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In letter, FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk Katrina-level disaster

About 150 FEMA employees signed a letter to Congress arguing current agency leadership has eroded and hindered the ability to effectively manage emergencies.

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