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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Aug 19

A virtual info session on the U.S. National Plan for Arctic Research (2027–2031), co-hosted by IARPC, NNA-CO, and ARCUS, will be held on Sept 18, 9–10:30 AM AKT / 1–2:30 PM ET. Invite open to all!

Register here: iarpc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Jul 23

Funding is now available for U.S.-based early career Arctic researchers and Indigenous scholars to support short-term summer travel to ARCUS member institutions. Apply now for August/September travel. www.arcus.org/programs/ear...

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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · Jul 15

The #Arctic Report Card Photo and Video contest is open.
Due August 31, 2025. 🧪🌊🦑🐻‍❄️📸🎥 #AlaskaSky

globalocean.noaa.gov/coming-soon-...

Flyer for the 20th Anniversary Arctic Report Card photo and video contest.

Themes include:

Traditional Subsistence Practices & Cultural Heritage
Youth Leadership & Community Engagement
Arctic Commerce & Livelihoods
Flora & Fauna
Environmental Research & Monitoring
Arctic Environmental Systems
Why the Arctic Matters

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Jul 15

A team from the Korea Polar Research Institute will be visiting Fairbanks, AK July 22–24 to explore Arctic research collaborations focused on climate change + Indigenous communities.

Interested in connecting? Details here:
connectthearctic.com/posts/kopri-...

#ArcticResearch #ArcticScience

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Quantum Splash @quantum-splash.bsky.social · May 21

What’s the #Arctic Worth? - Voronoi www.voronoiapp.com/natural-reso...

#economy #value #environment #ClimateChange #nature #responsibility #durability

What’s the Arctic Worth?

Key takeaways A 2017 study from Tanya O’Garra estimated that the Arctic provides approximately $281 billion per year (2016 USD) from its various resour…

www.voronoiapp.com

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · May 9

ARCUS was formed in the 1980s to ensure Arctic research had a place in NSF priorities. Eliminating NSF divisions disregards decades of citizen advocacy for science that impacts us all.

www.science.org/content/arti...

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · May 8

NASA, NSF, and NOAA are facing devastating budget cuts that would hurt climate research, space science, STEM education, and more.

@agu.org has made it incredibly easy to speak up. Just use this form to send a letter to your Representative —it takes less than 3 minutes: agu.quorum.us/campaign/121...

Ask Your Legislators to Sign on to Letters in Support of NSF and NASA

Use this opportunity to stop federal science cuts

agu.quorum.us

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Eloquenti 🧪✍️📚 @eloquenti.com · May 5

🦋 Also, check out our Starter Pack of organizations on #BlueSky offering #ResearchFunding for more #funding announcements 💵 💶 💷

#research #science #academia #NIH #NSF #ERC #grants #AcademicSky #ResearchSky #AcademicChatter #PhDChat #HigherEd #MedSky #SciSky #EduSky #ECRChat #NewPI #ChemSky #BioSky

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · May 3

It was encouraging to come across this today because now is the time to #SaveTheScience

www.savensf.com

Home | Savensf

www.savensf.com

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Noam Ross @noamross.net · Apr 30

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Noam Ross @noamross.net · Apr 30

UPDATE: We have data on >1000 terminated #NSF grants at grant-watch.us. Thanks to all who have been contributing data the past few days.

We've also added a "Reports" section with some analyses. For NSF, we see that the STEM education directorate has been absolutely pummeled.

Screenshot of table showing number of grants and total value terminated by NSF directorate. STEM Education directorate is highlighted, with 417 terminations totaling 322 million dollars.

CSV of table:
Directorate,No. Terminated,Total Value
Biological Sciences,46,"$27,960,075"
Computer and Information Science and Engineering,85,"$44,630,113"
Engineering,94,"$33,472,485"
Geosciences,52,"$36,454,740"
Mathematical and Physical Sciences,30,"$6,418,312"
Office of the Director,7,"$4,859,738"
STEM Education,417,"$322,680,063"
"Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences",266,"$77,635,904"
"Technology, Innovation and Partnerships",46,"$62,231,309"

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Kate Petersen @k8petersen.bsky.social · Apr 28

“The American public needs to understand that you can’t just turn a science switch off and then turn it back on again,” said Rick Spinrad.

Great reporting by @sachimulkey.bsky.social on the current dismantling of US scientific research capacity: what it means for now--and for future generations.

A siege on science: How Trump is undoing an American legacy

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked university funding.

grist.org

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Apr 17

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If you care about evidence-based decision-making in the Arctic and beyond, now’s the time to pay attention.

#ArcticResearch #ArcticScience #Alaska #NOAA #OceanObserving

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Apr 17

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These systems took decades to build. Losing them now would be a serious setback to science, safety, and community-led coastal stewardship.

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Apr 17

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This isn’t just an Alaska issue. U.S. Arctic research informs global climate models, shipping routes, disaster preparedness, food security, and more.

Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Apr 17

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Cuts to @NOAA could jeopardize weather reporting that's literally life-saving for boaters, hunters, and people living in remote parts of the state.

📎 alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-...

Potential NOAA cuts could jeopardize weather reporting that's crucial for boaters and hunters

A program that provides coastal and ocean data to improve mariners' safety would shut down if the federal agency loses over a quarter of its funds.

alaskapublic.org

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Brit Myers @britmyers.bsky.social · Apr 17

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One such program currently under threat: the Alaska Ocean Observing System. This network provides real-time weather and ocean data vital to Alaska’s coastal communities.

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