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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 20h

It is further exacerbated by the withholding of federal funds, the manipulation of markets, and the infringement of the operations of institutions of higher education.

Things need to change fast to reverse what is going to occur in American science training, and STEM education broadly.

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 20h

Decisions are being made now to reduce or not admit incoming classes for graduate programs.

This is directly related to the work of DOGE and the Trump administration to gut funding agencies and destroy American science.

Emily Hunt @emily.space · 22h

This is tragic - UW is a great place for grad students. 🔭☄️

Do we know why? 🫤

Meg Schwamb @megschwamb.bsky.social · 22h

Sad to see the University of Washington Astronomy Department has suspended graduate admissions for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. astro.washington.edu/graduate-adm...

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The Boston LOL 💜 🚲 ⚡ @thebostonlol.bsky.social · 2d

That's awesome! Glad you were able to see our city by bike. And you had literally a perfect day

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 3d

Oh ok.

So y’all just wanna kill my last grandparent.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 3d

Exclusive: The Trump administration is preparing a plan that will make it harder for older Americans to qualify for Social Security disability payments, part of an overhaul that could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing benefits.

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

wapo.st

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 3d

The principal eigenvector of these policies is white supremacy.

Its observation along other vectors is time dependent.

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 3d

In the Boston area for a @gopicup.bsky.social workshop.

Finished about 4 and then purchased a daily bike rental.

The bike infrastructure here is insane. I’ve been all over Boston 😂

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 4d

👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 4d

I always tell students "When you're a happy affluent alum, you get to specify on the check what they have to spend the money on."

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 4d

Awesome.

Can #MSU please then square the circle with this reporting from the @statenews.com ?

statenews.com/article/2025...

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 4d

Are there not Colleges of Communication?

"spooky sukkot" daniel s. @self.agency · 4d

Syracuse University, which costs $100,000 per year, has opened a school to give degrees in podcasting and social media influencing 🫥

Betting on the Creator Economy, Syracuse University Opens Academic Center for Podcasters and Influencers

The shift in course offerings follows a recent decision to pause admission for 20 undergraduate majors, including fine arts and digital humanities.

www.artnews.com

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 4d

I was paired with a student for Letters to a Pre-Scientist.

prescientist.org

Pretty stoked to meet my new pen pal.

Thanks to @rachel-roca.bsky.social for encouraging me to participate this year.

Home - Letters to a Pre-Scientist

STEM Careers Start with a Letter Pairing Students with STEM Professionals Around the World We pair middle schoolers with scientists, engineers, and technologists from around the world through snail ma...

prescientist.org

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 6d

Ope.

To be clear, my primary concern is cannabis workers.

They deserve a stable market that leads to well compensated union jobs.

Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 6d

Folks showing up at the Michigan Capital to protest the 24% bulk tax on pot when we’re speedrunning towards authoritarianism and our state education budget is being held hostage.

Wild times.

Also, pot is far too inexpensive in most of Michigan as the market is flooded.

Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 6d

Folks showing up at the Michigan Capital to protest the 24% bulk tax on pot when we’re speedrunning towards authoritarianism and our state education budget is being held hostage.

Wild times.

Also, pot is far too inexpensive in most of Michigan as the market is flooded.

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 8d

I would not get to enjoy this recognition if not for the work, support, and efforts of all my colleagues, collaborators, and students over the 12 years I've had at MSU.

Thank y'all.

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 8d

Tomorrow, MSU will hold its state of the U presentation and present the new endowed faculty for this year.

Excited to share that MSU will recognize me as the Lappan-Phillips Professor of Math and Science Education.

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 13d

1. Destroy public education (OK ranks 50th)
2. Resign from public service to join private sector
3. Attempt to repeat destructive efforts nationally
4. Personally profit

It's a solid plan, TBH.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 13d

BREAKING: Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters says he is resigning. (Of course, he announced this on Fox News.)

www.koco.com/article/ryan...

Ryan Walters to resign as
Oklahoma state superintendent for private sector job
State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Wednesday that he will resign from office and take a job in the private sector.
VEWS
Updated: 10:46 PM CDT Sep 24, 2025

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 14d

Today we received our final proofs for our upcoming @ioppublishing.bsky.social published book, "Integrating Computing into the Undergraduate Physics Curriculum."

My introductory chapter is posted for free: dannycaballero.info/posts/iop-bo...

#iteachphysics #iteachcs

First chapter of Computing in Physics Education book available

Announcement of the first chapter release from the book 'Computing in Physics Education'.

dannycaballero.info

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 14d

Check out this new @gopicup.bsky.social workshop in MPLS!

PICUP @gopicup.bsky.social · 14d

🚀 NEW PICUP WORKSHOP THIS FALL

💻 2025 UMN Twin Cities + PICUP workshop

📆 November 8, 8:30am – 4pm

📍 Tate Hall, UMN Twin Cities Campus

✍🏼 REGISTER TODAY!

www.compadre.org/PICUP/events...

#iteachphysics #iteachastro #physicssky #astrosky #iteachcs

Joint UMN/Twin Cities + PICUP Regional Workshop 2025

urldefense.com

Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 15d

❤️

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Chad Topaz Queer DEI Race Traitor @chadtopaz.bsky.social · 15d

It is not stupid. I mean at the risk of being self promotional, part of my point of my book is that inclusive STEM education REALLY matters for justice overall in this country. You’ll love chapter 8. bsky.app/profile/chad...

Chad Topaz Queer DEI Race Traitor @chadtopaz.bsky.social · 15d

📖❤️ NEWS: You can now pre-order my book! "Unlocking Justice confronts America’s unfair legal system with data—and humanity." It's accessible, optimistic, and in the spirit of Ida B. Wells, who said “the way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” I wrote it for each of you. Also, ⬇️

Unlocking Justice: The Power of Data to Confront Inequity and Create Change|Hardcover

www.barnesandnoble.com

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 15d

It's still wild to me I get up each morning to do my stupid STEM education job while we make a speed run towards authoritarianism.

🎁 article: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/o...

Opinion | The Trump Vengeance Tour Is Coming to a Stadium Near You

www.nytimes.com

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 24d

Elite views of Frandor this morning.

#LoveLansing

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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 25d

So apparently they listened. 🥳

bsky.app/profile/wbri...

W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 25d

I have amazing #ITeachPhysics and #TTRPG news to share! Adventures with Emmy (AwE), a STEM education tabletop roleplaying game, has been AWARDED FUNDING by the National Science Foundation.

In AwE, mathematician and physicist Emmy Noether invites you to learn science by exploring imaginative worlds.

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Union of Tenure-System Faculty at MSU @utsfmsu.bsky.social · 27d

With recognition achieved, we carry forward the strength of our organizing into building a first contract—one that reflects our priorities and protects faculty rights 💪

Union of Tenure System Faculty officially recognized by MSU after years of negotiations - The State News

After years of legal negotiations and assembling, the Union of Tenure System Faculty has been officially recognized by Michigan State University.

statenews.com

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 27d

Told my students about this today.

We’re asking for the resources to serve them better and make sure their future is what they want.

The State News @statenews.com · 27d

After years of negotiations, the Union of Tenure System Faculty has been officially recognized by Michigan State University.

https://statenews.com/article/2025/09/union-of-tenure-system-faculty-officially-recognized-by-msu-after-years-of-negotiations?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest

Union of Tenure System Faculty officially recognized by MSU after years of negotiations - The State News

After years of legal negotiations and assembling, the Union of Tenure System Faculty has been officially recognized by Michigan State University.

statenews.com

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · 28d

Received a direct appeal from my kid's school district about their funding because GOP leader Matt Hall continues to play politics with our kids and their education.

michiganadvance.com/2025/08/21/a...

As Michigan schools lay off staff due to ongoing budget standoff, Hall tells them to hold the line • Michigan Advance

Michigan schools facing uncertainty over the state budget are beginning to issue layoff notices to staff, adding another layer of disarray over the Legislature’s strained and stagnant funding plans fo...

michiganadvance.com

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