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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · 29d

#SCOTUS decision today goes against the scientific evidence: family separation and the constant vigilance and threat of separation harms kids, families, and communities. SRCD stands by our Latinx communities. Read the evidence here: bit.ly/4mYVyQo

Supreme Court steps and individual walking

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · Jul 2

So happy to support this program and the next gen of dev science scholars!

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · Jul 2

SRCD would like to thank all the mentors and scholars who participated in the 2025 cohort in-person orientation for the Towards 2044: Horowitz Early Career Scholars Program. #professionaldevelopment

Photographs from SRCD's 2025 cohort in-person orientation for its Towards 2044: Horowitz Early Career Scholars Program (July 1,2025).

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · Jun 11

Here is an opportunity to sign a letter in support of NIH scientists!
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

Bethesda Declaration — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Support NIH Staff Now!

www.standupforscience.net

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · Jun 1

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Virginia Democracy Forward @demsforward.bsky.social · May 19

VA Lt. Governor candidates are debating on May 22. Sponsored by the NOVA Democratic Black Caucus.

2025 Virginia Lieutenant Governor Candidate Debate

Come watch the top Virginia Lieutenant Governor candidates go head-to-head in a lively debate on May 22, 2025!

www.eventbrite.com

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 20

Looking forward to working with OUP!

Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · May 14

SRCD is pleased to share that we’ve selected Oxford University Press as our new publishing partner! Learn more about our partnership: bit.ly/3GO89G2

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 10

Great work VADF and thank you Arlington BOS

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Virginia Democracy Forward @demsforward.bsky.social · May 10

On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. Find an event near you!

www.mobilize.us/nokings/

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 9

It is NSF’s 75th anniversary next week. Scientists & the public are needed to speak out about draconian cuts. Here are free resources and a social media toolkit from the Coalition for National Science Funding

www.cnsf.us/nsf-75

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 9

Some great news!

www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/u...

Federal judge in Vermont orders Tufts University Student Rümeysa Öztürk released on bail after six weeks in detention | CNN

A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration officers near her Massachusetts home on March...

www.cnn.com

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 9

Please call and visit your Congressional reps!

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

Exclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions

Changes seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund

www.science.org

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Virginia Democracy Forward @demsforward.bsky.social · May 8

Join VA Democracy Forward in our first fundraiser of the year for VA House delegate @kimadamsforva.bsky.social May 16 @ 5:30 PM in McLean, VA. Sign up today!
bit.ly/4iPhBpJ

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 4

Don’t forget early voting for this important local election!

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · May 3

TONIGHT: Winsome Earle-Sears to Campaign with Kevin Roberts, Far-Right Architect of Project 2025; "Event signals Sears’ extreme agenda to roll back rights, kill Virginia jobs, and enact dangerous policies" - Democratic Party of Virginia bluevirginia.us/2025/05/toni...

TONIGHT: Winsome Earle-Sears to Campaign with Kevin Roberts, Far-Right Architect of Project 2025

Yep, that's Winsome Earle-Sears for you..."speaking at tonight’s event with Project 2025 architect Kevin Roberts," which "signals her extreme agenda and highlights her extreme record," as the Democr

bluevirginia.us

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 3

Here is another opportunity for social scientists to share your stories about losing your funding!

cossa.org/share-your-s...

Share Your Story with COSSA | COSSA

Given current uncertainty about the future of the U.S. research enterprise, COSSA is collecting stories from the social and behavioral science community on how recent Executive Actions are affecting o...

cossa.org

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 3

Please share your stories!

democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings

Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

democrats-science.house.gov

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 2

A new coalition to save NSF funding!

www.savensf.com

Home | Savensf

www.savensf.com

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 2

The Spencer Foundation is offering rapid response bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants.

www.spencer.org/grant_types/...

Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program

In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...

www.spencer.org

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · May 1

Join us today at the Global Developmental Science Networking Event from 3:20–4:20 PM in Room 101H, 1st Floor of the Convention Center. Collaborate, share, and build bridges at #SRCD2025

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Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel @drsl.bsky.social · May 1

Thought provoking panel on protecting youth in high police surveillance neighborhoods with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison here at #SRCD25

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Society for Research in Child Development @srcdorg.bsky.social · May 1

Found the Ribbon Wall yet? It’s just to the right when you enter the Exhibit Hall hallway! Add a pop of pride to your #SRCD2025 badge—whether it’s a caucus, role, or just for fun. Let’s ribbon up!