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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 20h

Going back to Jim Crow, pre Title IX, pre EPA, pre NASA, pre Vannevar Bush, pre New Deal…

Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations and Go Wings!

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to having a beer and talking with you about space!

astronomyontap.org/event/astron...

Astronomy on Tap Ann Arbor: How many satellites is too many? – Astronomy On Tap

astronomyontap.org

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 2d

Save NASA! Great to see friends and colleagues and meeting new space champions. Pleasantly surprised with some of our meetings with republican representatives that also support science…

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 9d

Just learned UM was #2 behind Stanford in number of H1-B visa approvals in 2025. Really going to impact research universities …

www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

4 Charts Breaking Down H-1B Visas and Higher Ed

More than 16,700 employees at colleges and universities got H-1B visas approved in fiscal year 2025, but they are concentrated at 100 large research institutions.

www.insidehighered.com

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 11d

Crazy way to end the season, but phew - Go Tigers!

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 17d

Niagra Hydro Power Vista view of the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge on gorgeous Sunday in September

Bridge over gorge and hydroelectric plant

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 19d

The proposal ending University exemptions for H1b does that as well. www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Cotton Introduces Bill to End H-1B Visa Loophole for Universities | U.S. Senator Cotton of Arkansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 31, 2025 Cotton...

www.cotton.senate.gov

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 21d

Elimination of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Nebraska!
www.highereddive.com/news/univers...

University of Nebraska-Lincoln looks to cut 6 academic programs

The move would save $7.7 million, according to the public institution’s chancellor, who also called for merging other programs into new interdisciplinary schools.

www.highereddive.com

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 23d

Got a flu shot today. Who knew it would be a political statement!

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 24d

Lots of families enjoying the summer like weather today at Ann Arbor’s newest park.

www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

Broadway Park West, Ann Arbor’s new riverfront park, now officially open

Community leaders and residents gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening of Ann Arbor's newest park along the Huron River.

www.mlive.com

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 28d

Reminds me of the Yosemite National Park Ranger who asked by a visitor what he would do if he only had a few hours to visit the park - said he’d walk to the Merced River sit under a tree and cry 😢

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · 29d

Just visited APL in Laurel MD and stepped on a few Lantern bugs…(attended and gave the Keynote and at a fun NASA workshop too)!

Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Sep 3

Florida Says It Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates

Will other countries or states ban travel to and from Florida?

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 27

MAHA and DOGE have already killed people…

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 24

Old SNL skit riffing on Smuckers jam ad “With a name like Smuckers, it’s got to be good”

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 23

youtube.com/watch?v=lV5d...

Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang

YouTube video by Arhangel Gavril Bogovesnik

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 23

Earth easier than Sun, but still a good puzzle 🌎🌍

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Though perpetual war funded off budget plus nearly trillion per year for defense doesn’t help.

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Higher Ed Woes in Today's Headlines

University Of Texas System Will Dissolve Faculty Senates To Comply With Senate Bill

UCLA Pauses Faculty Hiring Amid Financial Challenges

False Shooter Reports Cause Panic On University Campuses

UChicago Pauses Most Ph.D. Admissions Due To Budget Pressures

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 21

Year 5 you get assigned a new class 😀

Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 18

Though so much going on, still find it incredible, unbelievable, infuriating and sad that Trump is destroying NASA. I would hope NASA leadership refuses to implement BPR shutdowns, RIFS and cuts and force the Administration to explain why they are destroying one of the Crown Jewels of humanity.

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 17

Enjoy!

Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 16

Day at the beach at Sleeper State Park near Port Austin MI

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Prof. Moldwin @profmoldwin.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hope your summer provided some opportunities for rest and learning. Good luck and have fun with the start of the school year!

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