Further grant terminations from NSF. I don't yet have a list of what has been cut. It's been hard to concentrate today when every email ping could a notice from NSF that another of our grants is being terminated. - ThreadSky

carlbergstrom.com • 3 days ago

Further grant terminations from NSF. I don't yet have a list of what has been cut.

It's been hard to concentrate today when every email ping could a notice from NSF that another of our grants is being terminated.

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thcarter123.bsky.social•2 days ago

None of this shit happened w/o Leonard Leo

https://medium.com/@thcarter123/leonard-leo-the-stained-glass-curtain-hes-hiding-behind-cb1964eb1160

jssw.bsky.social•3 days ago

🤬🤬

arvrrob.bsky.social•3 days ago

Sorry to hear this Carl. I have friends on the NSF death watch as well. They already had three NEH grants terminated for this crap https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/national-endowment-for-humanities-sculpture-garden-trump-1234739893/

carlbergstrom.com•3 days ago

Meanwhile, new language at the NSF Statement of Priorities document states that terminations on the basis that a grant "no longer effectuates program goals or agency priorities" *cannot be appealed*.

https://www.nsf.gov/updates-on-priorities?sf222531057=1#appeals

future-adam.bsky.social•3 days ago

I was reading the FAQ as well and chose dissociation instead. I checked on dub cancelled grants and saw 7 total. I'm also not sure how many of those were new cancellation/termination/stop work. I didn't see your name on the list of PIs.

scigeek69.bsky.social•3 days ago

Let’s see how that works out for them #NSF

petticoatdespot.bsky.social•3 days ago

I've read elsewhere that this language about not being appealable is not just incorrect, but against the law.

originalaurelia.bsky.social•3 days ago

It’s illegal…old law, decades of precedent.

As in sure Government can change a law, cancel a program, but it still owes the money to the person who relied on their promise to pay.

j19-aw.bsky.social•3 days ago

💯✅

merz.bsky.social•3 days ago

Which is, of course, a claim in direct conflict with federal statute. I hope you and others challenge this.

nhallerwilson.bsky.social•3 days ago

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Irate does not describe my feelings towards this

I’ve called my senators and reps and DEMANDED that these grants be returned, I’ve demanded that our scientists and researchers be re-hired

I am FURIOUS

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

phoebejlam.bsky.social•3 days ago

I was forwarded this document (https://www.aaup.org/sites/default/files/Action_Report_6_Guide_for_NSF_Grant_Terminations.pdf) that lays out a hierarchy of authorities, suggesting that a public law supersedes an EO which supersedes NSF policy.

phoebejlam.bsky.social•3 days ago

There is a public law: Chips Act, title III, subtitle C (Sec. 10328) "The NSF shall make awards to enable institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or consortia of them) to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM studies and careers."

phoebejlam.bsky.social•3 days ago

Shouldn't the Chips Act supersede new NSF priorities?

altscience.bsky.social•3 days ago

They include that phrase because it's a (misused) regulatory loophole. The part they're forgetting to mention is that it's supposed to be in line with "applicable law".

cjndfan1.bsky.social•3 days ago

Such a line of bullshit.

chrischirp.bsky.social•3 days ago

📌

mikecrespin.bsky.social•3 days ago

I just had my one NSF grant cancelled and they still ask for a final report. I’m just going to say the project was not finished due to insufficient funds.

omfishient.bsky.social•2 days ago

Me too (last week) 💔 🤬. Sharing what I know:

If willing, report it: https://bsky.app/profile/noamross.net/post/3ln4twv3bev2v

Appeal info: https://bsky.app/profile/davidimiller.bsky.social/post/3lnb3bwu3xk25

More about appeals: https://bsky.app/profile/proftv.bsky.social/post/3lnjcvr4jls2l

Can also ask your OSP if they are working with state AG, or you can contact your AG & ask if they can get involved.

msappel.bsky.social•3 days ago

Strength to you.

felinecannon.bsky.social•2 days ago

I know this is less black and white than some actions the administration is taking, but they should still be taken to court, dragged through the mud, and written up for impeachment.

mikkimonroe.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://www.barkington-post.news/

drhello.bsky.social•3 days ago

I'm so sorry. This too shall pass

doctorbluebird.bsky.social•3 days ago

How does that work, exactly?

oatsmint.bsky.social•3 days ago

☹️☹️☹️

kimoco.bsky.social•3 days ago

WTF are their priorities?

totoroandscience.bsky.social•3 days ago

Depressing, but this explains a lot of what is happening. Turns out there are worse things that play than project 2025. A few months ago I would’ve said this was conspiracy theory, but they’re not exactly hiding it. https://time.com/7269166/dark-enlightenment-history-essay/

kimoco.bsky.social•2 days ago

This looks interesting, I'll read it. I agree that we are living in a time when things are happening we would have laughed off not all that long ago.

carlbergstrom.com•3 days ago

Not speaking for NSF, but the administration's priorities seem to be white supremacy, pseudoscience, enriching the Trump family, and weakening the United States America in every way possible.

kimoco.bsky.social•3 days ago

And cancelling things like figuring out why so many more black women die in childbirth as that would be racist in a Republican's mind.

rerutled.bsky.social•3 days ago

This is just awful.

randomgirltoyou.bsky.social•3 days ago

So much empathy…😔

Every day under this mofo sucks.

prayingforrain.bsky.social•3 days ago

I would marginally understand not renewing grants, but these grant terminations are breaking contracts plain and simple.

karenswilcoxphd.bsky.social•3 days ago

oof

grumpyoldscientist.bsky.social•3 days ago

I am so sorry. I can’t imagine running a lab under these conditions.

mikep73.bsky.social•2 days ago

Their commitment to cutting funding for research.

steveolson.bsky.social•3 days ago

ugh. i am so sorry

amyhoy.bsky.social•3 days ago

💔

gloria514.bsky.social•3 days ago

There's no fraud or savings..the deficit is really $37 trillion dollars ... their target is $2 trillion/ yr and it would take decades to reach..I'm often left wondering why so many in society aren't questioning the numbers that obviously don't add up..

rnmcd.bsky.social•3 days ago

NSF statement reminds me of a favorite quote from the movie "Animal House": "The Delta House has a long tradition of existence to its members and the community at large." Supposed to sound important, but means absolutely nothing because they have nothing of substance to say.

jennybing53.bsky.social•3 days ago

The Congress must do this, not the Executive office. Sue.

swee24.bsky.social•3 days ago

@publiccitizen.bsky.social @democracydocket.com

daecart.bsky.social•3 days ago

It bothers me that the terms "we" and "our" are used. Say the "priorities of the administration." This could be true for any change in government. No person owns the NSF. This period should not be a reflection on the work or people at agencies, but the government/admin.

aarondleong.com•3 days ago

we terminated awards to show our commitment to funding science?

christopherspecht.bsky.social•2 days ago

The doublespeak is hurting my head

davis-jenndavis.bsky.social•2 days ago

yeah... my thought, too

trawna.com•3 days ago

No, they terminated awards to show their commitment to funding science *for all Americans*.

jeffinerd.bsky.social•3 days ago

This is ridiculous. We need to shut this country down. There’s more of us than there are of them and they need us to make their billions. Shut it down till we get rid of this whole current administration. Trump will fold like he always does when someone stands up to him the big bully. Shut it down!

noamross.net•2 days ago

I'm so sorry Carl. Here's what we know so far of what's been cut: https://airtable.com/appGKlSVeXniQZkFC/shrFxbl1YTqb3AyOO If you can report your own, or pass on info that you learn, we'd be grateful.

kgardner.bsky.social•3 days ago

😔

gramu-5.bsky.social•3 days ago

Just so awful!

ahmedslamah.bsky.social•1 day ago

https://www.gofundme.com/f/relief-for-a-gazan-family-facing-genocide

brandibroome.bsky.social•3 days ago

I'm sorry. It's scary to keep going like your future is certain, when you know it's not. Every day matters, the things you learn matter, and the data you collect matters. It's why we keep going in the face of so much destruction.

spunkypuca.bsky.social•2 days ago

This message is unhinged. Do they think anyone actually buys this?

jodyshenn.bsky.social•3 days ago

Wild Orwellian twist there with last sentence

doctorbluebird.bsky.social•3 days ago

I am very sorry. We all need to contact our legislators to protest this.

carlbergstrom.com•3 days ago

Honestly, as much as this sucks, I'd rather you spend your calls on the due process / CECOT stituation. We lose that one, there's nothing left to fight for.

doctorbluebird.bsky.social•3 days ago

We can handle more than 1 issue. I usually pick 3 issues and leave one message. Hopefully the coalitions between campuses will also help with pushing back on NSF monies.

totoroandscience.bsky.social•3 days ago

The 5 Calls app has wonderful scripts on topics of your choice that perfectly fit voicemail time frames (plus phone numbers) if anyone else is looking for a small thing they can do

carlbergstrom.com•3 days ago

Fair.

doctorbluebird.bsky.social•3 days ago

And look how quickly they walked back the funding for the longterm Women's Health study. I know a lot of that was being administered in Seattle.

sbpe.bsky.social•3 days ago

I like how you can still be optimistic. I have nit slept much since January

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