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Neurophysiology of motor system at University of Oregon | Mom of littles | nature lover | opinions are my own she/her
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This is all you need to see to understand the disaster of a budget passed by the House GOP last night.

Just talked to a friend who works for the DoE and had 2 papers censored for violating an EO. One because it uses “toxicity” (about chemical leakage into drinking wells) & the other for “diversity” (as in “microbial diversity”). We are at Soviet-level stupidity censorship.

I am glad the data is back, but the little note that was added is NOT science-based, hateful, and scary (not to mention petty) www.cdc.gov/hiv-data/ind...

This week in my undergrad (pre-health, neuro) course we are meant to discuss healthcare disparities. Seems especially relevant given all the things. Making some updates to slides and wondering if anyone has any good resources? #AcademicSky

Got good news on scans today - 3 years in remission! 🎉 #CanSky #OncoSky

National Science Foundation suspends salary payments, leaving researchers unable to pay their bills www.statnews.com/2025/01/30/t... Story by @ericboodman.bsky.social

Academic workers across the country are organizing to call on our congressional representatives on Thursday, 1/30, at 3pm ET / 12pm PT to demand these restrictions be lifted immediately. There will be a training over zoom at the beginning of the event. Join us! form.jotform.com/250226137228...

#OncoSky #CancerBS

#CanSky - As a scientist I know how disruptive gaps of support can be for ongoing trials, including cancer trials and as a two-time cancer survivor myself I know how imperative continued progress in research is - our lives depend on it. If you are concerned please contact your representatives.

The perfect headline doesnt exi— www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

When my daughter came out to me, she asked if being gay was “natural.” A classmate suggested otherwise… As a professor of animal behavior, I shared 2k+ examples from the animal kingdom! Those became a book, & today it’s still #1 top release and #3 best seller. #LoveWins #WildPride ❤️🏳️‍🌈 a.co/d/947x66x

Really loved how the vivid examples brought this piece to life! And important discussion around practical challenges for elementary educators too. From @lrj417.bsky.social at @the74.bsky.social:

Swann Lab circa 2024! (PhD student Apoorva and several undergrads unfortunately not pictured due to travel) @uoregon.bsky.social

UC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program hailed as a national model for faculty inclusivity - www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/ucs-pos...

“The N.I.H. seemed to have escaped political gravity — they’ve been beloved by both political parties, almost uniquely...This is a huge tipping point.” 🧪

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Hello Bluesky! I am an Assistant Professor at University of Oregon studying neuroscience of the motor system in humans using electrophysiology. Also mom of two adorable kiddos. #neuroscience #WomenInStem

This starter pack is intended for researchers in all areas of sensorimotor control - just let me know if you would like to be added. go.bsky.app/VSH9DwK