Jordan Williams (she/her)

Join us for #StanceOnScience where we ask politicians where they stand on #SciencePolicy issues ahead of the midterm elections!

#SciPol #MidtermElections #SciComm

Stance on Science is a nonpartisan initiative meant to inform the voting community about political candidates’ positions regarding science policy-relevant issues, and also shows how science policies can affect our communities!

Glad you are taking care of you!

I wish I could fund my own research. I wish that we didn’t have to worry about money.
But we do - and it’s our government’s obligation to us, the people, to fund basic science.

A 3D-styled pie chart illustrating the distribution of Research and Development (R&D) resources based on the NSF NCSES National Patterns of R&D Resources: 2022-23 Update. The chart is divided into six segments, listed here in descending order of their financial contribution: Federal Govt: The largest segment, shown in dark blue, accounts for 51% of the total, valued at $39.5 B. Higher Ed. – Institutional: A light coral segment accounting for 23%, valued at $18.2 B. Non-profit at Research Institutes: A dark red segment accounting for 8%, valued at $6.1 B. Higher Ed. – Direct Philanthropy: A bright red segment accounting for 7%, valued at $5.8 B. Business: A grey segment accounting for 7%, valued at $5.2 B. Non-Federal Govt: The smallest segment, shown in light blue, accounting for 4%, valued at $3.2 B.

Here's a chart showing who funds basic research in the US. It's easy to tell that private funding cannot make up for significant cuts to government funding.

Recently heard an NSF employee say “we want your proposals, we are funding”, yet they refused to acknowledge how many NSF apps went without review or how only AI and quantum stuff was funded this cycle.

Extraordinarily tone deaf.

I 🧡 GET-UP

4 people have their heads poking out of the center hole of giant cardboard letter “A” in a standee that spells out AAAAI

The Lee lab had a wonderful time at the #AAAAI26 exhibition hall today! New lab photo incoming!
#Discovery #AAAAIdiscovery
@aaaaiorg.bsky.social

I’m presenting my poster “Epac as a novel target for regulation of airway motile cilia” tonight at the #Discovery poster session. Come see me & my lab’s awesome work! #AAAAI26
@aaaaiorg.bsky.social

(though if you wanna vote my poster as your fav, the voting form won’t let you so… *whomp whomp*

The time is near! Don’t forget to include #AAAAI26 in all your posts so everyone can follow along.

This Is Our Fight: How Immigration Enforcement Threatens Science and Healthcare By Amanda Rabinowitz, Ph.D.

Decades of evidence show that immigrants make disproportionate contributions to scientific discovery and technological advancement. As of 2019, nearly one in four STEM workers in the United States was foreign-born.

Scientists cannot afford to treat this as someone else’s issue.

I can’t say it better than @disha-patel3.bsky.social already did. The opportunity to meet 40+ SNAPpers at #AAASmtg and then reflect on a year of @snapcoalition.bsky.social? Priceless!

Please enjoy our new blog post on Medium: medium.com/science-poli...

Inspired and amazed by the interesting and thought-provoking sessions at the AAAS Annual Meeting, the 40+ members of the @snapcoalition.bsky.social I had the honor to meet in person (finally!), and the ideas and conversations that took place.

Jordan and I hope you enjoy this AAAS reflection!

You three were amazing! So glad I could attend!

H.A. Brown Elementary School Mural By Skype a Scientist

Science + Art appreciators, we need your help!

We're working with the E. Kensington Neighbors Assn & H.A Brown school to create a community-driven mural on the biodiversity of our Philly neighborhood!

We need your help to fund this project
givebutter.com/KenzoMural

Here's why this is important ⬇️

I just donated--if you love @skypeascientist.bsky.social , elementary schools, art or kids, join me! 🧪

Breaking in to SciComm When it comes to getting jobs in research, we need educational credentials; for jobs in science communication, we need to demonstrate experience.

For those looking to break in to science communication this could be a good place to start e to start. wendybohon.com/2022/03/30/b...

Communicating Science Effectively Science and technology are embedded in virtually every aspect of modern life. As a result, people face an increasing need to integrate information from science with their personal values and other con...

For those looking for a deep dive into Science Communication I recommend this publication from the NASEM. www.nationalacademies.org/projects/DBA...

Communication, and scicomm more broadly, is also a field of study where scholars examine how scientific knowledge and understanding moves between experts, policymakers, media, and various public audiences. (This is a gross oversimplification)

Communicators also need significant subject matter expertise. Simplifying complex concepts is hard, especially if you don’t understand them well. As Einstein said “If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” It’s also easy to introduce damaging misconceptions.

Science communication is a skill that can be learned and improves with practice. To effectively communicate you need to be able to translate complex information into clear language, understand different audiences and adapt messaging appropriately, use storytelling, and more.

Clear communication builds trust, reduces misinformation, and supports evidence-based policy. It also strengthens scientific literacy, encourages critical thinking, and can inspire future scientists.

This seems like a great moment to talk about the importance of science communication!

Science communication matters because it connects scientific research with people, giving folks information they need to make informed decisions about everything from health to hazards.

OPINION: Pathways for future scientists are becoming scarce, threatening a strong and innovative workforce When I was 17, I didn’t know a single scientist. I did not grow up around labs, research universities or people who talked about things like “STEM pathways.” The only reason I am a scientist today is because mentors leading support programs invested in me early, before I knew how to find science on my own. Today, those are the very programs being dismantled. Doors that opened for me and my colleagues are now being quietly shut for others. Federal officials recently confirmed that research funding related to diversity, equity and inclusion at the National Institutes of Health will not be renewed, signaling a broader retreat from efforts designed to widen the pathway to participation in science.

OPINION: Pathways for future scientists are becoming scarce, threatening a strong and innovative workforce

When I was 17, I didn’t know a single scientist. I did not grow up around labs, research universities or people who talked about things like “STEM pathways.” The only reason I am a scientist…

AGAIN FOR THOSE IN THE BACK

Please take a moment to read this incredible OpEd by @jpflores.rbind.io in @hechingerreport.org. Here JP highlights why we need more science in more places.

My undergrad research experience at @boisestate.bsky.social was pivotal for getting where I am today, and more people need access to it!

Check out my latest piece in @hechingerreport.org !

First of many as an OpEd Project Public Voices Fellow

So happy to welcome @snapcoalition.bsky.social member @meggarcia5.bsky.social to Bluesky!

You can find Megan and many other SNAPpers and their #SciPol orgs here:

go.bsky.app/HjpXQp5

For those who don't know, Kensington has overwhelming rates of poverty, crime, homelessness, and drug abuse.

Please contribute to making it at least a little more joyful for the children and community there.

#Philly #Science #Art #Philadelphia #Kensington

Philly people, pull up for an incredible project! 👇
#sciart #philadelphia