Dana Litt, PhD

Happy dog, smiling

She’s as stupid and happy as ever! Probably because she can’t read the news. But I’m hanging in there :)

Volunteers unloading donations for animal shelter

Turns out that grant writing skills are useful for things other than research. I sure hope this isn’t the only grant that I get this year though!

www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/2/...

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Huge congrats to Allison Greene for successfully passing her dissertation defense!

We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication she’s poured into her research. Her work was supported by an NIH F31, which makes this accomplishment even more impressive.

Excited to see what’s next for Allison!

🎓 Civics & Advocacy for Scientists: An RSA Introduction
This webinar covers the basics of civics and advocacy for alcohol researchers—plus practical tips for engaging with policymakers.
🗓️ February 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET
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Two leaders. One critical mission.

As co-directors of the STARR Lab, Drs. Lewis and Litt lead innovative research focused on adolescent and young adult alcohol use and related risk, with the goal of informing prevention, intervention, and real-world impact.

Learn more:

www.uta.edu/academics/sc...

Research from UTA School of Social Work, led by @melissa-lewis.bsky.social in collaboration with , @phdlitt.bsky.social, is featured in a @jsadjournal.bsky.social press release! This work shows smartphone-based, personalized interventions can help young adults reduce alcohol & cannabis use.

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If I seem a little distracted today, my RA got spooked by a giant clap of thunder and has now taken up residence in my lap.

NIH Funding on X: "💡 GOOD NEWS! The NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (#NIHLRP) application cycle deadline has been extended to December 4! 📅. Interested in applying? Visit the LRP website for more details. https://t.co/bJVjLon60N https://t.co/7qWM8tL0yu" / X 💡 GOOD NEWS! The NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs (#NIHLRP) application cycle deadline has been extended to December 4! 📅. Interested in applying? Visit the LRP website for more details. https://t.co/bJVjLon60N https://t.co/7qWM8tL0yu

📣Attention NIH LRP applicants - the deadline has been moved to December 4: x.com/NIHFunding/s...

I do things like that “for science” 😂

Nope

Notebook that has a cover that says psych psychiatric evaluations of my dog

Upside down Pitbull

My new work notebook seems fitting.

Huge congrats!!

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I’m sorry if I was distracted during my last meeting. I couldn’t hear you over my research assistant’s snoring.

With the new school year starting, it’s definitely time to refresh my cheesy office snack supply. I found myself wholly unprepared today and want to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

Sleeping dog

Just in case you were worried that I fired my research assistant, she’s here and still as useful as always.

A bold, patriotic-themed flyer for “31 Days of Action” by Stand Up for Science. The top half features red diagonal banners with white text reading “31 Days of Action” and the Stand Up for Science logo beneath it. The background includes blue ink splatters, red and white stars, and distressed textures evoking protest art. The right side prominently displays the Statue of Liberty in grayscale, holding her torch high. At the bottom, there is a red QR code and a blue banner with the URL: “standupforscience.net/31-DAYS-OF-ACTION”. The overall design conveys urgency, activism, and American iconography.

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: 31 Days of Action – All August!

Funding cuts. Banned words. Fired public servants.

Trump & his cronies are dismantling America’s greatest experiment - our democracy - & with it, science.

Between now & Sept 30th we decide: Are we a democracy… or an oligarchy?

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I’m going to need Teams and Webex to up their beauty filters to Zoom standards. My vanity can’t take it.

So proud of the work that @melissa-lewis.bsky.social and I are doing and excited to grow our work in the UTA School of Social Work!

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Trying to keep a straight face on a zoom call is hard when this is across from you.

Deb is the best!

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Latest yard sign.

Science doers, allies & stans in the House, literally: RIGHT NOW!

Standup for #Science. Stand up for #NIH. Standup for #EPA. Standup for #NSF. Standup for #CDC.

Standup to #Trump
Standup to #RFK
Standup to #Bhattacharya
Standup to #Zeldin

EVERYBODY UP!

Resist here zurl.co/QdR9F
#SUFS
#EPA139

Happy dog

I feel like we could all use a Birdie smile about now.

Dog sleeping in crate

My research assistant is sleeping on the job again.

I got my potato’s DNA done and she was 75% ambully and 25% frenchie!

Thank you! She’s the happiest little research assistant!

Maybe a “get in dorks” bandana…

Thank you!!

She could totally rock a doggy muscle shirt

@cdelawalla.bsky.social