Meghan Swanson

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Thanks @fitngin.bsky.social for this great resource! I wish I had access to something like this as a first gen student.

Thanks for sharing my op-ed in the @startribune.com!

Opinion: Science, not stigma, must guide autism research The work RFK Jr. promises to complete by September does nothing to help autistic individuals and their families.

www.startribune.com/opinion-scie...

“If we fail to learn from lessons of the past about what causes autism, we are destined to make harmful, costly errors again. Autistic people participate in society at every level. Their strengths deserve to be recognized, and their needs deserve to be met”

@sciencehomecoming.bsky.social

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The discussion of the new NIH initiative (driven by Secretary Kennedy) to examining the causes of the increased rate of autism (diagnosis) is giving me a case of severe dèjú vu (among other feelings)

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Who’s gonna tell Trump childcare costs 25k a year?

Truly unbelievable

NIH just posted a Notice with the new Terms and Conditions...

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

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Thanks @kstptv.bsky.social for highlighting this work!

Brain scans may detect autism at 6 months old, research participants needed in Minnesota Brain scans may be able to detect autism in children as young as six months old, according to a first-of-its-kind study happening in Minnesota.

Brain scans may be able to detect autism in children as young as six months old, according to a first-of-its-kind study happening in Minnesota.

BREAKING: We're suing the National Institutes of Health over their politically-motivated purge of research grants.

This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.

Cory Booker brought some hope on a day that was devastating to science. 🙌

A note from the field- when submitting NIH grants be sure to check on your “my bibliography”. Add citations that are missing and delete duplicates. I’m shocked by how often this is overlooked!

We are working on it! But having a hard time getting a direct contact at the newspaper. Any tips appreciated :)

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Good morning friends! Hope you can take some time to unplug and recharge this weekend.

Mood:

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.

Mark Twain

Jay Bhattacharya committee hearing tomorrow morning at the Senate.

If you can, please show up. Bring an anti-Bhattacharya sign or shirt. And do interviews with any reporters you can.

It’s important that the press sees that scientists oppose him.

ATTENTION

If anyone from Columbia is interested in communicating with reporters and/or can share documents to help reporters cover this nightmare and cover it accurately,

PLEASE reach out to me (or have them do so) on signal (jeremymberg.78).

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Excellent post and worth the read. No group is a monolith (duh). This post is about recognizing women for showing up even when they are often excluded from leadership positions. I see you friends and stand by your side!

I loved seeing my colleagues out at @standupforscience.bsky.social Minnesota!

DOGE is slashing federal science jobs—harming public lands, research, & safety. See this thread for agency budgets & workforce details, then download state-specific info cards linked below. Call Congress & fight for science! #FundScience #SaveOurAgencies

I’m looking to connect with the local organizer. Can you you have them direct message me?

How can we get in contact with the organizers?

We are Standing Up and Marching For Science on March 7th 2025 at the State Capital 3-5PM.
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

Get loud + tell everyone why you’re Standing Up for Science:

We have 8 days and we need to raise at LEAST $60,000 for a successful #StandUpforScience2025

These funds will go to: the DC rally, covering costs of local rally sites (e.g., insurance!), and setting up @standupforscience.bsky.social for March 8th and beyond! Our work only begins on March 7th!

MIDB was recently represented on Capitol Hill! 🏛️

Drs. Jessica Simecek and Damien Fair shared updates on their Department of Defense-funded project focused on improving telehealth access for children and families with behavioral health needs.

Learn more about the study ➡️ z.umn.edu/MIDBDoDStudy

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‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7

www.scientificamerican.com/article/stan...