A reminder... deadline June 30, 2026
Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution
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Submitted:I object to public funds being used for this monument...
If a monument is to be built, I urge that it result from an open competition among US architects w the goal of producing something genuinely new and original. This proposal represents nothing noble,inventive,or worthy of our nation
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How effective are comments? I asked AI a few questions… “There is no external body that can force OMB to change a rule based on comments. However, if OMB ignores significant comments without explanation, a court could strike down the final rule as "arbitrary and capricious". Is this answer accurate?
We need to do better. Much better.
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One day, American taxpayers might wake up and demand to know why we fund research on baseless conspiracy theories rather than investing in our collective future. Please read this article, then comment on the proposal and then share widely. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/o...
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During recent travels people asked with real distress: What is happening in the US? Have Americans changed?
No. Most citizens oppose the actions of the current administration.
Barack Obama confirms: “60% of the country still agrees with me”
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. While we will consider all projects in ecolo...
If you are going to comment on the proposed changes to how science is done in the US, please use this guide. The rules specify that you have to mention the number associated with the proposed changes, and this blog has those.
Here is where to comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Submitted—- “The triumphal arch is grotesquely out of scale with the rest of DC. Stop wasting our tax dollars with these flights of fancy.”
Got a conference coming up? Try to have at least two people who aren’t super familiar with your work look at your slides and ask them for feedback on these issues (too much content? Useful text?)
Good luck this summer!
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to revise the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance to improve government- wide policies and requirements related to the management of grants, co...
