Social psychologist at CU Boulder.
Stereotyping & prejudice; disparities in STEM ed, social neuroscience.
Quilter, traveler. Opinions = my own.
Tiffany Ito
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Breaking: Trump has fired the membership of the National Science Board, which is oversees NSF.
I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.
Nature reporting that NSF Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences is being dissolved. 😤
In light of the recent announcement to disband NSF's SBE program (which includes much of what would cover basic social psychology research), EMP Lab postdoc @amormino.bsky.social put together this advocacy resource guide. Please take a look, share, and let's advocate
www.paigeamormino.com/pages/9337
Okay, NSF is for some reason under an appendix, but they do have directorate-level numbers. Cuts pretty much across the board, including zeroing out SBE? which I suppose is what would happen with a 54% cut. Also worth looking at those FY26 estimates...
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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Images of ICE targeting US cities have been commonplace in since January 2025. What's the economic effect of this new immigration enforcement regime on businesses, both workplaces and retailers, in targeted areas?
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On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed E.O. 9066, authorizing the forced relocation & incarceration of more than 125,000 Japanese Americans, solely because of their heritage.
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Hey New England area scientists!! I encourage you to register for the SACNAS Regional Gathering that will take place @bostoncollege.bsky.social on Saturday April 11th. All students and academics are welcome! Hope to see you there!!
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The "2-body problem" affects many in #AcademicSky & #PsychSciSky.
Join us April 28, 2pm EDT, for an open & honest conversation with women who have navigated this reality firsthand. Jointly organized by @sparksociety.bsky.social @wicsc-trainee.bsky.social
Register: tinyurl.com/yc86by7f
Our lab has a new postdoc position that is ideal for someone interested in a career in data science or statistical consulting and an interest in gender diversity / trans health. apply.interfolio.com/182278
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
Right now, NSF SBE does not have its own separate line of funding in the FY2027 budget structure. This matters because if SBE is not specifically protected ...
