Europe steps up as US science funding shrinks. Aix-Marseille’s $16M “Safe Place for Science” drew an unexpected 300+ US applicants in 2 weeks, while the EU launches a $500M “Choose Europe for Science” push to attract top researchers. 🧪🧬🔬 #SciComm

🧪 A new study shows scientists shifting to Bluesky, where research posts spark far higher engagement than on X. Peer-driven networks & richer discourse make Bluesky the rising hub for #SciComm 🧬🔬.

🧪 Do you know someone seeking a life sciences related role? If so, please pass along these companies that are now recruiting for Biopharma jobs in #Massachusetts. Nine top companies including Takeda, Moderna, AbbVie, & Eli Lilly are hiring across R&D, compliance & more. 🧬 #SciComms #Biotech #Jobs

🧪 In a world of blurred lines between science journalism & #SciComm, who’s paying the bills may define the truth you get. Are we losing our watchdogs? What’s the difference and why the difference still matters. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciJournalism #LifeScience

🧪 Life scientists, #SciComm pros, an others: job scams targeting you are on the rise. A) Ghost jobs = fake listings B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬

🧪In May 2025, the world’s first patient, a baby with a rare metabolic disorder, was treated with CRISPR gene therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn. Is this a major breakthrough, bioethics challenge, or both? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #CRISPR #GeneTherapy #RareDisease #Genomics.

What if science communication wasn’t just about facts—but about trust, humility & shared values? This new agenda from PNAS calls for participatory models to replace top-down fixes. In this ultra-polarized environment, it’s about co-creation, not just correction. What are your thoughts? 🧪🧬🔬

Why do so many people mistrust scientists—and what can we do about it? 🧪 Respect, humility, and real communication matter, says immunologist & educator Frederic Bertley. No condescension. No jargon. Just honesty. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #ScienceLiteracy

Have students, friends, or colleagues exploring and/or seeking chemistry careers? This guide explores over 10 career paths in chemistry—inside and beyond the lab. Great for advising and mentoring. Do you see any that were missed? 🧪🧬🔬 #STEM #ChemistryJobs #SciComm #Mentorship.

🧪 If you or someone you know is seeking a biotech role, 8 major life science employers are hiring in San Diego, including Lilly, Moderna, and Takeda. Opportunities span R&D, regulatory, and more. Some good news in a sea of chaos. 🧬🔬 #BiotechJobs #LifeScience #SanDiego #SciComm

🧪 What do you think of Nature now publishing peer-review comments alongside all new research? From June 16, 2025, all new papers will link full reviewer comments & author replies—aiming to "crack open science’s ‘black box’ and boost trust." 🔬🧬 #SciComm #OpenScience

🧪 Networking feel daunting? This article reframes the process to be like a research project. Use your scientific method mindset: form a hypothesis, gather data, analyze insights, and iterate. It's not about asking for jobs—it's about curiosity, learning, and connection. 🔬🧬 #ScienceCareers #SciComm

🧪If you or a colleague wish to leave academia for Biotech or Pharma, I hope this brief tip sheet might help. Your research, leadership, project management, & data skills transfer. Reframing your CV, speaking industry language, and building a network are key wins. #SciComm #LifeScienceJobs 🧬🔬🎓💊

🧪STEM is evolving—first to STEAM, now to STREAM—adding Reading & Writing to boost creativity, communication & critical thinking. Is this a shift for the better? Will STREAM reshape how we train scientists, future innovators, and communicators? 🔬🧬 #ScienceComm #SciCareer

🧪Regeneron is acquiring 23andMe for $256M, resurfacing concerns over the fate of genetic data from 15M users. Previously, state AGs urged users to delete their data amid privacy uncertainties. Will this shift impact trust in consumer genomics? Is data privacy still at risk?🔬🧬 #LifeSciences #SciComm.

🧪Want to inspire the next gen of scientists? The ACS Science Coaches program pairs chemists with K–12 teachers to bring real-world science into the classroom. Great for your kids, schools, & community. Applications are now open!🔬🧬 #SciComm #STEMed #Chemistry #FutureScientists #ScienceOutreach

Voyager is still going! What a testament to the skill and ingenuity of JPL/NASA engineers and others involved with the mission.

🧪This came out a couple of days ago and caught my eye. It’s New Scientist’s picks for the best Sci Fi books of all time. Pretty eclectic list! There are old favorites (e.g., George Orwell; Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood), along with other interesting picks. What do you all think of their choices?🔬🧬.

🧪 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network (RoQNET) using photons and photonic-integrated circuits to enable secure and scalable communication over 11 miles of fiber-optic cable. Is this a new day for data security?🔬

🧪 In a first for the science community, Wiley is teaming up with Amazon to launch a generative AI agent for full-text scientific literature search. Debut was yesterday at #AWSLifeSciences. It’s a big shift from abstract-only queries. Could this reshape how we find research insights? 🔬🧬 #SciComms.

🧪 Hope for U.S. science! Despite DC cuts, Merck continues to invest and breaks ground on a $1B biologics hub in Delaware—creating 500+ jobs and supporting next-gen therapies. Merck plans >$12B investments in life sciences. Hang on! Science has a future. 🔬🧬 #ScienceJobs #Biotech #STEMCareers

🧪 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝟕: Amid turbulent times, a bright spot: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 for scientists, communicators, & more. Stay ready—opportunities are growing. #ScienceJobs #Biotech #Pharma #LifeSciences #SciComm 🔬🧬

🚨 STOP! Don’t engage with random job offer texts! Job scams are rising with recent layoffs. Scammers steal personal & financial data with fake job applications—or trick you into sending money in bogus work schemes. Block, report, and DO NOT engage! #JobScam #CareerSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity 🧪

🧪 Hiring Alert--At last some good news!: 9 top Biotech & Pharma companies are hiring in Massachusetts, including Moderna, Takeda, Intellia, & more. Roles range from scientists to directors—remote too! Check out the latest openings in the Genetown hub. 🧬🔬 #LifeSciences #Jobs #Hiring #STEM.

🧪 Massive federal cuts: 56K confirmed layoffs; 75K buyouts; > 171 K+ more cuts planned. Some agencies hit hard: >99% reduced. I’ve compiled summary table from this Times article. Cuts + Buyouts via verified sources; some data + projections unkown; agencies >200 staff. tinyurl.com/TimesFedLayo... 🔬🧬

🧪 Scientists seeking new roles take note! The bioanalytical services market is set for double-digit growth by 2027, driven by Biotech/Pharma R&D, increasing infectious disease, biologics, and personalized meds. Your skills may be transferable! #Biotech #Pharma #JobSearch #LifeScienceJobs 🔬 🧬

🧪 Another reason to watch the Boston biotech hub: Biogen is launching a new global HQ & innovation hub in Kendall Square in 2028! A joint venture with MIT, it will unite teams, spark next-gen Pharma research, and foster collaboration with leading scientific minds. 🔬🧬

🧪 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. What could happen to users' genetic data? You could be at risk if a buyer alters privacy policy. CA Atty. General Bonta recommends that you invoke your rights and direct 23andMe to delete your data and destroy any samples of genetic material held by the company.🔬🧬

🧪 This is a new CRISPR-based technology that offers rapid, highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant bacteria and other pathogens in blood--at very low concentrations. There's no need for nucleic acid amplification. This was an unexpected application (at least to me). Thoughts? 🔬🧬

Ever worked in a corporate, academic, scientific, or government setting and ran into something like this? Corporate-speak so dense it bends reality? I thought I'd share something light given our current chaos. Please share your examples! 💼 🗣️ #CorporateJargon #WorkplaceHumor #BuzzwordBingo 🧪🔬🧬

Looking for a life sciences role? Merck is investing $1B in a cutting-edge facility in Durham, NC to expand HPV and other vaccine production. This continues strengthening of #Biotechnology and #Pharmaceutical industry jobs in North Carolina, with 25 announcements of growth or expansion in 2024. 🧪🔬🧬

Anyone on the look out for life sciences roles should keep an eye out in the expanding Boston Biotech hub. In one new example, Roche will establish an Innovation Center on Harvard’s Research Campus in Allston, MA. The center will be 30,000 Sq. Ft. and employ up to 500 staff. 🧪🔬🧬 #Biotechnology

Any of you have amazing science images? Entries are open for Nature’s 2025 #ScientistAtWork competition. Your science caught on camera could win a £500 cash prize (or local-currency equivalent) and the chance to see your images appear in print and online. Entries are due by March 28. 🧪🔬🧬 #SciComm

The National Academies' Eric & Wendy Schmidt Awards honor excellence in #SciComm with 24 prizes totaling $640K. Categories: Freelance, EarlyCareer, and Local Journalist; Independent or Organizational Communicator; Grad Student, Early Career, and Later Career Researcher. Apply by March 31, 2025. 🔬🧪🧬

This looks like a very interesting opportunity for post-docs through assistant professors in the geoscience area. The first Immersive Institute will be June 16-21 2025 in Seattle and comes with a stipend and travel expenses. 🧪 🎓 #Geoscientists #EarthScience #Geophysics

Science and other Communicators: This webinar may be of interest to you. The authors dive into how emotions shape messaging. They offer strategies for building constructive dialogue, building on past skills, & turning conflict into connection.🔬🧪🧬 #SciComm #Communication #Webinar

For any of you in data science, this article from Syracuse Univ. explores top in-demand careers. Data science has become a part of nearly every industry and decision-making process. The field is now in high demand and offers a broad spectrum of careers, techniques, and applications. 🧪 🔬 🧬 💻 💡

Avoid these four, most common Interview mistakes life science professionals make during job interviews (Biospace). Need help, get a free consult through my website larrymillerphd.com 🧪🔬 🧬 1.Not prepping for behavioral questions 2. Showing desperation 3.Being overconfident 4. Underselling yourself

Here's an interesting opportunity for PhD level scientists to move into the world of policy. The deadline for application has been extended. Looks like a great way to diversify a science career. 🧬🔬🧪

🧪 🚀 Are any of your students seeking an internship? NASA offers paid internships for high school and college students to work alongside leading scientists and engineers. A great opportunity to gain experience and enhance career readiness. 🔬🧬 🗓️ Deadlines: Summer 2025: Feb 28; Fall 2025: May 16.

🧪 Do any of you have students seeking life science careers? This article maps to 19 diverse career paths from biotech UX , to forensic biology, to bioinformatics. Includes a concise descriptions of each. Hope this might inspire students to explore innovative careers beyond the traditional lab.🔬 🧬 🎓

🧪Check this out---Periodic Table meets #STEMCareers! Instead of elements, @Bureau of Labor Statistics’ periodic table highlights fast-growing STEM jobs. In place of elements, they highlight wages and employment growth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations. 💼💡🔬🧬

🔬🧪🧬 Preparing for a Postdoc? Be proactive! Here are key tips to help find a great experience: ✔️ Define your WHY for a postdoc ✔️ Ask the right Qs about expectations & support ✔️ Balance research & career development ✔️ Use IDPs to align goals with mentors #Postdoc #PhD #CareerDevelopment #STEM

At least some good news! Grantmaking at the NIH has begun to move again after a 2-week standstill. Peer-review meetings and grant reviews have resume, but restrictions on public speaking & travel remain. Some relief, but "normal" is still distant. 🔬🧪🧬 #NIH #ResearchFunding #SciComm

Here’s interesting news for #SciComm! UW–Madison’s Dept. of Life Sciences Communication launches the first-ever Science Communication PhD program, training leaders at the science-society interface. First cohort starts Fall 2025. 🎓🔬🧪🧬#PhD #STEM

Holograms + AI = next-level security? Researchers have developed a new encryption system that scrambles data as holograms and uses neural networks for decryption. If successful, this system could revolutionize secure Comms, digital currencies, healthcare, etc. #Cybersecurity #AI #TechInnovation 🧪

Job Searching? Don’t Ignore a Company’s Vision & Mission! A life science company’s vision defines its future goals. Its mission outlines how it will achieve them. Understanding these is crucial—aligning with them can mean the difference between feeling energized at work or feeling disconnected. 🧪🧬

Virtual interviews are the new norm in science, Biotech, & Pharma hiring. Hope this short article will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. Includes tips on tech setup, body language, environment, & other strategies for scientists and science communicators. #SciComm 🔬 🧪 🧬

#Opportunity for senior director in computational chemistry & Molecular Design at Psivant Therapeutics (Boston USA) #CADD #DrugDesign #CompChem #cheminformatics #chemsky 🧪 psivant.com/careers/open...

An interesting article from McKinsey: Life sciences R&D is evolving fast with the rise of digital and AI. Embracing this shift and staying competitive by developing key digital skills can position you at the forefront of innovation and increase your value to leading organizations. 🧪🧬