#NPSP is accepting applications til May 31 for mentees (undergrads/postbacs) & mentors (grad students/postdocs)! We support people applying to Psychology PhD programs in the US, including students from underrepresented groups. Please share widely! z.umn.edu/NPSP26-27

Excited to be a graduate representative for @fabbs.org at the 2026 @aaas.org workshop for Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering! #MakingOurCASE

Good news for those who followed the recent NASA Artemis II mission 🚀 Feeling awe and wonder can help people cultivate greater humility! Learn more in this throwback article from Character & Context, SPSP's flagship blog: https://ow.ly/fkEU50YIj08

The proposed federal budget for 2027 cuts NSF funding by 55%, including dissolving the division for social, behavioral, & economic sciences. We can’t let this go unchallenged. When we better understand the brain and human behavior, we build tools to alleviate suffering and promote human flourishing.

I love my Somali neighbors. ❤️

Those in power have tried to convince us that resistance would be too tiring. But let Minnesotans teach you that it’s actually energizing to be a part of a movement to change society for the better. If you’re tired, get involved. You’ll be surprised by how quickly you start to feel better.

I’ve been quiet here because my city is in chaos. Not for the past 5 days - for the past 2+ months. I’m devastated that Renee Good was martyred while protecting immigrants, and I’m also devastated that it took that event for the world to pay attention to the violence which began long before. 1/🧵

4 years ago, President Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day meant to “honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today.” Happy Indigenous Peoples Day www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...

Measurement strategies for sexual identity in U.S. pop data are evolving but still fall short in capturing the complexity of multiple and diverse identities. #DataInclusion #SOGIData @chrisajulian.bsky.social @wendymanning.bsky.social @clairekampdush.bsky.social journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Wrote about the temptation to put Gaza on the back burner now that the ceasefire is solidifying—and why we can't let that happen. Gaza still needs you, and me, and everyone to fight until real Palestinian liberation is won. www.discourseblog.com/p/gaza-still...

“From a business perspective, it seems fiscally irresponsible to stop supporting an approved project midstream and risk compromising the results of the research.” 💸

Mercedes Hernandez gave a great presentation on the importance of family support for #Latinx people experiencing serious mental illness. Family involvement is hugely influential in promoting recovery; however, few family members report receiving psychological support or psychoeducation. #SRP2025

Scott Sponheim kicked off #SRP2025 with an excellent talk on “time, brain, and #schizophrenia.” Neural oscillations are impacted in #psychosis and may be a treatment target for neuromodulation!

For those interested in a neuroscience PhD - the University of Minnesota Graduate Program in Neuroscience www.neuroscience.umn.edu is hosting virtual open house events coming up on Oct 6th and Oct 30th. Learn about the program and meet students and faculty! Register here: forms.gle/kANEp4Fmd3ut...

For those looking for postbacc positions, here are some resources that you might find helpful! (See thread) 🧵

And all the scientists rejoiced 🙌🏻

Hi I know we're all talking about something else at this particular momennnttt, but can I interest any of you in educational posters? I've got 'em in a pack & seasonal lightning bugs too! It helps support SaS and makes it easy for you to spread important messages in your community! SquidFacts.net

Are you accepting PhD applications in Clinical Psychology for Fall 2026 (U.S.)? If so, please consider adding your name to the document linked in the comments. Our hope is to help reduce the load on applicants. Please share widely and on X! #clinicalpsychology @abctnow.bsky.social

Since it's a topic many people are talking about today, just want to share some resources I have found helpful when responding to someone who is actively experiencing suicidal thoughts, bc most of us are only ever told to post a hotline number and not how to actually *respond*

The "How is science discussed on Bluesky?" study finds posts about science 🧪 articles here have more content originality (not just article title/journal name) than posts on X. And, as has frequently been noted, science research posts here tend to generate A LOT more engagement.

My copy of the wonderful -Of Many Minds: Neurodiversity and Mental Health Among University Faculty and Staff- arrived! I'm honored to have the first essay in this collection; it's far past time for us to talk about all the minds that work (sometimes idiosyncratically, always creatively) in higher ed

Applying skills gained in one context to different situations enables efficient #learning, even from limited data. This Primer explores a @plosbiology.org study which shows that the #DefaultModeNetwork plays a key role in this ability 🧪 Paper: plos.io/41LOAWf Primer: plos.io/417aTpd

Important reminders! To interrupt the cycle of rumination - practice mindful awareness, take breaks, remain compassionate, and identify the next action (no matter how small/simple)!

Not only does vaccination help protect you from serious illness - it is also a practical way to show care for your community 💪🏻💉❤️

Scientists! @skypeascientist.bsky.social matches scientists with classrooms, libraries, & more for virtual Q&As! It's easy and fun! We are looking for 750 more volunteers by 8/15 If you're down to chat with 1-5 classrooms this semester, sign up here www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

Really proud of my team for getting this out. It has been a heavy lift. When we opened the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness, we wanted to create a place that could provide the very best of care for people with #LongCOVID, #MECFS, www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/pati... 1/

Potential grad applicants: I'm hoping to take 1-2 new students this cycle! There's no need to email me in advance unless you have specific questions that aren't answered on the lab or psych department's website - everyone's applications will be considered equally. u.osu.edu/mattlab/2025...

We’re part of the problem (too many podcasts) but also trying to be part of the solution (accessible, fewer episodes + focus on high-quality stress science)! Your reminder to listen to the Stress Puzzle podcast as prompted by the Las Culturistas Culture Awards!: www.ryanlinnbrown.com/stresspuzzle

uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Relapse in psychosis is a term that is used a lot, but what does it mean? A (fab) DClinPsy trainee I am co-supervising is conducting an online survey to find out people's views and perspectives. Please consider taking part or reposting this study invitation.

How about a Q&A for #psychology PhD #applicants? 👩🏻‍🏫❓🧑🏾‍🏫 Applicants: what questions do have about the graduate application process? Current graduate students/post-docs/faculty: what advice do you have for applicants?

Over 53% of #academic articles on #psychosis use stigmatizing language, like #schizophrenia patient or #schizophrenic. Authors and journals should screen their articles for #stigmatizing language and adhere to person-centered language guidelines. institutionalrepository.aah.org/jpcrr/vol12/...

My lab is #hiring! 🎉🧠 TRiCAM lab at the University of Minnesota looking to hire a full-time research assistant to support recruitment and data collection for an EEG study of #psychosis. This position is ideal for a college graduate who wants to grow their #psychology #research career!

Brisbane, Australia gave us a warm welcome at the #OHBM2025 conference! Especially cool to see how other researchers are using machine-estimated “brain age” to explore the effects of stress, scarcity, and illness on accelerated aging/neurodegeneration.

I urge everyone to read Unbreaking’s new page on everything the govt is doing to destroy & diminish medical research funding. It’s the best thing I’ve read on this topic: @lizneeley.bsky.social & co have such done an incredible job. unbreaking.org/issues/medic...

Viewpoint in JAMA details the consequences of the proposed cuts to NIH: ❌15% reduction in new therapies ❌reduction in life expectancy by 83M life years in the US = $8.2T ❌loss of $51B in economic output annually All to save $20B annually. The math ain't mathin.' jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

This week, I was interviewed about my journey to #psychology research as part of a documentary to promote participation in #STEM. I grew up without seeing women and LGBTQ+ people represented in science. So cool to help be the model for others that I didn’t have myself 🥹❤️ #SciComm

Interesting cognitive science paper which has implications for understanding decision-making and beliefs in psychosis!

Hey #scientists: Ever wondered how a #science journalist prepares for an #interview with you? Here, several journalists share what tactics they use to steer scientists away from jargon: 👉 www.theopennotebook.com/2025/05/13/c... #ScienceSky #SciComm #AcademicSky #Wisskomm #media #ScienceJournalism

I am not alarmist. I'm writing what needs to be said. Higher ed is on the brink of collapse and so much could be lost. College, alongside the military, is a second family for many adults. It is where people fall in love, pick sports teams, meet lifelong friends, and form a professional identity. A 🧵

Universities are engines of economic mobility, and guide young people into stable career tracks. University-supported research and innovation fuels the economy. Universities are the backbone of our society, and harming them will cause damage to every town, every household, every person in America.

Take a moment to tell someone how and why you appreciate them. You will both feel better. (Thank you to the doctoral student who just asked me to reflect on my accomplishments and support for others at the end of the year. It meant a lot during a challenging time. )

Interested in what you can do with your Cognitive #PsychSciSky PhD besides #AcademicSky? Wondering how to make the transition? Come to our joint virtual panel hosted by @sparksociety.bsky.social & @wicsc-trainee.bsky.social on June 5th, 2025, 12-1:30 PM EDT. FREE to register: shorturl.at/5vWjR

Applications for #NPSP are due TOMORROW (May 23)! We offer 1:1 mentor pairings to support undergrads/postbacs interested in #Psychology PhD programs and hold workshops about academia’s “hidden curriculum.” Looking forward to welcoming our 6th cohort! z.umn.edu/NPSP25-26

If you are a scientist with experience communicating science to the public, and you want to do one of these Stand Up For Science teach-ins, I can help you plan it. DMs open.

Are you old enoungh to remember TEACH INS of the 1960s? They are back NOW to help combat slashes to government funding of the sciences and academic, environmental, and medical research. You can RSVP for teach ins this summer at the STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! link.

… and Molly is not alone. More than $2.6B of ongoing research has been canceled (with much more this week, at Harvard). With each cancellation: We are losing so much knowledge. Losing the next generation of scientists. Losing our ability to protect our health, both now & for the future. 🧪🩺😷

At the end of this summer, the future of U.S. science and research will be decided. From weather alerts to cancer breakthroughs, science shapes every part of our lives. We need everyone in this fight. The Summer Fight for Science starts now. Are you in? The fight starts here: bit.ly/4ddiuqU

Time to prepare, beloveds. If you are considering stocking up, remember that these pills do expire eventually, and *do not* discuss your actions online or via unencrypted communication. Take no shit, and leave no trace. www.plancpills.org

🧪 The NSF grant terminations hit women, racial & ethnic minorities, and those with disabilities the hardest. E.g.: --Female PIs were 58% of canceled grants (but 34% of all active grants) --Black PIs were 17% of canceled grants (but 4% as base rate) A closer look shows this is structural... 🧵