Making my voice heard.

“More than 140 employees of the National Science Foundation have signed a letter denouncing what they described as efforts to undermine one of the country’s main science funding agencies. … Out of fear of retaliation, all but one of the employees’ signatures are redacted.”

US Earth Science people: Our June webinar felt so good, we’re making it a series. Join us next Tuesday 7/15 (and again in Aug & Sept) to hear from NSF staff and to get (most of?) your questions answered. www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-d...

They are kicking the National Science Foundation out of their 8-year-old HQ building, with no alternative plan for housing staff, in order to make a gym for Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Scott Turner and his family.

NEW: NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA. HUD will take over the NSF building over the next two years. NSF staffer: "There is no planning for NSF, no identified future location, appropriation for a new building or a move."

National Science Foundation Surprise: Employees Being Relocated to Accommodate Secretary of HUD’s Palatial New Office www.afge.org/contentasset...

US Earth Scientists: We know you have questions, come get them answered directly from NSF/EAR POs! Tuesday, June 17, 2p Eastern. Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-d...

This proposed budget is a policy statement, not an appropriation. There are still a lot of steps and potential changes ahead before it becomes one. This is not a time to sit quietly, team. Let's go.

How bad will it be? Catastrophic. Proposed cuts to #NSF, #NIH, and #NASA will set the US R&D landscape back 25 yrs+, cause economic and job loss now, and undermine innovations to come. But, this is the WH's *proposed* budget. Speak up now before it is too late. (inflation adjusted $-s below)

The NSF cuts are nothing short of a scorched-earth attack on US science, orchestrated w/political cynicism & total disregard for US scientific leadership. A 7% success rate doesn’t incentivize innovation; it tells researchers to take their talent elsewhere. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...

The National Science Foundation budget proposal would be a devastating blow to American science. 240,000 fewer people would be involved in federally-funded science in fiscal year 2026, according to estimates in the document. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/00-NSF...

Trump administration cuts to NSF will result in more than 200,000 FEWER people per year involved in basic science, training, and education - what should have been the next generation of US scientists. This isn't even eating your seed corn, it is setting your seed corn on fire and salting the earth.

An amazing group of dedicated federal workers celebrating 75 years of NSF supporting science. What a joy to be a part of! www.science.org/content/arti...

I am thinking a lot today about how heavy things feel in my world of faculty doing scientific research. There's the immediate chaos and panic about our ability to pay people and continue our research. But there's also a deeper grief at watching everything get bulldozed for no reason

NSF’s entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES), which “aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to actively participate and excel in STEM disciplines” and some of it congressionally mandated, was just notified they will be RIFed. www.nsf.gov/edu/ees/about

Exclusive: National Science Foundation staff were told today that the agency’s 37 divisions—across all eight directorates—are being abolished and the number of programs within those divisions will be drastically reduced.

I am so heartened to this seriously AWESOME #SaveNSF website go up today!!!! Has a take action toolkit with: 1. Press outreach templates 2. Social media toolkit 3. Elected official outreach 4. Talking points Check it out and share widely!!!! Likely more to come. www.savensf.com

SaveNSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the NSF. The mission is to support and advocate for the continuation of vital research and innovation. Join: www.savensf.com

NEW: Starting May 5, NSF will implement an across-the-board 15% indirect cost rate (mirroring policies at DOE, NIH) Also, NSF staff expect 341 additional terminations today, bringing the total number of terminations to ~1,380.

Staff members at the US National Science Foundation (NSF) were told on 30 April to “stop awarding all funding actions until further notice,” according to an email seen by Nature. https://go.nature.com/44Ugf9V

Science friends, I’ll be honest: We have no idea yet what any of this will mean. But I can tell you that I work alongside some of the best humans around and that we are fighters. www.science.org/content/arti...

NSF PD Raleigh Martin out with another statement on the NSF grant freezes. 🧪 ⚒️ #climatesky

What a roller coaster. I am grateful for and in awe of our wide NSF community. Reinstatement of fired staff is the right outcome of the first fight. www.axios.com/2025/03/03/n...

NSF plans to reinstate all probationary employees who were fired on 18 Feb! NSF’s decision. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️

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From NSF EAR program director Raleigh Martin on LinkedIn #climatesky #greensky

168 colleagues lost yesterday, 6 in Earth Sciences alone. Today we grieved. And strategized. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...

Upon learning that yesterday would be my last day as a program officer at the National Science Foundation, I shared this parting message with my colleagues. The next few months will be frenetic and stressful for them. Here are some things that you can do to help them with the mission ahead. (1)

Yesterday was the darkest day of my professional life so far. Many of NSF’s best and brightest people fired indiscriminately. The terms of their firing cruel. My colleagues matter, they are valued and they make a difference. I have no words. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...

Please let the GEO/EAR community know: Program Directors and Mission Support who’ve been at NSF under two years were just terminated via Zoom. Even those of us whose offer letter stated one probationary year and whose government data states “permanent”.

NEW: NSF confirmed that they fired 168 employees today, out of their staff of ~1,500 feds. This includes some people who'd finished their 1-year probationary periods, which were extended to 2-years last month without explanation. More to come.

Check out this thread with Fact Sheets and interactive tools to learn about NSF’s impact across the US, in your state, and at universities in your community!

Watched the PBS News Hour tonight to catch up on today’s news and what did I see? This gem, which is just what I needed in my news cycle. Check it out - I love hydrology! Featuring Emily Fairfax! youtu.be/F-HWKkIyfl0?...

Hi. Here’s a public update I am very glad to share: “Access to the Award Cash Management Service (ACM$) has been restored and the system is available to accept payment requests” new.nsf.gov/executive-or...

NSF/Earth Sciences is hosting a series of office hours to talk about our new programs. Spend part of today with us and have your questions answered by nice federal scientists! 1:00p Eastern, see you there: nsf.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...

Please join NSF Program Officers from the Division of Earth Sciences for office hours. Program Officers will answer your questions and share information about opportunities for funding and opportunities to get involved. There are four office hours scheduled: 1/3

Interested in being a Program Director at NSF? We are looking for new Program Directors for the new "Chemical Evolution of the Solid Earth and Volcanology (CESEV)" and "Structure and Physics of the Solid Earth (SPSE)" programs. If you have questions, reach out anytime! new.nsf.gov/geo/ear/upda...

Interested in learning about the new science programs in NSF's Division of Earth Sciences? including the Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes (WaLCZ) program? Check out the webpage, which includes information on how to register for tomorrow's WaLCZ webinar: new.nsf.gov/geo/updates/...

Join us Tuesday, December 17th, at 3 pm Eastern Time for a webinar on the new Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes (WaLCZ) program! We will give a brief overview and then have plenty of time for Q&A - hope to see you there! Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

We can’t control the timing of things appearing on the NSF Earth Sciences website but finally the announcement, FAQ, and full solicitations for our realignment are out! DCL: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns... FAQ: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns... All EAR programs: new.nsf.gov/geo/ear

Interested in all the details about the 4 new science programs in the Division of Earth Sciences at NSF? Read our letter to the community. Also come find me at the NSF booth (1101) at #AGU24 from 2-4 pm today! We have stickers! www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...

Still have questions about the realignment of Earth Sciences programs at NSF? Check out these FAQs! www.nsf.gov/pubs/2025/ns...

The full solicitation for the new Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone processes (WaLCZ) program is out! Come by the NSF booth (1101) at #AGU24 between 10:30 am and 1 pm to talk with me about it! new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

Day 2 at #AGU24! Join me at the NSF Booth (1101) in the Exhibitor Hall from 4-6pm to learn more about the new Water, Landscape and Critical Zone Processes (WaLCZ) program new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

On my way to #AGU24. Join me at the NSF Earth Sciences Town Hall today at 12:30 pm in 209 A-C to learn about new programs. I’ll be at the NSF booth from 3-4 pm. Looking forward to catching up with friends and meeting new folks!

NSF Earth Sciences is hiring a Science Analyst! Candidates need a PhD or MS with work experience. The job involves analyzing our research portfolio, synthesizing data, and doing research internally to help us improve how we support the science community. Check it out! www.usajobs.gov/job/820985600

NSF’s Mid-Career Advancement Program (NSF 22-603) is open to most Associate Profs in many fields, and even some Full Profs in BIO and GEO. The target window for submissions is Feb 1-Mar 3. Email [email protected] for questions. QR code on postcard below.

This was a fantastic panel (Christa Kelleher, Laura Lautz, and Heather Golden are all amazing) and it was a privilege to be involved. Here's a slide representing some reflections on and my mental model of how I think of service. The panel will soon be on the CUAHSI YT channel.

The NSF CHIRRP Program has been announced! CHIRRP focuses on transformative research that advances Earth system hazard knowledge and risk mitigation in partnership with affected communities. Join us Monday, March 25th, 3 pm ET for an informational webinar to learn more. new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...