It's not hyperbole in the least to say Musk purchased a six-month shadow presidency for $280 million and used the power of that shadow presidency to 1. Steal the government’s data, 2. Permanently damage the state’s ability to regulate his businesses, and 3, kill non-white people.

There is symbolism everywhere for those with the eyes to see

If you’ve been thinking about sharing your work with the STEMM education community, consider this your nudge 😊 Some of the best BIOME conversations begin when someone simply shares what they’re trying, building, or learning. If that’s you, we’d love to hear your perspective. #BIOME2026 #STEMEd

Spent the weekend at Maru’s planting apple trees, evergreens, and what currently looks like a very intentional collection of sticks. Some things take time to look like anything at all. Also: ducks loafing nearby, fully committed to rest as a lifestyle 🦆 (I think they might be on to something.)

If you’ve been needing a space to recharge and reconnect… this is it. BIOME 2026 is about community, collaboration, and building what comes next for STEMM education. No fluff. Real people. Real work. June 23–25 | Virtual qubeshub.org/community/gr... #STEMEducation #OpenEducation #SystemsThinking

Shout-out to every other Gen Xer that was holding their breath the entire time for the first five mintues of the launch For r e a s o n s

You can keep track of Artemis II's progress here: artemistracker.com

After successfully lifting off at 6:35 p.m. ET, NASA's Artemis II mission is on its way to the Moon, the first time humans have ventured toward our cosmic companion since 1972. https://scim.ag/47AK93C

This shot of the core stage separation is incredible

"In a time of uncertainty, it’s important to connect people to science. Sharing science isn't just about facts. It's about opening windows into the wonder, challenges and human side of science." Kavli's Brooke Smith celebrated the @aaas.org Kavli Science Journalism Awards winners at the #AAASmtg

Just wrapped AAAS Section Leader training on the new Learning Hub and already diving into more. Appreciate the focus on accessible, on-demand learning for #STEMM professionals across roles and career stages. Curious to see how this grows and connects across the broader ecosystem. #HigherEd

Why be a seahorse when you can be a seadragon Conference travel rule: always find something local that connects you to nature/art. Museums + gardens closed → aquarium it is Belugas queued for snacks Puffins being iconic Seadragons redefining life goals Highly recommend 🐋✨

At ACS spring mtg on a panel this afternoon talking green chemistry education 🌿 Also the trees are blooming and honestly that feels just as important 🌸

Leaving @aacu.org conference thinking less about tools and more about this: What counts as foundational learning right now? AI is changing how students access information. It is not changing who has access to opportunity. That tension feels like the real work ahead. #goodtrouble #STEMEd #systems

In a time of cultural and political pressure on science and education, David Asai left #AACUSTEM attendees with a powerful reminder: “Our joy is our protest.” Centering curiosity, discovery, and community in STEM learning may be one of the most powerful acts of resistance educators can take.

Spending the day at @aacu.org Transforming STEM in Higher Education Conference and one thing is clear: Real change happens WITH faculty, not TO them. Faculty learning communities + shared governance + transparency = work that actually sticks. www.aacu.org/event/transf...

Join Climate at the National Academies in partnership with VASEM and UVA for a day-long program to discuss opportunities and challenges for flood resilience across the Commonwealth. Register now: https://ow.ly/SIqw50Ye3nS

Presenting this morning at AAC&U’s Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference. From innovation → sustainability in STEM education and building systems where people and ideas can thrive. Looking forward to the conversation. @aacu.org @aacu-stem.bsky.social #OpenEducation #SystemsThinking

Saturday in D.C.

Very excited to be speaking at the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in Pittsburgh on Saturday. I am speaking just prior to Dr. Rachel Levine 1/2

Honored to have been elected as a Council Member for AAAS Section Q (Education). In this role, I will support the AAAS mission to advance science and serve society. Science education leadership matters deeply right now. @aaas.org

"I fired five rounds, and she had seven holes. Put that in your book, boys.” That’s Border Patrol agent Charles Exum, texting after shooting U.S. citizen Marimar Martinez—no body cam. He later said he was “proud” of his shooting skills. A federal judge just okayed releasing the texts, 1/2

I do want to shout-out my fellow sociologists, who have collectively created a discipline so woke that not a single one of our introductory textbooks can make it past Florida's censors. Great work everyone.

Greenland's Cooperation Party: Tillie Martinussen says the people of Greenland flat out say NO to MAGA's bribery & propaganda. Turns out, it doesn't work on people whose government invested in educating their own citizens. 🙌🏻💪🏼 (Which is exactly why Republicans don't do it) / Pt1

One of the things I keep learning in my work is that meaningful curricular change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when faculty have time, trust, and community to learn together.

Excited to share some good news: I was invited to join the Board of Directors for the newly established @genomicsed.bsky.social nonprofit. GEP has grown into a national community with real momentum — supporting faculty, expanding access to genomics + bioinformatics, and building equitable CUREs.

Flint wasn’t just a chemistry failure — it was a community crisis. Huge thanks to @nkingsley.bsky.social for sharing the science, policy story, and his experience living and teaching through it with my Greener by Design class. #WaterJustice #GreenChemistry

🌱 This season, I’m grateful for the seeds of possibility — including a new one I’m excited to grow. I’ve received a UNH Sustainability Seed Grant to advance systems-level sustainability education and expand green chemistry pathways across #STEM. #Sustainability

Always a pleasure to discuss the wonders of lignin. Note: it’s not suggested to hug the big ball of Twine in Cawker City KS. It’s rumored the locals pee on it. With that said it has over a literal ton of lignin in it.

🍂 From acorns to lignin — chemistry, creativity, and a dash of twine. This week’s Greener by Design guest, @manhattanscientist.bsky.social (SUNY FIT), showed how sustainability can be both brilliant and fun: #GreenChemistry #Sustainability #STEMEducation #GreenerByDesign

Kicking off a new Adapt Faculty Mentoring Network with @acs.org Green Chemistry Institute this week! 🌱 Eight new participants, eight returning as facilitators—shared leadership in action. 💚 How do you build communities that help people grow into leadership roles? #GreenChemistry #Community

We kicked off our Greener by Design guest speaker series with Dr. Meghna Dilip (Worcester State University) and wow — what a talk. “Ionic Liquids: A Cautionary Tale in Green Design and Lessons Learned” explored both the promise and the pitfalls of ionic liquids.

Life’s been busy with fall course prep, but I finally wanted to share this: we got to help at least 7 tiny painted turtle hatchlings cross the road safely after they hatched near our mailbox. 🐢💚 A magical summer moment. #sustainability #wildlife #EverydayJoy

This season’s garden experiments had wins, fails, & surprises. Tomatoes thrived this year (drought & all) — heirlooms from local plant sales. Even got some yummy yellow ones! Pickle-palooza: sweet, dill, garlic-dill, & my grandmother’s sour (mustard) pickles. (Only I eat those… but it’s tradition.)

This is truly well said

Imagine spending all that time and energy to become an FBI agent and then President Mumbles McFacepaint orders you to march around the yuppiest neighborhoods of Washington DC in tactical gear so drunk college kids can jeer at you.

Last night, chants of “FREE DC” echoed loud and clear through the Washington Spirit broadcast, absolutely incredible. Huge shoutout to everyone who made noise. Free DC is doing amazing work! ✊💚

These are not the stories of the “violent criminals” ICE says they are detaining. These are CHILDREN.   The headlines are horrifying. So much for keeping us safer…

Suspension of all grants to UCLA www.latimes.com/california/s...

🌀 BIOME 2025 (organized by @bioquest.bsky.social ) was one of the most energizing events of my summer. Educators across disciplines came together to catalyze change through inclusive, sustainable, community-centered STEM education. #BIOME2025 #CatalyzingChange #STEMed #CommunitiesOfPractice

It’s been a BIG summer of conferences—packed with ideas, momentum, and community. Here’s a quick rundown of where I’ve been showing up (and what I’m carrying forward). 🧵👇

By a 6-3 vote, SCOTUS lets Trump fire the Dem members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who are protected against removal by statute. Dissenting, Kagan says the majority is undertaking a “permanent transfer of authority” from Congress to the president. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

Surely this will be the payment that finally gets the extortionist to stop demanding money

What an absolute waste of everyone’s time if you only have a 1 in 25 chance of being awarded funding. A waste of time for the applicants, for the reviewers (unless we’re just having robot RFKj review them), a waste of time for people waiting for cures and treatments.

🧵Introducing the Trump Action Tracker website! Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14

"Elite" schools could never!

BIOME 2025 Day 1! Welcome to our annual BIOME 2025, focusing on the theme of Catalyst for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together. Take a sneak peek below at today's schedule below! For more information and to sign up for BioQUEST news: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

Yesterday we posted about the Trump administration shutting down the LGBTQ+ youth crisis line, the “press 3” option on 988 is officially gone. The Trevor Project is stepping up to help fill the gap, and they could really use some support right now. If you’re able, please consider donating! 🏳️‍🌈 💛