Catch Ep 451 of #TheAuthorityFile podcast During this segment, Camille Gamboa @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown, Director of Sense about Science, reflect on key takeaways from their guide on increasing public trust in research, The People’s Case for Curators ow.ly/os7950XGz1e @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

Read about what social scientists think, what they think their peers and institutions think, and what might cause the difference.

How can we help students become critical, not cynical? Insights for the library from @tomchatfield.bsky.social for @chashub.bsky.social "...It’s about celebrating curiosity as a core value. Celebrating constructive doubt as an aspiration..." www.charleston-hub.com/2025/12/how-... #AcademicSky

Tough times for science. But it’s encouraging to be in a room with a group that will stand up for it chatting with these thoughtful people who are making change.

So many headlines report that AI is destroying student learning. How can we use AI to raise — not lower — the cognitive bar for students? Answers here👇

My husband works in a 'non-academic' industry and was surprised to find that his work as an intern years ago was cited in a policy document. Pretty cool! Sage Policy Profiles is free and easy. Try it and you might be surprised by what you learn as well (and could get a sweet prize along the way)

If you or anyone you know has had your research impacted by federal funding cuts and are willing to privately share your story, please DM me. Sage is hosting a 90-min paid, closed roundtable with a small group of researchers. Spaces are limited. PLEASE PASS ALONG 🙏🏻 #AcademicSky

Where do academic librarians get industry news? The survey results from a quick survey I did last year with the support of @chashub.bsky.social are here: www.charleston-hub.com/2025/07/wher... To librarians who have thoughts in support of or opposition to what I found, would love to hear more!

What's Sage's policy on sharing original submissions or accepted manuscripts? us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/jo... #AcademicSky @journals.sagepub.com

Because not all citations happen within a two year window.

New macro-empirical research finds that every dollar invested in non-defense public R&D yields $1.40–$2.10 in economic output, and since World War II, government funding has driven roughly 20% of U.S. productivity.

"The social sciences...are vital for individual problem-solving and decision-making and informed policymaking." Supporting social science supports critical thinking (which students so badly need!) and @sagepub.com is invested heavily in both. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blog... #academicsky

I didn't realize how happy this would make me. Congrats, @sagepub.com !!

Very sad to miss the lecture and presentation of the Sage-CASBS award @sagepub.com

Great post with tips for preparing for a tenure committee with a shoutout to Sage Policy Profiles from @sagepub.com universityaffairs.ca/career-advic... @universityaffairs.bsky.social

(1/6) Freedom of expression and inquiry are integral to education and we work to uphold these principles in everything we publish. Learn how we're amplifying voices impacted by censorship and strengthening academic freedom 👇 Read the report: bit.ly/iwi24

Thrilled to be shortlisted for the @ipghq.bsky.social awards in 2 categories - Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year & the DEI Award. Judges highlighted, “Sage isn’t just paying lip service to DEI – it's taking an inside-out approach and making it integral to its output and culture.”

We all know that the National Academies don't wade into politics (say what you want - that is a good thing). But it's refreshing to see Marcia McNutt acknowledge that the current political environment makes science vulnerable and share what they are doing about it.

How can librarians and publishers like @sagepub.com support more (&more effective) research impact? Watch or listen to my chat with @butternutsquash.bsky.social Andrea Hebert @chashub.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_9r... www.charleston-hub.com/podcast/atgt...

Right about now might be a good time to review the evidence-based literature on democracy... (all free-to-read)

As a social science advocate, this is devastating - Minerva has been an exemplar for other agencies wanting to write effective policy for years. As a human and a mother who wants the world to be a safer place, this is terrifying.

"Government efficiency doesn’t mean that the government does less. It means that the government does more for every dollar it spends." Thoughtful commentary from Anna Harvey of @ssrc.org I hear that DOGE is stopping lazy spending, but is lazy cutting the answer? www.ssrc.org/presidents-d...

"Many of the people terminated on Tuesday work as program managers and experts who make decisions about funding by aligning research proposals with the right program and matching those proposals to the most qualified reviewers to assess them and make recommendations." www.wired.com/story/nation...

"There are problems in the research grant system...slashing budgets so much goes far beyond efficiency & enters into ...wanton destruction of one of the great strengths of the country" @dacrotty.bsky.social [Starts to search for meme of a baby being thrown out with bath water. Decides against it]

I have been talking to the media, Time, Fortune, NBC, etc., to explain how the onslaught on science and NIH will impact the health of all Americans. Everyone knows someone who has cancer, heart disease, or depression. Spread the word about how cutting science impacts all. time.com/7216299/nih-...

"During these uncertain and stressful times, the SSP Board of Directors remains firmly dedicated to...community, inclusivity, adaptability, and integrity, and we are unwavering in our commitment to DEIA" @scholarlypub.bsky.social scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/02/14/u... #AcademicBluesky

Putting her money where her talent, passion, and expertise are. You’re a 👑, @elisabethbik.bsky.social

COPE's (Committee on Publication Ethics) statement out: "Publication choices should not be swayed by external governmental policies, unless compliance with applicable laws is at stake” "Retractions must not be used as a method of censorship" publicationethics.org/guidance/cop... #academicbluesky

Looking more at the astonishing Sage Policy Profiles. For each research paper it gives links to all the policy documents that quote it along with the page where quoted. Makes it so much easier to show what work is policy relevant.

Really processing everything happening right now with brilliant minds who fund, conduct, and use social science and hold us accountable for keeping it rigorous.

"Sage is willing to take risks and invest where they believe they can make a difference, even if it does not have immediate revenue returns. They believe in creating and nurturing long-term relationships, which is a philosophy Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is built upon.” - Mary Ann

🎉This year, we celebrate 60 years of independence— we’ve been building bridges to knowledge since 24 year-old Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Our independence – & the freedoms it grants us - guides everything we do & always will. Take a look back with us & read our story: ow.ly/1EWK50UBMOB

For any researching faculty or grad students, especially in #socialscience, worth a scroll

"This acquisition marks the joining of two mission-driven publishers founded by women who are pioneers in academic publishing,” said Blaise Simqu, Sage CEO. Bringing @sagepub.com and Mary Ann Liebert together makes so much sense. This is a good day 😊 www.sagepub.com/explore-our-...