Physics and Astronomy SEA Change
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A multi-physics/astro professional society collaboration supporting and recognize systemic efforts in postsecondary physics and astro depts for all to thrive. More info: https://bit.ly/PhysAstroSEAChange and https://linktr.ee/PhysAstroSEAChange
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Read the statement from AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh on reports about seizing political control of NIH research: https://www.aaas.org/news/statement-reports-about-seizing-political-control-nih-research
September 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Read the statement from AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh on reports about seizing political control of NIH research: https://www.aaas.org/news/statement-reports-about-seizing-political-control-nih-research
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Ahead of Fiscal Year End, NSF Over a Billion Behind, IES to Award Funds
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NSF Over Billion Behind on Grants; IES Says Will Give Funds
As the fiscal year’s end looms Sept. 30, the National Science Foundation has awarded significantly fewer grants than usual, and a judge has ordered an update from the Institute of Education Sciences o...
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September 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Ahead of Fiscal Year End, NSF Over a Billion Behind, IES to Award Funds
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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Are you an undergraduate student or high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in a physics teacher preparation curriculum program? Apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers. Apply by December 1st. ow.ly/9Imn50QcLtj #AAPTFund #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation
September 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Are you an undergraduate student or high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in a physics teacher preparation curriculum program? Apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers. Apply by December 1st. ow.ly/9Imn50QcLtj #AAPTFund #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation
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#AAS249 The AAS invites organizations to participate in the Grad Student/REU Fair at the 249th AAS meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
📅 Sunday, 10 January 2027
🕠 5:30–7:00 pm MT
Last year’s event SOLD OUT before the deadline! Reserve your space by 11 December. aas.org/meetings/aas... 🔭
📅 Sunday, 10 January 2027
🕠 5:30–7:00 pm MT
Last year’s event SOLD OUT before the deadline! Reserve your space by 11 December. aas.org/meetings/aas... 🔭
September 22, 2026 at 3:11 PM
#AAS249 The AAS invites organizations to participate in the Grad Student/REU Fair at the 249th AAS meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
📅 Sunday, 10 January 2027
🕠 5:30–7:00 pm MT
Last year’s event SOLD OUT before the deadline! Reserve your space by 11 December. aas.org/meetings/aas... 🔭
📅 Sunday, 10 January 2027
🕠 5:30–7:00 pm MT
Last year’s event SOLD OUT before the deadline! Reserve your space by 11 December. aas.org/meetings/aas... 🔭
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DEI Ban Led to End of Minister Benefits and Call for Professor to Be ‘Fired or Worse’
After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes. https://bit.ly/4isHlff
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes. https://bit.ly/4isHlff
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
September 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
DEI Ban Led to End of Minister Benefits and Call for Professor to Be ‘Fired or Worse’
After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes. https://bit.ly/4isHlff
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes. https://bit.ly/4isHlff
#EDUSky #AcademicSky
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NSHP wishes everyone a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Felicidades a nuestra comunidad Hispana 🎉 Stay tuned for more posts to come!
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September 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
NSHP wishes everyone a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Felicidades a nuestra comunidad Hispana 🎉 Stay tuned for more posts to come!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGfV... The longer version of our video is up! We are so grateful for the many people who contributed to this- P/A SEA Change is a physics/astro endeavor and for any US physics/astro department/program seeking to be excellent and remove unnecessary barriers.
Physics and Astronomy SEA Change: Improving physics and astronomy ecosystem
YouTube video by physicsteachers
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September 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGfV... The longer version of our video is up! We are so grateful for the many people who contributed to this- P/A SEA Change is a physics/astro endeavor and for any US physics/astro department/program seeking to be excellent and remove unnecessary barriers.
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AAUP Sends Its Own ‘Call to Action’ to McMahon https://bit.ly/3T94kS2
September 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
AAUP Sends Its Own ‘Call to Action’ to McMahon https://bit.ly/3T94kS2
mailchi.mp/1d1f1a4ce979... The update is a bit short this month, as much of the work is happening quietly.
🌟September 2026 P/A SEA Change Update🌟
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September 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
mailchi.mp/1d1f1a4ce979... The update is a bit short this month, as much of the work is happening quietly.
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🔭 DPS is seeking enthusiastic volunteers (including social media volunteers) to assist with the meeting in Spokane. We welcome applications from undergrads, grads, postdocs & and local amateur astronomers. #DPS2026
Applications due by Friday, 11 September: www.cognitoforms.com/AAS5/DPS58Vo...
Applications due by Friday, 11 September: www.cognitoforms.com/AAS5/DPS58Vo...
September 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
🔭 DPS is seeking enthusiastic volunteers (including social media volunteers) to assist with the meeting in Spokane. We welcome applications from undergrads, grads, postdocs & and local amateur astronomers. #DPS2026
Applications due by Friday, 11 September: www.cognitoforms.com/AAS5/DPS58Vo...
Applications due by Friday, 11 September: www.cognitoforms.com/AAS5/DPS58Vo...
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🔭 Our new policy blog post shows that the number of astronomical sciences research awards made by NSF has decreased by 57% since last year, corresponding to a 51% reduction in funding. (1/2)
August 31, 2026 at 6:46 PM
🔭 Our new policy blog post shows that the number of astronomical sciences research awards made by NSF has decreased by 57% since last year, corresponding to a 51% reduction in funding. (1/2)
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Country music legend Dolly Parton, who died today at 81, donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020 to help fund an early stage trial of the Moderna COVID vaccine.
She received her first dose in 2021 and urged others to do the same.
She received her first dose in 2021 and urged others to do the same.
The Power of Local Celebrities in the Fight against Vaccine Hesitancy
They can play a key role in the fight against misinformation
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August 25, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who died today at 81, donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020 to help fund an early stage trial of the Moderna COVID vaccine.
She received her first dose in 2021 and urged others to do the same.
She received her first dose in 2021 and urged others to do the same.
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A Season of Change for Public Health Accreditor
The Council on Education for Public Health is changing language in its standards on racial disparity, prompting criticism from scholars. It also walked away from federal recognition. https://bit.ly/4itRFn2
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
The Council on Education for Public Health is changing language in its standards on racial disparity, prompting criticism from scholars. It also walked away from federal recognition. https://bit.ly/4itRFn2
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
August 25, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A Season of Change for Public Health Accreditor
The Council on Education for Public Health is changing language in its standards on racial disparity, prompting criticism from scholars. It also walked away from federal recognition. https://bit.ly/4itRFn2
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
The Council on Education for Public Health is changing language in its standards on racial disparity, prompting criticism from scholars. It also walked away from federal recognition. https://bit.ly/4itRFn2
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
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Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making
The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s not finalized. https://bit.ly/4y4Qzmw
The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s not finalized. https://bit.ly/4y4Qzmw
August 25, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Agencies Move to Implement OMB’s Proposed Takeover of Grant Making
The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s not finalized. https://bit.ly/4y4Qzmw
The Education Department and National Science Foundation have suggested regulations that would adopt core aspects of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s proposal—even though it’s not finalized. https://bit.ly/4y4Qzmw
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We're looking for three new members to join the Panel for the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund - a ground-breaking initiative supporting PhD students in physics from underrepresented backgrounds in the UK and Ireland.
🔗Find out more: www.iop.org/physics-comm...
🔗Find out more: www.iop.org/physics-comm...
August 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
We're looking for three new members to join the Panel for the Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund - a ground-breaking initiative supporting PhD students in physics from underrepresented backgrounds in the UK and Ireland.
🔗Find out more: www.iop.org/physics-comm...
🔗Find out more: www.iop.org/physics-comm...
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Some of our terrific volunteers produced a video about P/A SEA Change! They worked with William D. Caballero (www.wilcab.com), who directed the video. We are all grateful to everyone who has contributed to the video and the program- stay tuned for the longer cut!
Some of our terrific volunteers produced a video about P/A SEA Change! They worked with William D. Caballero (www.wilcab.com), who directed the video. We are all grateful to everyone who has contributed to the video and the program- stay tuned for the longer cut!
A sneak preview of our longer P/A SEA Change video that'll debut in the very near future.
We had lots of great people willing to participate- I have plans for the video they didn't fit into ...
A sneak preview of our longer P/A SEA Change video that'll debut in the very near future.
We had lots of great people willing to participate- I have plans for the video they didn't fit into the long...
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August 18, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Some of our terrific volunteers produced a video about P/A SEA Change! They worked with William D. Caballero (www.wilcab.com), who directed the video. We are all grateful to everyone who has contributed to the video and the program- stay tuned for the longer cut!
Some of our terrific volunteers produced a video about P/A SEA Change! They worked with William D. Caballero (www.wilcab.com), who directed the video. We are all grateful to everyone who has contributed to the video and the program- stay tuned for the longer cut!
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Student Success | How 4 Colleges Are Supporting Student Parents
From scholarships and free childcare to pre-orientation programs and workforce training, institutions are helping student parents and caregivers persist. https://bit.ly/4hueSFk
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
From scholarships and free childcare to pre-orientation programs and workforce training, institutions are helping student parents and caregivers persist. https://bit.ly/4hueSFk
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
August 14, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Student Success | How 4 Colleges Are Supporting Student Parents
From scholarships and free childcare to pre-orientation programs and workforce training, institutions are helping student parents and caregivers persist. https://bit.ly/4hueSFk
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
From scholarships and free childcare to pre-orientation programs and workforce training, institutions are helping student parents and caregivers persist. https://bit.ly/4hueSFk
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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How 2 Texas Lawsuits Could Tee Up a National Fight Over Academic Freedom
The @aaup.org’s suits against @tamu.bsky.social and Texas Tech could bring questions about academic freedom to the “unpredictable” Fifth Circuit, which has yet to weigh in on the issue. https://bit.ly/4zmln3E
The @aaup.org’s suits against @tamu.bsky.social and Texas Tech could bring questions about academic freedom to the “unpredictable” Fifth Circuit, which has yet to weigh in on the issue. https://bit.ly/4zmln3E
August 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
How 2 Texas Lawsuits Could Tee Up a National Fight Over Academic Freedom
The @aaup.org’s suits against @tamu.bsky.social and Texas Tech could bring questions about academic freedom to the “unpredictable” Fifth Circuit, which has yet to weigh in on the issue. https://bit.ly/4zmln3E
The @aaup.org’s suits against @tamu.bsky.social and Texas Tech could bring questions about academic freedom to the “unpredictable” Fifth Circuit, which has yet to weigh in on the issue. https://bit.ly/4zmln3E
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Congratulations to our Undergraduate and Graduate Research Showcase winners and thank you to everyone who participated this year 😊😊
August 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Congratulations to our Undergraduate and Graduate Research Showcase winners and thank you to everyone who participated this year 😊😊
drive.google.com/file/d/1tenv... Info on our program- including our estimated impact on various populations!
AAPT SEA Change poster 2026 (2).pdf
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August 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
drive.google.com/file/d/1tenv... Info on our program- including our estimated impact on various populations!
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How Should Leaders Respond to McMahon’s Letter?
Inside Higher Ed spoke with legal experts, scholars and PR specialists about what colleges need to consider in responses to the administration’s latest attempt to reform higher ed. https://bit.ly/45hS3xi
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Inside Higher Ed spoke with legal experts, scholars and PR specialists about what colleges need to consider in responses to the administration’s latest attempt to reform higher ed. https://bit.ly/45hS3xi
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
August 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM
How Should Leaders Respond to McMahon’s Letter?
Inside Higher Ed spoke with legal experts, scholars and PR specialists about what colleges need to consider in responses to the administration’s latest attempt to reform higher ed. https://bit.ly/45hS3xi
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Inside Higher Ed spoke with legal experts, scholars and PR specialists about what colleges need to consider in responses to the administration’s latest attempt to reform higher ed. https://bit.ly/45hS3xi
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Column | Everything Is Not Fine
People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both. By Jessi Gold: https://bit.ly/4hVsObv
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both. By Jessi Gold: https://bit.ly/4hVsObv
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
August 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Column | Everything Is Not Fine
People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both. By Jessi Gold: https://bit.ly/4hVsObv
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
People hear “wellness” and think yoga, meditation and deep breathing. They say, “Everything is fine!” and go on pretending. It’s time to get honest about both. By Jessi Gold: https://bit.ly/4hVsObv
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
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Student Success | How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success
From helping stopped-out students return to creating faster routes to graduate school, HBCUs are removing barriers at every stage of college. https://bit.ly/4hlFDfa
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
From helping stopped-out students return to creating faster routes to graduate school, HBCUs are removing barriers at every stage of college. https://bit.ly/4hlFDfa
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
August 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Student Success | How HBCUs Are Redefining Student Success
From helping stopped-out students return to creating faster routes to graduate school, HBCUs are removing barriers at every stage of college. https://bit.ly/4hlFDfa
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
From helping stopped-out students return to creating faster routes to graduate school, HBCUs are removing barriers at every stage of college. https://bit.ly/4hlFDfa
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
P/A SEA Change has a clowder staff, too! Mine are family created throughout time. Two of ours were declared physicists by a former SPS Director.
Meet the (Opti)cats of our Publishing team! 🐾📚
• Not-white Dot: Desktop layout & screen reviewer
• Farley: Production review manager
• Chole: Surface comfort tester
• Penny: Morale boost & background supervisor
#InternationalCatDay #OfficeCats
• Not-white Dot: Desktop layout & screen reviewer
• Farley: Production review manager
• Chole: Surface comfort tester
• Penny: Morale boost & background supervisor
#InternationalCatDay #OfficeCats
August 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
P/A SEA Change has a clowder staff, too! Mine are family created throughout time. Two of ours were declared physicists by a former SPS Director.
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The AAS is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program. Two parallel opportunities are available: one for prospective Shapley Lecturers & another for organizations to host astronomers in 2027. Deadline: 18 September aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Call for Applications: 2027 Shapley Visiting Lectures Program
The AAS announces its call for applications for the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program. We are seeking astronomers and host institutions to participate in 2027!
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August 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The AAS is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program. Two parallel opportunities are available: one for prospective Shapley Lecturers & another for organizations to host astronomers in 2027. Deadline: 18 September aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭