Hey folks, some of the graduate students in my department are spearheading a really cool study on the experiences of graduate students of color Info is below! Please participate if you qualify and RT/share!

Important study for neurosci field. Shows that the push to study males and female rodents (of a single strain) is misguided, and arguably leads entire fields to draw erroneous conclusions about sex differences. Sex differences in C57Bl/6 mice do not generalize to other strains.

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Graduate workers at the University of Minnesota are signing cards in support of unionizing because we know we are stronger together–and that the U works because WE do! Learn more at umnglu.org

As our first day comes to a close, we owe you a bit of an update. In a word: incredible. In only about 12 hours, more than 1,700 graduate workers signed a union card to affirm our demand for fair working conditions at the University of Minnesota.

Haven't signed a union card yet? Worried you won't be able to due to being snowed in? Make sure you've filled out this form or gotten in touch with a department organizer- rain, snow, or historic blizzard we will find a way to get that card to your door. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Minneapolis City Council has unanimously voted with all 13 members present to pass a resolution in support of GLU-UE! lims.minneapolismn.gov/File/2023-00267

Alright everyone, we've got some big news! After 2800 graduate workers signed cards, we officially filed for an election! We hope to hold this election as soon as possible. You'll be hearing more soon both here and (if you're a UMN grad worker) your department representatives!

Had a great day at the #SpeakSci2023 conference today! Highlights were a fantastic keynote on science writing by Katherine J. Wu, Ph.D. , plus a panel including Angeline J. Dukes, PhD on how to effectively use social media as a scientist 👩🏻‍🔬

It’s a privilege to work with Angelica Velosa - she continues to do great things!! Neuroscience grad programs better keep an eye out for her stellar application next year 👀

Polish lawyer Raphael Lemkin coined the term "genocide" in 1943, initiating the Genocide Convention in 1948. The Lemkin Institute warned about the so-called "Gender Critical" movement in November. Things have accelerated since then. lemkininstitute.com/statements-new…

IT'S THE POST YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR: UMN GRADUATE WORKERS HAVE A UNION! We won 2487 yes votes to 70 no- that's 97% in favor of a union! The hard work of countless graduate workers pays off!

ASAN strongly believes that all transgender people should have access to gender-affirming care, and we are deeply troubled by any use of autism as a justification for transphobic efforts that would create barriers to care. autisticadvocacy.org/2023/03/asan-c…

It's time for the next step in securing a strong contract: electing our bargaining committee!

2 years ago i added “Qualitative Research” to my personal email signature. no one has said a word and this is where the link takes you

Shotspotter locations in Minneapolis What do we notice about this map? Obviously, these sensors are deployed in communities of color. That much is clear. But let's make some other things clear, too. (Map source: flo.uri.sh/visualisation/…)

me when someone else is late: there is a punctuality crisis, and it is killing our economy me running 5 mins late: we need break out of the grip of the discredited "protestant work ethic"