"An analysis of submissions to two top journals showed that scientists in the U.S. were highly likely to be working during holidays." nytimes.com/2019/12/18/sci…

The U.S. EPA estimates that approximately 190,000 bridges are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Substantial investments will be needed to make the U.S. Interstate Highway system less vulnerable and more resilient to these effects. interstate.trb.org

"Around half of the researchers participating in a new survey have admitted ghostwriting referee reports on behalf of senior faculty." #academictwitter #academicchatter #phdlife #phdchat physicstoday.scitation.org/do/10.1063/PT.…

"If you are considering skipping your annual flu vaccination, here are reasons you may want to reconsider." lung.org/about-us/media…

"“For people like me, who are coming from backgrounds without unlimited access to wealth, they make you choose — am I going to be a parent or am I going to finish my PhD,” Beriont said. “I am trying to do both.”" bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/11/…

"At a time when germs are growing more resistant to common antibiotics, many companies that are developing new versions of the drugs are going out of business, gravely undermining efforts to contain the spread of deadly, drug-resistant bacteria." nytimes.com/2019/12/25/hea…

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! Let's ensure that we continue advocating for a more sustainable and just future. And if you are going out tonight, have a great time! But please, don't drink and drive. #ScienceNotSilence #NewYearsEve #2020NewYear #HappyNewYear2020

Here's a resolution for you! Make sure to fill out the 2020 Census when it comes out on April 1st! It is critical for setting Congressional districts, understanding the needs of your community, and letting businesses know where to develop. #NewYearsDay 2020census.gov/en/important-d…

"Congress should renew the entire treatment network for Ebola and other special pathogens, and fund it for another five years ... It will be a health-care and economic catastrophe if we squander that capacity now." washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-pro…

Voters will not be required to show photo ID in the March 2020 primary election. NCSBE Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell explains in this video. Please share. #ncpol

Relatable. #Scicomm Twitter, what’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve done for science? #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #phdchatter #phdchat #sciencetwitter

We have a new membership model! Want to join us? Follow the below link to sign up. $25/year for Professional Membership $15/year for Student Membership. Members of the genus Mephitis get in free. marketing.ncbiotech.org/41/842/landing…

Made this little video today. To me it’s analogous to the terrifying mismanagement by the Trump administration on the handling of the #coronavirus situation. #covid_19 #covid #TrumpPlague #CoronavirusOutbreak

Are you a #citizenscientist or #citizenscience-curious? Do you love Buzzfeed-style quizzes and personality tests? Do you want to help me with my dissertation? If so, then please join SciQuest today! It only takes 3 minutes after you log in to SciStarter. scistarter.org/SciQuest

“More than one-third of respondents (36%) said that they have sought help for anxiety or depression caused by their PhD studies.” Nature’s fifth survey of PhD students, 2019 nature.com/articles/d4158…

Howdy folks! Since you're all running for Congress in my district, I want to hear your thoughts on graduate students. Are we "employees"? Do we deserve full labor protections & better wages? Are we spending enough on STEM & humanities research/programs? #phdlife Academic Chatter™

Nida Allam ☀️ Ashley Ward Richard L. Watkins stephenjvalentineforcongress Clay Aiken Foushee for Congress Dr.Crystal Cavalier Please retweet your response to attached questions! There are tons of grad students in this district who want to hear your responses!

AND... advisors who have a history of toxic leadership should be fired. FIRED. Not allowed to resign and move elsewhere to continue the same pattern. FIRED. #AcademicChatter insidehighered.com/advice/2022/04…

Sorry NC State but it is hard to care about your “Day of Giving” when some of your graduate student workers have to donate plasma and hold multiple jobs in order to keep up with the costs of living. #phdlife #givingpack