@deepseadawn
Seafloor mapper, Chief Scientist of smart mapping company Esri, Oregon State U. GIS/oceans professor, EC50, cyclist, 1st Black submersible diver to Challenger Deep, builds w/LEGO, raised in Hawaii. NAS, NAE, ORCID 0000-0002-2997-7611; She/her; views mine
At ~$1 billion/day, the US has spent as much on the war in Iran in ten days as the entire FY25 budget for the National Science Foundation ($10 billion).
Trump's FY26 budget request for the agency declined to $3.9 billion, due to a "realignment of resources in a constrained fiscal environment."
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Each Friday night, I write a briefing on what happened in US science & higher ed. 🧪
Mar 6 (Year 2, Week 10)
- NIH revoking certification of early career workers union
- FDA 'chaos' & Prasad out (again)
- even more delay & interference in NIH funding
& so much more
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#BlackSky
Street mural of Harriet Tubman reaching toward the viewer with a helping hand. A little girl facing the mural is in the foreground for scale. Artist: Michael Rosato. The mural, painted in 2019, is located behind 424 Race Street in Cambridge, MD on the exterior wall of the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center.
Did you know that tomorrow, March 10th marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women, a day created to center rest, reflection, and renewal? It's also the anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s passing, honoring her powerful legacy of courage, resistance, and liberation.
Every time I open a news app or site and this story isn’t being discussed or featured prominently I feel like I’m losing my mind. Do not look away.
Photo of Dawn being reunited with Riley, her golden retriever
Riley, the golden retriever, happy to be home and fluffy from her latest bath.
To be reunited with my Riley 🐶 after business travel is always the absolute BEST, especially after THIS particular trip to Montreal! 🙃😜
NATIONAL DAY of ACTION VIRTUAL ONLINE SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 12:00PM - 3:00PM
We're hosting a virtual rally for those who are not able to attend a March 7th National Day of Action event in person. We don't think structural barriers should prevent anyone from being able to participate in a movement that directly impacts their lives.
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At the top of the photo is the "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE" logo. Below that in bold black text reads: "NATIONAL VIRTUAL DAY OF ACTION". Below that is a link that reads: tr.ee/virtual-rally. Below that in red text reads: "Online Saturday, March 7th Noon to 3PM ET". Below that in blue text reads: "An opportunity for all people to engage with the movement, hear from speakers, and show support for protecting science and evidence based policy, regardless of their location or ability to attend in person."Below that in white text reads: "Learn more about the event at standupforscience.net/march7". On the left side of the photo is a red graphic of the statue of liberty. In the bottom left corner of the photo is the red "STAND UP FOR SCIENCE LOGO".
We're hosting a virtual rally for those who are not able to attend a March 7th National Day of Action event in person. We don't think structural barriers should prevent anyone from being able to participate in a movement that directly impacts their lives.
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Fellow Americans: Take half an hour and watch Barack Obama's eulogy for Jesse Jackson
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Photo of Dawn and her Snoopy in their hotel room in Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦 after being released from the hospital today.
Painting of actress Emily Blunt portraying the “angel of Verdun” from the movie “Edge of Tomorrow”
Super grateful to be out of hospital today w/ all tests and scans negative, brain bleed healed overnight, and fully clean bill of health! Huge thanks again to the “angels of Verdun” 😉) of Hopital 🏥 de Verdun in Montreal 🇨🇦 for their heroic care, and to ALL of you for your lovely wishes and prayers!
The report highlights the grim state of freshwater ecosystems, degraded marine and terrestrial ecosystems, and the risk of extinction for many species. But it also emphasizes the potential for improvement through conservation, restoration, and renewed connections between people and nature.
I have the same mug!
Heezen (sp.)
Dry toast and jam for breakfast were lovely this morning! 🙃😄
Thank you and sign was an indicator of the problem! Wine on empty tummy in an over extended body did not go over well 🙃
Pacific Ocean Floor by MARIE THARP, Bruce Heezan, and Heinrich Berann, *as published in* the National Geographic. There, fixed it.😉
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Not the way I wanted to end @theeconomistevents.bsky.social World Ocean Summit, but surely went out with a bang 💥. More details later but HUGE thanks to all the friends & guardian angels who are helping me out!
Countries in Africa which have agreed to new health aid packages contingent on greater access to minerals and sharing the sensitive health information of Africans.
The new controversial health funding aid packages which are replacing USAID to align with America first agenda of the current administration are reportedly linked to granting US greater access to mineral resources and harvesting sensitive health data of Africans w little reciprocity or protections
Cover of the new book, "Top 20 Essential Skills for Imagery and Remote Sensing" by Humber and Liedtke, published by Esri Press.
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If this Hawaiian girl 🌺 doesn’t freeze 🥶 to death! My 🚕 driver told me to come back in the SUMMER!!🤣
By the way, I’m proud to be in Canada 🇨🇦 this week for a conference!
Good enough for me. I appreciate the responses. Thanks again!
Thanks!
I predict this man has a very bright future.
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Congratulations, pal.
#WellDeserved
Excellent point taken and underscoring also the value of a liberal arts education for those of us in STEM.
