Becka Phillipson
Astro/Physicist @Villanova | Philadelphia, PA | research in nonlinear dynamics, accreting compact objects, and wacky time-varying phenomena
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- Reposted by Becka PhillipsonI think about this comic at least once a week
- The PBR slashes science funding by >50%, putting my career and our future STEM workforce under threat of being demolished. @fetterman.senate.gov @repdwightevans.bsky.social @davemccormick.bsky.social What will you do to support science & constituents in your state? #WeekOfAction #SaveScience
- Reposted by Becka PhillipsonA new study by economists estimates that a 25% cut in science funding would result in a GDP decline similar in magnitude to the 2008 recession. They also estimate that a 75% cut to government science would trigger a larger GDP decline than in any recession since the Great Depression.
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- I spent the day on the Hill speaking with various offices about the critical importance of funding fundamental research in science. I am incredibly inspired by the others in my team who spoke incisively and with passion. You can do this too: go to your Rep or senator website and request a meeting!
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- Reposted by Becka PhillipsonThe Trump administration's efforts to slash research funding have US graduate students, postdocs and other early-career scientists fearing for their careers. Some might leave the country -- or abandon research altogether. go.nature.com/43ao2zq
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- Reposted by Becka PhillipsonThe Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
- All of these are great for a multitude of reasons.... but I especially like this one
- Reposted by Becka PhillipsonPeople who voted Trump who are feeling pissed off right now about broken promises are an organizing opportunity, not a gloating opportunity
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- Reposted by Becka PhillipsonFermilab straight up saying that they will "just follow orders" in their all-hands meeting. "We do not litigate what is right and wrong." Direct quote.
