Krystal Vasquez
Science policy reporter @cenmag.bsky.social. I write a lot about science funding and diversity in STEM.
Email: k_vasquez(at)acs.org
Signal: kvasquez.12
Once upon a time, I was an atmospheric chemist.
All views and opinions are mine.
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- Although temporarily paused by a court order, NSF's restructuring plans have many worried about the agency's future. “The entire landscape of American science, research, and engineering are under heavy attack,” one NSF employee says. cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
- ATTN #ChemSky: It's time to nominate folks for C&EN's Trailblazers 🎉 This year, we'll be featuring disabled chemists & chemical engineers, and highlighting their research and how they make their workspaces more accessible! Nominate someone here by June 4: cenm.ag/nominatetrai... #DisabledInSTEM
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- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging." Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. I wrote about my decision in TIME. time.com/7285045/resi...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezThe National Science Foundation marks its 75th anniversary this week. Rather than celebrate, it's time to save it. www.savensf.com/nsf-at-75-to...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezNSF officials announced they are essentially abandoning the use of “rotators”— scientists on leave from academic positions who help the agency choose the best research to fund. NSF also plans to reduce the number of administrators classified as senior executive service employees. scim.ag/3EKnxmc
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezA victory for the federal scientific workforce! We could not stand by while this irreparable harm continues at NSF, NOAA and all our scientific agencies. TODAY the judge granted our request to temporarily HALT the mass firings at federal agencies under Trump’s Executive Order.
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- My heart is absolutely breaking for US science
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- Reposted by Krystal VasquezExclusive: National Science Foundation staff were told today that the agency’s 37 divisions—across all eight directorates—are being abolished and the number of programs within those divisions will be drastically reduced.
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezAn NSF PO on its upcoming 75th anniversary: "In nature, systems evolve towards minimum of energy, following the laws of physics. In the US today things evolve to a location of maximum pain, violating the laws of the land." www.linkedin.com/posts/tomasz...
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- Reposted by Krystal VasquezSaveNSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the NSF. The mission is to support and advocate for the continuation of vital research and innovation. Join: www.savensf.com
- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez⚖️ Terminated NIH grant litigation update: There's a hearing on a motion for preliminary injunction today at 11:30a EDT in Mass. v RFK et al, a case brought by some states against HHS. This is 1 of 2 diff. cases on this topic. I'll be live-tweeting it later this morning. Check back on this thread.
- If you're a disabled student or researcher that has been impacted by the NSF/NIH grant terminations, I'd like to talk to you for a possible @cenmag.bsky.social article! Signal: kvasquez.12 Email: k_vasquez(at)acs.org Bsky DMs: Open! #DisabledInSTEM
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezEPA reorg essentially dissolves its independent science arm, the Office of Research and Development (ORD). But the EPA is not answering questions about it, and ORD scientists are left scrambling and confused. My latest for @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/environment/...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezPer NSF source: they are unfreezing "just slightly" but need to first update for the 15% indirect cost cap. Suggests this new 15% policy is primarily what led to the freeze on additional funding (new grants, increments to existing, subawards) started last week.
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- Reposted by Krystal VasquezOpen portion of the National Science Board meeting starting at 3 p.m. I'll try to follow along and provide some live coverage here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1PE...
- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez“Make no mistake, if Congress enacts the President’s skinny budget, the consequences for the future of our nation would be catastrophic,” Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, says in a statement released on May 2. cen.acs.org/policy/resea... #chemsky🧪
- @laureloldach.bsky.social, @fmorningstar.bsky.social, Britt Erickson and I wrote about the Trump admin's proposed cuts to science agencies for FY26. Cuts range from ~24% at NASA to ~55% at the NSF and the EPA: cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezThis is a very good interview and also it gets me jazzed for Ne’eman’s forthcoming book about the history of the disability rights movement in the US.
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezColumbia University lays off nearly 180 researchers due to Trump funding cuts reut.rs/42Mj77t
- UPDATE: Three orgs and 13 universities have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the NSF indirect cost policy www.aau.edu/newsroom/pre...
- NSF’s indirect cost cap goes into effect today: cen.acs.org/policy/resea... It’s the 3rd agency to try to implement a cap, though attempts by the NIH and DOE have been blocked by courts.
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezMost Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
- NSF’s indirect cost cap goes into effect today: cen.acs.org/policy/resea... It’s the 3rd agency to try to implement a cap, though attempts by the NIH and DOE have been blocked by courts.
- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez🧪 If you had your NSF grant terminated, I'd *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar. Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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- As the NSF continues to cancels more grants, two legal experts weighed in on the agency's updated priorities and award termination process. More on that and a brief summary of what's happened so far at @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/policy/resea... #ChemSky #Science #AcademicSky
- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez"Scientists are being encouraged to share the stories of what NSF funding makes possible, and what is at stake, with the hashtag #WithoutNSF. Share your stories on social media and tag AAG so we can follow and amplify." #AAG
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- Reposted by Krystal VasquezStaff members at the US National Science Foundation (NSF) were told on 30 April to “stop awarding all funding actions until further notice,” according to an email seen by Nature. go.nature.com/44Ugf9V
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- The 3rd round of NSF grant cuts have begun. ~300 are expected to come from the EDU directorate alone. Awards associated with the chem division have been spared so far, but several chem education researchers had their grants canceled. Here's what we know so far: cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
- Similar to NIH and DOE, the NSF just introduced an indirect cost cap of 15%. Source: www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezHi, @motherjones.com disabled disability reporter here, I really want to hear about how tariffs are impacting disabled, chronically ill, and aging folks. Reposts appreciated and my email is jmetraux@motherjones.com.
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- With a new round of terminations, I wanted to reshare this. I'm a reporter with @cenmag.bsky.social looking to hear from researchers impacted. Contact info ⬇️
- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez🚨 Practical URGENT tip for NSF grantees: Out of an abundance of caution, I would right now go into Research.gov and… 1. Download your NSF award letters. 2. Print PDF your annual reports. 3. Screenshot the status table for annual reports. NSF is planning maintenance tomorrow to Research.gov
- Reposted by Krystal Vasquez🚨 Another major round of #NSF terminations today 😞. Please report and encourage your colleagues to as well! We need this info to shed light on the damage caused, and to organize and advocate for science that includes and benefits all. airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni... 🧪
- 🚨Report your NSF grant terminations! 🚨 We are starting to collect information on NSF grant terminations to create a shared resource as we have for NIH. The more information we collect, the more we can organize, advocate, and fight back! Please share widely! airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni...
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- Reposted by Krystal VasquezBREAKING: In a sudden about-face, a DOJ attorney saiys ICE will be RESTORING the status of thousands of foreign students whose SEVIS records were terminated w/o notice earlier this month. The move comes amid mounting losses in courts around the country. www.wusa9.com/article/news...
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- Reposted by Krystal VasquezATTENTION: NSF GRANT RECIPIENTS We received a heads up from a trusted source that you should proactively download/print/screen shot any documentation on research.gov pertaining to your NSF awards, both those that are current and any that have closed in the last 5-6 years. 1/n
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezI made a timeline of all the actions in Trump's (almost) first 100 days that have upended science and health. It was staggering to me to see it all in one place, even though I reported on many on these events. www.statnews.com/2025/04/24/t...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezNow it's nearly 270 university presidents who have signed onto this "unprecedented government overreach" public letter. It was less than 180 this morning. www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c... Universities, and judges, taking the lead in standing up.
- Number is up just today, from 180 to around 240. University leaders, time to join in. www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...
- Reposted by Krystal VasquezExclusive: The director of the National Science Foundation announced his resignation today, 16 months before his 6-year term ends, in a letter to staff obtained by Science. scim.ag/42vc3fn
- Ever had to wear an ill-fitting lab coat? I have! It's a common experience that's uncomfortable at best, and dangerous at worst. Read more about lab coats and the companies rethinking their designs at @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/safety/lab-s... #ChemSky #Science
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