Steven Strogatz

stevenstrogatz.com

28 September 2026 14:08

Mathematicians and scientists: Want to write for a broad audience about big ideas? Apply for the fully funded Beyond the Ivory Tower writing workshop at Wake Forest, Jan. 15–16, led by NYT editor James Ryerson. Applications due Oct. 9: beyondtheivorytower.com/workshop

Christian B. Miller

charactergap.bsky.social

02 September 2026 16:32

This 5-year project is aimed at supporting natural scientists, social scientists, and philosophers to be better equipped to do public-facing work. We will run 10 workshops (the first is already open to applications), an alumni network, 5 fellowship competitions, and 5 prize competitions.

Christian B. Miller

charactergap.bsky.social

02 September 2026 16:31

Big Grant News - Public Scholars Project Thanks to a $2.7 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, we are excited to officially launch the Public Scholars Project based here at Wake Forest University. Please share this widely! To learn more visit: news.wfu.edu/2026/09/01/f...

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌

chanda.blacksky.app

29 May 2026 20:21

NEW: A lot of bad has happened to American science over the last year but nothing comes even close to what’s about to happen if we don’t speak out in opposition to the OMB rule changes and I hope @aaas-socsci.bsky.social @apsphysics.bsky.social and others will launch public campaigns about this. 🧪🔭⚛️

Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌

chanda.blacksky.app

29 May 2026 20:21

In this newsletter I outline important actions to take. 1. Submit a comment opposing the rule change. 2. Contact state legislators to ensure states are engaged with the impact at the state and local level. 3. Contact members of Congress. 4. Spread awareness. This rundown is a great source: