Sheril KirshenbaumJul 25, 2023

Multiple bright, young scientists I know have told me they will not be applying to jobs in TX & FL.

Faculty friends at institutions in these states have shared they are having trouble recruiting new students & concerned about what they could be accused of.

Having spent years working at UT Austin where I loved our weird & welcoming community, I’m deeply troubled watching things fall apart. https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/25/texas-a-m-professor-opioids-dan-patrick/

Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture

The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.

The Texas Tribune
Show thread🏳️‍⚧️ Owyn
@Sheril I absolutely refuse to work in TX or FL unless it is for one very specific job opportunity with one specific group: NASA. That is the ONLY reason I would ever move to those horrible states.
Jul 26, 2023 at 3:35amWeb