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, Iā€™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
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@Sheril have a scientist friend in FL who has been trying to leave for a while now. there's a mass exodus.
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@blogdiva @Sheril of course there is an exodus. Without the crazy republicans the place was an absolute shithole. Now I guess it is a very hot and swampy version of Gilead.
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