Coming back from a Hiatus & Site Updates

When I write a blog post, I am always immediately confronted with the last time that I updated this site and wrote a reflection. While I feel like my earlier post was just yesterday, I also know that so much has happened since. After all, an entire academic year came and went. The unexpected hiatus was a wild combination for which I'll reflect later (I know, promises, promises). 

And, as this site has been long due for some updates, I have been reluctant to update the Opportunities & Due Dates page. The increasingly hostile climate regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which also overlaps a fair amount with my own research, has translated to detrimental cuts to funding and other critical opportunities. 

I've been avoiding updating the page because honestly, I've been sad about having to erase fellowships that have been defunded, opportunities that have been eliminated, and remove website links that no longer exist. I know there will be more opportunities and this is an important moment for us to mobilize, but I admit that I kind of wanted to hold out for a little longer and pretend that these opportunities-- for which I and so many of the people I love and admire and who have benefited from--  could continue to exist. And, of course, just because there's limited funding doesn't mean the work will end here, but in moments like these, I am truly ready for some precedented​ times. 

Also as a related positive note, in updating the Opportunities & Due Dates page, I have FINALLY (yes finally!) updated the conference list and proposals. I know some of y'all have waited ages, so thanks for your patience! I also updated the journal lists and found some additional resources given that the previous GoogleExcel was deleted :( 



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