Briefly, in America . . .

I didn't want to do this, and I hoped it wouldn't be necessary.  But, given the political turmoil that the United States has found itself in recently, I just wanted to make a quick comment - especially to Sr. S and her class:

To the refugees, I welcome you.  To the marginalized, you belong.  And to scientists, both current and aspiring, I trust you not those who attempt to invalidate your research with falsehoods and business agendas.  You are not alone, and you are not forgotten.