Nick Shapiro

detoxified futures | @carceral_ECO | Asst Prof | he/him

[Duke University Press @DukePress]

Congratulations to Anna Munster, author of "DeepAesthetics," and Nicholas Shapiro @zboratory, author of "Homesick," whose books received honorable mentions from the Society for Social Studies of Science @4sweb. https://t.co/W395mAG7Yu https://t.co/9NVigtc2iV

[Duke University Press @DukePress]

Congratulations to DUP authors who landed on "Best of 2025" lists, including @nassimparvin, @jmcmaster29, @xEmmaAmador, @kcohen, @zboratory, @ProfWolffie, @arsavium, @SomaChaudhuri7, and @pepepierce. See them all on our blog! https://t.co/6tufuOheNb

[The Advocate @theadvocatebr]

'Homesick,' a gripping biography about the aftermath of Katrina, exposes toxic FEMA trailers https://t.co/unONaFIrUO

[Duke University Press @DukePress]

Among October's many exciting new titles is "Homesick," by Nicholas Shapiro @zboratory. Check out all of our #newbooks coming out this month on the blog! https://t.co/R3sP89e6jE

[Duke University Press @DukePress]

Save 30% on #NewBook "Homesick," by @zboratory, which examines the US govt's distribution of over 120,000 toxic trailers following #HurricaneKatrina, the devastating effects, and the need to create new forms of accountability and change. #EnvStudies #FEMA https://t.co/MvBWZDYYR6

[Society for Cultural Anthropology @culanth]

A remarkable ethnography examining toxic exposure caused by engineered wood used in FEMA trailers, accompanied by a pedagogical toolkit designed to support student learning.

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

@ManuelTironi @DukePress Thank you sweet friend! It’s been too long!

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

My book “Homesick” comes out in a month! The book asks the question of how shelter became exposure in the US and what we can do about it. https://t.co/MLTN1BLn14 (discount code: E25SHPRO)

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

Nikhit Agrawal and Nick made a discussion and activity guide if you’re interested in teaching it: https://t.co/RWVt3Lfb0N

[Duke University Press @DukePress]

In "Homesick," @zboratory examines the US government's distribution of over 120,000 toxic trailers following Hurricane Katrina, their devastating health effects, and the need to create new forms of accountability and change. Read the intro for free now: https://t.co/Qz3naEtWyX

[Duke University Press @DukePress]

Introducing our Fall 2025 catalog, featuring new books from @esraakcan, @zboratory, @TrashLadyNYC, @TulasiSrinivas1, @SvampaM, @JRWinters77, & @ProfWolffie plus many more. Check it out now!
https://t.co/7pQxpvDsGS

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

Does anyone have a good protocol or presentation template for undergrads to present work-in-progress to the lab or collaborators? We’re working on getting more structured

[JusticeLA @JusticeLANow]

📍SATURDAY 10:30AM📍 Please join us in honoring the Angelversary of #StanleyWilsonJr virtually with his family, loved ones, and guest speakers.

📌Register at https://t.co/Uk6QTGlBnL 📌

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

@alirachelpearl This is awful. I’m so deeply sorry. No one should have to experience that

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

Who wants to hang in phoenix? Flight got rerouted

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

Tenure track job in disability studies in our dept https://t.co/Sr5M2WIBro

[Emily Elena Dugdale @eedugdale]

Never more enraged than when I’m texting people in prison asking about the heat.

Prisons were excluded from recently passed indoor heat rules because of the cost of AC.

https://t.co/OKmybqL5Wh

[Keri Blakinger @keribla]

In part, they pointed out that diversion efforts haven't been adequately funded and also bail in LA is much higher than elsewhere in the state -- so bringing bail practices in line with other counties would quickly reduce the population.

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

Link to the press release and bill https://t.co/MgCsb1fsgZ

[Nick Shapiro @zBoratory]

Proud that our research has contributed to this important bill

[Ed Markey @SenMarkey]

As we work toward decarceration, we must also ensure that currently incarcerated people have clean air and water and are given the dignity of environmental health. That's why @RepPressley and I are introducing the Enviro Health in Prisons Act. https://t.co/DQ0vQ731Zp