Michael’s Substack
Michael MarderMy personal Substack
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 10 | Founded | 10 months ago | Last Issue | a month ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
chaosmarder.substack.comLatest Issues
Trust in Higher Education
Since 2011 higher education in the United States has been headed in a wrong direction. Yale helped lead the way.
According to a 2024 Gallup poll https://news.gallup.com/poll/646880/confidence-higher-education-closely-divided.aspx 68% of US...
A US STEMM workforce shortage is coming
Definitions:
STEMM Pipeline Pool: People aged 22-31 who took calculus in high school
Young STEMM Degree Holders: People aged 22-31 with a BA or more in a STEMM subject.
High-Skill: Education through BA and above
Mid-Skill: Educat...
Promise and Challenge of HB2
In 2025 Texas made an historic investment in public school teachers by passing HB2. The final Legislative Budget Board fiscal note on the bill on May 24 of 2025 estimated it would cost $8,381,506,751 through the biennium ending in August of...
Cheaper, Faster, Better
Where do Texas teachers come from? You may assume they come from universities. This has not been completely true for nearly four decades, and for the last 10 years it has been increasingly untrue. In 2023–2024 and 2024-2025, fewer than 20%...
US conventional wisdom and education.
“Because familiarity is such an important test of acceptability, the acceptable ideas have great stability. They are highly predictable. It will be convenient to have a name for the ideas which are esteemed at any time for their acceptabili...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Michael’s Substack.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 64 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I am a condensed matter physicist with specific interests in fracture and failure of materials and preparation of STEM teachers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Michael’s Substack?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Michael’s Substack on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Michael’s Substack have?
To see how many people subscribe to Michael’s Substack, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Michael’s Substack?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Michael’s Substack as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Michael’s Substack?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Michael’s Substack using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Michael’s Substack?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Michael’s Substack. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Michael’s Substack?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.