Dr. Megan Fork
@aforkintheriver.bsky.social
Ecosystem scientist splashing around in wet &/or urban places, especially in southeast PA. Learning about trash of all kinds. Asst. Prof. at West Chester Univ. (they/she)
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Grad Students: The Larry Summers news should shed any shred of imposter syndrome you've felt in academia. Clearly, academics* can be far from perfect (at everything from spelling to relationships to human decency) and still make it all the way to the top of ivory tower.
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Grad Students: The Larry Summers news should shed any shred of imposter syndrome you've felt in academia. Clearly, academics* can be far from perfect (at everything from spelling to relationships to human decency) and still make it all the way to the top of ivory tower.
This is the platinum-quality shitpost I needed to be able to make it through the day today: hadley.github.io/genzplyr/
dplyr but make it bussin fr fr no cap
`genzplyr` is an alternative syntax for `dplyr` that replaces boring old function names with GenZ slang. Your data wrangling is about to hit different.
hadley.github.io
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This is the platinum-quality shitpost I needed to be able to make it through the day today: hadley.github.io/genzplyr/
I'm looking to switch out the Winogradsky column lab I've been doing in my Wetlands course for something new (I never get visible diffs among treatments and I don't think students are getting much from it).
What are your favorite labs for an upper level Wetlands course? Bonus if biogeochemistryish!
What are your favorite labs for an upper level Wetlands course? Bonus if biogeochemistryish!
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I'm looking to switch out the Winogradsky column lab I've been doing in my Wetlands course for something new (I never get visible diffs among treatments and I don't think students are getting much from it).
What are your favorite labs for an upper level Wetlands course? Bonus if biogeochemistryish!
What are your favorite labs for an upper level Wetlands course? Bonus if biogeochemistryish!
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I'm recruiting a lab manager for my soon-to-be-launched lab at Ohio State! If you know of any recent grads who may be interested both in helping to build the lab and in developing skills in the cognitive neuroscience of memory, please share!
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July 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I'm recruiting a lab manager for my soon-to-be-launched lab at Ohio State! If you know of any recent grads who may be interested both in helping to build the lab and in developing skills in the cognitive neuroscience of memory, please share!
osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCar...
osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCar...
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make art! if it's the end of the world, you might as well make art! if it's not the end of the world, then the future will be better because people made art right now!
July 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
make art! if it's the end of the world, you might as well make art! if it's not the end of the world, then the future will be better because people made art right now!
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I am making a Starter Pack for people who are looking for PHD STUDENT POSITIONS in the biological sciences! If you wish to be added, please respond directly to this post saying you want to be added. I need at least 5 people to create the pack. Please share widely!
July 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I am making a Starter Pack for people who are looking for PHD STUDENT POSITIONS in the biological sciences! If you wish to be added, please respond directly to this post saying you want to be added. I need at least 5 people to create the pack. Please share widely!
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If there was ever a time to call your Senator, this is it.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
June 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If there was ever a time to call your Senator, this is it.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
Voting has begun on the GOP plan to cut off health care for working-class Americans and slash taxes for the wealthiest.
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BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts (the Reagan-appointed William Young) has declared the Trump administration's cuts to NIH grants — ostensibly over Trump's EOs on gender ideology and DEI — are "illegal" and "void." He's ordering many grants restored.
June 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts (the Reagan-appointed William Young) has declared the Trump administration's cuts to NIH grants — ostensibly over Trump's EOs on gender ideology and DEI — are "illegal" and "void." He's ordering many grants restored.
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After ruling, with anger in his voice, Judge Young:
"This represents racial discrimination. And discrimination against America's LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so."
"This represents racial discrimination. And discrimination against America's LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so."
June 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
After ruling, with anger in his voice, Judge Young:
"This represents racial discrimination. And discrimination against America's LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so."
"This represents racial discrimination. And discrimination against America's LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so."
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It's 2p here in Boston, and we're back on the record in the NIH grant terminations case.
It's possible Judge Young could issue some sort of ruling here in the next few minutes, or he could provide more context for case management going forward.
Stay tuned.
It's possible Judge Young could issue some sort of ruling here in the next few minutes, or he could provide more context for case management going forward.
Stay tuned.
⚖️ HUGE day today in the NIH terminations cases
There's a trial (of sorts) at 10a ET in Boston today for arguments that NIH unlawfully terminated 100s of grants.
It's a 3 hour hearing and I'll post periodic updates.
Of note: this is the 1st lawsuit filed against the Trump Admin to go to trial.
There's a trial (of sorts) at 10a ET in Boston today for arguments that NIH unlawfully terminated 100s of grants.
It's a 3 hour hearing and I'll post periodic updates.
Of note: this is the 1st lawsuit filed against the Trump Admin to go to trial.
June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's 2p here in Boston, and we're back on the record in the NIH grant terminations case.
It's possible Judge Young could issue some sort of ruling here in the next few minutes, or he could provide more context for case management going forward.
Stay tuned.
It's possible Judge Young could issue some sort of ruling here in the next few minutes, or he could provide more context for case management going forward.
Stay tuned.
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Hi everyone,
Any of you NYC or NYC adjacent scientists who like to talk to people in person about your work and its relevance? I'm part of Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers. Our live We Demand Stories salons need more academics who like to talk about the thing they do.
Any of you NYC or NYC adjacent scientists who like to talk to people in person about your work and its relevance? I'm part of Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers. Our live We Demand Stories salons need more academics who like to talk about the thing they do.
June 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hi everyone,
Any of you NYC or NYC adjacent scientists who like to talk to people in person about your work and its relevance? I'm part of Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers. Our live We Demand Stories salons need more academics who like to talk about the thing they do.
Any of you NYC or NYC adjacent scientists who like to talk to people in person about your work and its relevance? I'm part of Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers. Our live We Demand Stories salons need more academics who like to talk about the thing they do.
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1. Trump's tax cuts overwhelmingly help the rich
2. His spending cuts are targeted at the poor
3. Tariffs cost the poor a larger share of their income
Roll these three regressive policies together and you get the largest redistribution from poor to rich in American history.
The anti-Robin Hood.
2. His spending cuts are targeted at the poor
3. Tariffs cost the poor a larger share of their income
Roll these three regressive policies together and you get the largest redistribution from poor to rich in American history.
The anti-Robin Hood.
June 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
1. Trump's tax cuts overwhelmingly help the rich
2. His spending cuts are targeted at the poor
3. Tariffs cost the poor a larger share of their income
Roll these three regressive policies together and you get the largest redistribution from poor to rich in American history.
The anti-Robin Hood.
2. His spending cuts are targeted at the poor
3. Tariffs cost the poor a larger share of their income
Roll these three regressive policies together and you get the largest redistribution from poor to rich in American history.
The anti-Robin Hood.
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On June 14th, Trump is spending $60M on a parade — while slashing life-saving research.
While he celebrates himself, we’ll be fighting for science — and for the lives and futures of the American people.
Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
While he celebrates himself, we’ll be fighting for science — and for the lives and futures of the American people.
Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
Trump is dismantling science in America. Time to push back, Washington | Opinion
For most scientists, the personal devastation is compounded by recognition of the long-term, permanent damage to US research, innovation and technology development. | Opinion
www.thenewstribune.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On June 14th, Trump is spending $60M on a parade — while slashing life-saving research.
While he celebrates himself, we’ll be fighting for science — and for the lives and futures of the American people.
Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
While he celebrates himself, we’ll be fighting for science — and for the lives and futures of the American people.
Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
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Ecologist Lauren Kuehne writes to Tacoma, Washington, “On June 14, Trump will spend $60 million in taxpayer dollars on a birthday parade for himself. As a scientist, what I see is $60 million in lost science, lost engineering, lost innovation.” 🧪🏠
On June 14th, Trump is spending $60M on a parade — while slashing life-saving research.
While he celebrates himself, we’ll be fighting for science — and for the lives and futures of the American people.
Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
While he celebrates himself, we’ll be fighting for science — and for the lives and futures of the American people.
Find an event near you ➡️ www.nokings.org
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
Trump is dismantling science in America. Time to push back, Washington | Opinion
For most scientists, the personal devastation is compounded by recognition of the long-term, permanent damage to US research, innovation and technology development. | Opinion
www.thenewstribune.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Ecologist Lauren Kuehne writes to Tacoma, Washington, “On June 14, Trump will spend $60 million in taxpayer dollars on a birthday parade for himself. As a scientist, what I see is $60 million in lost science, lost engineering, lost innovation.” 🧪🏠
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What is this country going to look like in three years?
June 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
What is this country going to look like in three years?
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"The results were stark: Black applicants consistently faced higher barriers to homeownership, even when their financial profiles were identical to white applicants." This is why disparate impact theory must be protected, and AI decisions must comply with existing fair housing and lending laws.
"Black applicants would, on average, need credit scores approximately 120 points higher than white applicants to receive the same approval rate, and about 30 points higher to receive the same interest rate."
June 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
"The results were stark: Black applicants consistently faced higher barriers to homeownership, even when their financial profiles were identical to white applicants." This is why disparate impact theory must be protected, and AI decisions must comply with existing fair housing and lending laws.
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🚨 Big milestone for Rdatasets 🚨
The web archive now hosts 3400+ free and documented CSV datasets. Fantastic for teaching and testing!
And {Rdatasets} is a new #RStats 📦 for easy download and search
Web archive: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasets
R 📦: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasetspkg
The web archive now hosts 3400+ free and documented CSV datasets. Fantastic for teaching and testing!
And {Rdatasets} is a new #RStats 📦 for easy download and search
Web archive: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasets
R 📦: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasetspkg
June 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🚨 Big milestone for Rdatasets 🚨
The web archive now hosts 3400+ free and documented CSV datasets. Fantastic for teaching and testing!
And {Rdatasets} is a new #RStats 📦 for easy download and search
Web archive: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasets
R 📦: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasetspkg
The web archive now hosts 3400+ free and documented CSV datasets. Fantastic for teaching and testing!
And {Rdatasets} is a new #RStats 📦 for easy download and search
Web archive: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasets
R 📦: vincentarelbundock.github.io/Rdatasetspkg
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Wrapping up your PhD? I’m planning to hire a postdoc in the next few months (start date flexible). Will start formally advertising soon, but you heard it here first!! Possible research topics include - critical zone hydrology, agricultural water quality, SW-GW interactions. Reach out if interested!
June 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wrapping up your PhD? I’m planning to hire a postdoc in the next few months (start date flexible). Will start formally advertising soon, but you heard it here first!! Possible research topics include - critical zone hydrology, agricultural water quality, SW-GW interactions. Reach out if interested!
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My Canadian university, Queen's, is offering TWENTY 4-year funded PhDs (40k CAD/yr) for a student of ANY citizenship who has been accepted at a top 100 US university but have had offer rescinded OR are reconsidering offer due to US policy.
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
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Queen’s University is a globally engaged, research-intensive institution dedicated to attracting and supporting exceptional PhD students who will significantly advance our research mission.
www.queensu.ca
June 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My Canadian university, Queen's, is offering TWENTY 4-year funded PhDs (40k CAD/yr) for a student of ANY citizenship who has been accepted at a top 100 US university but have had offer rescinded OR are reconsidering offer due to US policy.
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
Details found here👇
www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc...
Warning that if you do this, you might cry during your conference talk, like I did. Still worth it.
Every scientist should discuss the consequences of the NIH and NSF grant terminations and delays and failure to fund at their home institution at the end of a talk or seminar. Even if a scientist’s own funding is not threatened, I GUARANTEE there is someone at their institution affected.
It's breaking my brain to hear amazing talks that show treatments that help patients developed out of fundamental research, while temporarily ignoring the backdrop of the American science funding disaster
June 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Warning that if you do this, you might cry during your conference talk, like I did. Still worth it.
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If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, then you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
You’re in organized crime.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, then you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
You’re in organized crime.
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There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"
as someone who lives nextdoor to both supportive housing and public housing, i need people to understand that the best locations for both are going to be the central neighborhoods in a metropolitan area, where there is easy and reliable access to services and jobs.
May 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"