Dr. Jocelyn Woods
@animalwelfarist.bsky.social
Zoo➡️farm #AnimalWelfare and #AnimalBehavior @ UW Madison using tech to study the impacts of tail docking sheep 🐑 | knitter on the run 🏃🏼♀️ 🧶 | views are my own
Keeper of @midwestprimates.bsky.social 🐒
https://jocelynwoods.wixsite.com/jocelynwoods
Keeper of @midwestprimates.bsky.social 🐒
https://jocelynwoods.wixsite.com/jocelynwoods
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Hi 👋🏼 I’m Jocelyn, a PhD candidate studying #FarmAnimalWelfare. Specifically, I’m using tech to address how tail docking sheep impacts their social relationships 🐑 I also have studied #ZooAnimalWelfare including🦒, 🐒 , & 🦍! I am a couple months from my defense & running & knitting keeps me sane 🧶 🏃🏼♀️
Can the term doom scrolling be applied to the LinkedIn job board? Because I think that’s my latest addiction
March 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Can the term doom scrolling be applied to the LinkedIn job board? Because I think that’s my latest addiction
Please share & follow the new MPIG account! 🐒 🦍 🦧
MPIG is on Bluesky!
Follow us for updates on primatology, relevant job postings, and details about our annual conference.
#MPIG2025 will be a joint meeting with the American Society of Primatologists in Chicago, September 17-20!
Follow us for updates on primatology, relevant job postings, and details about our annual conference.
#MPIG2025 will be a joint meeting with the American Society of Primatologists in Chicago, September 17-20!
January 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Please share & follow the new MPIG account! 🐒 🦍 🦧
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There’s a lot of important dates coming up for #ASABSpring2025 & #Behaviour2025
ASAB Grants: asab.org/grant-overview
ASAB Spring: asabspring2025.github.io
Behaviour: behaviourindia2025.in
Make sure you also follow @asab-spring-2025.bsky.social & @behaviour2025.bsky.social for updates 😄
ASAB Grants: asab.org/grant-overview
ASAB Spring: asabspring2025.github.io
Behaviour: behaviourindia2025.in
Make sure you also follow @asab-spring-2025.bsky.social & @behaviour2025.bsky.social for updates 😄
January 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There’s a lot of important dates coming up for #ASABSpring2025 & #Behaviour2025
ASAB Grants: asab.org/grant-overview
ASAB Spring: asabspring2025.github.io
Behaviour: behaviourindia2025.in
Make sure you also follow @asab-spring-2025.bsky.social & @behaviour2025.bsky.social for updates 😄
ASAB Grants: asab.org/grant-overview
ASAB Spring: asabspring2025.github.io
Behaviour: behaviourindia2025.in
Make sure you also follow @asab-spring-2025.bsky.social & @behaviour2025.bsky.social for updates 😄
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We often think when we feed animals we're doing an unqualified good.
But are we? Feeding squirrels peanuts, it turns out, changes their very SKULLS, giving them weaker bite force. www.sciencenews.org/article/hand...
But are we? Feeding squirrels peanuts, it turns out, changes their very SKULLS, giving them weaker bite force. www.sciencenews.org/article/hand...
Hand-feeding squirrels accidentally changed their skulls
When fed peanuts, red squirrels in Britain developed weaker bites — showing that food supplements to threatened animals could have unintended side effects.
www.sciencenews.org
January 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We often think when we feed animals we're doing an unqualified good.
But are we? Feeding squirrels peanuts, it turns out, changes their very SKULLS, giving them weaker bite force. www.sciencenews.org/article/hand...
But are we? Feeding squirrels peanuts, it turns out, changes their very SKULLS, giving them weaker bite force. www.sciencenews.org/article/hand...
Made #vegan bagels on a gloomy Wisconsin Sunday. This is the first time I’ve made bagels and I have to say, they turned out pretty good! 🥯
January 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Made #vegan bagels on a gloomy Wisconsin Sunday. This is the first time I’ve made bagels and I have to say, they turned out pretty good! 🥯
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📢 Abstract submissions for talks and posters at the UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference close on 10 February.
🔍 We’re particularly interested in abstracts featuring novel and innovative approaches to #AnimalWelfare science.
🔗 Don't miss out! Submit your abstract here: ufaw.org.uk/conf25
🔍 We’re particularly interested in abstracts featuring novel and innovative approaches to #AnimalWelfare science.
🔗 Don't miss out! Submit your abstract here: ufaw.org.uk/conf25
January 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
📢 Abstract submissions for talks and posters at the UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference close on 10 February.
🔍 We’re particularly interested in abstracts featuring novel and innovative approaches to #AnimalWelfare science.
🔗 Don't miss out! Submit your abstract here: ufaw.org.uk/conf25
🔍 We’re particularly interested in abstracts featuring novel and innovative approaches to #AnimalWelfare science.
🔗 Don't miss out! Submit your abstract here: ufaw.org.uk/conf25
Reposted by Dr. Jocelyn Woods
2025. Nearly 30,000 wild species identified in US trade data phys.org/news/2025-01...
Nearly 30,000 wild species identified in US trade data
International research involving the University of Adelaide has found almost 30,000 wild species have been traded in the United States, according to data captured by U.S. wildlife trade monitoring org...
phys.org
January 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
2025. Nearly 30,000 wild species identified in US trade data phys.org/news/2025-01...
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"There are bodies that America believes should not be unhindered....It’s a freedom our neighbors begrudge us, peering out the windows, posting on social media when they see us."
This post is about running, but it's about so much more. lyz.substack.com/p/i-have-a-r...
This post is about running, but it's about so much more. lyz.substack.com/p/i-have-a-r...
I have a right to be here
A year of running in 2024
lyz.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"There are bodies that America believes should not be unhindered....It’s a freedom our neighbors begrudge us, peering out the windows, posting on social media when they see us."
This post is about running, but it's about so much more. lyz.substack.com/p/i-have-a-r...
This post is about running, but it's about so much more. lyz.substack.com/p/i-have-a-r...
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Please share –
The Jensen and Pfeifer Labs at Arizona State University are searching for a joint postdoctoral researcher to study the evolutionary genomics of non-human primates, supported by NIH MIRA and NSF CAREER awards.
More details on our lab webpage: spfeiferlab.org/positions/
The Jensen and Pfeifer Labs at Arizona State University are searching for a joint postdoctoral researcher to study the evolutionary genomics of non-human primates, supported by NIH MIRA and NSF CAREER awards.
More details on our lab webpage: spfeiferlab.org/positions/
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Please share –
The Jensen and Pfeifer Labs at Arizona State University are searching for a joint postdoctoral researcher to study the evolutionary genomics of non-human primates, supported by NIH MIRA and NSF CAREER awards.
More details on our lab webpage: spfeiferlab.org/positions/
The Jensen and Pfeifer Labs at Arizona State University are searching for a joint postdoctoral researcher to study the evolutionary genomics of non-human primates, supported by NIH MIRA and NSF CAREER awards.
More details on our lab webpage: spfeiferlab.org/positions/
Most zoo animals live long lives due to individualized care. However part of this care is controlling breeding. Is this sustainable? Should animals breed naturally in zoos? What happens to surplus animals?
See below on how breed-and-feed programs in zoos may improve animal welfare & conservation 🧪
See below on how breed-and-feed programs in zoos may improve animal welfare & conservation 🧪
It's been 10 yrs since Marius the giraffe was controversially culled by Copenhagen Zoo. So, what's happened since?
Many zoos limit reproduction to avoid surplus animals and public backlash. We argue this approach fails the conservation & education mandate of zoos 🧵: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Many zoos limit reproduction to avoid surplus animals and public backlash. We argue this approach fails the conservation & education mandate of zoos 🧵: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
January 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Most zoo animals live long lives due to individualized care. However part of this care is controlling breeding. Is this sustainable? Should animals breed naturally in zoos? What happens to surplus animals?
See below on how breed-and-feed programs in zoos may improve animal welfare & conservation 🧪
See below on how breed-and-feed programs in zoos may improve animal welfare & conservation 🧪
Reposted by Dr. Jocelyn Woods
🚨In Nature🚨
Meta is dropping fact-checking to avoid anti-conservative bias- but is there actually evidence of bias?
We this test empirically & find that conservatives
* ARE suspended more
* BUT share more misinfo
So suspension isn't necessarily evidence of bias www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Meta is dropping fact-checking to avoid anti-conservative bias- but is there actually evidence of bias?
We this test empirically & find that conservatives
* ARE suspended more
* BUT share more misinfo
So suspension isn't necessarily evidence of bias www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Differences in misinformation sharing can lead to politically asymmetric sanctions - Nature
We find that conservatives tend to share more low-quality news through social media than liberals, and so even if technology companies enact politically neutral anti-misinformation policies, political...
www.nature.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
🚨In Nature🚨
Meta is dropping fact-checking to avoid anti-conservative bias- but is there actually evidence of bias?
We this test empirically & find that conservatives
* ARE suspended more
* BUT share more misinfo
So suspension isn't necessarily evidence of bias www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Meta is dropping fact-checking to avoid anti-conservative bias- but is there actually evidence of bias?
We this test empirically & find that conservatives
* ARE suspended more
* BUT share more misinfo
So suspension isn't necessarily evidence of bias www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Happy New Year!
I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...
It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women
Please share.
#ConservationFunding
I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...
It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women
Please share.
#ConservationFunding
Funding & awards
A list of conservation-related scholarships, fellowships, funding, and awards.
www.aerinjacob.ca
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Happy New Year!
I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...
It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women
Please share.
#ConservationFunding
I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...
It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women
Please share.
#ConservationFunding
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🚨Field research position alert: spread the word!🚨 Join our team in studying the behavior, health, and ecology of wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica 🇨🇷🐒🌴
See full position description: groups.google.com/a/g-groups.w...
Learn more about the Santa Rosa Primate Project: www.santarosaprimates.org
See full position description: groups.google.com/a/g-groups.w...
Learn more about the Santa Rosa Primate Project: www.santarosaprimates.org
January 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
🚨Field research position alert: spread the word!🚨 Join our team in studying the behavior, health, and ecology of wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica 🇨🇷🐒🌴
See full position description: groups.google.com/a/g-groups.w...
Learn more about the Santa Rosa Primate Project: www.santarosaprimates.org
See full position description: groups.google.com/a/g-groups.w...
Learn more about the Santa Rosa Primate Project: www.santarosaprimates.org
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So many good points in here.
When women begin to enter fields, first people cheer the pioneers. Then women do it more...and men get nervous.
And then men run.
And then they declare they NEVER wanted to do it anyway. Education is for GIRLS. celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
When women begin to enter fields, first people cheer the pioneers. Then women do it more...and men get nervous.
And then men run.
And then they declare they NEVER wanted to do it anyway. Education is for GIRLS. celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
Why aren't we talking about the real reason male college enrollment is dropping?
We would rather talk about literally everything else.
celestemdavis.substack.com
January 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
So many good points in here.
When women begin to enter fields, first people cheer the pioneers. Then women do it more...and men get nervous.
And then men run.
And then they declare they NEVER wanted to do it anyway. Education is for GIRLS. celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
When women begin to enter fields, first people cheer the pioneers. Then women do it more...and men get nervous.
And then men run.
And then they declare they NEVER wanted to do it anyway. Education is for GIRLS. celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
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Yep, #VaccinesWork
Peter Hotez: "Covid mortality rates. No surprises: Well-vaccinated Northern European nations, Canada, Northern U.S. had lowest mortality; less vaccinated Southern U.S. fared worse; poorly vaccinated regions Africa, Russia the worst."
See www.healthdata.org/research-ana...
Peter Hotez: "Covid mortality rates. No surprises: Well-vaccinated Northern European nations, Canada, Northern U.S. had lowest mortality; less vaccinated Southern U.S. fared worse; poorly vaccinated regions Africa, Russia the worst."
See www.healthdata.org/research-ana...
December 31, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Yep, #VaccinesWork
Peter Hotez: "Covid mortality rates. No surprises: Well-vaccinated Northern European nations, Canada, Northern U.S. had lowest mortality; less vaccinated Southern U.S. fared worse; poorly vaccinated regions Africa, Russia the worst."
See www.healthdata.org/research-ana...
Peter Hotez: "Covid mortality rates. No surprises: Well-vaccinated Northern European nations, Canada, Northern U.S. had lowest mortality; less vaccinated Southern U.S. fared worse; poorly vaccinated regions Africa, Russia the worst."
See www.healthdata.org/research-ana...
Reposted by Dr. Jocelyn Woods
It’s simple. Many of us share #science. Please join up.
go.bsky.app/H3qcvgP
Please add your name below and expertise and you’ll be added!
#scientistswhocommunicatescience #scicomm #womeninsciencw
go.bsky.app/H3qcvgP
Please add your name below and expertise and you’ll be added!
#scientistswhocommunicatescience #scicomm #womeninsciencw
December 2, 2024 at 2:07 AM
It’s simple. Many of us share #science. Please join up.
go.bsky.app/H3qcvgP
Please add your name below and expertise and you’ll be added!
#scientistswhocommunicatescience #scicomm #womeninsciencw
go.bsky.app/H3qcvgP
Please add your name below and expertise and you’ll be added!
#scientistswhocommunicatescience #scicomm #womeninsciencw
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We’ve listed a few starter packs that we thought might be interesting to our members/researchers in animal behaviour. Feel free to add on to the thread if you have more suggestions! 🦍🦒🐐🐕🐑🐋🐍🦗
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a man wearing a sweater with a bird on it says i love making connections
Alt: David from Schitts creek wearing a sweater with a bird on it says i love making connections
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:54 PM
We’ve listed a few starter packs that we thought might be interesting to our members/researchers in animal behaviour. Feel free to add on to the thread if you have more suggestions! 🦍🦒🐐🐕🐑🐋🐍🦗
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We have a very exciting line up of plenary speakers for ISAE 2025, so make sure to submit your abstracts for the congress before 15 February 2025(isae2025.exordo.com/login)! The info on the plenary speakers can be found here: isae2025utrecht.nl/plenary-spea...
December 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
We have a very exciting line up of plenary speakers for ISAE 2025, so make sure to submit your abstracts for the congress before 15 February 2025(isae2025.exordo.com/login)! The info on the plenary speakers can be found here: isae2025utrecht.nl/plenary-spea...
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Trying to gather a long list of ideas for a masters student in animal welfare. Who out there with a masters degree is in an animal welfare-related role that is financially feasible for the long term? Thanks in advance for sharing here or by DM. #hivemind #animalwelfare
December 17, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Trying to gather a long list of ideas for a masters student in animal welfare. Who out there with a masters degree is in an animal welfare-related role that is financially feasible for the long term? Thanks in advance for sharing here or by DM. #hivemind #animalwelfare
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We could be losing a lot of scientific evidence due to it being published in non-English languages. Also likely to be reflected for species with no English language evidence.
An incredibly important topic from Tatsuya Amano.
#ASABWinter2024
An incredibly important topic from Tatsuya Amano.
#ASABWinter2024
December 13, 2024 at 10:29 AM
We could be losing a lot of scientific evidence due to it being published in non-English languages. Also likely to be reflected for species with no English language evidence.
An incredibly important topic from Tatsuya Amano.
#ASABWinter2024
An incredibly important topic from Tatsuya Amano.
#ASABWinter2024
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Want to make beautiful scientific figures? Easy!
The NIH released a library of 2000+ free scientific illustrations called *BioArt*.
Check it out! bioart.niaid.nih.gov
#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky 🧠🟦 🧪
The NIH released a library of 2000+ free scientific illustrations called *BioArt*.
Check it out! bioart.niaid.nih.gov
#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky 🧠🟦 🧪
October 30, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Want to make beautiful scientific figures? Easy!
The NIH released a library of 2000+ free scientific illustrations called *BioArt*.
Check it out! bioart.niaid.nih.gov
#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky 🧠🟦 🧪
The NIH released a library of 2000+ free scientific illustrations called *BioArt*.
Check it out! bioart.niaid.nih.gov
#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky 🧠🟦 🧪
Reposted by Dr. Jocelyn Woods
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 The NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador program provides a new level of engagement for youth aged 13-18 committed to ocean conservation and stewardship of our blue planet. links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2...
Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador Application
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is committed to building and strengthening efforts to share the agency’s mission with youth through outreach and education programs to increa...
links-1.govdelivery.com
December 9, 2024 at 10:19 PM
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 The NOAA Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador program provides a new level of engagement for youth aged 13-18 committed to ocean conservation and stewardship of our blue planet. links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2...
Final seminar presentation ☑️
Next stop - defense!
Next stop - defense!
December 7, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Final seminar presentation ☑️
Next stop - defense!
Next stop - defense!
Sums up the last semester of my PhD 🫣
Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
December 5, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Sums up the last semester of my PhD 🫣
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I have a really exciting PhD opportunity on a highly novel topic: flow state in animals! This is open to students worldwide, drawing on the University of Bristol's strengths in animal cognition, animal welfare and human game design www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
November 23, 2024 at 12:30 PM
I have a really exciting PhD opportunity on a highly novel topic: flow state in animals! This is open to students worldwide, drawing on the University of Bristol's strengths in animal cognition, animal welfare and human game design www.findaphd.com/phds/project...