Gita Kolluru (she/her)
@gitakolluru.bsky.social
Professor at California Polytechnic State University, behavioral ecologist, unashamed lover of 80's synthpop and true crime
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Jonathan Joss was MURDERED.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Jonathan Joss was MURDERED.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
Words matter here.
He was MURDERED.
it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man.
Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Autism didn’t make them do it. Mental illness didn’t, either. This personal piece from The Big Picture cuts through the excuses and names the real issue: some people are just hateful, and we need to stop giving them cover.
Neither Neurodivergence Nor Mental Illness Made Them Bigots—They're Just Awful People
It's hard to admit your heroes are jerks, but the mentally ill and neurodivergent shouldn't be collateral damage.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Autism didn’t make them do it. Mental illness didn’t, either. This personal piece from The Big Picture cuts through the excuses and names the real issue: some people are just hateful, and we need to stop giving them cover.
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April 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Proud of San Luis Obispo!
April 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Proud of San Luis Obispo!
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Just how comically insecure in your masculinity do you need to be to do this, exactly?
Iconic Golden Girls actress Bea Arthur, who served in the Marine Corps, has had her contribution scrubbed from Department of Defence website
Web page about iconic Golden Girls actress becomes latest victim of DEI purge
Bea Arthur, who served in the Marine Corps, has had her wartime contribution scrubbed from the Department of Defence (DOD) website. The URL now reads "DEIBefore".
www.thepinknews.com
March 23, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Just how comically insecure in your masculinity do you need to be to do this, exactly?
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Exciting Job Opportunity! UBC is hiring an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Transdisciplinary Wildfire Sciences. Accepting applications until April 30.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Transdisciplinary Wildfire Sciences
Academic Job Category Faculty Bargaining Job Title Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Transdisciplinary Wildfire Sciences Department Dept Forest & Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry (Ri...
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Exciting Job Opportunity! UBC is hiring an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Transdisciplinary Wildfire Sciences. Accepting applications until April 30.
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
More from the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally at Cal Poly SLO
March 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
More from the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally at Cal Poly SLO
Great turnout for @standupforscience.bsky.social at Cal poly SLO today!
March 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Great turnout for @standupforscience.bsky.social at Cal poly SLO today!
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Mike Myers, Canadian legend, on SNL tonight.
March 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Mike Myers, Canadian legend, on SNL tonight.
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The protein #p53, known as the "guardian of the genome," plays a crucial role in preventing #cancer. When it malfunctions, tumors can form. Scientists are developing drugs to restore or mimic p53's function in cancer cells. A #biology researcher explains:
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February 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The protein #p53, known as the "guardian of the genome," plays a crucial role in preventing #cancer. When it malfunctions, tumors can form. Scientists are developing drugs to restore or mimic p53's function in cancer cells. A #biology researcher explains:
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As if Birds of Paradise weren't already flamboyantly fabulous enough what with their exaggerated plumage, bright colors, and fancy dance moves, it turns out they may even glow in the dark of the forest floor! Lovely to read this story of sexual selection's evolutionary excess on this #DarwinDay.
Birds of Paradise Glow on Their Mating Parade (Gift Article)
The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As if Birds of Paradise weren't already flamboyantly fabulous enough what with their exaggerated plumage, bright colors, and fancy dance moves, it turns out they may even glow in the dark of the forest floor! Lovely to read this story of sexual selection's evolutionary excess on this #DarwinDay.
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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the nation’s largest private funder of biomedical research, yesterday killed a $60 million program aimed at making universities’ STEM education more inclusive. scim.ag/3EtS0US
HHMI kills program aimed at boosting inclusivity in STEM education
“Inclusive excellence” program had committed $60 million to 104 institutions
scim.ag
February 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the nation’s largest private funder of biomedical research, yesterday killed a $60 million program aimed at making universities’ STEM education more inclusive. scim.ag/3EtS0US
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The Victorian Crowned Pigeon's elaborate crown likely evolved through sexual selection, with more pronounced crests enjoying greater mating success, resulting in the exaggerated feature observed today. 👑🕊️✨🇵🇬
📸 Seattle Woodland Park Zoo.
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #conservation
📸 Seattle Woodland Park Zoo.
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #conservation
December 29, 2024 at 3:01 AM
The Victorian Crowned Pigeon's elaborate crown likely evolved through sexual selection, with more pronounced crests enjoying greater mating success, resulting in the exaggerated feature observed today. 👑🕊️✨🇵🇬
📸 Seattle Woodland Park Zoo.
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #conservation
📸 Seattle Woodland Park Zoo.
#birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #conservation
Oliver says “Hi, bluesky!”
February 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Oliver says “Hi, bluesky!”
From one of my favorite YouTubers @justalazygamer.bsky.social. I can't stomach watching content about this but sharing for others. I glanced at comments and agree that the trust is broken. Proud to be Canadian (and American, though we're horrible at voting).
Donald Trump Caves To Justin Trudeau And Canada
YouTube video by JustALazyGamer
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:25 AM
From one of my favorite YouTubers @justalazygamer.bsky.social. I can't stomach watching content about this but sharing for others. I glanced at comments and agree that the trust is broken. Proud to be Canadian (and American, though we're horrible at voting).
For my Canadian friends.
Fellow #Canadians help me compile a list of Canadian products (basic needs stuff) and Canadian companies so that if Trump imposes tariffs we can buy what we need from Canada (or not America). Post below and we can help each other do this. #cdnpoli
February 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
For my Canadian friends.
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Sad Season
Listen to Sad Season by zefrank #np on #SoundCloud
soundcloud.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Perfect day for it!
January 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Perfect day for it!
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Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
January 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today, honor a King, not a Felon. #mlkday2025
