Lauren Frankel
@laufran.bsky.social
evolutionary biologist (phylogenetic network methods, plant systematics) | postdoc @ University of Washington | PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison | 🏃🏻♀️✨🌈🌻🧬 she/her
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when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
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once again joining the many people who have observed how much of a world-historical problem it is that Trump is so fucking funny
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
once again joining the many people who have observed how much of a world-historical problem it is that Trump is so fucking funny
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A guy makes ONE tiny mistake (has a years-long friendship with the world's worst sex trafficker; brags about sexually harassing colleagues; is racist; says women are stupid) and his whole LIFE is blown up (does slightly fewer speaking engagements; keeps teaching at #1 university)??!?!?!?!?!
So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
Larry Summers tells @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
A guy makes ONE tiny mistake (has a years-long friendship with the world's worst sex trafficker; brags about sexually harassing colleagues; is racist; says women are stupid) and his whole LIFE is blown up (does slightly fewer speaking engagements; keeps teaching at #1 university)??!?!?!?!?!
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Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
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Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez
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Zohran is cool and awesome and I’m thrilled for him and all of us
but at my core this is who I am: the Jewish guy who shows up to be a world class hater in support of his friend
but at my core this is who I am: the Jewish guy who shows up to be a world class hater in support of his friend
Brad Lander is at the victory party and, folks, he has the custom one-of-one “GOOD FUCKING RIDDANCE” shirt.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Zohran is cool and awesome and I’m thrilled for him and all of us
but at my core this is who I am: the Jewish guy who shows up to be a world class hater in support of his friend
but at my core this is who I am: the Jewish guy who shows up to be a world class hater in support of his friend
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not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence
October 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence
i fear coffee may not be as effective for increasing my productivity as compared to a Bruce Springsteen live album... i am a living, breathing raised in New Jersey stereotype
October 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
i fear coffee may not be as effective for increasing my productivity as compared to a Bruce Springsteen live album... i am a living, breathing raised in New Jersey stereotype
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that abstract
October 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
that abstract
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In about three years the entire university pivot to AI curricula and schools and programs is going to be so deeply embarrassing. We will all pretend it never happened and I will be standing there, looking at people with a mirror in my eyes. This is all so embarrassing.
October 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In about three years the entire university pivot to AI curricula and schools and programs is going to be so deeply embarrassing. We will all pretend it never happened and I will be standing there, looking at people with a mirror in my eyes. This is all so embarrassing.
excited to announce I'll soon be starting as a postdoctoral scholar with Carrie Tribble @tribblelab.bsky.social at the University of Washington! Seattle here I come! 🎉🥳
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
excited to announce I'll soon be starting as a postdoctoral scholar with Carrie Tribble @tribblelab.bsky.social at the University of Washington! Seattle here I come! 🎉🥳
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October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Ran into these AMAZING Stapelia grandiflora in our conservatory today. The patterns, colors, hairs, and the smell - carrion mimic to perfection. #Stapelia #plantjoy #iamabotanist
October 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Ran into these AMAZING Stapelia grandiflora in our conservatory today. The patterns, colors, hairs, and the smell - carrion mimic to perfection. #Stapelia #plantjoy #iamabotanist
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🪶 In the Ojibwe language, the word for chickadee is gijigijigaaneshiinh. To hear it pronounced (it sounds really cool) visit ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/m...
October 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🪶 In the Ojibwe language, the word for chickadee is gijigijigaaneshiinh. To hear it pronounced (it sounds really cool) visit ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/m...
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October 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
now that I've shipped all my belongings across the country, I'm moving onto the next stage of moving... the mass texting of all my acquaintances and fallen-out-of-touch friends in my new home city asking to grab coffee™️
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
now that I've shipped all my belongings across the country, I'm moving onto the next stage of moving... the mass texting of all my acquaintances and fallen-out-of-touch friends in my new home city asking to grab coffee™️
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One week to apply before reviews start for the postdoc I am offering investigating the tempo and pattern of river connections with the closure of the isthmus of Panama and its impact on river plant (Podostemaceae) migration. Genomic+fossil+geological data + fieldwork 👇
I am recruiting a postdoc to work for 2-3 yrs on our NSF-funded project aiming to investigate plant migration and river connectivity with the closure of the Isthmus of Panama. Leading publications, fieldwork in CR & Panama, applying and expanding phylo. & pop.gen tools👇
www.nybg.org/about/work-w...
www.nybg.org/about/work-w...
Employment | New York Botanical Garden
Find out what employment opportunities are available at The New York Botanical Garden.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One week to apply before reviews start for the postdoc I am offering investigating the tempo and pattern of river connections with the closure of the isthmus of Panama and its impact on river plant (Podostemaceae) migration. Genomic+fossil+geological data + fieldwork 👇
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I’m so proud of my grad student @evoyeyo.bsky.social for defending his @lsubiosci.bsky.social PhD thesis on macroevolution of #Brachyotum and the broader Andean flora today. Felicidades, Dr. Paredes-Burneo!! ⛰️🧬🌻🥳👨🏽🎓🇵🇪
October 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I’m so proud of my grad student @evoyeyo.bsky.social for defending his @lsubiosci.bsky.social PhD thesis on macroevolution of #Brachyotum and the broader Andean flora today. Felicidades, Dr. Paredes-Burneo!! ⛰️🧬🌻🥳👨🏽🎓🇵🇪
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Poll.
61% of American Jews say Israel has committed war crimes, 40% say Israel is guilty of genocide against the Palestinians.
That's not antisemitism. That's moral and ethical responsibility.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
61% of American Jews say Israel has committed war crimes, 40% say Israel is guilty of genocide against the Palestinians.
That's not antisemitism. That's moral and ethical responsibility.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds
Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Poll.
61% of American Jews say Israel has committed war crimes, 40% say Israel is guilty of genocide against the Palestinians.
That's not antisemitism. That's moral and ethical responsibility.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
61% of American Jews say Israel has committed war crimes, 40% say Israel is guilty of genocide against the Palestinians.
That's not antisemitism. That's moral and ethical responsibility.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
have been having a terrible time focusing on work lately and it's amazing what the combo of bluegrass instrumental music, a double monitor, and putting your phone on DND can do
October 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
have been having a terrible time focusing on work lately and it's amazing what the combo of bluegrass instrumental music, a double monitor, and putting your phone on DND can do
what dummy thought it was a good idea to move cross country away from all her friends and community and her beloved city of the past 5 years (me, it's me)
October 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
what dummy thought it was a good idea to move cross country away from all her friends and community and her beloved city of the past 5 years (me, it's me)
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Today’s winning data label goes to this flea
I’ve no idea who collected it but I’d love to met them, sounds like they are my sort of person 🤓
#collections @nhm-london.bsky.social #fleas #databasing
I’ve no idea who collected it but I’d love to met them, sounds like they are my sort of person 🤓
#collections @nhm-london.bsky.social #fleas #databasing
September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Today’s winning data label goes to this flea
I’ve no idea who collected it but I’d love to met them, sounds like they are my sort of person 🤓
#collections @nhm-london.bsky.social #fleas #databasing
I’ve no idea who collected it but I’d love to met them, sounds like they are my sort of person 🤓
#collections @nhm-london.bsky.social #fleas #databasing
as a former recipient, I'm happy to review anyone's materials and/or share my own!
New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
www.nsf.gov
September 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
as a former recipient, I'm happy to review anyone's materials and/or share my own!
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New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
www.nsf.gov
September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...