Mel Coleman
@melcolemanlab.bsky.social
Professor of Neuroscience at Scripps and Pitzer Colleges. Interested in vocal communication in birds and pattern-generating circuits in crabs. Opinions and views are my own.
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Wendy Valencia-Montoya and team uncover thermal infrared as one of the most ancient pollination signals uniting plants and animals. From the field to single proteins.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
December 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Wendy Valencia-Montoya and team uncover thermal infrared as one of the most ancient pollination signals uniting plants and animals. From the field to single proteins.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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NSF
- Forced reorg
- POs down ~ 40% (DRP, most rotators not renewed, retirements)
- Forced move (and we have to pack and clean) to a building with no furniture, little to no conference space for panels, inadequate 🛜, …)
I personally love the boxes they gave us for packing.
“Details matter” 🙃
- Forced reorg
- POs down ~ 40% (DRP, most rotators not renewed, retirements)
- Forced move (and we have to pack and clean) to a building with no furniture, little to no conference space for panels, inadequate 🛜, …)
I personally love the boxes they gave us for packing.
“Details matter” 🙃
December 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
NSF
- Forced reorg
- POs down ~ 40% (DRP, most rotators not renewed, retirements)
- Forced move (and we have to pack and clean) to a building with no furniture, little to no conference space for panels, inadequate 🛜, …)
I personally love the boxes they gave us for packing.
“Details matter” 🙃
- Forced reorg
- POs down ~ 40% (DRP, most rotators not renewed, retirements)
- Forced move (and we have to pack and clean) to a building with no furniture, little to no conference space for panels, inadequate 🛜, …)
I personally love the boxes they gave us for packing.
“Details matter” 🙃
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Great news! We are looking for an NHP neuroscientist as the assistant professor level. We have no preconceived ideas -- looking for the most exciting research going. If you have any questions, please reach out. universityaffairs.ca/search-jobs/...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Great news! We are looking for an NHP neuroscientist as the assistant professor level. We have no preconceived ideas -- looking for the most exciting research going. If you have any questions, please reach out. universityaffairs.ca/search-jobs/...
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Do yourself a favor and click through to read the comments. Gotta at least get the laughs we are entitled to on this timeline.
The NIH is seeking leadership via Facebook ad. The comments are spectacular.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Do yourself a favor and click through to read the comments. Gotta at least get the laughs we are entitled to on this timeline.
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#NSF BIO is hosting a Virtual Office Hour December 18 at 1:00 Eastern Time
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
NSF BIO Virtual Office Hour: Updates from the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences
Please join the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences for a virtual office hour on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern time.
www.nsf.gov
December 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#NSF BIO is hosting a Virtual Office Hour December 18 at 1:00 Eastern Time
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
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There will be a question-and-answer session after a brief presentation.
The event will not be recorded but presentation slides may be provided after the event on the NSF events page.
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
The event will not be recorded but presentation slides may be provided after the event on the NSF events page.
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
There will be a question-and-answer session after a brief presentation.
The event will not be recorded but presentation slides may be provided after the event on the NSF events page.
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
The event will not be recorded but presentation slides may be provided after the event on the NSF events page.
www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-b...
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***Important***
BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET.
In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET.
In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
Webinar Registration - Zoom
nsf.zoomgov.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
***Important***
BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET.
In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
BIO will host a Virtual Office Hour (VOH) on Thurs, Dec 18th, 2025, 1 - 2 pm ET.
In this VOH, we’ll be joined by leadership to outline updates to NSF’s review process & share news relevant to all areas of research funded by BIO.
Register here: nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
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There have been reports of volunteers in TN being harassed, and those incidents have been forwarded to local authorities. Everyone deserves to participate in our democracy without fear or intimidation. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels unsafe, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There have been reports of volunteers in TN being harassed, and those incidents have been forwarded to local authorities. Everyone deserves to participate in our democracy without fear or intimidation. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels unsafe, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
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My colleagues in Biological Sciences are searching for a tenure track assistant professor. Info here: explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job...
#AcademicJobs #Biology
#AcademicJobs #Biology
Careers | MSU Jobs
explore.msujobs.msstate.edu
December 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My colleagues in Biological Sciences are searching for a tenure track assistant professor. Info here: explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job...
#AcademicJobs #Biology
#AcademicJobs #Biology
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They grow bacteria on those hairy arms and then lick the bacteria off for a delightful snack, isn't that gross and cool?
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
They grow bacteria on those hairy arms and then lick the bacteria off for a delightful snack, isn't that gross and cool?
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I will be co-teaching a summer course at Allen Institute on connectomics education please apply. Travel support, new connectomics data sets and learning directly from the scientists who built these datasets. Details here: alleninstitute.org/events/incor...
Incorporating open connectomics data into teaching neuroscience
Learn to analyze open neuroscience data and introduce dry lab modules into your existing classes at the Incorporating Open Connectomics data into...
alleninstitute.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I will be co-teaching a summer course at Allen Institute on connectomics education please apply. Travel support, new connectomics data sets and learning directly from the scientists who built these datasets. Details here: alleninstitute.org/events/incor...
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Rising junior and senior undergrads: this is a terrific opportunity for a 9 weeks summer internship as a Cech Fellow in an HHMI lab: deadline for applications is December 22!
Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI
The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Rising junior and senior undergrads: this is a terrific opportunity for a 9 weeks summer internship as a Cech Fellow in an HHMI lab: deadline for applications is December 22!
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Come be our colleague! We are looking for a tenure track cell / molecular biologist with focus on biochemical sciences. Strong bio department, lovely rural communities and living among the redwoods! Ask me questions !
careers.humboldt.edu/mob/hm/en-us...
careers.humboldt.edu/mob/hm/en-us...
Tenure Track Faculty - Department of Biological Sciences (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a f...
careers.humboldt.edu
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Come be our colleague! We are looking for a tenure track cell / molecular biologist with focus on biochemical sciences. Strong bio department, lovely rural communities and living among the redwoods! Ask me questions !
careers.humboldt.edu/mob/hm/en-us...
careers.humboldt.edu/mob/hm/en-us...
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Calling all TT-hunting neuroscientists! The Dept of Anatomy & Neurobio at UTHSC in Memphis is hiring two faculty members! Asst and/or Assoc level! Come be my colleague in a fantastic department & great city! 🧡💚
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor- Neurobiology (2 Openings)
The Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center seeks outstanding researchers to fill two tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor and...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Calling all TT-hunting neuroscientists! The Dept of Anatomy & Neurobio at UTHSC in Memphis is hiring two faculty members! Asst and/or Assoc level! Come be my colleague in a fantastic department & great city! 🧡💚
fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Re-upping this - Neuropeeps! We have a TT Job in my wonderful department at Brandeis! First consideration to applications received by Dec 15 (but why wait?)
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
Assistant Professor in Biology and Neuroscience Program - Waltham, Massachusetts (US) job with Brandeis University | 12848464
The Department of Biology and the Program in Neuroscience at Brandeis University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor positio...
www.nature.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Re-upping this - Neuropeeps! We have a TT Job in my wonderful department at Brandeis! First consideration to applications received by Dec 15 (but why wait?)
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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Ed Kravitz was an extraordinary scientist, educator and activist. I had the privilege of getting to know Ed through his work with SPINES, a professional development course at the MBL. His legacy will carry on, not only through his science, but also in the many students he taught and mentored. 🧪
Remembering GABA pioneer Edward Kravitz
The biochemist, who died last month at age 92, was part of the first neurobiology department in the world and showed that gamma-aminobutyric acid is inhibitory.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Ed Kravitz was an extraordinary scientist, educator and activist. I had the privilege of getting to know Ed through his work with SPINES, a professional development course at the MBL. His legacy will carry on, not only through his science, but also in the many students he taught and mentored. 🧪
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Very honored to be selected as one of the @thetransmitter.bsky.social 2025 Rising ✨Stars ✨ in Neuroscience! Learn more about our work and those of the other awardees here! here: www.thetransmitter.org/early-career...
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Very honored to be selected as one of the @thetransmitter.bsky.social 2025 Rising ✨Stars ✨ in Neuroscience! Learn more about our work and those of the other awardees here! here: www.thetransmitter.org/early-career...
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Science People: We at NSF are still recovering/catching up/getting our lives together. But the agency posted these FAQs about post-shutdown resumption of operations which might answer a lot of Qs for you: www.nsf.gov/resumption-o...
Resumption of Operations at NSF
Information for NSF staff and the research community regarding the agency's resumption of operations after a lapse in appropriations.
www.nsf.gov
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Science People: We at NSF are still recovering/catching up/getting our lives together. But the agency posted these FAQs about post-shutdown resumption of operations which might answer a lot of Qs for you: www.nsf.gov/resumption-o...
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This is a great opportunity for early and mid-career neuroscientists based in Europe. Application deadline January 30th.
Apply: bit.ly/3M8CLo1
Apply: bit.ly/3M8CLo1
Call for junior or mid-career group leaders in neuroscience! Apply by 30 Jan to join the FENS-Kavli Network. We are looking for excellent and engaged future scholars who are committed to exchanging scientific ideas & improve neuroscience in Europe. fenskavlinetwork.org/who-we-are/a...
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
This is a great opportunity for early and mid-career neuroscientists based in Europe. Application deadline January 30th.
Apply: bit.ly/3M8CLo1
Apply: bit.ly/3M8CLo1
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Interested in how nervous systems adapt to environmental change?
On Sun, 11/16, a poster session on "Environmental Stressors in Invertebrates” (PSTR131) - rows Y11-Z11, 1-5 pm.
Researchers in the community will answer your questions.
#SfN25 #KavliNeuro
On Sun, 11/16, a poster session on "Environmental Stressors in Invertebrates” (PSTR131) - rows Y11-Z11, 1-5 pm.
Researchers in the community will answer your questions.
#SfN25 #KavliNeuro
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Interested in how nervous systems adapt to environmental change?
On Sun, 11/16, a poster session on "Environmental Stressors in Invertebrates” (PSTR131) - rows Y11-Z11, 1-5 pm.
Researchers in the community will answer your questions.
#SfN25 #KavliNeuro
On Sun, 11/16, a poster session on "Environmental Stressors in Invertebrates” (PSTR131) - rows Y11-Z11, 1-5 pm.
Researchers in the community will answer your questions.
#SfN25 #KavliNeuro
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If you're at #SfN25 come check out this poster session on neurobiology in changing ecosystems
#KavliNeuro
#KavliNeuro
Interested in how nervous systems adapt to environmental change?
On Sun, 11/16, a poster session on "Environmental Stressors in Invertebrates” (PSTR131) - rows Y11-Z11, 1-5 pm.
Researchers in the community will answer your questions.
#SfN25 #KavliNeuro
On Sun, 11/16, a poster session on "Environmental Stressors in Invertebrates” (PSTR131) - rows Y11-Z11, 1-5 pm.
Researchers in the community will answer your questions.
#SfN25 #KavliNeuro
November 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
If you're at #SfN25 come check out this poster session on neurobiology in changing ecosystems
#KavliNeuro
#KavliNeuro
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We are ready to see you tomorrow at #SfN25 at the #ArtofNeuroscience exhibit!
Meet the crew: Danny, @isabel-luna.bsky.social, Tera, @ellieho21.bsky.social and me!!
We have lots of new stuff for you this year!
Meet the crew: Danny, @isabel-luna.bsky.social, Tera, @ellieho21.bsky.social and me!!
We have lots of new stuff for you this year!
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
We are ready to see you tomorrow at #SfN25 at the #ArtofNeuroscience exhibit!
Meet the crew: Danny, @isabel-luna.bsky.social, Tera, @ellieho21.bsky.social and me!!
We have lots of new stuff for you this year!
Meet the crew: Danny, @isabel-luna.bsky.social, Tera, @ellieho21.bsky.social and me!!
We have lots of new stuff for you this year!
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Join us at the Drosophila meeting #Dros26 in Chicago next March! Abstract submission closes TOMORROW!!!
I'll be co-chairing the Neural Circuits and Behavior session and encourage neuro peeps to submit!! 🪰 + 🧠 = ❤️
I'll be co-chairing the Neural Circuits and Behavior session and encourage neuro peeps to submit!! 🪰 + 🧠 = ❤️
Homepage - 67th Annual Drosophila Research Conference
Visit our website to learn more.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join us at the Drosophila meeting #Dros26 in Chicago next March! Abstract submission closes TOMORROW!!!
I'll be co-chairing the Neural Circuits and Behavior session and encourage neuro peeps to submit!! 🪰 + 🧠 = ❤️
I'll be co-chairing the Neural Circuits and Behavior session and encourage neuro peeps to submit!! 🪰 + 🧠 = ❤️
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For those of you at the SfN conference...
Stop by the Neuroethology Social & Networking event on Sunday, 7-9 at the Grand Ballroom 1/2, Marriot Marquis!
Stop by the Neuroethology Social & Networking event on Sunday, 7-9 at the Grand Ballroom 1/2, Marriot Marquis!
November 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
For those of you at the SfN conference...
Stop by the Neuroethology Social & Networking event on Sunday, 7-9 at the Grand Ballroom 1/2, Marriot Marquis!
Stop by the Neuroethology Social & Networking event on Sunday, 7-9 at the Grand Ballroom 1/2, Marriot Marquis!
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As one of those federal employees, I couldn’t agree more.
“Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.”
“Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.”
Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
two contradictory ideas that i hold in my head at the same time: 1) i think the threat to both SNAP recipients and federal workers is significant enough now that even bad deals are worth making to prevent further harm, and, 2) everyone who caves now should retire in shame
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
As one of those federal employees, I couldn’t agree more.
“Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.”
“Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.”