Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷
@microbiojess.bsky.social
Double English and Microbiology major. Firm believer that STEM should be STEAM. Fungal geneticist and lover of #scicomm and professional development. Boricua. She/her.
If you would like to send a message urging Congress to end the government shutdown ASAP, use @faseborg.bsky.social 's awesome resource to pull your Congressional reps and send a message directly to them: www.faseb.org/partnerships...
Legislative Action Center
We advance health and well-being by promoting research and education in biological and biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to our societies and their members.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If you would like to send a message urging Congress to end the government shutdown ASAP, use @faseborg.bsky.social 's awesome resource to pull your Congressional reps and send a message directly to them: www.faseb.org/partnerships...
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social has an incredible FREE workshop coming up tomorrow featuring Dra. Evelyn Valdez-Ward of Reclaiming STEM Institute! Register now through your GSA portal - create a free account or log in today and check out Upcoming Virtual Seminars: gsamembership.my.site.com/member/s/log...
July 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social has an incredible FREE workshop coming up tomorrow featuring Dra. Evelyn Valdez-Ward of Reclaiming STEM Institute! Register now through your GSA portal - create a free account or log in today and check out Upcoming Virtual Seminars: gsamembership.my.site.com/member/s/log...
Check out my incredible colleague @snickclunk.bsky.social's new @genetics-gsa.bsky.social Leadership Dialogue interview on her journey across diverse academic environments! You are such an inspiration and represent #worm25 so well! youtu.be/_4rQZ-ho2GM?...
Leadership Dialogue Series: Teresa Lee
YouTube video by Genetics Society of America
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July 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Check out my incredible colleague @snickclunk.bsky.social's new @genetics-gsa.bsky.social Leadership Dialogue interview on her journey across diverse academic environments! You are such an inspiration and represent #worm25 so well! youtu.be/_4rQZ-ho2GM?...
I'm excited to present the piece I wrote for this week's @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers highlighting the value of professional societies in the graduate student career path! Thank you GCC for giving me the opportunity to write about this important topic.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
The Benefits of Professional Society Involvement (opinion)
Getting involved in professional societies can set you up for early career success, Jessica M. Vélez writes.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I'm excited to present the piece I wrote for this week's @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers highlighting the value of professional societies in the graduate student career path! Thank you GCC for giving me the opportunity to write about this important topic.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
Thrilled to share my @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers piece on supporting advisees in times of crisis, including recommendations of low-lift resources and events you can offer and a translation of Brené Brown's BRAVING Inventory into advising conversations!
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
Advice for Supporting Trainees Through Crisis (opinion)
Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.
www.insidehighered.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thrilled to share my @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers piece on supporting advisees in times of crisis, including recommendations of low-lift resources and events you can offer and a translation of Brené Brown's BRAVING Inventory into advising conversations!
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
In an office and Lux Aeterna just started playing which *if you know you know* and I had flashbacks to incredibly intense scenes from an incredibly intense movie and why is this the song they popularized from Requiem for a Dream 😭 @iamclintmansell.bsky.social still one of the best soundtracks ❤️🩹
April 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In an office and Lux Aeterna just started playing which *if you know you know* and I had flashbacks to incredibly intense scenes from an incredibly intense movie and why is this the song they popularized from Requiem for a Dream 😭 @iamclintmansell.bsky.social still one of the best soundtracks ❤️🩹
TODAY! Register for this FREE event to learn about the academic job market and application process with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social's Education Committee and guest panelists!
TOMORROW 📣 Join a Faculty Workshop moderated by Amanda Larracuente, featuring panelists @rheadatta.bsky.social, Soon Goo Lee, @teralevin.bsky.social, and Ning Wang. They'll provide a brief overview of how to interpret job ads & prepare custom application materials.
Don't miss it: buff.ly/LS6OJck
Don't miss it: buff.ly/LS6OJck
April 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
TODAY! Register for this FREE event to learn about the academic job market and application process with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social's Education Committee and guest panelists!
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Hi everyone! 🥰🏳️⚧️🤘
I’m undergoing gender affirming surgery the second week of May, and would very much appreciate any support people are able to give. Here’s a link to my ongoing fundraiser: gofund.me/da8a4e08
I’m undergoing gender affirming surgery the second week of May, and would very much appreciate any support people are able to give. Here’s a link to my ongoing fundraiser: gofund.me/da8a4e08
Donate to Help Liam fund his Top Surgery, organized by Liam Russell
Hello!! This is Liam, and I’m raising money to help fund my upcoming gender affirming surg… Liam Russell needs your support for Help Liam fund his Top Surgery
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March 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hi everyone! 🥰🏳️⚧️🤘
I’m undergoing gender affirming surgery the second week of May, and would very much appreciate any support people are able to give. Here’s a link to my ongoing fundraiser: gofund.me/da8a4e08
I’m undergoing gender affirming surgery the second week of May, and would very much appreciate any support people are able to give. Here’s a link to my ongoing fundraiser: gofund.me/da8a4e08
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MOLab Career Opportunity!
We're looking for a Social Media Creative Head and Manager to join our team! Interested applicants can send their application to [email protected].
See posters below for more info. Application is open until position is filled, so apply now!
#SciComm
We're looking for a Social Media Creative Head and Manager to join our team! Interested applicants can send their application to [email protected].
See posters below for more info. Application is open until position is filled, so apply now!
#SciComm
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
MOLab Career Opportunity!
We're looking for a Social Media Creative Head and Manager to join our team! Interested applicants can send their application to [email protected].
See posters below for more info. Application is open until position is filled, so apply now!
#SciComm
We're looking for a Social Media Creative Head and Manager to join our team! Interested applicants can send their application to [email protected].
See posters below for more info. Application is open until position is filled, so apply now!
#SciComm
Hey @genetics-gsa.bsky.social #Dros25 attendees! Want to come chat about professional development and/or your career goals? Want to play a round of @bardinlab.bsky.social's Biology Quest or @pged.bsky.social's Share Your Stance? Come visit me in California 3 - if the door's open, I'm in!
March 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Hey @genetics-gsa.bsky.social #Dros25 attendees! Want to come chat about professional development and/or your career goals? Want to play a round of @bardinlab.bsky.social's Biology Quest or @pged.bsky.social's Share Your Stance? Come visit me in California 3 - if the door's open, I'm in!
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Any other crafters attending #Dros25? come talk to me if you’d like a copy of the color-work chart I designed for this beauty, my favorite sweater ever 🤘 featuring WT and cyo variations!
He's also looking pretty spiffy these days ;-) #eliteknittingskills
March 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Any other crafters attending #Dros25? come talk to me if you’d like a copy of the color-work chart I designed for this beauty, my favorite sweater ever 🤘 featuring WT and cyo variations!
A fabulously fun and educational game! I learned about the value of cell death in limb formation 🤩 #Dros25 @genetics-gsa.bsky.social
@microbiojess.bsky.social was our first card game of winner or Biology Quest at #Dros25 ! Come and play !
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March 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A fabulously fun and educational game! I learned about the value of cell death in limb formation 🤩 #Dros25 @genetics-gsa.bsky.social
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Don’t miss the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture by @peiwei-chen.bsky.social tonight during the #Dros25 opening session! 🪰
looking forward to sharing my PhD work with Alexei Aravin @caltech.edu at #Dros25 tonight & meeting old and new friends throughout the fly meeting 😀
We're excited to announce the 2025 Larry Sandler Award recipient, @peiwei-chen.bsky.social 🎉
This award recognizes students completing a PhD in Drosophila research. Dr. Chen will present the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture on evolutionary innovation in genome defense at #Dros25 in March.
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This award recognizes students completing a PhD in Drosophila research. Dr. Chen will present the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture on evolutionary innovation in genome defense at #Dros25 in March.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Don’t miss the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture by @peiwei-chen.bsky.social tonight during the #Dros25 opening session! 🪰
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Are you ready for #Dros25? 🪰 Flat Drossey is headed to San Diego! Comment below to share what you're most excited for & who you're pumped to meet or reconnect with ⬇️
Snap a pic with Flat Drossey at the selfie station & post to social. Make sure to tag us & include the official hashtag #Dros25!
Snap a pic with Flat Drossey at the selfie station & post to social. Make sure to tag us & include the official hashtag #Dros25!
March 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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I can't wait to participate in this awesome panel discussion! Join us #Dros25 folks!
Friday, March 14, 10am PDT: Career Exploration Panel kicks off #Dros25 Professional Development events, ft. individuals from multiple career paths discussing options like academia, industry, biotech, & more.
📥Check your inbox for the badge email sent today with a link or access via Conference App!
📥Check your inbox for the badge email sent today with a link or access via Conference App!
March 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I can't wait to participate in this awesome panel discussion! Join us #Dros25 folks!
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I'm seeing a lot of support for fired scientists and environmental professionals, which is great
But a lot is phased is "just keep doing your important work," and I need you to know that these are early career people with student loans and no savings, and they need income for food and shelter.
But a lot is phased is "just keep doing your important work," and I need you to know that these are early career people with student loans and no savings, and they need income for food and shelter.
February 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm seeing a lot of support for fired scientists and environmental professionals, which is great
But a lot is phased is "just keep doing your important work," and I need you to know that these are early career people with student loans and no savings, and they need income for food and shelter.
But a lot is phased is "just keep doing your important work," and I need you to know that these are early career people with student loans and no savings, and they need income for food and shelter.
Reposted by Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷
ATTENTION (PLEASE SHARE)
If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread.
There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.
If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread.
There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.
a poster that says if life gives you lemon make lemonade on it
ALT: a poster that says if life gives you lemon make lemonade on it
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February 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ATTENTION (PLEASE SHARE)
If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread.
There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.
If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread.
There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.
Channel your anger into spite. Spite is a great motivator.
February 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Channel your anger into spite. Spite is a great motivator.
Join my FREE Career Transformation Ikigai Workshop on February 18, 2025! If you show up and commit, I guarantee you'll learn something about your career goals you didn't know before! Register today to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/4zzwn2p9
The Ikigai Workshop- Designing A Career You Will Love
Limited Time Only: Join This Live Career Design Ikigai Workshop, A $997 Value, Absolutely FREE!
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February 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Join my FREE Career Transformation Ikigai Workshop on February 18, 2025! If you show up and commit, I guarantee you'll learn something about your career goals you didn't know before! Register today to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/4zzwn2p9
A reminder that the world is still also fun and ridiculous.
In a sentence never before uttered by humans, I am delighted to share that an alligator stole my conservation instructor’s hat by jauntily walking into the water while wearing it 🐊
February 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A reminder that the world is still also fun and ridiculous.
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On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Have you been asked, as a federal worker, to do something you don't want to do? But they won't put it in writing?
DON'T DO IT.
If they're going to punish you? MAKE THEM PUT IT IN WRITING. ALL OF IT.
Document, document, document.
Act confused. Be confused! Go slow. Require clarity. Lots. Document
DON'T DO IT.
If they're going to punish you? MAKE THEM PUT IT IN WRITING. ALL OF IT.
Document, document, document.
Act confused. Be confused! Go slow. Require clarity. Lots. Document
February 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Have you been asked, as a federal worker, to do something you don't want to do? But they won't put it in writing?
DON'T DO IT.
If they're going to punish you? MAKE THEM PUT IT IN WRITING. ALL OF IT.
Document, document, document.
Act confused. Be confused! Go slow. Require clarity. Lots. Document
DON'T DO IT.
If they're going to punish you? MAKE THEM PUT IT IN WRITING. ALL OF IT.
Document, document, document.
Act confused. Be confused! Go slow. Require clarity. Lots. Document
Reposted by Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷
We regret to announce the postponement of today’s planned NSF-funded CC-BRIDGE launch event.
Details ⬇️ 🧵
@pged.bsky.social
Details ⬇️ 🧵
@pged.bsky.social
TODAY📣 Don't forget the first event from our NSF–funded CC-BRIDGE project, hosted by GSA & partners @pged.bsky.social & Reclaiming STEM Institute! Learn about this project & how you can help build a more inclusive culture across genetics.
Register & join us at 1:30pm EST: buff.ly/4jnm3xk
Register & join us at 1:30pm EST: buff.ly/4jnm3xk
January 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We regret to announce the postponement of today’s planned NSF-funded CC-BRIDGE launch event.
Details ⬇️ 🧵
@pged.bsky.social
Details ⬇️ 🧵
@pged.bsky.social