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Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations, Dr. Yetnikoff!
#biology #faculty #achievement #scientificresearch

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to Prof. Leora Yetnikoff, who received a $1 million NSF CAREER award to explore the links between social isolation, dopamine, and behavior

NSF Supports Study of How Isolation and Dopamine Impact the Brain

Professor Leora Yetnikoff receives $1 million from the National Science Foundation to explore the links between social isolation, dopamine, and behavior.

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Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · 5d

Here is an article from our Executive Officer, Dr. Blair @biologygccuny.bsky.social #biology #science #evolution

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 8d

What looks like one desert lizard may actually be many. Prof. Christopher Blair’s new research uncovers hidden diversity in the greater earless lizard, with implications for conservation and evolution

Hidden Diversity in a Familiar Lizard Reveals Secrets of Evolution

Professor Christopher Blair led a study showing that the greater earless lizard may be a complex of multiple distinct species, reshaping our understanding of evolution in North America’s deserts.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 15d

Ph.D. candidate Denice Morán Ramirez is featured on the season premiere of LATiNAS on CUNY TV! youtu.be/AwWSS4XCNeQ?... @cunytv.bsky.social @biologygccuny.bsky.social

Latina Entrepreneurs: September 2025 | LATiNAS

On this 7th season premiere of LATiNAS – host Tinabeth Piña celebrates entrepreneurial Latinas and #HispanicHeritageMonth! She's in New York City's garment district during #FashionWeek and introduces…

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Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our alumna Livia Bayer found her calling in a lab, not on the court, and now inspires students to do the same.
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Science Spotlight: From Basketball to Biology

Alumna Livia Bayer found her calling in a lab, not on the court, and now inspires students to do the same.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jul 8

Alumna Katherine L. Anderson investigated how birds communicate and created new ways for scientists to share their stories beyond the lab www.gc.cuny.edu/news/science... @cunyscicom.bsky.social @biologygccuny.bsky.social

Katherine L. Anderson speaking at a lectern

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Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · Jun 18

📸 A few more moments from our grad celebrations. Honoring the hard work, resilience, and achievements of our 2025 grads.
#Grad2025 @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎓 Congratulations to Biology Ph.D. #CUNY outstanding doctoral graduates! This achievement reflects not only their hard work, but also the strength they have shown through unprecedented challenges. So proud to celebrate this moment! 🌟 #Grad2025 #CUNYProud #Resilient

Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · Jun 13

On June 10, we watched with pride as our Biology Ph.D. graduates walked in. - a moment that marked the culmination of years of hard work in science. Congratulations, Class of 2025! #classof2025 #PhDs #Biology #CUNYPROUD @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Jun 10

Join us in celebrating our #GCGrads! Ella Thomas Vardeman (Biology) shares her gratitude to her friends, colleagues, and mentors as she earned her Ph.D. #CUNYProud #CUNY2025

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Biology Ph.D. Program at CUNY Graduate Center @biologygccuny.bsky.social · Jun 10

Celebrating the Ph.D. Biology Class of 2025 — Congratulations!🎉 @biologygccuny.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Congratulations to class of 2025. List of Graduates' names

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Joshua Brumberg @joshbrumberg.bsky.social · Mar 31

Amazing to see what our graduates have done with their @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social education. Very excited to be honoring them in April. Congratulations to all our recipients

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Alumni Award winners! Yingwei Fei, Rosemarie Gnam, Beatriz Carolina Peña, Mila Burns, Eugene Mananga, Katerina Harvati, Onur Altindag, and Karin Block-Cora. Learn about their inspiring accomplishments www.gc.cuny.edu/news/announc...

Alumni Award Winners (top row, left to right) Yingwei Fei, Rosemarie Gnam, Beatriz Carolina Peña; (middle row, left to right) Mila Burns, Eugene Mananga, Katerina Harvati; (bottom row, left to right) Onur Altindag, Karin Block-Cora.

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · Apr 7

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Beryl Kahn, who was awarded a John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship by New York Sea Grant! www.gc.cuny.edu/news/graduat...

Beryl Kahn labels a corer in preparation to take a sediment sample from a salt marsh in Jamaica Bay. (Photo credit: Chester Zarnoch)

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The Center for Humanities @humanitiescuny.bsky.social · Apr 23

"the CUNY Climate Assembly Project ...a year-long democratic process to develop and advance policy on a local climate issue."

So wonderful to be recognized amongst so many at @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social doing amazing work for the earth!
www.gc.cuny.edu/news/safegua...

Safeguarding the Planet on Earth Day and Every Day

Graduate Center scholars are contributing to a greener future by studying and standing up for wildlife conservation, climate resilience, and environmental justice.

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CUNY Graduate Center Office of Fellowships and Financial Aid @gcfinanicalaid.bsky.social · May 13

You should be sad if you missed it. Such a great event! Congratulations to all of the presenters, including our own Ben Diehl!!

CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · May 13

Starting at 6:30p ET - the 2025 Dissertation Showcase: 12 students present their PhD research in 3 min each! Cheer them on & vote for the Audience Choice Award. There’s still time to register for the livestream:
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/insid...

Inside the CUNY Graduate Center: A Dissertation Showcase

Elebash Recital Hall

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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · May 14

Graduate Center President @joshbrumberg.bsky.social leads a Q&A with the students at the Dissertation Showcase. Congrats to all on your brilliant presentations! A video of the event will be posted soon… @cunygcps2.bsky.social @asrc-gc.bsky.social

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