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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · 24d

Very grateful to have been able to do a 10k at my field site! I set a goal to do this race before leaving Kansas and I'm so proud of myself for completing it. Konza is one of my favorite places, and I've faced so many challenges here. It felt amazing to overcome one last challenge.

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hey folks! I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for my dissertation. I'm not defending this semester, but I'm getting close. What are some things that you found helpful or wish you would have done earlier on in preparing for your defense? For context, I'll be TAing until I'm done!

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Aug 7

Scientists!

@skypeascientist.bsky.social matches scientists with classrooms, libraries, & more for virtual Q&As! It's easy and fun!

We are looking for 750 more volunteers by 8/15

If you're down to chat with 1-5 classrooms this semester, sign up here
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Aug 5

I'm going through my first peer review process after submitting my first paper. While the decision was "reject and resubmit," I was so pleasantly surprised by how kind, constructive, helpful, and specific the reviews were. Feeling a lot of gratitude and excitement to get this done.

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks to state legislation, state universities are compelling their employees to suppress their identities. Rather than prioritizing dignity, autonomy, and respect, Kansas leaders have demanded employees comply by erasing a piece of themselves. What message does this send to students?

KU staff, employees must remove gender pronouns from e-mail signatures by July 31

University of Kansas officials notified staff, employees and student employees Tuesday of a slew of changes meant to align with a recently adopted change passed by the Kansas Board of Regents.

www.kshb.com

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Jul 15

Such a good reminder! I'll have to rewatch some comfort shows next time.

Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Jul 14

What do you all do on sick days? Anyone else guilt themselves into being "productive?" Or any tips on how to actually be restful? I've been going back and forth between doom scrolling and trying to make a dent in my "to read" list of papers and neither feels great.
#phdlife #migrainessuck

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Ariel Waldman @arielwaldman.com · Jul 14

The National Science Foundation continues to be threatened with major cuts.

The link below lists the Congresspeople who are on the frontlines of deciding these cuts this week and would be well worth a quick call today if they’re in your state to advocate for not cutting NSF’s budget.

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Jul 14

And there's a 6% cut to NOAA's budget (we're still waiting to know that detail in the Senate version).

House appropriations meets tomorrow and Thursday.

So if you want to share your thoughts on the 23% cut to NSF, here's who to call: appropriations.house.gov/about/member...

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Provides $5.795 billion for the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is $387.453 million (6%)
below the FY25 enacted level.
o Includes $4.152 billion for NOAA Operations, Research, and Facilities, which is
$257.186 million below the FY25 enacted level.
o Includes $1.59 billion for NOAA procurement, acquisition, and construction,
which is $129.967 million below the FY25 enacted level.

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KBS LTER @kbslter.bsky.social · Jul 11

Budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration could lead to the closure of 26 long-term ecological research, or LTER, facilities across the United States, including the @kbslter.bsky.social.

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Trump wants to cut research centers like the one in this PNW forest

Congress will take up Trump's proposed budget cuts, which target 26 long-term ecological research centers like the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest in Oregon.

www.seattletimes.com

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Jul 7

Curious about non-perennial stream biogeochemistry, BACI experiments, or what I’m working on next?
After lots of coffee and an intense battle with Weebly, I made a website!: ecosarahflynn.weebly.com
#FreshwaterScience #PhDLife #AcademicSky

Sarah Megan Flynn, PhD Candidate University of Kansas Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Kansas Geological Survey

I'm a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. My research focuses on aquatic...

ecosarahflynn.weebly.com

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Margaret Zimmer @margaretzimmer.bsky.social · Jun 6

Wrapping up your PhD? I’m planning to hire a postdoc in the next few months (start date flexible). Will start formally advertising soon, but you heard it here first!! Possible research topics include - critical zone hydrology, agricultural water quality, SW-GW interactions. Reach out if interested!

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Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra @jrossibarra.bsky.social · May 22

I commented. You should too!

Jon Freeman @freemanjb.bsky.social · May 21

🚨 A new rule would let career scientists like NSF/NIH program officers be replaced by political appointees

Already 14,000+ public comments, deadline is Friday

📣 Comments can be short. Courts consider them—and scientists with NSF/NIH experience are especially impactful

Speak up! shorturl.at/WKuBj

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · May 20

Congratulations to everyone who ran the SFS 5k fun run this morning!
#SFS2025

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · May 19

This sounds so cool! I'm hosting a session at the same time but I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for that paper. 👀

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · May 19

So excited to see some familiar faces at our special session tomorrow! It'll be a good one, pop by! @connorbrown.bsky.social @vanessa-gc.bsky.social #SFS2025

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · May 6

Really looking forward to #SFS2025! Helping out with the Mentor Mixer with @crsmith.bsky.social was such a fun way to give back and grow our community. Can’t wait to keep "expanding horizons."

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Apr 3

Congratulations Dr. Pruitt!!!

Abagael Pruitt @abagaelpruitt.bsky.social · Mar 31

I passed! I’m so grateful for all the support :) Dr. Pruitt sounds pretty cool!

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Abagael Pruitt @abagaelpruitt.bsky.social · Mar 31

I passed! I’m so grateful for all the support :) Dr. Pruitt sounds pretty cool!

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Michelle Busch, PhD @bugginbusch.bsky.social · Jan 31

Final reminder with #SFS abstracts due Sunday, Feb 2, to submit to this session if you're planning to present on non-perennial stream systems!
and if you haven't yet - please fill out our final survey on non-perennial stream research! tinyurl.com/6b87ytxn

Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Dec 18

Fellow nonperennial stream enthusiasts and researchers! We are excited to announce that we are hosting a special session at SFS 2025 “From the mountains to the seas: Expanding the sciences of non-perennial streams."

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Jan 24

~Deadline Extended!!~ Abstracts are now due February 2nd! We're excited to see everyone in PR!

Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Dec 18

Fellow nonperennial stream enthusiasts and researchers! We are excited to announce that we are hosting a special session at SFS 2025 “From the mountains to the seas: Expanding the sciences of non-perennial streams."

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Michelle Busch, PhD @bugginbusch.bsky.social · Jan 21

Reminder! If you haven't submitted an abstract for SFS 2025 and are interested in presenting about non-perennial streams come and join this DOPE special session!!!

Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Dec 18

Fellow nonperennial stream enthusiasts and researchers! We are excited to announce that we are hosting a special session at SFS 2025 “From the mountains to the seas: Expanding the sciences of non-perennial streams."

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Jan 8

Looking forward to hearing from you all!

Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Dec 18

And! If this session is of interest to you, please take this very relevant survey to further or knowledge of nonperennial stream research: tinyurl.com/6b87ytxn

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Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Dec 18

@connorbrown.bsky.social @vanessa-gc.bsky.social @bugginbusch.bsky.social

Sarah Flynn @ecosarahflynn.bsky.social · Dec 18

As a group of student and early career researchers, we would like to invite folks at all career stages and disciplines to join us! Please don't hesitate to reach out to myself or any of the organizers with questions. Looking forward to seeing you in Puerto Rico!

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