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Daniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 14d

The GRFP announcement from NSF cuts out an entire cohort of 2nd year students from consideration, without warning. This is so deeply unfair that it warrants a formal protest from the scientific community. If someone wants to work with me to craft an open letter and solicit signatures, LMK.

Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 14d

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

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Jason Williams @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social · 15d

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment.

The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

An Open Letter to U.S. STEM Leadership on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

jasonjwilliamsny.github.io

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · 18d

I yearn to solely frolick in the woods and make art. But until then... this will do.

John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · 18d

Finally got around to uploading some of artwork to my website! Tbh, this is how I've been keeping the PhDemons at bay (best viewed on desktop): www.johnvnguyen.com/art

Art

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Aug 26

Excited to share that our new chytrid paper is out in Herpetologica! We find evidence that West Africa may not be the ‘safe haven’ for amphibians it was once thought to be. 🦠🐸

Historical Prevalence of the Amphibian Chytrid Fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in West Africa

Abstract: . The chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is implicated in global declines and extinctions of amphibian species. Although Bd is found on all continents where amphibians persis...

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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · Jul 26

Philly squid biologist @sarahmackattack.bsky.social brings science to the masses – in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups and on telephone poles. Meet one of our nominees for “Rad Girl of the Year.”

2025 Rad Awards: Dr. Sarah McAnulty

Philadelphia biologist Sarah McAnulty brings science to the masses in classrooms, through burlesque, at meet-ups and on telephone poles

thephiladelphiacitizen.org

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thanks Kelly! Happy to drop some off whenever I'm in Austin 😉

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thanks Bella! I can send you some once I print them 🤩

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'm not procrastinating.... making #Pride caecilian DNA stickers is a requirement of my dissertation. Schistometopum thomense and S. ephele, the iconic duo of my PhD work.

Two caecilians in the shape of a double helix.

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Cristian Molina @cristian-molina.bsky.social · Jun 28

My first first-author paper came out yesterday online-first in #Oecologia! We reported that neotropical swollen-thorn acacias increased their investment in mutualism with ants during an El Niño drought event. Mutualism may indeed be strongest during tough times.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Swollen-thorn acacias increased their investments in resident ants during an El Niño event - Oecologia

Species interactions are frequently context-specific. Climate fluctuations can inflict stress on individuals, inducing plasticity in their behavior or changes in resource allocation. Obligate mutualis...

link.springer.com

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Jun 23

It was an honor to facilitate sessions at the #SRI2025 Congress with @gsscholars.bsky.social, @belmontforum.bsky.social, and @futureearth.bsky.social! My heart is full after catching up with STRI friends, making new friends within the GSS community, and learning how to live in harmony with Earth 🌎.

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Arnaud Martin @evolvwing.bsky.social · Jun 20

Check out our deep dive into the molecular genetics of male-specific cell type : the gorgeous UV-iridescent scales of Sulphur Butterflies

by lab wizards 🦋🔬 🖥️ 🧬
Ling Sheng Loh
@hanliconius.bsky.social
and a big team

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PLOS Biology @plosbiology.org · Jun 19

Wiring the sexes: @evolvwing.bsky.social &co use CRISPR knockouts & single-nucleus transcriptomics to decipher the regulatory logic of #SexualDimorphism in sulphur #butterflies, where males display bright UV colors thanks to specialized iridescent scales @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/445Iz7d

Left: Scanning electron micrograph of two male-specific scale types found on the wings of male sulphur butterflies, with UV-iridescent scales (pink) and brown lanceolate scale from the marginal region. Image credit: Arnaud Martin / The George Washington University. Right: UV coloration, which is invisible to the human eye, is used as a male courtship signal in orange sulphur butterflies, shown here in magenta. Butterfly wings consist of two layers of microscopic scales, and in UV-iridescent butterflies, the upper layer harbors unique optical properties. These scales reflect ultraviolet thanks to complex layers of chitin on their surfaces, a nanostructure that resembles Christmas trees and is absent from non-UV scales. Image credit: Illustration by Julie Johnson/Life Science Studios (CC-BY license agreement provided to Arnaud Martin)

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Casey terHorst @ecoevolab.bsky.social · Jun 11

EEB Mentor Match for 2025 is now open!
This is an opportunity for students applying to graduate school in Ecology, Evolution, or Behavior to be matched with a mentor to guide them through the application process. Mentors can sign up too!
eebmentormatch.com

EEB Mentor Match

Visit the post for more.

eebmentormatch.com

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Jun 17

It's a worm... It's a snake... It's a caecilian! I just wrapped up my very first field season in São Tomé and Principe 🇸🇹. Caecilians, grilled fish, and fresh cajamanga juice.. pretty sweet place to do fieldwork I gotta say. @uh-ecoevo.bsky.social

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Jess McLaughlin, PhD (they/them) @jfmclaughlin92.bsky.social · Jun 4

And PIs, don't tell your students/postdocs to do it, even if *you* did and were okay in the past! They may not feel like they can push back if they're not comfortable, and the stakes have gotten a lot higher.

Brittany Sutherland @sutherlandbl.bsky.social · Jun 4

STOP TRYING TO BRING IN SHIT WITHOUT PAPERWORK

The time for everyone to be cute with the rules is over, especially if you are not a U.S. citizen. By the book, people.

And honestly for the time being, maybe decide if you need those specimens or if a colleague outside the U.S. can do the work.

a grassland chase 🌾🌾🌾🌾 @chasesolidago.bsky.social · Jun 3

Yunqing Jian is a postdoc at UM Molecular Plant-Microbe Interaction Working Group & has been arrested on suspicion of.. you know, being an international scholar of plant-microbe interactions??

until proven otherwise, this is probably Sinophobic bs

sites.lsa.umich.edu/mpmi/research/

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · May 1

BREAKING: NSF has frozen all grant funding, as of yesterday. It's unclear when they will resume funding awards, or why the pause has been put in place. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones

US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.

www.nature.com

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bsgs-uh.bsky.social @bsgs-uh.bsky.social · Apr 8

@johnv-nguyen.bsky.social spent a year in Panama with the Smithsonian, investigating color morphs in female anoles. His NSF RaMP Fellowship research uncovers the genetic and ecological drivers of phenotypic diversity in these charismatic lizards. Manuscript in progress!

#GradStudentHighlight 📣

A photo of PhD student John Nguyen. Text on the photo reads "Investigating the ecology and evolution of complex phenotypes in reptiles and amphibians"

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California Academy of Sciences @calacademy.bsky.social · Mar 20

We are deeply concerned by the broad cuts at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), outlined in a recent Executive Order. The IMLS is a beloved and trusted federal agency that plays a crucial role in helping cultural institutions educate, entertain, and engage visitors. 🧵

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UAW @uaw.org · Mar 14

🧵 IN SHOCKING MOVE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FIRES UNION PRESIDENT ONE DAY BEFORE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN, IN FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON FREE SPEECH

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Feb 24

🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025.

www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...

Cancellation megathread

www.reddit.com

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Pint of Science US @pintofscience.us · Feb 6

Meet the masterminds behind the #pint25 Pint of Science USA! This amazing team is working hard to bring you fun, accessible, and mind-blowing science talks across the country.
Want to know more about them? 👉 pintofscience.us/team/ 👀🔬

📅May 19, 20 & 21— Stay tuned for updates!

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Pint of Science US @pintofscience.us · Feb 3

Pint of Science is BACK for #pint25! 🍻
We’re bringing brilliant scientists to your favorite local bars and cafes to share their latest discoveries.

📅Save the dates! May 19, 20 & 21. Stay tuned for updates and visit us at pintofscience.us

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Emily V Griffith @e-v-griffith.bsky.social · Jan 7

@lizghoffman.bsky.social Tests differences in visual signaling in polymorphic male and female Slender Anoles, showing a really cool gradient in phenotype with environment and very fun study design! (I always love hearing about lizards on strings 🦎) #SICB2025

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John Nguyễn @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social · Jan 6

Some coverage of our work on reed frogs published in the Herpetological Journal! Huge thanks to @raynacbell.bsky.social and @calacademy.bsky.social 🐸🔉🧬🌴 www.calacademy.org/phenomena/sh...

Short & Sweet: 6 Science Snippets from 2024

A collection of under-the-radar (and over-the-top) Cal Academy moments, from frog findings to epic livestreams.

www.calacademy.org

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Tomer Ullman @tomerullman.bsky.social · Feb 7

my hopes for gen z taking over the academic process is that it will be matched for harshness, but at least more efficient

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