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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 6d

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.

www.faseb.org

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Jul 30

@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...

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Jul 23

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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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Jun 10

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...

The Benefits of Professional Society Involvement (opinion)

Getting involved in professional societies can set you up for early career success, Jessica M. Vélez writes.

www.insidehighered.com

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · May 1

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...

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

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Apr 10

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 ❤️‍🩹

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Apr 9

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!

Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Mar 27

Chicken Little!

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Liam J. Russell @liamjrussell99.bsky.social · Mar 24

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

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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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Mar 22

I am a crafter wannabe if that counts! 😂 amazing design!

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Microbial Oceanography Laboratory @microocelab.bsky.social · Mar 22

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

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Mar 22

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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Liam J. Russell @liamjrussell99.bsky.social · Mar 19

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!

Blankenship Lab @blankenshiplab.bsky.social · Mar 19

He's also looking pretty spiffy these days ;-) #eliteknittingskills

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Mar 21

A fabulously fun and educational game! I learned about the value of cell death in limb formation 🤩 #Dros25 @genetics-gsa.bsky.social

Bardin Lab @bardinlab.bsky.social · Mar 21

@microbiojess.bsky.social was our first card game of winner or Biology Quest at #Dros25 ! Come and play !
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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Mar 19

Don’t miss the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture by @peiwei-chen.bsky.social tonight during the #Dros25 opening session! 🪰

Peiwei Chen @peiwei-chen.bsky.social · Mar 19

looking forward to sharing my PhD work with Alexei Aravin @caltech.edu at #Dros25 tonight & meeting old and new friends throughout the fly meeting 😀

Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Feb 17

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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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Mar 17

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!

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Mar 14

Attending #Dros25 online events today? Make sure to deactivate your ad blocker for Zoom links so you can access the meeting!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Mar 12

I can't wait to participate in this awesome panel discussion! Join us #Dros25 folks!

Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · Mar 12

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!

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Feb 20

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.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Feb 15

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.

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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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Feb 16

Channel your anger into spite. Spite is a great motivator.

Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Feb 12

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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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · Feb 8

A reminder that the world is still also fun and ridiculous.

Samantha Maich @samanthamaich.bsky.social · Feb 8

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 🐊

A middle aged man helplessly holds an alligator’s tail as it steals his hat

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Tim Clancy @viewfromarchstreet.com · Feb 8

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

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Sarah Tuttle @niais.bsky.social · Feb 6

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

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