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Dr. Nora Mitchell

@noraflora10.bsky.social

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Plant evolutionary biologist, Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Views are my own.

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · 12d

I am once again asking for a thumbs down reaction in Outlook

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’re nearly 60% of the way to our $15,000 Endowment goal!

Every gift powers science, lifts up students, and drives BSA forward. Join the movement—make your impact today and help us reach the finish line!

🌿 Give now: crm.botany.org/civicrm/cont...

#BSAendowment #IamaBotanist

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 26

In a weird turn of events, I'm procrastinating cleaning the lab by working on a manuscript (it's usually the opposite)

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 7

The do-si-do dancing was so much fun, but now seems ill-advised (still testing positive)...

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Flor Yannelli *typo queen* 👽🌱🪁(she/her/ella) @floryannelli.bsky.social · Aug 7

By far my favorite paper this year.
A collaboration between Mapuche elders—including Machi Patricia—and ecologists, reflecting on building trust and shared understanding in the face of environmental crisis.
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 7

Somehow, with the new system, reporting "no leave taken" has gotten even less intuitive. Makes me want to take some leave time...

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 3

Love it so much, thanks @saristolochia.bsky.social !

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 3

Very mild covid symptoms plus working outside without people = watering our plants!

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 2

You too! Officially positive, but so far no fever

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 2

Same, yikes!

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 1

Summer course grades entered from the airport en route home from #Botany2025, started importing and editing my four Canvas courses for Fall 2025 🤣

Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 1

(So far safe, but not smooth!)

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hope everyone has smooth & safe travels home from #Botany2025 (we are not)

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Jul 31

Terrible photos, but THAT'S MY SISTER!

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Jul 31

So proud of these students - UWEC Biology let's go!

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Jul 30

Lab sisters!

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Chris Martine | Plants are Cool, Too! @martinebotany.bsky.social · Jul 27

UConn EEB grad program (+ Bucknell, Colby, UW-Eau Claire, UGA) in the house! #Botany2025 #plantpeopleFTW

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Jul 29

A few moments from the poster session at #Botany2025!

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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · Jul 29

I'll be presenting my talk "Get Low: Evolutionary Transitions to Non-flying Mammal Pollination in Protea) at 4pm today Tuesday in Mesquite B at #Botany2025!

Come learn about Protea in South Africa and what else changes when they species have different primary pollinators!