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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · 6d

!!! Jing-Fu is the best

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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 22d

Come one come all! Our new #BINHM exhibit is up at the #AMNH! @blackinnhms.bsky.social www.amnh.org/exhibitions/...

Black in Natural History Museums | AMNH

Black in Natural History Museums highlights 17 modern and historical Black scientists, artists, and curators.

www.amnh.org

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · 23d

Congratulations Kate and Jacob! 🎉

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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 24d

Geopolitical trends in spider taxonomy! academic.oup.com/biolinnean/a...

If history is written by the victors, who describes the spiders? Species author trends reflect gender and geopolitical disparities in biodiversity science

Abstract. Gathering data on species description authorship is one way to track who has had access to a career in taxonomy. Via data from the World Spider C

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Jul 17

Incredible 🥳 congratulations!!!!!!

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Anna Eichert (she/her) @annaeichert.bsky.social · Jul 17

New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰
academic.oup.com/isd/article/...

Stonefly systematics: past, present, and future

Abstract. Stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) are a widespread group of freshwater insects known for their ecological significance and sensitivity to environm

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RJ Millena @entomolrj.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our big review paper on strepsipteran systematics for Insect Systematics and Diversity is out! Hoping it's a helpful resource for anyone who needs it.

Strepsiptera systematics: past, present, and future

Abstract. The twisted-wing parasites (Strepsiptera Kirby) are among the most obscure and enigmatic orders in the Insecta. Strepsipterans are endoparasites

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Science Magazine @science.org · Jun 24

"Institutions must support transgender and gender nonconforming and other marginalized scientists by securing their safety and privacy; their access to legal aid and health care; and their opportunities in education, employment, and society," argues a new #LetterToScience. scim.ag/4kQCMtr

Protect transgender scientists

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you so much for posting, SICB! 🌈

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Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · Jun 6

#pridemonth SICB-
Resources for how to support #trans colleagues :

“1)Create a #Gender-#Inclusive #Environment Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition…”

For the full post:
sicb.org

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · Mar 31

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility.

There’s much to do everywhere so that trans and non-binary people can live without fear.

Our single point of reflection is this:
what’s your organisation doing to support trans+ people?

Digital drawing of The trans flag as painted stripes.

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Anahí Espíndola (she/ella) @analyssi.bsky.social · Mar 27

The deadline for the @systbiol.bsky.social Early Career Travel Funds to attend the #Evolution2025 meetings is coming up! (Mar 31). Get your application in soon!!

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thank you so much, SICB, for sharing the resource that @lovetheants.bsky.social and I created & the survey!

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thank you so much, Margaret!

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Entomologists of Color @entopoc.bsky.social · Mar 26

Check out these funding opportunities for March and April 🦋🪲🐝 Visit bit.ly/entopoc-funding for the amount, scope, eligibility, and for links to the source website. Please email us with any community-relevant funding opportunities! #Entomology #EntoPOC #Funding

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Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · Mar 13

Thanks for sharing this @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social 👍

We also wanted to spread the word about

"How to support #Trans Colleagues" via sicb.org

& Tab Henry's coverage of @fieldinclusive.bsky.social

integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/o...

#LGTBQ+ #science #biology

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

#taxonomy #naturalhistory #wasps #crabronidae #aculeata #hymenoptera

Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

Synomyms: Simblephilus & Philantus= Philanthus, Arpactus= Harpactus, Alyson= Alysson, Gonius= Palarus

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

Masaris is a pollen wasp (Vespidae: Masarinae), not Sphecidae s.l., though at this time they were not yet recognized as distinct families and grouped together as fossorial Hymenoptera (Hyménoptères Fouisseurs)

Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

Beautiful figure from 19th century literature. Especially excited about the #Sphecidae s.l. (Louis Jurine. 1807. Nouvelle méthode de classer les Hyménoptères et les Diptères)

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

#taxonomy #naturalhistory #wasps #crabronidae

Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

Synomyms: Simblephilus & Philantus= Philanthus, Arpactus= Harpactus, Alyson= Alysson, Gonius= Palarus

Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Mar 7

Masaris is a Masaridae (not a Sphecidae s.l.), though at this time they were grouped together as fossorial Hymenoptera (Hyménoptères Fouisseurs) and not yet recognized as distinct families

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Entomologists of Color @entopoc.bsky.social · Mar 3

Please join us for the Entomologists of Color Multilingual Journal Club!🦗♥️ Our next virtual meeting will be in Spanish on April 3rd at 10 am EST with Dr. Laura González Mozo!🪲 Please sign up by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below if you are interested!🦋
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · Feb 21

The goal is to collect quantitative data on experiences across departments, institutions, and levels of the academic hierarchy (faculty, grad students, undergrads). The survey is anonymous and open to both trans and non-trans respondents. Thank you so much!

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