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The Nation Magazine @thenation.com · 8d

There is virtually no aspect of women’s lives that the culture does not manage to infuse with doubt and fear and guilt, writes @kathapollitt.bsky.social. And that goes double for motherhood. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Targeting Tylenol Is Just Another Excuse to Blame Women for Everything

It's a longstanding tradition to blame all manner of social ills on women, without any basis in fact.

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Giulia Rossi @giuliarossi.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Call for Nominations: @csz-sczofficial.bsky.social PDF Chair 🚨

Interested in standing for election? Send me a short blurb (~200 words) about yourself and why you'd like to be elected! Deadline is Sept 30.

Don’t miss the chance to get involved!

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · 20d

Interview with Hooked Magazine and the Complete Angler Podcast on fish research, MB fisheries, and fish health!

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The Complete Angler Podcast: Episode 52 – Alexandra Schoen - Hooked Magazine

Alex is the Fish Culture Manager for the Province of Manitoba. She moved to Manitoba for school and has been ‘hooked’ ever since. She has a PhD in fish and shark physiology, with an emphasis on fish s...

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Scientists are adding plastic to a lake. Not reckless—research. The IISD Experimental Lakes Area is uncovering the real impact of plastic pollution on freshwater ecosystems. 🎥 Watch the full film: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow... #TomorrowsCatch #PlasticPollution #FutureFisheries

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Tamzin Blewett @drtblew.bsky.social · Sep 2

NSERC has announced the top 20 finalists for the 2025 Science Exposed photo contest! This initiative showcases graduate students’ research through their own photography. Please support Jenelle's work focused on organisms exposed to wildfire ash during runoff.
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/scienceexpos...

NSERC - Science Promoters - Science Exposed - Finalists

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Aug 25

People say Manitoba is a flyover province 🌲🐟🤷🏻‍♀️

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Aug 20

36 hours and 2 pounds of butter 🧈 🥐

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A.D.🍀🦩 @adwills.bsky.social · Aug 18

Oh nOoOoOoOoOo not another new book idea

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Aug 12

First paper with an Irwin 🐊

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 29

Some things I’ve made this week

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 21

So cool to see St. Marys affiliation in some new research!!

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 21

Another paper out! Co production of research with academia, government, NGOs, and other conservation groups!

Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · Jul 21

Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝.

This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research. #CoProduction

With emphasis on generating effective & inclusive outcomes.

➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp... 🌎
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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 16

Yes sorry! The correct one is in the comments 😊

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Stress in Female Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) Before Spawning Alters Offspring Cortisol and Growth

Catch-and-release angling (C&R) is a conservation strategy that assumes released fish survive and contribute to populations. However, C&R stress, particularly during spawning, may impact reproductive...

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 16

Oh no!!

Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 16

New paper! ‼️ Angling-like stressors immediately before spawning impacts the offspring of lake trout 🐟 🐟 🐟 Fun study in collaboration with Manitoba Fisheries and @calebhasler.bsky.social lab.

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 10

Nevermind that 2 people died in my community because of the wildfires. So tone deaf. www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...

Manitoba premier shoots back at U.S. lawmakers over smoke complaint | CBC News

Manitoba's premier shot back on Thursday at six U.S. lawmakers who recently complained about Canadian wildfire smoke travelling south, which they said was making it difficult for some Americans to enj...

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Jul 9

Excited to share that I am now an Adjunct status professor at the University of Winnipeg! Eager to continue our fish hatchery and stocking program research!! @calebhasler.bsky.social

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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · Jul 3

How to measure the effects of chronic stress on wild polar bears? In this #ConPhysInAction piece, @kristinamuise.bsky.social explains how Teman et al monitored polar bear health using an allostatic load model.

CPiA: doi.org/10.1093/conp...
Research article: doi.org/10.1093/conp...

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cars-afs.bsky.social @cars-afs.bsky.social · Jul 1

#LoveOurLegends #CanadaDay

Let’s talk about the late Legend #DrHelenBattle
- Began her university education at the age of 16
- #FirstWomanInCanada to earn a doctorate in #MarineBiology in 1928
- Her studies enabled innovative lab work

Check out more at cars.fisheries.org

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cars-afs.bsky.social @cars-afs.bsky.social · Jun 28

❗️JOB ALERT❗️

#FisheriesCertificationManager
🐠Application due by July 13
🦑 #ManitobaGovernment

Plays a lead role in the management of commercial fisheries and the coordination of sustainable fishing certification (eco-certification) efforts

jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action

Manitoba Government Job Opportunities Website

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Buster Holman @busterholman.bsky.social · Jun 20

Please call your senators and tell them you do not want our public lands, our pristine wilderness and precious ecosystem, only home to our wildlife, sold off to the highest bidder in their greedy bill! @5calls.org has an app that makes it super easy. Please Defend our public lands from greedy hands!

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Mar 22

I think you always need 30 eggs

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Dr. Alexandra Schoen @scienceschoen.bsky.social · Mar 22

Haha I get that! I always take it neutrally because my whole family are lawyers 😂 you get mariah more in MB

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