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Matt Wang @botanydude80.bsky.social · 1d

Our first tissue culture working group meeting is happening in November. We have 12 institutions represented. If you’re interested let me know!

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · 2d

I feel ya 100%. Always so noisy and crowded. Hard to have productive interactions, but just a few make it worthwhile.

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Noah Fahlgren @noahfahlgren.bsky.social · 2d

Deadline for our 2nd cohort of the Pivot to Plants program at the Danforth Center is Oct 15th. Excited to identify 5 participants for a 1-year NSF-funded internship. Hands-on research experience in cutting-edge #plantscience, #imaging, #datascience, and more! www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/edu...

Pivot to Plants: Training Program for Plant and Data Science | Danforth Plant Science Center

The Pivot2Plants Fellows Program is a 1-year training program for people interested in pivoting to a career in plant science or data science but have limited research experience.

www.danforthcenter.org

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Andrew Couts @couts.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

www.wired.com

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Part-time, remote job alert 🧑‍💻
🌿 The Center for Plant Conservation is seeking a contractor to support programs incl. rare plant databases and online learning platforms

📆 Oct. start, 20-35 h/wk for 3 mo.
💸 $20/h
🎓 Bach. req'd
📨 Submit by 10/16 for full consideration

saveplants.org/forums/topic...

Job Opportunity: Conservation Program Contractor at CPC - Center for Plant Conservation

The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is seeking a contractor to support our growing conservation programs including our rare plant databases and online learning platforms. The ideal contractor woul...

saveplants.org

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Karolina Heyduk @kheyduk.bsky.social · 6d

Hey Botany friends, any PI at a grad-degree-granting institution want to help us out with a "applying to grad school" panel on Oct 9th at 4:30 est? 🙏 Come share your wisdom!

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · 6d

Applying to Grad School: Q&A Panel

Thinking about grad school in botany or the plant sciences? Join us for a free virtual #Botany360 Q&A next Thur, Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Panelists from diverse institutions will answer your questions about the application process.

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Flyer titled “Applying to Grad School: Q&A Panel.” Background of pale pink and white flowers with a mauve overlay. Text reads:
“Are you interested in applying to a graduate program in botany or the plant sciences? Join us for an informational 1-hour panel on October 9th at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern (virtual). Panelists will represent a diversity of institution types and backgrounds and will be available to answer attendee questions. Register using the QR code below!”
Box at bottom: “Sponsored by the BSA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.”
Logos of the Botanical Society of America and Botany360 appear at the bottom left, with a QR code at the bottom right.

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Nick Acheson @themarshtit.bsky.social · 9d

A seed-dispersal masterclass from 50 yards of hedge

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Science Vs @sciencevs.bsky.social · 9d

The FDA is reviewing the safety of the abortion pill mifepristone. Science knows a whole lot about its safety (it's very safe). 🧪 More here 👇👇👇

open.spotify.com/episode/76vS...

The Abortion Pill: How Dangerous Is It Really?

open.spotify.com

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · 10d

🙏 spread the good word, Sarah! Native perennials are the gifts that keep on giving!

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Christopher Krieg 🌿 @ckrieg.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 1 Week Left to Apply! 🚨
The Krieg Lab is hiring a Research Professional in Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution.

📅 Deadline: October 1, 2025
📧 Sending materials (Cover Letter, CV, References) to: kriegc[at]wfu.edu

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · 17d

🌿Pivot to Plants: Training Program for Plant and Data Science 👩‍🔬

📨 applications close Oct. 15
🌎 1y program in St. Louis
📆 Cohort 2 runs Jan. - Dec. '26
💸 $37k stipend
🎓 associate or bachelor’s req'd

www.danforthcenter.org/our-work/edu...

Spread the word about this really special program!

Pivot to Plants: Training Program for Plant and Data Science | Danforth Plant Science Center

The Pivot2Plants Fellows Program is a 1-year training program for people interested in pivoting to a career in plant science or data science but have limited research experience.

www.danforthcenter.org

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 18d

'My Garden...' by Mariann Johansen-Ellis, contemporary artist and printmaker #WomensArt

Print in blue and white of a stylised garden with trees, plants, birds, tools and plant pots as well as winding text which says 'In my garden I can feel life and it is beautiful"

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · 18d

Where did you see a ghostie, Sarah? I love them so much! 👻 🦀

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Dustin Wolkis @dustinwolkis.bsky.social · 27d

🌺 In-depth @biographic.bsky.social article by @toughcitywriter.bsky.social on #pollen banking for plant #conservation; fun, thoughtful, with voices of 3 pollen bankers worldwide.

🌴 Pollen banking is a critical tool for conserving plant diversity.

www.biographic.com/banking-on-p...

Banking on Pollen

When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.

www.biographic.com

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Trends in Ecology & Evolution @cp-trendsecolevo.bsky.social · 23d

If you are interested in contributing to the TREE series on Disability in Ecology and Evolution, email me at [email protected]

We want hear from as many people as possible.

December will be the last in the series, for this issue we will need contributions by c7 October.

www.cell.com/trends/ecolo...

Disability in Ecology and Evolution collection: Trends in Ecology & Evolution

www.cell.com

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · 29d

Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Nature Reserve is recruiting for: Manager, Restoration and Land Stewardship!

🎓 bachelor's req'd, master's pref'd (combo of skills/experience considered)
🧑‍🌾 5-7y experience w/ ecological restoration and land mgmt
💸 Min $63k

jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/mbg/CA...

Job Details | Dayforce Jobs

Find your next adventure

jobs.dayforcehcm.com

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · Sep 5

Great use of tidy cats bin!

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Sep 5

Working on the fall zine (WIP).

A raccoon and possum throw their arms on the air and yell. The words “everything sucks” floats above
Their heads and they are both yelling “let’s do something”

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · Sep 3

Come be my colleague! The Atlanta Botanical Garden is hiring for a Research Scientist, Genetics 🧬

🎓 Ph.D. + min. 3 yrs professional work experience
🌎 Open to international candidates

recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

Happy to chat about garden & departmental culture, living in ATL, etc. 🍑

Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc - Research Scientist, Genetics

The Atlanta Botanical Garden seeks a highly qualified scientist with training in plant population genetics to serve in the role of Research Scientist in Genetics within the Southeastern Center for Con...

recruiting.paylocity.com

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · Sep 1

A Labor Day reminder: today there isn't a single city, metro area, or state in the U.S. where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment.

Millions of people with jobs—even multiple jobs—aren't safe from homelessness in this country.

Opinion | America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness

www.nytimes.com

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Leah Shaffer @leahshaffer.bsky.social · Aug 23

I ♥️ MN State Fair

Jane Natoli 🥑🚲🍍 @wafoli.bsky.social · Aug 23

Truly some inspired seed art

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · Aug 23

😍😍😍 so small!

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Jessamine Finch, PhD @seedystudies.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Caroline Hu @hudrewthis.bsky.social · Aug 20

Seeking scientist volunteers for this fall! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? I need collaborators for the next cohort of SciComm & Comics art and design students. All countries and scientific fields eligible.

An anole extends its dewlap, which says "call for scientists!"

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