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Integrative Biology - UT Austin
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 1d
October's free Science Under the Stars event is "Flora of the Living Dead: Resurrection Plants of Central Texas." Speaker is plant bio PhD student Allison Hutt. 10/9 at 8 pm. SUTS is for science-curious people of all ages & experiences, held at the Brackenridge Field Lab. scienceunderthestars.org
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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute @utmsi.bsky.social · 9d
🦈 Fast Solutions for an Urgent Problem - PhD student Ingrid Bunholi's new paper on the use of rapid genetic testing in shark & ray conservation. An e-book is coming soon 👉 utmsi.utexas.edu/fast-solutio...
📷 Erika Beux #Shark #TexasScience #eDNA #UTMSI #Genetics #CaseyLab
Fast Solutions for an Urgent Problem - Marine Science Institute. The University of Texas at Austin.
Genetic Identification for the Protection of Sharks and Rays Rapid genetic testing is emerging as a powerful ally in monitoring and protecting shark and ray populations from the black-market wildlife…
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Texas Science @texasscience.bsky.social · 5d
The Mexican honey wasp is a bit of an oddball: it makes and eats honey like a bee, but when it’s hankering for protein, instead of pollen, it eats other insects. A new study finds its gut microbiome is more like bees than wasps. Funded by USDA and NSF. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Two Mexican honey wasps, which are bee-like insects with black bodies, yellow stripes on the lower abdomen and honey-colored wings. Photo credit: Alex Wild.
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 6d
Check out the CNS Visualizing Science 2026 competition! It showcases the beauty of science & the scientific process, bringing UT science into the public eye. Winners will receive cash prizes & many entries will be featured across campus cns.utexas.edu/events/serie...
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 9d
When we conserve an area, it's not enough to draw lines on a map and walk away.

We need clear goals – and long-term commitment – to ensure these places thrive into the future.
The Underfunded, Underestimated, Yet Critical Side of Conservation
Designating protected areas is only the first step. Stewarding the areas and ensuring they meet their goals is critical to long-term success.
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 9d
Deadline is next week for the Stengl-Wyer Graduate Fellowships Program! The year-long program funds UT doctoral candidates researching life and organisms in their natural environments. Learn more and apply here by Oct 6: shorturl.at/sZ6aU
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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute @utmsi.bsky.social · 15d
Bob and Kevin are back in action! Yesterday, a 2nd Sofar buoy "Kevin" was deployed at West Flower Garden Bank by FGBNMS scientists. The Hu Lab will use the data from both Kevin and Bob to monitor the environmental health of the coral reefs.🔹 Meet Kevin: spotters.sofarocean.com/historical/S...
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Texas Science @texasscience.bsky.social · 16d
Biologists at UT Austin found a bird that’s the natural result of a green jay & a blue jay’s mating — it may be among the first examples of a hybrid that exists because of recent changing patterns in the climate.
#TexasScience #GrueJay #BlueJay #GreenJay #ClimateChange
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So What Should We Call This – a Grue Jay?
The rare hybrid offspring of a blue jay and a green jay is likely a result of weather-related shifts in the range of two species.
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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute @utmsi.bsky.social · 19d
Join researchers from #UTMSI as they capture stunning high-res imagery of plankton using an advanced shadowgraph-based system that continuously collects images of fish larvae, jellies, amphipods, and other planktonic organisms in their natural environment.
In with the tide | UTMSI Sunrise fieldwork
Join researchers from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) as they capture stunning high-resolution imagery of plankton using the In-Situ Ichthyoplankton Imaging System Deep-Focus…
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 15d
Congratulations to Fabian Salgado-Roa, winner of the Medalla Humbold-Caldas Best Publication in Biogeography! His paper is titled "The Andes as a semi-permeable geographical barrier: Genetic connectivity between structured populations in a widespread spider." tinyurl.com/2pmcem2c
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 19d
Congrats to grad student Mariangel Orellana & Justin Havird (Assoc Prof), recently named among the latest Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellows and Advisors. The HHMI mission is to unlock fundamentals of biology & build an inclusive future for science. www.hhmi.org/programs/gil...
The 2025 Gilliam Fellows & Advisors | HHMI
The Gilliam Fellows Program launches promising PhD students into impactful scientific research careers while fostering inclusive training environments.
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 20d
Students from BIO 206L, an intro biol lab course at UT, collected soil samples at Brackenridge Field Lab as part of a semester-long project. With the Tiny Earth Network, they will grow and test bacteria from their samples and present their findings in team research posters. (Photos by Medha Sarin.)
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 22d
Check out Travis Audubon’s 1st BIPOC Bird Walk! The event welcomes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to build community & connection through birding. Free! No prior birding experience or knowledge is needed. Sat 9/27 at Mueller Greenway. travis.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/t...
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 23d
The Texas Science & History Museum is having free admission from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday, Sept. 21 during Austin Museum Day! Don't miss this great chance to see all the amazing things this museum has been up to! sciencemuseum.utexas.edu?gad_source=1...
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Explore Texas’ unique natural history at Texas Science & Natural History Museum at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · 28d
Grad student Jeff Coleman is a recipient of the Donald D. Harrington Dissertation Fellowship, considered the most prestigious graduate fellowship award offered by UT. This marks the first time since 2018 a student in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior has received this award.
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · Sep 8
IB Professor Kelly Zamudio has been selected as a 2025-2026 Fulbright US Scholar for Brazil. Fulbright Scholar awards are prestigious fellowships that offer scholars unique opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad. Congrats, Kelly!
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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute @utmsi.bsky.social · Sep 2
🐟🌊 Less than 1% of baby fish survive past the larval stage. PhD student Juan Pablo Lozano-Peña is studying how rock pools at the Port Aransas jetty help them find shelter on their journey to estuaries.

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The long journey to an estuary - Port Aransas South Jetty
When parents are looking for infant daycare or primary school for their kids, it must be as perfect as possible. However, there needs to be a reconciliation between perfection and reality when it…
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · Sep 5
The Stengl-Wyer Graduate Fellowships Program is now open & accepting applications until Dec 9. The year-long program funds UT doctoral candidates researching life & organisms in their natural environments. Learn more & apply here: cns.utexas.edu/.../stengl-w...
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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · Sep 5
Proposals are due next week for the Rosemary Grant Advanced Awards! These grants provide up to $3500 US in funding for PhD students. Contact [email protected] with any questions. www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...
Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Graduate Research Excellence Grants. Rosemary Grant Advanced Awards, Deadline: September 15, 5:00 PM Eastern.
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · Aug 29
The Science Under the Stars fall 2025 schedule is out! This is a free event for science-curious people of all ages and experiences. It's held at one of our field stations, Brackenridge Field Lab. You can also take a tour of the field station. scienceunderthestars.org
Science Under The Stars
An evening outdoor lecture series open to all
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Integrative Biology - UT Austin @texas-ib.bsky.social · Aug 27
Introducing the 2025 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows, and Grant Awardees! Another talented group we are excited to have! Learn about their fascinating research in our first blog posting of the fall semester. biodiversity.utexas.edu/news/feature...
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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute @utmsi.bsky.social · Aug 25
On Aug 22, the GSA hosted the 1st MSI Graduate Student Symposium at the Patton Center with 9 presenters from Integrative Biology & Chemistry. Thanks to the College of Natural Sciences , MSI Director Sharon Herzka, UTMSI GSA & Student Services Budget Committee for support!
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · Aug 18
📣 Good news in science! Scientists have identified Vibrio pectenicida as the cause of sea star wasting disease—a breakthrough in the fight to save the critically endangered sunflower sea star. Learn how this discovery could help bring them back and what’s next!
Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying' Sea Star Disease
A mysterious epidemic has wiped out billions of sea stars in recent years. A new study finally identifies the bacterium responsible.
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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute @utmsi.bsky.social · Aug 15
Institute Insights: Gaining insight through entrails 🐟🔬

David Malcolm dissects fish guts to study estuarine food webs, revealing how environmental shifts ripple through the food chain—like modern-day haruspicy.

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📷: David Malcolm

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Gaining insight through entrails - Port Aransas South Jetty
Deep in the collections of the Museo Gregoria-no Etrusco of Vatican City hangs a bronze mirror that, through my work in our Texas estuaries, has taken on a new personal meaning. The mirror was cast…
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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · Aug 13
🌍 New research shows that the contributions of Indigenous & local communities are often left out of global conservation reporting. Legal land recognition & context-specific approaches are key to inclusion & vital to achieving the 30×30 target. Time for more inclusive, locally grounded conservation.
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The Nature Conservancy is tackling the root causes of some of the toughest problems facing people and nature today, replicating good ideas to save many places and improve people's lives.
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