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http://phyloworks.org
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Bruno do Rosario Petrucci
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#Evol2026
has been a blast!! Hope to see some of you mutuals at my talk this evening. Let’s talk about dogs and fossils and dog fossils 😎
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Exciting talk at
#Evol2026
by the 2026 Gould Prize recipient
@neilshubin.bsky.social
! An advocate for “curiosity-driven research”!!
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Carl Zimmer
9 days ago
I first met Neil Shubin 30 years ago when he was digging for fossils of our fishy ancestors in Pennsylvania road cuts. Now he's becoming president of the National Academy of Sciences. We talked about taking the helm of the 163-year-old organization at this fraught moment. Gift link:
nyti.ms/4giD3FX
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Bob Thomson
1 day ago
I’m here at
#evol2026
, as is a sizable chunk of Systematic Biology’s editorial board (
academic.oup.com/sysbio/pages...
). Early career folks: Please feel free to grab us to talk about publishing in the journal. We are here to help!
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Michael Landis
24 days ago
The
@systbiol.bsky.social
Mentorship Program is back for 2026-2027! The program pairs off mentees with mentors based on shared interests in systematics and biodiversity research. Low effort, high reward! 12 virtual monthly meetings. More info:
www.systbio.org/mentorship-p...
Apply by June 12th!
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Mentorship Program
Last updated May 14, 2025
https://www.systbio.org/mentorship-program.html
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Jeremy M. Brown
5 months ago
Applications are now open for the 2026 Workshop on Molecular Evolution (MOLE)!
www.mbl.edu/education/ad...
Claudia Solis-Lemus and I will be holding an informational session on Zoom next Wed (1/21) from 10:30-11:30 AM Central for those interested:
lsu.zoom.us/j/4968115684
Deadline to apply: 1/26
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Workshop on Molecular Evolution | Marine Biological Laboratory
The workshop serves graduate students, postdocs, and established faculty from around the world seeking to apply the principles of molecular evolution to questions of anthropology, conservation genetic...
https://www.mbl.edu/education/advanced-research-training-courses/course-offerings/workshop-molecular-evolution
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Prosanta Chakrabarty
5 months ago
The wonderful Emily Graslie talking to the
#SSB2026
crowd about the importance of natural history museums. She has an art background and became enamored with the University of Montana natural history collections and created the
#brainscoop
series.
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The Society of Systematic Biologists
5 months ago
“Scientific societies can support you and foster you through your whole career” - SSB President
@trayc7.bsky.social
opening the
#ssb2026
meeting Can’t join us today? Make sure your registration is up to date to keep up with SSB news and happenings
www.systbio.org
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Society of Systematic Biologists
A membership organization for anyone interested in the science of systematic biology.
https://www.systbio.org/
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Prosanta Chakrabarty
6 months ago
Check out the schedule for the upcoming
#ssb2026
meetings for later this week Thanks to
@jembrown.bsky.social
for organizing all this for
@systbiol.bsky.social
ssb2026.github.io
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2026 SSB Breakout Meeting
https://ssb2026.github.io/
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Michael Landis
6 months ago
Reflections on the evolving practice of systematic biology, a joy to write with Michael Donoghue for the upcoming 75th volume of Systematic Biology!
academic.oup.com/sysbio/advan...
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Donie O’Sullivan
8 months ago
DEVOTED -- our new series launching on CNN today. "In a fractured world where trust in institutions has eroded, Donie O'Sullivan joins people on their spiritual journey as they question societal norms and find new sources of meaning." First up: "ethical carnivores"
www.cnn.com/videos/title...
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Casey terHorst
10 months ago
The GRFP lives!! (due end of October)
www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/grfp-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program
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Andrea Case
10 months ago
Please share — Michigan State Plant Biology is searching for an Herbarium Director! Tenure stream, open rank faculty position balancing research, teaching, service, and admin responsibilities. Join us! Reach out to me or
@emjo.bsky.social
with questions!
plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/job-postings...
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John M. Drake
11 months ago
I spoke with Kari Jordan and Erin Becker of The Carpentries about why they declined a $1.5M NSF grant intended to expand data science training. Their decision highlights the growing intersection of
#science
,
#DEI
, and federal policy. Read the full story on Forbes:
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
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Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules
A coding nonprofit turned down a $1.5M NSF grant after new DEI restrictions, highlighting the clash between federal policy and scientific community values.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johndrake/2025/08/08/nonprofit-refuses-15m-science-grant-due-to-new-federal-dei-rules/
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Ray L. Allen, PhD
11 months ago
I'm excited to share that my story is featured in this week's edition of Science Magazine! Being able to do my research with my Tribe and in my homelands has been so impactful and meaningful personally and for my career. And it's important for other young Indigenous researches to know it's possible!
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Simons Foundation
12 months ago
There is one month left to apply for our Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution! These awards provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in
#ecology
and
#evolution
.
www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
#science
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Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. While we will consider all projects in ecolo...
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-graduate-fellowships-in-ecology-and-evolution/
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Kelly Zamudio
12 months ago
Calling all
@utaustin.bsky.social
people past and present that are attending
#Evol2025
. We are taking a community photo on Tuesday during the afternoon coffee break. Details below, please spread the word!
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Raymond Castillo
12 months ago
Last but not least, I will be sharing some work on a model I have been developing for chromosome evolution today! Be there or be square! I'll be presenting at 4:45 in Phylogenetic Theory!
#Evol2025
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Dr. Jessica L Ware
12 months ago
I ❤️ Systematics
#Evol2025
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Bruno do Rosario Petrucci
12 months ago
Thank you so much for everyone who came to my
#Evol2025
talk! For those who couldn’t make it, I’m planning to upload it to my website and make a little thread here about the work, so stay tuned 🐕
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Dr. Jessica L Ware
12 months ago
Have you gotten your professional portrait done yet? Thanks to
@systbiol.bsky.social
DEIC
@analyssi.bsky.social
for sponsoring free portraits today with a professional photographer! In the Atrium!
#Evol2025
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Dr. Jessica L Ware
12 months ago
Had a wonderful time celebrating the work and message of
@corriemoreau.bsky.social
at the
@systbiol.bsky.social
presidential address!
#Evol2025
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Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Tarvin
about 1 year ago
#Evol2025
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Dr. Jessica L Ware
about 1 year ago
Excited to hear from
@jbyoder.org
, winner of
@systbiol.bsky.social
@sse-evolution.bsky.social
@asn-amnat.bsky.social
idea award!
#Evol2025
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Society for the Study of Evolution
about 1 year ago
Packing for
#Evol2025
? Bring your new and gently used field gear and clothes that you no longer use to donate to the Field Gear Swap! Hosted by the tri-society Diversity Committees - drop by their booth to donate or pick up!
www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display...
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Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
about 1 year ago
Today, NSF added another 500 GRFP awardees, bringing this year’s total to 1500
www.research.gov/grfp/Awardee...
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Jeremy Berg
about 1 year ago
New powerful article up in the New York Times on cancelled and delayed grants
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Here Are the Nearly 2,500 Medical Research Grants Canceled or Delayed by Trump (Gift Article)
Some cuts have been starkly visible, but the country’s medical grant-making machinery has also radically transformed outside the public eye.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/04/health/trump-cuts-nih-grants-research.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MU8.U2JL.z3BXY3hj-08t&smid=url-share
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High winds can't stop us from learning about phylogenetic networks from Claudia Solis-Lemus! The power is out, but we still have internet and zoom.
#MOLE2025
about 1 year ago
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Michael Landis
about 1 year ago
It's back! The Society of Systematic Biologists is running Year 3 of the Mentorship Program! Find community, support your colleagues, and talk trees. Apply by June 10th, 2025. Program info:
www.systbio.org/mentorship-p...
Application form:
forms.gle/QtD22C9dtfRF...
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Jeremy M. Brown
about 1 year ago
Yesterday was Bayes Day at
#MOLE2025
! Paul Lewis kicked things off with Bayes' Theorem, Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), and many related topics. Afternoon and evening devoted to gene-tree inference (me) and divergence-time estimation (
@trayc7.bsky.social
) using graphical models and RevBayes.
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Prosanta Chakrabarty
about 1 year ago
More details coming soon, but mark your calendars ... Breakout meeting for
@systbiol.bsky.social
The Society of Systematic Biologists - will be Jan 9-11 in Baton Rouge! Topic is 'The Importance of Natural History Collections'
@jembrown.bsky.social
is primary host/organizer
ssb2026.github.io
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The Society of Systematic Biologists
about 1 year ago
🗳️ Ballots went out this week! 🗳️ You have one week remaining to vote. Have you encountered an issue with your ballot? Email
[email protected]
as soon as possible so we can get you sorted out.
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Science Magazine
about 1 year ago
NSF officials announced they are essentially abandoning the use of “rotators”— scientists on leave from academic positions who help the agency choose the best research to fund. NSF also plans to reduce the number of administrators classified as senior executive service employees.
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NSF slashes number of ‘rotators’ and well-paid managers as part of restructuring
Smaller future budgets will require fewer people, NSF official tells staff
https://scim.ag/3EKnxmc
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Margaret Fraiser
about 1 year ago
NSF’s entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES), which “aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to actively participate and excel in STEM disciplines” and some of it congressionally mandated, was just notified they will be RIFed.
www.nsf.gov/edu/ees/about
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About EES
The NSF Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in science and engineering.
https://www.nsf.gov/edu/ees/about
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Scott Delaney
about 1 year ago
NEW: We (mostly
@noamross.net
) launched a website to shine a brighter light on terminated NIH and NSF grants.
grant-watch.us
It links to our NIH & NSF trackers, grant info submission forms, and other info. We'll also add new analyses soon. Check it out and let us know what else you'd like to see.
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Grant Watch
https://grant-watch.us
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Dr. Amy Burgin
about 1 year ago
#WithoutNSF
I wouldn’t be a scientist. - I got in an NSF REU Program and learned about grad school. - I did my PhD funded by 2 different NSF grants. - As a postdoc, I was an NSF RCN participant, building my network. - I got tenure with an NSF RAPID grant. - I got promoted with an NSF EPSCoR grant.
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Jannice Friedman
about 1 year ago
🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 For American students planning to start grad school who are reconsidering their USA offers (or had offer rescinded), my Canadian university
#QueensU
announced a special funding call. Want to join my lab to study
#plant
#evolution
? Get in touch! 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴
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CoreyWelch_STEM
about 1 year ago
NIH just cancelled the STEP-UP summer research program and they alerted students today. One of my students accepted their offer, turned down other REUs, and is now screwed for this summer.
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Linda Diak
about 1 year ago
The penguin is quilted and ready to protest! It’s a bit crooked, but I have had vertigo off and on all week, so I’m okay with crooked.
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The Lawrence Times
about 1 year ago
Federal funding for KU programs that enable Haskell and KU students to conduct scientific research, further their studies and launch their careers has suddenly been terminated.
lawrenceks.news/3FWulNK
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Federal grants cut for programs supporting Haskell, KU student researchers
Federal funding for KU programs that enable Haskell and KU students to conduct scientific research, further their studies and launch their careers has suddenly been terminated.
https://lawrenceks.news/3FWulNK
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Brian Atkinson
about 1 year ago
Im so bummed to see this. Cipres had been an incredible computational resource to my research program. As an ECR I depended on it to run so many phylogenetic analyses, many if which ended up in my publications. I’m really sad to see it go. Much gratitude for the people who kept Cipres running
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Rebecca Nagle
about 1 year ago
The San Carlos Apache tribe is offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for killing Apache teenager Emily Pike. Nationally, there are 4,200 unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
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Science Homecoming
over 1 year ago
Calling scientists from Iowa, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Minnesota & Wyoming — we have a big hole in our author map, and need you 🧪. Join the grassroots movement to defend American science by writing in your hometown paper:
sciencehomecoming.com
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The Society of Systematic Biologists
over 1 year ago
Reminder: You have about a week and a half to submit applications for the Early Career Travel Award! Application submission must be complete by March 31 to be eligible
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Keenan Crow
over 1 year ago
Cool article featuring myself and several of my friends! I feel very honored to be featured alongside such awesome artists.
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Five trans and nonbinary Iowa musicians talk gender and artistry
Iowa’s music scene is more diverse than we often recognize. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with five trans and nonbinary Iowa artists about how their gender identity plays into their music.
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/studioone/news/2025-03-18/five-trans-and-nonbinary-iowa-musicians-talk-gender-and-artistry
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Noah Michelson
over 1 year ago
This elderly man showed up to support an anti-trans bill in my home state and then, because he had to wait hours to testify, he was stuck listening to queer folks rally against it By the time it was his turn to speak, he'd changed his mind Never doubt that speaking out can change hearts and minds
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Wisconsin man who showed up to support an anti-trans bill does something amazing - Queerty
“I have a very little knowledge of gay people and things like that there…” “I have a very little knowledge of gay people and things like that there…”
https://www.queerty.com/wisconsin-man-who-showed-up-to-support-an-anti-trans-bill-does-something-amazing-20250314/
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️🌈
over 1 year ago
🧪 The NSF director is lying to you. Let’s fact check 7 claims from yesterday’s letter to the community, while pointing out 3 critical omissions. 🧵
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Niles Eldredge
over 1 year ago
My Obituary of Elisabeth Vrba—out today in Nature in read-only format:
rdcu.be/ediyO
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Elisabeth Vrba obituary: palaeontologist who solved a problem that vexed Darwin | Nature
The biologist’s theories about how environments prompt rapid species evolution and extinction propelled her onto the world stage. The biologist’s theories about how environments prompt rapid species evolution and extinction propelled her onto the world stage.
https://rdcu.be/ediyO
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Society for the Study of Evolution
over 1 year ago
One month left for early registration and in-person talk submission for
#Evol2025
! Don’t forget - SSE members get significant discounts on virtual and in-person registration. Check your membership and register today:
buff.ly/IadATYh
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