I’m excited to share that one of the projects from my PhD is now published in Phytobiomes Journal! Super proud to have some former undergrad mentees and my collaborators from @emersys-irhs.bsky.social as coauthors. You can see the First Look here: apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/...

Dear #seed #microbiome enthusiasts, Our excitement grows for the first SeedCon, May 5–7 in Potsdam, Germany 🎉 seedcon.org Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season and a great start to the new year from the whole SeedCon team!

We’re thrilled to welcome Ashley Shade @ashley17061.bsky.social as one of our Keynote speakers at #SeedCon2026 seedcon.org! 👉 Don’t miss Ashley’s talk at the first #Seed #Microbiome Conference (May 5–7, 2026 in Potsdam, Germany)!

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere. Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself. Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

Want to learn more about seed microbiomes and/or share your work? Come join us!!

🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We have 10 days to stop this. Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature www.wwf.eu/campaigns/it...

Fam, Dr. Houry is on BlueSky. She was the Chief Medical Officer at the CDC before she and several others very publicly resigned in response to the clear and present danger posed by RFK Jr. I highly, HIGHLY recommend that you follow this extraordinary woman and leader. @drdebhoury.bsky.social

How #chefs and #scientists are using #kombucha and #kimchi to study #microbiology ... | #food | #microbes | #bacteria | #fermentation | #ecology | #microbial | #eating | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

I did an interview with the In Defense of Plants podcast about my journey into researching seed microbiota, some of what we currently know and what remains to be explored! You can check it out here: www.indefenseofplants.com/podcast/2025...

Did u know?Pollinators & wildflowers (weeds)have evolved together over millennia. This natural partnership should be allowed to flourish in our own outside spaces. White Dead Nettle is a perfect example of this, especially as it starts flowering, early in the season, when food can be scarce. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐝

This article's message applies even more today. Cutting Medicaid increases #Crime, in part because it reduces access to #mentalhealth and #addiction treatment. boltsmag.org/medicaid-cov...

Plants and animals deploy toxins most often in order to defend themselves. Learning how they do that and what happens when the human body is exposed to these substances can offer insights on how to prevent or manage these encounters with nature. (via @us.theconversation.com) buff.ly/YSLDYwg

Assistant Professor position in Traditional Ecological Knowledge at Stanford University. Applications due Sept 30, 2025 facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/49...

The revolution will be localized. Find organizations to join and support in your community. Build resistance networks with your friends, family and colleagues. Attend trainings on non-cooperation and train others with what you learn. Building a national movement starts with you—in your backyard.

In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.

Spotted some bumble bees buzz pollinating thimbleberry flowers on the Oregon coast the other day!! The bees vibrate their abdomens to shake off more pollen #pollination #pollinators

Among the many family, friends and colleagues who supported my grad school journey, I must thank my fuzzy baby Kaylee. I adopted her a week after moving to Davis, and she’s been on so many adventures with me these 5 years. Now she’s honorary Dr. Fuzz!

Happy National Pollination Week! This is a small carpenter bee (Ceratina) on Venus’s Looking Glass (Triodanis) from late May in John’s Creek GA. #bees #bugsky #insects #macro #pollination

"In a competitive academic world, building bridges instead of walls may be our most powerful tool to accelerate discovery and rebuild public trust in science." I'm very happy with this article piece! 🥳 www.the-scientist.com/science-thri...

I did it!! @ucdavis.bsky.social doctoral commencement yesterday

Successfully presented my exit seminar today! I’ve got some minor revisions to do, but then I submit my dissertation next week! @lmatthieul.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social

A great seminar by @lmatthieul.bsky.social from @emersys-irhs.bsky.social on seed microbiota today! FR: un séminaire merveilleux par Matthieu Barret d’équipe EmerSys sur le microbiote de la graine aujourd’hui ! @irhs-angers.bsky.social

“Solidarity forever, for the union makes us strong” -Pete Seeger (alt lyrics: for together we are strong) Important words from @rbreich.bsky.social yesterday! Protect your neighbors, protect your community.

Im excited to share that I’ll be joining @aabdelfattah.bsky.social ‘s Microbiome Management group as a postdoc starting this summer! I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue studying seed microbiomes and build new collaborations in Germany and the EU. Next step is to graduate!

Spring in Davis means watching for mating displays by male Carpenter Bees (Xylocopa sonorina)!

I was ver fortunate to receive this fellowship in 2020. It gave me the freedom to pursue grad school and my research with financial stability. Programs like this are essential to recruiting passionate young scientists. Please contact your reps to help kill these cuts and others to science.

We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado. 11,000 people showed up. Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.

Stopping to admire some of the biggest trees in the world

📝 Write/Postcards: Demand media coverage 4/5. 📬 Send to News Outlets: Mail them BEFORE March 24 so they land in newsrooms on time. 📸 Post & Share: Snap a pic of your postcard and use #DemandCoverage to show solidarity! 💬 Tag Friends & Comment: Drop a ✉️ or 📢 below in the comments if you’re in!

"Don’t scroll to the next post, the next tweet, the next newsletter. Instead, figure out how you can plug into real resistance during this pivotal moment in our lives." -J.P. Hill Interrupting your scroll with a friendly reminder the real work happens offline. Check out the resources at the end:

KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN. ☎️: (202) 224-3121 Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid. The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING. Call retiring Senators too!

A good spring ride with my husband!

Merci beaucoup, mes collègues!

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT! ☀️ Bill Nye will be speaking at Stand Up for Science in D.C. on March 7th! More speaker announcements coming soon, stay tuned! 👀☀️

Share with any students interested in a PhD on seed microbes and gene editing! Florian and Marie are excellent scientists and mentors!

Merci à CNRS et INRAE pour votre soutien ! Vive la résistance !

The stakes are just too high.

Boycott the SOTU! Watch the People’s State of the Union instead. ❤️‍🩹🤍💙 www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF8q...

Late tonight, I will deliver a response to President Trump's Congressional Address. NO to Oligarchy. NO to Authoritarianism. YES to Democracy and an economy that works for all. I hope you'll join us.

The week-long Amazon boycott starts THIS FRIDAY. (Although forever is better...) Just a reminder that we ARE having an impact. #BoycottAmazon #AmazonBoycott Link to invite your friends: www.facebook.com/events/13171...

Join us tonight from anywhere for 50501 DC’s Virtual Event 🔴 LIVE at 8:30pm EST: The People’s State of the Union – A Real Discussion on America’s Future. Link to watch: bit.ly/psotu #Politics #Economy #Healthcare #ReproductiveRights #Education #CoalitionBuilding @polrev.bsky.social

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

I also got started in my research field because of an NSF REU. These programs provide important training for new/young scientists to follow their passions and contribute new knowledge. This is a major loss and threat to education.

Great idea! @maxplanck.de is in the process of creating a program for US researchers, should open soon.

We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country. This Friday, where will you be? standupforscience2025.org

March 4th: Nationwide day of protests! Over 90 events added so far, and our team is working hard to get more up as quickly as possible. Find a March 4th demonstration at www.FiftyFifty.one. #50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne @polrev.bsky.social #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump

My cat and her impeccable style

It’s an easy way to send a powerful message. Consume less, shop small, and support businesses who support our communities. Do this as much as you can, not just today. 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement. Join us: www.FiftyFifty.one. #50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne @polrev.bsky.social

Last weekend I wrote a letter to the editor to my hometown newspaper as part of the Sciencehomecoming.com movement. I will share my letter in this thread, and share my approach to lower the activation energy for y'all to join me. 🧪 #microsky