"Many factors other than one’s own abilities can affect the performance, recognition, and representation of scientists..." Thoughtful, data rich paper exploring language and gender as factors impacting metrics used in hiring, promotion and awards for scientists.

Yesterday was the 130th anniversary of the #ICZN, the International Commission for Zoological Nomenclature. It was founded during the zoology congress in Leiden, organized by the then director the Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie, Frederik Jentink.

The Naturhistoriska riksmuseet seeks a Tenure-Track group Leader (DDLS fellow). Deadline: Nov 15. Benefits include 17 M SEK in start-up funds. More info: https://www.scilifelab.se/career/research-fellowship-in-data-driven-evolution-and-biodiversity/ #job

Sunday is here again and it’s the final day of my open studio. These two icons will be on the easels waiting for whiskers, feathers, lichens and who knows what else. Fingers crossed visitors visit and a good day is had by all.

This is Lewis. He lived for almost 15 years as the goodest boy. Here he is last winter, hoping someone would throw a snowball for him.

Not to ignore the chaos, but here's a lovely, good news story.

Good news! KU's IRACDA program was reinstated! We are now taking applications for postdocs. Please spread the word. sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...

#sketchoftheday #artsky #blueskyart #art #Invertefest #nudibranchs For the last day of August #Invertefest, I drew a gem nudibranch, the prettiest nudibranch* in all the oceans. *They are all the prettiest nudibranchs. this one lives in New Zealand. 😀💜💜💜

62 years ago (!) It would be nice if the need for this kind of collective action could be retired, but alas...

Interesting survey of evo bio folks who leave academic track for other kinds of jobs post PhD. Topline: they're employable and happy but could use training in ppl and project management.

hi friends, let me know if you'd like a zoom link for my defense next week!

Again it’s not really debatable!

Important and timely change to @gbif.org to recognize the needs and knowledge of indigenous communities for biodiversity data.

Sitting on the back porch early this am and caught a racoon family shimmying up a tree. Feels like it will be a good day.

Sharing this impt call to provide valuable input (data, GIS expertise, etc.) to United by Nature, formerly the National Nature Assessment, CANCELLED by DOGE/Trump. Use the QR code or survey123.arcgis.com/share/8d1d79... cc @nature.org @natureserve.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com #gischat 🧪🌎🌍🌏

A rare job opportunity for Invertebrate Zoology: fieldmuseum.hrmdirect.com/employment/j...

basking sharks Sarah-Kim Watchorn "Charle and I had the best day out there. just Ireland doing its thing. Finally showing you guys some footage that has been patiently waiting on my hard drive"

"Many species thought to be extinct may be rediscovered when targeted searches are conducted using new eyes" Inspiring story about a Sri Lankan botanist news.mongabay.com/2025/07/sri-...

Ten simple rules for faculty members building just and equitable environments in academic science | PLOS Computational Biology

This is such an interesting thread. One thing that I've been trying to do to cope with *gestures* is to learn how other communities/eras have found resilience and persistence. The narrative of "science for the public good" is one reason we've had broad support. I wonder how that might change.

In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

“The opportunities I had as an aspiring researcher are gone. The path to a better life for kids in Sacramento is slipping away.”

‘Biodiversity is not declining’ is a claim you may have heard. But science says otherwise. 📉 The @ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment reveals 1 million plant & animal species are at risk of extinction. Misinformation clouds the crisis. Rely on trusted research to understand our shared challenges. 🌍🧪

I love everything about this perspective piece. Love the emphasis on ensuring AI does not replicate and reinforce weak systems. Love the articulation of "creative friction" as model for meaningful engagement and collaboration.

#Evol2025 SSB Members we have an informal mixer tomorrow! @systbiol.bsky.social SSB informal mixer: Time: Monday, June 23, 7:30 - 10 pm Place: back garden of Little Kings Shuffle Club (223 W Hancock St) Purpose: Come coalesce with other SSB members to talk trees under the trees!

Ppl sending me things to read is my favorite genre of unsolicited email.🫤

What a cool resource!!

"Extinction of experience" in disciplines like ecology & paleobiology isn't just about fieldwork. It's also the loss of taxonomic expertise. Any focus on Big Data, divorced from knowledge of natural history, is a largely vacuous enterprise with limited capacity to generate meaningful insights. 🧪

When your Maryland- based big sister knows that you have had a WEEK and need some TLC

There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd. It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.

We're asking the tough questions this week!

imagine being loved and accepted for who you are like this wow

Today is the birthday of Rachel Carson, a personal hero and one of the most important conservation voices of the 20th century. Her talent as a writer and researcher drew attention to the wonders of ocean life and alerted the world to the ecological dangers of indiscriminate use of toxic pesticides.

Rebecca Solnit on compromise: "If I think the world is round and you think the world is flat, I don't really make the world better by saying it's kind of a squashed oblong."

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

Reminder that SSE members in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, India, and 152 low-income countries around the world can still get FREE registration for the virtual Evolution meeting! Please share with your colleagues: www.evolutionsociety.org/index.php?mo...

🚨 We’re hiring! Científico Latino, Inc. is looking for a Program Director to lead two national STEM mentorship programs. Fully remote, impact-driven role in higher ed 🎓👩‍🔬 📌 Apply: cientificolatino.com/job 💼 Know someone? Send it their way!

The American public is broadly supportive of maintaining federal science and medical research funding, and against punishing universities by taking their funding away, according to a new poll:

A new report finds the bottom 60% of U.S. households—or *two-thirds* of the population—can't afford a “minimal quality of life": housing, health care, and other necessities. "Indicators like GDP and unemployment tell us the economy is thriving. But they don’t reflect the reality of most Americans."

Happy 80th anniversary of Hitler killing himself in his bunker to all who celebrate, which, as I now understand it, is not everybody

Midwestern-est take ever❤️

Make your voice heard – join the tri-society Week of Action for NSF! Call and write congress, and tell colleagues, friends, and family about the importance of NSF funding. Find how to get started in our Media Tool: shorturl.at/i7WfU

Thread with an email being sent to @asn-amnat.bsky.social @sse-evolution.bsky.social @systbiol.bsky.social members today calling for a Tri-society week of action for NSF: Dear members: The tri-societies (ASN, SSE,SSB) are running a ‘Week of Action for NSF’. Your engagement is crucial.

According to data from Coral Reef Watch, the worst global bleaching event on record has now hit more than 80% of the planet’s reefs, prompting scientists to warn that we are in “uncharted territory.” Read more from @readfearn.bsky.social in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/environment/... 🌍🧪

The Spencer Foundation is offering rapid response bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants. www.spencer.org/grant_types/...

A plea from NSF staff to National Sci Board leadership to support US science and the colleagues who administer it💔

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle

Nature reports that the National Science Foundation has stopped awarding new grants and allotting funds to existing ones. All of them. @colincarlson.bsky.social says that unless the freeze is lifted, it “is going to destroy people's labs.” 2/10 www.nature.com/articles/d41...