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One of my grant applications asked for a project graphic so I had to oblige

Do you teach #rstats? Do your students complain about how lame and old-fashioned dplyr is? Don't worry: I have the solution for you: github.com/hadley/genzp.... genzplyr is dplyr, but bussin fr fr no cap.

Evolutionary and ontogenetic shifts from aquatic to terrestrial light environments in frogs provide new insights into the vertebrate phototransduction cascade https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.31.685797v1

I am being asked to tell my department which pieces of lab equipment should be supported with backup power because they expect rolling blackouts and brownouts in 2026 due to increased energy demands from AI. In case you're wondering how my day is going.

Evolution is survival of the fittest, right? Sometimes. Sometimes, it's survival of the pluckiest. You'd think a lizard that lost a limb would not survive long. And yet... Now a 🧵of adorable lizards living their best life. 🧪🦎 source.washu.edu/2025/10/pira...

The GRFP announcement from NSF cuts out an entire cohort of 2nd year students from consideration, without warning. This is so deeply unfair that it warrants a formal protest from the scientific community. If someone wants to work with me to craft an open letter and solicit signatures, LMK.

Please share with anyone who cares about NSF support for graduate students and take 30 seconds to sign and leave a comment. The deadline for the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program is about one month away and literally no one can apply. #NSFGRFP jasonjwilliamsny.github.io/grfp2025/

Finally got around to uploading some of artwork to my website! Tbh, this is how I've been keeping the PhDemons at bay (best viewed on desktop): www.johnvnguyen.com/art

Excited to share that our new chytrid paper is out in Herpetologica! We find evidence that West Africa may not be the ‘safe haven’ for amphibians it was once thought to be. 🦠🐸

Philly squid biologist @sarahmackattack.bsky.social brings science to the masses – in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups and on telephone poles. Meet one of our nominees for “Rad Girl of the Year.” 

I'm not procrastinating.... making #Pride caecilian DNA stickers is a requirement of my dissertation. Schistometopum thomense and S. ephele, the iconic duo of my PhD work.

My first first-author paper came out yesterday online-first in #Oecologia! We reported that neotropical swollen-thorn acacias increased their investment in mutualism with ants during an El Niño drought event. Mutualism may indeed be strongest during tough times. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

It was an honor to facilitate sessions at the #SRI2025 Congress with @gsscholars.bsky.social, @belmontforum.bsky.social, and @futureearth.bsky.social! My heart is full after catching up with STRI friends, making new friends within the GSS community, and learning how to live in harmony with Earth 🌎.

Check out our deep dive into the molecular genetics of male-specific cell type : the gorgeous UV-iridescent scales of Sulphur Butterflies by lab wizards 🦋🔬 🖥️ 🧬 Ling Sheng Loh @hanliconius.bsky.social and a big team 1/n

EEB Mentor Match for 2025 is now open! This is an opportunity for students applying to graduate school in Ecology, Evolution, or Behavior to be matched with a mentor to guide them through the application process. Mentors can sign up too! eebmentormatch.com

It's a worm... It's a snake... It's a caecilian! I just wrapped up my very first field season in São Tomé and Principe 🇸🇹. Caecilians, grilled fish, and fresh cajamanga juice.. pretty sweet place to do fieldwork I gotta say. @uh-ecoevo.bsky.social

And PIs, don't tell your students/postdocs to do it, even if *you* did and were okay in the past! They may not feel like they can push back if they're not comfortable, and the stakes have gotten a lot higher.

BREAKING: NSF has frozen all grant funding, as of yesterday. It's unclear when they will resume funding awards, or why the pause has been put in place. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

@johnv-nguyen.bsky.social spent a year in Panama with the Smithsonian, investigating color morphs in female anoles. His NSF RaMP Fellowship research uncovers the genetic and ecological drivers of phenotypic diversity in these charismatic lizards. Manuscript in progress! #GradStudentHighlight 📣

We are deeply concerned by the broad cuts at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), outlined in a recent Executive Order. The IMLS is a beloved and trusted federal agency that plays a crucial role in helping cultural institutions educate, entertain, and engage visitors. 🧵

🧵 IN SHOCKING MOVE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FIRES UNION PRESIDENT ONE DAY BEFORE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN, IN FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON FREE SPEECH

🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025. www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...

Meet the masterminds behind the #pint25 Pint of Science USA! This amazing team is working hard to bring you fun, accessible, and mind-blowing science talks across the country. Want to know more about them? 👉 pintofscience.us/team/ 👀🔬 📅May 19, 20 & 21— Stay tuned for updates!

Pint of Science is BACK for #pint25! 🍻 We’re bringing brilliant scientists to your favorite local bars and cafes to share their latest discoveries. 📅Save the dates! May 19, 20 & 21. Stay tuned for updates and visit us at pintofscience.us

@lizghoffman.bsky.social Tests differences in visual signaling in polymorphic male and female Slender Anoles, showing a really cool gradient in phenotype with environment and very fun study design! (I always love hearing about lizards on strings 🦎) #SICB2025

Some coverage of our work on reed frogs published in the Herpetological Journal! Huge thanks to @raynacbell.bsky.social and @calacademy.bsky.social 🐸🔉🧬🌴 www.calacademy.org/phenomena/sh...

my hopes for gen z taking over the academic process is that it will be matched for harshness, but at least more efficient

Really enjoyed sharing my work on color pattern polymorphisms in female anoles at #SICB2025! Thanks to everyone that came to my talk. 🦎

Loved this talk by Cristian Molina in the #SICB2025 Global South session. Acacias ramp up their ant mutualisms during periods of drought despite the cost. But n-fixation also limited so EFN constituents *may* be reduced. #sicbplants #iamabotanist

After nearly 2 years, the lab finally had a website! Many thanks to @johnv-nguyen.bsky.social for designing a beautiful website. Check us out at stuckertlab.com!

#SICB2025 attendees: check out John Nguyen's (@johnv-nguyen.bsky.social) talk "Ecological correlates, genetics, and maintenance of a female limited polymorphism in slender anoles" at 1115 today in Marquis D. It is a beautiful presentation.