This is so sad, what an amazing individual who has left a massive legacy. She will be so missed.

I filmed this video months before filming the series on professional attire as I had lilac hair. I assumed it would be the first video out with that hair color, but it wasn't! I thought it fit better with the series on looking professional. Is colorful hair ever professional? youtu.be/ac6l-kBw42A

I have discovered the podcast @tpwky which is so informative and I'm loving it. I especially love the parts where they laugh about something. Listening to Erin Allmann Updyke laugh is now brightening up my day! I have listened to the last few seasons but have now decided to just listen to them all!

Hey planetary science PhD graduaters: I know thinking about applying to postdocs this year seems daunting, so I am here to remind you that we have some REALLY GOOD prize fellowship at Caltech. Come work with me. Or Katherine. Or Heather. Or Konstantin. Or someone. Seriously. These are good. 🔭🪐

Enjoyed talking with Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh and Lauren Celano this morning as we recorded for the EduKatedSTEM YouTube channel. Today we covered how to start your own business, providing general advice but also talking about our own experiences. Now I have some editing to do!

As a pregnant professional, you want to make a great impression at work while also prioritizing comfort and practicality. In this video, I share my top tips on how to dress for work success while pregnant, from stylish maternity wear to clever hacks for hiding your bump. youtu.be/6AjfsrR7rn8

Had a productive video call with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai to discuss a future interview for EduKatedSTEM on YouTube. Do you want to hear from a low vision scientist? How does he do science? He is a good friend and will happily answer my questions. What would you want to know? #DEI #LowVision #Scientist

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Crumbs, I have just been reviewing this years candidates for the Board of Directors of the National Postdoctoral Association. What an impressive roster of applicants. I have to say that I loved the videos from each which allowed an extremely personal look into their reasons for applying.

Want to dress professionally but not sure where to start? In this video, we're sharing some common mistakes to avoid when dressing professionally, so you can make a great first impression. Join Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh and I as we talk about mistakes we have either made or seen. youtu.be/4UJsr9nzTBk

Just booked my flu and covid vaccinations for this evening! Bring on the increased immunity!

I was interviewed by @pfforphds.bsky.social. I had a great time chatting to Emily and mentioned my regrets for some of the negotiations I have made. That is why I enjoy providing my workshops on how to successfully negotiate so that you don't make the mistakes I did! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN8T...

Gotta say seeing governors competing to one up each other to see who can make vaccines most accessible is a refreshing change.

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Do you struggle with wondering what to do with your hair for professional settings? Do you need to wear makeup? What if you have tattoos and piercings? Today Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh (from Revolting Science Resources ) and I talk about what we perceive as currently acceptable. youtu.be/PKi-bFWzD8k

I am delighted to be presenting at ABRCMS again. I will be presenting an abridged version of "Etiquette in the 21st Century" on Thursday, November 20th from 5.40-6.10pm. I will also be presenting everyone's favorite "A Practical Guide to Negotiation" on Saturday, November 22nd from 2-3.30pm.

Oh my, this reminds me of the tails you can buy at Disneyland but this actually has a practical use! Do I want a Sully tail, or a robotic dinosaur tail?! I'll take the dino tail!

Grateful that @lonnibesancon.bsky.social‬, @gcabanac.cpesr.fr, Cyril Labbe and Alexander Magazinov chose to donate the proceeds of their ASIS&T Best Paper Award for 2025 to the @elisabethbik.bsky.social Fund to support the work of sleuths. More here: centerforscientificintegrity.org/our-projects...

NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced the launch of their newest on-demand e-Learning course: A Primer on U.S. Immigration Concepts. Understanding immigration principles is a critical for anyone working in international education. To register: account.nafsa.org/ItemDetail?i...

🚨 NPA and others are working with NAFSA to understand needs of J-1 scholars. The federal government is considering policy changes this fall that could affect J-1 status in the United States. Help them advocate for you by completing this survey by Sept 12. app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f44fb...

Boost your confidence and make a lasting impression with the right outfit! In this video, we'll share expert advice on how to dress for success at interviews and conferences. Join Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh and I as we talk about this vital topic. youtu.be/HECQM8Wn234

The final video in this series with Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh is available. We discuss what we wish we knew before starting grad school, focusing on academic culture. Advice on building a support network, navigating internal politics, and fostering relationships with faculty. youtu.be/2-rrAtmEF1o?...

Are you unsure about the dress code for your next business meeting or interview? In this video, we'll break down the key differences between business professional and business casual attire. Watch to learn more and take your business wardrobe to the next level! youtu.be/CTS1_S6DvME

The fourth video for this series collaboration between Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh (Revolting Science Resources) and I is available. Continuing what we wish we knew before starting our PhD this video will focus on systems and tools. youtu.be/myEUxDWkz_k

Today has been super busy. I was up early to film with my collaborator Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh on a new set of videos. These will be featured on the EduKatedSTEM YouTube channel and are about what to wear professionally. I have been in the depths of video editing since lunch and am not yet finished!

The third video in the series collaboration with Shayla Vradenburgh has been posted. This topic is really important during graduate school - boundaries and self care! What did you do which helped set boundaries and how did you look after yourself? www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIlJ...

Just booked my flights and hotel for October. I am going to be presenting at the @sacnas.bsky.social NDiSTEM conference on Halloween at 1.45pm! I will be presenting Dream Big, Plan Smart: Turning Career Hopes into Real-World Success with Dr. Marina Ramon. Excited to see everyone there!

Congratulations, you are beginning your American graduate school journey. You may be nervous, excited, confident, or worried about a number of different things. So how can we make your first few weeks as helpful as possible? youtu.be/_Nrw9P__Eic

Rosalind Franklin was born #OTD in 1920. She was a chemist and crystallographic who made a key contribution to the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA: www.compoundchem.com/2017/07/25/f... #ChemSky 🧪

The second video is published for the collaboration between Shayla Vradenburgh and I on what we wish we knew before starting grad school. This video focuses on career paths and agency. This video is on Shayla's YouTube channel so please check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EVT...

“At best we were dealing with a reviewer who was incapable, but we strongly suspect this was an AI-generated review,” he continued, suggesting that a human reviewer was unlikely to make dozens of detailed recommendations, most of which were “nonsensical” www.timeshighereducation.com/news/elsevie...

In yet another shake-up at the world’s largest biomedical research agency, President Trump’s administration has disbanded the top advisory committee to the NIH Director, Science has learned. The Advisory Committee to the Director will be reconvened with new membership, NIH says. scim.ag/44An6Ug

Everyone is acting like US scientists will just go get science jobs elsewhere and sure some will but there are not anywhere close to enough science jobs elsewhere. The end result of this will be much, much, much less science, not science happening in different places.

Another collaboration between Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh and I. We will have a series of videos regarding what we wish we knew before starting our PhD, beginning with mindset. (Please like the video and subscribe to the channel!) youtu.be/VX48rmIjqOc

Got up bright and early and filmed another set of videos with Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh, this time on what we wish we knew before we started our PhD's. Look out for the next exciting series which will be featured on both of our YouTube accounts so you will need to visit both!

"Do you enjoy your job?" That was an ice breaker question at an annual conference I attended. I believe that everyone should at least be happy with their position. Let me know what you think, am I just being naïve? youtu.be/llvI8hln7l0

LOL. "We need to strop trusting the experts." A lot of people are going to die or have worsening symptoms because of this. Experts have years of training behind them and know what they are talking about and can make suggestions to ensure that public health improves. This guy needs to be replaced.

Good lord. The reason we have animal models is because things that work really well in cells don't always have the predicted reactions once you are in a more complicated system. AI isn't going to be able to predict which ones work and which ones won't. This is utter nonsense.

The Trump administration has ended several U.S. science agencies’ subscriptions to Springer Nature journals, including the prestigious Nature titles. www.science.org/content/arti...

I think my video chats are doomed today. I had to reschedule filming with Shayla due to construction next door. It has been quiet for a few hours but now that I have a meeting in 10 minutes they started up again!

Court invalidates NSF 15% indirect cost cap. Strong ruling. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom. The freedom to be who you want and to follow your dreams. The freedom to live without fear and to follow your principles even when challenged. The freedom to believe in science and medical advances. 1/

This is an interesting read. What is the future of academic freedom for professors, and does tenure protect you? 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/m...

A US judge has ordered hundreds of terminated research projects at the US National Institutes of Health to be reinstated, calling the processes that led to their cancellation “bereft of reasoning”. https://go.nature.com/4kOmXDy

Are you a student or postdoc trying to select a mentor? Have you reached out to potential mentors and asked them some questions? If not, why not? Even if you don't get a response, or you see them berating you about questioning them on social media... youtu.be/NH-OSlTrjn4

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new CDC advisory committee is proof that America’s anti-vaccine era is truly beginning, @katherinejwu.com writes. https://theatln.tc/hOM6uyum

Let's face it we will have a new record as we are only in June. The question is how long will it take us to add another hundred cases? Perhaps less than a week? This is what happens when you let clowns into leadership positions in health and human services. It will only get worse from here.

The NPA is now accepting application for the NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program ("IMPACT") class of 2025-2026. Now entering its fifth cohort, IMPACT increases access to opportunities for early-career researchers based at U.S. institutions and from marginalized ... docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The entire Fulbright Board has resigned because of Trump administration interference. Every aspect of liberal, educated American life is under threat.