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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This summer, 26 researchers, educators, and students gathered from across the country in Tucson, Arizona, to celebrate our BCEENET community. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! #BCEENET #STEMEducation #StudentSuccess

A graphic featuring text and a group photo. At the top, bold text reads "BCEENET attended BOTANY 2026." Below the headline, a group photo depicts 26 people joined together for the BCEENET event. To the left, an illustration of a tall Saguaro cactus frames the layout. The text at the bottom reads, "Thank you to the BCEENET community for participating in our workshop!"

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Check out these recommended talks happening tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, at #Botany2026! 🌱

A BCEENET graphic that invites conference attendees to tune in to recommended talks taking place on Wednesday, August 5, at Botany 2026. The highlighted presentations are titled as follows: "If it looks like a leaf and does photosynthesis, is it a plant? Investigating the biology of chloroplast theft in a marine sea slug" (by Elissa Sorojrisom, Harvard Medical School, in Tucson I–J at 8:30–8:45 AM); "Roots, Rivers, and Relationships: The Power of Muddy Boots in Botanical Education" (by Lizz Waring, Northeastern State University, in San Luis 2 at 2:00 PM); and "Phylogenomic Analysis of Xanthisma (Asteraceae) and Assessment of Ploidy Variation Using Herbarium Specimens" (by Oluwaseun Shodipo, Texas Tech University, in Tucson G–H from 1:45–2:00 PM). The graphic includes an image of the Elysia chlorotica and headshots of the two presenters, along with the BCEENET and Botany 2026 logos.

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Don't miss the following talks by graduate students from the Johnson Lab (@mossmatters.bsky.social) tomorrow morning, Tuesday, August 4, at #Botany2026!

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join us in supporting these undergraduate presenters from the Johnson Lab @mossmatters.bsky.social at #Botany2026!

BCEENET Guide to Botany 2026 graphic recommending attendees to visit Johnson Lab undergraduate posters on Monday, August 3, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the Arizona Grand Ballroom. Four Texas Tech University student presenters are featured with headshots and poster numbers: P10, Charles Huff, “Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Spreadsheets: How to Develop a Modular LIMS”; P41, Evelyn Lavielle, “Behind the Fronds: PCR Sex Identification in Cycas micronesica”; P42, Sofia Rodriguez, “A New Prairie Dawn: Exploring Genetic Health in the Rare Plant Hymenoxys texana and Inspiring Conservation through Science Communication”; and P179, Rylee Creek, “Fun Sized Library Prep: Cost-Effective Target Capture Sequencing with Miniaturization, as a Service.” BCEENET, Texas Tech University, and Botany 2026 logos appear along the bottom of the graphic.

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Happening in 45 minutes! Come hear Noah talk about his experience as a GRFP Writing Mentor at #Botany2026🪴

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Check out these recommended talks and poster presentations taking place on Monday, August 3, at #Botany2026! 🌱 #BCEENET #CUREs #UndergraduateResearch

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

BCEENET is at #Botany2026 🌵 We invite you to stop by, connect with our team, and hear from BCEENET members presenting throughout the conference! #BCEENET #CURE #STEMEd #UndergraduateResearch

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The BCEENET team is honored to have been a part of an engaging discussion on open science and undergraduate research at the @alleninstitute.org Open Science & Authentic Research in Undergraduate Education Workshop! #CURE #UndergradResearch #STEMEducation

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

#BCEENET Student Conference Cohort is presenting at Entomology 2025 #EntSoc25! Join us in supporting our undergraduate presenters tomorrow, November 11, at the Oregon Convention Center (Exhibit A-A1, Posters D3254–D3265, 1-2 PM PST) in Portland, OR! #Entomology #CURE #UndergraduateResearch #STEMEd

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

#BCEENET invites you to this month’s Community Hour with Noah Courtney, PhD student and biology education researcher at Texas Tech University. We look forward to hearing from Noah and hosting a meaningful community discussion!🌿 Register here: bit.ly/bceenetregis... #UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

BCEENET is heading to #Botany2025 in Palm Springs, CA!🌿 From July 26–30, join us at the Palm Springs Convention Center as we support our outstanding undergraduate researchers and connect with the botanical community! For more information, visit @botsocamerica.bsky.social #BCEENET #Research #STEMEd

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🎉 Welcome 2025 BCEENET Implementer Fellows! 🎉 We’re excited to have you join the #BCEENET community! Looking forward to connecting with you at our upcoming Implementer Fellows Workshop! #CURE #StemEducation #NaturalHistory #StudentSuccess

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Introducing BCEENET CUREs! 🌸 Students investigate how invasion affects plant morphology by analyzing digital herbarium specimens! Access our newly published CURE here: doi:10.25334/60MP-N775 #BCEENET #CURE #OpenSource #NaturalHistory #STEMEducation #Ecology #UndergraduateResearch

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Introducing #BCEENET CUREs! 🌿 Implemented at 16 institutions, this #CURE engages students in tracking invasive species using digitized #NaturalHistory collections. Facilitate #UndergraduateResearch in your classroom—compare species adaptability, test hypotheses, and analyze distribution over time!

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Introducing #BCEENET CUREs! 🦋 Over 3,200 students have investigated sexual dimorphism in Pieridae butterfly wings! Investigate how wing melanization relates to thermoregulation and environmental change. Access our published #CURE here: doi:10.25334/YSQZ-0J68 #NaturalHistory #UndergraduateResearch

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Introducing #BCEENET CUREs! Explore species range shifts, driven by climate change and urbanization, using tools like iNaturalist! 🌍 Implemented across 21 U.S. institutions, this #CURE brings real-world ecological research into classrooms! Access the published CURE here: doi:10.25334/FSR4-MQ46

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

🔍 Stay tuned as we introduce our BCEENET CUREs—unique opportunities for undergraduates to engage in ecological discovery right in their classrooms! 🌱 #BCEENET #CURE #UndergraduateResearch #STEMEducation

This image is an engaging introduction to an upcoming BCEENET CURE spotlight series. It reads: "Introducing BCEENET CUREs (Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences)" and "BCEENET CUREs provide students with valuable exposure to novel research methods, imaging software, and database management, all embedded within your curriculum! Stay tuned for upcoming spotlights featuring our CUREs!"

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

🌟We’re on Bluesky!🌟 Join our network of educators, curators, and researchers in integrating digitized collections into #CUREs in ecology and evolution!📚🔬 Follow us at @bceenet.bsky.social to connect, collaborate, and stay updated! #BCEENET #UndergraduateResearch #NaturalHistory #STEMEducation

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BCEENET @bceenet.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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