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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Week 1 of 50X50 Science Across America begins this week!! They’re partnering with 50 creators and 50 scientists across each of the 50 states to publish 50 videos in celebration of American science. Check it out: www.5050science.com

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50x50 Science Across America

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hi Fam, September is here🍂 Meet our newest Leadership Team member Dr Sonal Sachdev @sci3ntyst.bsky.social who's a postdoc at the Huang Lab @nyuniversity.bsky.social Our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social leadership team is growing and it's the perfect to join us🌱 🔗 in bio🌸

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hello fam! Today we are celebrating our Leadership Team co-chair Dr Xiaohui Li who’s currently a postdoc at Dr Trevor Nolan's Lab @caltech.edu Our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social leadership team is growing stronger and it's perfect time to join us! 🌱 🔗in bio🌸

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hi Fam, happy Wednesday! Meet our newest Leadership Team member Dr Rebecca Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social who's a postdoc at the Wagner Lab @universityofkansas.bsky.social Our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social leadership team is growing stronger time! It's the perfect to join us🌱 🔗 in bio🌸

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In case you missed it, @plantgrads.bsky.social's webinar "Navigating Graduate School - Programs & Funding Types" is up on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFjB... #PlantGrads #GradSchool #PlantScience

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Plant Grads: Navigating Graduate School - Programs & Funding Types

YouTube video by Plant Postdocs

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Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra @jrossibarra.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I am excited to announce a job for an Asst Prof in Plant Evolution in the dept. of Evolution and Ecology at @ucdavis.bsky.social. We're looking broadly, from macro (speciation, comparative genomics, evo-devo) to micro (pop biology, adaptive evolution, evo-eco). recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07777

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plantgrads @plantgrads.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Wondering what PlantGrads is all about? We're a grad student-led community across plant biology. Building community, sharing resources, and supporting students as whole scientists. Join: plantgrads.com Socials + upcoming webinars: linktr.ee/plantgrads #Plantgrads #PlantSci #PhDLife

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Curious about how graduate programs and funding can vary across STEM disciplines and institutions? Join us on August 14th at 10 am CT as we partner with @plantgrads.bsky.social! Navigating Graduate School - Program & Funding Types Register at: udel.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #plantscience #gradschool

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

On Aug 14th, we're partnering with @plantgrads.bsky.social for an informational session on types of graduate programs and funding sources in the USA. 🌱🧪 Link to register: udel.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #plantscience #graduateschool #plantgrads

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Botanical Society of America @botsocamerica.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🌱SPECIAL ISSUE CALL FOR PAPERS🌱 #AJB and #AppsPlantSci are accepting proposals for joint special issues focusing on how plant traits, plant communities & the soils they grow in interact. Proposal deadline: 31 Aug 2026 More info: bit.ly/4vfwHeo @ajmiller4233.bsky.social @astylianou.bsky.social

The text at the top reads: "AJB and APPS special issue Call for Papers." The text at the bottom reads: "Advancing restoration of natural and agricultural systems: New tools and discoveries that integrate plant traits, plant communities, and the soil ecosphere." The logos at the bottom are: the American Journal of Botany, the Botanical Society of America, and Applications in Plant Sciences. Photo: A multispecies prairie plot (foreground) and an Echinacea monoculture (background) within the Dimensions of Biodiversity experiment at the University of Kansas Field Station, where researchers study how plant diversity and precipitation interact to influence productivity (credit: Benjamin Sikes). Inset photo: Exposed plant root system displayed within a three-dimensional frame illustrates the extensive belowground biomass (credit: Allison Miller).

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aspbplantbiology.bsky.social @aspbplantbiology.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

📣#PlantBio2026 highlight: Defining Your Leadership Style: Authentic Leadership in Scientific Spaces Workshop Session!🌱 plantbiology2026.eventscribe.net/index.asp #plantscience #plantsci

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Excited to be a part of the #PlantBio2026 Leadership Workshop alongside Drs. Rebecca Roston (MSU), Laura Wayne (Corteva) and Peta Bonham-Smith (U. of Saskatchewan). This workshop is hosted by the Women in Plant Biology Committee. 🌱🧪 📆Tuesday 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM EDT

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hi Fam🌱 Still on the fence about applying @plantpostdocs.bsky.social Future Faculty Academy? Dr Rajeev Ranjan 🏆(2024 recipient) emphasizes the program helped him sharpen his job applications & connect with mentors outside his field. His advice: "Believe in yourself." Apply today!

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ASPB-PUI.bsky.social @aspb-pui.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Heading to #PlantBio2026 in Ottawa next week? 🇨🇦 Please join us at: Sat 7/18, 10 AM: AI Workshop & Brunch (Rm 205/207) Sat 7/18, 11:30 AM: Undergrad Poster Session Sat 7/18, 1 PM: PUI Business Meeting Sun 7/19, 7:30 PM: PUI Social @ Tavern on the Hill @aspbofficial.bsky.social #plantingPUI

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International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions @ismpmi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Meet our first four Rising Stars of IS-MPMI! Join us on Wednesday 29 July, 3PM UTC to hear about the latest advances in plant-microbe interactions from the next generation of scientists. Free, online, and open to all! Register here: uchicago.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

‼️⏰APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED ⏰ 🗓️ July 17th, 11:59 EDT 🗓️ 🚨We realize it's been a busy summer, so we're extending the deadline for the Sahyadri Initiatives until July 17th! 🌱 Eligibility, Application, and Submission Information can be found at plantpostdocs.com/sahyadri-initiatives

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#PlantPostdocs - Applications are now open for the #Sahyadri Award for Outstanding Plant Postdoctoral Researcher (2026-27). Find more info at plantpostdocs.com/sahyadri-initiatives

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#PlantPostdocs - Applications are now open for the #Sahyadri Future Faculty Academy (2026-27). Find more info at plantpostdocs.com/sahyadri-initiatives

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UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute @ucdmarinescience.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute at @ucdavis.bsky.social is announcing a new Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity! Priority review starts June 15, 2026. Help us spread the word to the #MarineScience community. Details and Apply ➡️: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07627

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Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI) Postdoctoral Fellowship

University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Excited to share that our latest review is out! 🧪🌱🌽 Current Understanding of Cell‐Surface Immune Receptors for MAMPs and Plant Parasites in the Solanaceae Family, Leuschen‐Kohl and Iyer-Pascuzzi (2026) - Molecular Plant Pathology bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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Current Understanding of Cell‐Surface Immune Receptors for MAMPs and Plant Parasites in the Solanaceae Family

Members of the Solanaceae family use diverse cell-surface receptors to sense microbes and parasites, triggering immune responses that vary across species and cultivars.

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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Amidst everything else, the Trump regime has quietly killed off the U.S. Forest Service 🌲 “One hundred and ninety-three million acres of your national forests… just handed, on a silver platter, to the people who’ve spent their entire careers trying to destroy it.” www.hatchmag.com/articles/tru...

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Trump administration orders dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service

Late Tuesday afternoon, with the subtlety of a wrecking ball and the morality of a foreclosure notice, the Trump administration announced the most devastating attack on the U.S. Forest Service in the ...

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

So much fun helping to organize the 5th Annual KU Center for Genomics Research Symposium! Last Friday (May 8th) was the largest research symposium in KUCG history - with 250+ attendees, 100+ posters, and 20+ talks. What a fun event!!

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Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

So, turns out I was attempting to teach myself to code incorrectly for years. And when I figured that out, it suddenly got a lot easier. This video was pretty instrumental in helping to fix that, so I'm passing it along. www.youtube.com/watch?v=azcr...

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How To Think Like A Programmer

YouTube video by Coding Tech

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Gas here in 📍 Lawrence, KS hit $3.99 this morning. 3 months ago, it was $2.49.

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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

We don't hear about what happens behind the scenes until something is missing. Recently,Trump dismissed the NSB.The National Science Board, free from political interference, shapes what science gets funded. These policy decisions will have a trickle-down effect. Less funding, less innovation.🧪

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD IS DISMISSED?
Of course, this is not comprehensive. More Info in Caption
STEP 1
FEDERAL POLICY SHIFT
Changes to National Science
Board & cuts to National
Science Foundation
STEP 2
Fewer grants, canceled/downsized studies
STEP 3
REDUCED RESEARCH
FUNDING
SHRINKING RESEARCH
PIPELINE
STEP 4 -
INSTITUTIONAL STRAIN
STEP 5
WORKFORCE IMPACT
STEP 6
Less innovation in public health, prevention, and equity
Hospitals, universities, and public health systems lose resources
Fewer researchers, trainees, and future healthcare innovators; worsened Brain Drain
Fewer new treatments, delayed improvements in care delivery
STEP 7 —
SLOWER CARE INNOVATION
PATIENT & COMMUNITY
IMPACT
Higher costs, Worse outcomes, Reduced access, & Widening disparities
POLICY CUTS → LESS RESEARCH → LESS INNOVATION →
WEAKER SYSTEMS → FEWER PROVIDERS → WORSE CARE →
HIGHER COSTS FOR AMERICANS
@CAROLINEWALTMAN.MHA

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Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project (SCIMaP) @scienceimpacts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The White House’s April 3 budget proposal would reduce NSF & NIH funding significantly. Our analysis shows that the U.S. stands to lose $35 billion in economic activity and 150,000 jobs nationwide. See impacts on your local community: scienceimpacts.org #SCIMaP #NIH #NSF #SciencePolicy

Image of map of the United States highlighting the impact of proposed federal cuts to NSF and NIH with California, Washington, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and Massachusetts being the top impacted states.

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Happy weekend Fam! If you’re attending @aspbofficial.bsky.social Northeast Section meeting (25-26April) next weekend, feel free to get in touch with our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social Leadership Team Rep Dr. Sonal Sachdev @sci3ntyst.bsky.social Scan the QR to know more! See you at the Meeting! 🌱

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Hi Fam! 🌱 If you’re attending @aspbofficial.bsky.social Bay Area Plant Hub (Apr 22) coming week please free to get in touch with our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social Leadership Rep Dr. Aimee Uyehara ✅ Scan the QR code to know more! ✅ See you there ✅

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

You know you just want to ✨️ boop ✨️ Juniper's nose!

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🚨Happening Tomorrow 🚨 Plant Science Postdocs, Senior Grad Students, and ECRs: don't forget to join us next TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 14th from 2-3 pm PT / 4-5 pm CT / 5-6 pm ET for our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social webinar "What's new with NSF?" 🌾 🧪 🌱 Registration: tinyurl.com/PlantPostdocsApril14

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Şuayb Üstün @suaybuestuen.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Preprint alert 🚨 (1/10) 🧵 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘹 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺: It can promote resistance, susceptibility, or restrict cell death 🤯 So what is its actual role? We show it acts as a spatial organizer of immunity across cell types 🌱🦠 #proteostasis www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

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plantpostdocs.bsky.social @plantpostdocs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Hello Fam 🌱 Spring is here and we are bubbling with energy 🌸 We would love to see you participate in this fun Spring Photo Challenge 🌿 Rules are simple and get a chance to be featured on our page 🌷 Looking forward to see beautiful Spring flowers in full bloom 🌺

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Plant Science Postdocs, Senior Grad Students, and other ECRs: don't forget to join us next Tuesday, April 14th from 2-3 pm PT / 4-5 pm CT / 5-6 pm ET for our @plantpostdocs.bsky.social webinar "What's new with NSF?" 🌾 🧪 🌱 Registration Link: tinyurl.com/PlantPostdocsApril14

Webinar Announcement: Plant Postdocs presents "What's new with NSF?" Join to learn about the new NSF structure and funding opportunities relevant to early-career researchers in the plant sciences.

Date: April 14, 2026. 2-3pm PT/4-5pm CT/5-6pm ET

Registration at tinyurl.com/PlantPostdocsApril14

Speakers: Diane Jofuku Okamuro and Pankaj Jaiswal, Program Directors for NSF Directorate for the Biological Sciences

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Tatsuya Nobori @tatsuyanobori.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Interesting and important work from the @gittacoaker.bsky.social and Jie Zhu labs. There is so much to learn from spatial analyses of plant-pathogen interactions!

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Exciting news! @plantpostdocs.bsky.social invites you to join our upcoming webinar, “What’s new with NSF?” on Tuesday, April 14th from 2-3 pm PT / 4-5 pm CT / 5-6 pm ET 🌿 We are excited to have Diane Jofuku Okamuro and Pankaj Jaiswal - Program Directors, NSF BIO join us for this session.

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🚨New Pub Alert🚨 Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, professor of Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University (my PhD advisor!), has published “Protocols in Root-Microbe Interactions" with Purdue University Press. www.purdue.edu/newsroom/202...

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Rebecca (BeKa) Leuschen-Kohl @bleuschenkohl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I had a great time helping host students from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Boys & Girls Club on their visit to KU! 🌱 I walked them through the Wagner Lab and shared what I do day-to-day. We talked about plant–microbe interactions, what it's like to be a researcher, & careers in plant science.

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