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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

“We have this narrative that explicit misogyny is something from the ’50s & ’60s...I think this made clear that explicit misogyny is still out there in science and in academia, it’s just perhaps behind closed doors.” #WomenInSTEM #MeToo 19thnews.org/2026/02/epst...

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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM

In one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s “hard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.”

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Dr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her) @waterbarnes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

"the old conferences did not care about diversity. I suggest you not either,” Jeffrey Epstein wrote... “The women are all weak, and a distraction sorry." #WomenInSTEM 19thnews.org/2026/02/epst...

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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM

In one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s “hard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.”

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

💬 In the second installment of The Evolution Exchange, retired NSF Program Officer Dr. Sam Scheiner returns to discuss how to craft a successful research proposal. Watch or read the transcript here: www.evolutionsociety.org/the-evolutio...

Text: The Evolution Exchange, a monthly conversation series from the Society for the Study of Evolution. Outlines of cartoon heads with speech bubbles.

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Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Another day testing the limits of resilience. The Alexandria NSF building was designed for the NSF merit review process (gold standard), complete with a floor devoted to panels. Now we aren’t allowed to have in person panels. The loss of US science leadership will haunt this country for decades.

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‘This is bull——”: National Science Foundation employees protest HUD's takeover

Dozens of National Science Foundation employees crowded the agency’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday to protest the news that the Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, w...

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

I am looking for a postdoc to work on cutthroat trout evolutionary and conservation genetics, starting ~January 2026. Get in touch or find me at #Evol2025 for more information!

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Aleeza Gerstein @acgerstein.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I wrote this in a week where it felt like professoring while parenting (and equally, parenting while professoring) was impossible. This feeling ebbs and flows. Seems like Mothers Day is as good a time as any to share, maybe it will help someone else feel less alone. The More Paradox 1/8

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Margaret Fraiser @margaretfraiser.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

NSF’s entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES), which “aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to actively participate and excel in STEM disciplines” and some of it congressionally mandated, was just notified they will be RIFed. www.nsf.gov/edu/ees/about

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About EES

The NSF Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in science and engineering.

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Molly Edwards, PhD @science-irl.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Here's my federal funding story #WithoutNSF #SaveNSF #SupportNSF #scicomm 🧪

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Join us in the evolution tri-societies Week of Action for NSF! Call/write congress, engage with colleagues, friends and family about the importance of NSF funding! Scan the QR code on the attached image for instructions and scripts. We must make noise! Pls RT!!!! #WithoutNSF #SaveNSF #SupportNSF

SSE, SSB, and ASN logos. Text: Tri-societies Week of Action for NSF. Science under siege: Over 1000 NSF grants have been terminated by political appointees- threatening the foundation of American innovation and education, and more cuts loom; entire research programs are being erased without explanation. What’s at stake? STEM education for K-12 students, jobs and infrastructure in rural communities, support for veterans in research and education, cybersecurity and national defense innovation, global leadership in science and technology. Join the week of action: Contact Congress: Switchboard: (202) 224-3121, tell them to protect NSF. Share your story: Post on social media #WithoutNSF #SupportNSF #SaveNSF, engage local media; use our media tool to reach out to local reporters and newspapers; engage others: communicate the importance of NSF to colleagues, friends, and family.

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Daniel Bolnick @danielbolnick.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Upset about federal funding cuts in the US? Want some ideas of what to do? I wrote a long-ish blog post about it here ecoevoevoeco.blogspot.com summarizing things I learned meeting with Senate & House aides this week with the @aibsbiology.bsky.social Congressional Visits Day event.

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Eco-Evo Evo-Eco

Academic musing by Hendry, Bolnick, Gotanda, and awesome guests. Opinions and statements expressed on this blog are the views of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent endorsement by the blog...

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Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

About NSF’s new(est) bulletin - 15% indirect cost rates will kill universities. Apparently that’s the point. I am sick.

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Only about a month left until virtual #Evol2025! If you live in Brazil, India, or one of the 150 other countries eligible for our GMA program, you’re eligible not only for discounted SSE membership, but also free virtual meeting registration! www.evolutionsociety.org/index.php?mo...

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Silenced science stories @silencedscience.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Eva (Dia) Windhoffer is a Natural Resources Scientist who worked as an Avian Biologist for BOEM when she was terminated due to federal cuts. Her background is in wildlife biology, and she is passionate about environmental work and conservation. Illustration by @sigridknemeyer.bsky.social

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Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

It feels like things are hitting a tipping point. Key debrief items: - The Harvard letter - FDA food safety inspection - Financial devastation of NIH, NOAA, USGS - DOGE hits NSF - grant terminations - Doublespeak & disinfo And more This was Week 13 buttondown.com/liminalcreat...

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Week 13

Figuring out what to focus on now & next in science and higher ed

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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

🙏 We need your help 🙏 The government continues to cancel grants at both NIH and NSF to censor science it doesn't like. We're tracking terminations to organize and advocate. Please report your terminated grants: NIH: forms.gle/J2znQ7y7YpeP... NSF: airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni... w/ @noamross.net

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

“Today, we recommit ourselves to our collective mission to serve society by making science open, inclusive, and accessible, and to transform society by fighting racism, patriarchy, and oppressive societal norms.” Join us. 500womenscientists.medium.com/dear-scienti...?

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Dear scientists: we stand with you and for you

We are witnessing attacks on science and evidence-based policymaking in the U.S. at a scale we have not experienced in our lifetimes. We…

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

One month left for early registration and in-person talk submission for #Evol2025! Don’t forget - SSE members get significant discounts on virtual and in-person registration. Check your membership and register today: buff.ly/IadATYh @evolmtg.bsky.social

The Evolution 2025 banner. Text: Virtual conference - May 29-30, 2025. Athens GA - June 20-24, 2025. Society for the Study of Evolution. American Society of Naturalists. Society of Systematic Biologists.

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 03/03/2025

#Project2025 specifically calls for #NOAA to be “dismantled,” “downsized,” and “eliminated,” recommending the privatization of its essential functions. Frank Schwing, Science Network member and retired federal scientist, explains how your community’s safety and prosperity rely on NOAA. #ProtectNOAA

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What Does NOAA Do for Us, and How Can We Defend It?

The Trump administration has attempted to cut staff at a vital agency that keeps us safe. Here's what we can do about it.

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CantlonLab @cantlonlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Join us! Science Homecoming helps scientists reconnect with communities by writing about the importance of science funding in their hometown newspapers. We’ve mapped every small newspaper in the U.S. and provide resources to get you started. Help science get back home 🧪🔬🧬 🏠 sciencehomecoming.com

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Science Homecoming

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Grad admissions impact tracker 👀

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Action fatigue is real, but so is our power to create change. We built Action Lab to make it easier to find, track, and contribute action items that move science and policy forward in the midst of the news firehose. Try it out now, and stay tuned for a bigger launch! airtable.com/app3mMFCCzpp...

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Today's federal workforce massacre was at NSF. Time to push back. Find state-specific stats on NSF funding at bit.ly/NSF_bystate & call your reps. De-funding science hurts us all—our health, economy & future.

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NSF state cards - Google Drive

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Amid the chaos of federal workforce cuts, here’s one action you can take: Find state-specific stats on NIH funding at bit.ly/NIH_bystate & call your reps. De-funding science hurts us all—our health, economy & future depend on it.

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NIH state cards - Google Drive

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

For state-specific NSF info cards, find your state here: bit.ly/NSF_bystate

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

DOGE is slashing federal science jobs—harming public lands, research, & safety. See this thread for agency budgets & workforce details, then download state-specific info cards linked below. Call Congress & fight for science! #FundScience #SaveOurAgencies

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Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Colleagues, including my partner, with years of service at the agency. Some Permanent POs reclassified as Probationary. Exceptional scientists who were former professors at major institutions, and came to NSF to serve the community and ensure science thrives in the US.

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Federal Workers, you are in our hearts this Valentines Day! Your work makes a real difference. Thank you for your dedication, resilience, and service! Help us thank Federal Workers this Valentine's day by sending them a message using our templates! Keep an eye out as they pop up on your feed.

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Thank you Federal Workers. You're out of this world!

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Dear Public Health Workers, our love for you is CONTAGIOUS!

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

You all are Tree-Mendous!

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Dear EPA Workers, you are Air-Replacable!

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500 Women Scientists @500womensci.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Dear Public Health Workers, you are the Anti-Body to misinformation!

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

One thing Democratic leadership could do right now is to name an alternate HHS secretary--someone to provide ongoing public updates and health information. And do it for other departments too. Start showing voters what a Democratic government would look like--press conferences, speeches, all of it.

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Do you know what tomorrow is? It's send a federal worker a valentine day! Our federal employees need a lift, a laugh, and some love. Send over your best federal-agency themed Valentines puns and with @500womensci.bsky.social we’ll launch some templates tonight!

Heart Shaped image with the words, "Send a Federal Employee a Valentine! Let’s send our federal workers a lift, a laugh and some love. You’ve got broader impacts on our hearts!
You’re air-replaceable! Thanks for protecting our planet!
Our love for you is highly significant (p < 0.0001)!
You rock our world! (And tectonic plates.)
You’re TREE-mendous! Thanks
for protecting our parks and
our hearts!"

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Apply now for funding to attend the AIBS Congressional Visits Day in Washington, DC on April 29-30! Participants will receive communications and advocacy training before meeting with lawmakers. Learn more and apply for funding from SSE here: buff.ly/3Wry2QY Deadline Feb. 17!

The US Capitol building at night. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution American Institute of Biological Sciences Congressional Visits Day Grants, Applications due February 17.

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Miriam Goldstein @miriamgoldstein.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

🧵: I am getting texts on what scientists should do in this perilous and scary moment. My advice: your biggest power is to organize through your professional societies. A few ideas -

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Jessi Rick @jessi-rick.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

🚨 New paper! 🚨 Population Genomics of Adaptive Radiation: doi.org/10.1111/mec.... This was such a fun review paper to work on over the last four years with @cewagnerlab.bsky.social and my UW lab mates, keeping us working together during Covid times and as we have (mostly) all moved on to new places

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Population Genomics of Adaptive Radiation

Adaptive radiations are rich laboratories for exploring, testing, and understanding key theories in evolution and ecology because they offer spectacular displays of speciation and ecological adaptati....

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Delighted to share our new review paper onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/.... This was a whole-lab effort for my group ~2021, and these students were a dream team 🤩 (yes it took us 4 years...but I'll take credit for that...turns out having a baby in a pandemic slows things down 😜).

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Population Genomics of Adaptive Radiation

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 13/01/2023

I have grad student positions available! Looking for MS/PhD students with fundamental interests in evolutionary biology who want to work with genomic data applied to questions of conservation relevance. All projects are focused on freshwater fishes....

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 04/11/2022

Come join our department at the University of Wyoming! We are searching for a computational evolutionary biologist as part of a cluster hire led by the new School of Computing. Details for our position:...

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 08/06/2022

Reminder for #SIAL9_LakeTanganyika participants that abstracts are due by June 8th. Registration is still possible also at: www.agl-acare.org/sial9

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 31/05/2022

The Species in Ancient Lakes (SIAL) conference will take place July 18-21 in Kigoma, Tanzania. *Tomorrow is the final chance for early-bird registration rates!* Register here: agl-acare.org/sial9 Mtg...

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 21/04/2022

The 9th Species in Ancient Lakes conference will take place July 18-21 in Kigoma, Tanzania, on the shore of beautiful Lake Tanganyika. Registration is now open! www.agl-acare.org/sial9 For more information about SIAL:...

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 13/04/2022

Does anyone in twitter-world know why treebase.org is down / requiring a username and password? My macroevolution students are relying on this resource for their final projects this semester and need access to trees! 😱It was working two weeks ago.

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TreeBASE Web

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 09/02/2022

Join us at the University of Wyoming! We are looking for a great new colleague in our department. https://t.co/OEf8Yh8MlK

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Katie Wagner @cewagnerlab.bsky.social · 01/02/2022

Huge (belated) congratulations to @jessi_rick for her outstanding PhD defense week before last! 🥳Jessi is a phenomenal scientist and her departure will leave a giant hole in the lab. But, she's off to accomplish great things as an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow!

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