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john-pool.bsky.social

@john-pool.bsky.social
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Population genetics professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Hiker and bike commuter. Amateur native landscaper. Resident of a unique prairie-style home. Cat wrangler. Proud parent of an amazing 8 year old. Views here are my own.

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john-pool.bsky.social @john-pool.bsky.social · 4h
On Sunday I invited my lab over for a backyard bonfire and bioblitz. My favorite find was this marbled orb weaver (upside down), which retreated from its sizable web into this rolled up hackberry leaf - a refuge presumably of its own crafting.
marbled orb weaver spider inside rolled up hackberry leaf
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john-pool.bsky.social @john-pool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Moroccan takeout - chicken pastilla and zalook (🍆) - by Lake Michigan ahead of Midwest Population Genetics in Chicago #MWPG2026 #MWPG26
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john-pool.bsky.social @john-pool.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The 2 of us are in CPH ahead of #SMBE2026, currently staying on a docked boat! Special thanks to SMBE for offering child care - without that and caregiver support in '23, I wouldn't have made it to either of these meetings. Also, I'm extending this postdoc opening until 7/7: tinyurl.com/mtwx7te3
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john-pool.bsky.social @john-pool.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
It is SO good to be getting some coast and redwood time in ahead of PEQG!
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john-pool.bsky.social @john-pool.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
I had a really nice time in Chicago catching up with old friends at #Dros26, and also meeting new people - like blues legend Buddy Guy! (OK not at the conference itself, but still pretty crazy)
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