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TRG @q4nwspunk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Back to the simple natural order of things…….. not human arrogance based on destruction of our water,air, environment for profit…… for the 1%

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

So, it hasn't been this dry since my house was built. "Neat"

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Postdoc position with Enakshi Ghosh working with myself, @hufbauer.bsky.social and Ian Pearse! Based at Virginia Tech and visiting us here in Colorado! Despite the photo, it is not on geese...but in fact, focused on insect immunity! jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/postdoc...

jobs.apply.vt.edu

Postdoctoral Associate - Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Job Description The Ghosh Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to work on a research project investigating immune priming and disease dynamics in bumble bees. The successful cand...

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

i'm only virtually laughing, tho

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

It's good to know my favorite Bush-era punk rock albums never lost relevance, at least.

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Love this! Had not heard the term "bandwagon effect" but makes sense. Cool stuff!

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I am ill and @hankgreen.bsky.social releasing a video defending my namesake is a wonderful treat! youtu.be/wR9MilgXEm0?...

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This Fish Deeply Changed How I See Myself

YouTube video by Hank Green

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I'm hoping to attend Worlds this year in Michigan! My best friends live nearby so I was planning on a two-fer. You have amazing home courses!! It is crazy it hasn't caught on. But, our favorite sport is also kind of dorky I guess - so I get why haha

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Disc golf/ultimate. Cheap sports that can be played with 1-22 people and have a history of "spirit of the game" rules, mixing genders, and can be played with a range of equipment/playing fields. I'm biased as hell, but I stand by what I said. :)

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Sometimes I help with studying vertebrates. Fun review paper led by Leah McTigue - I do think folks interested in drought and insects can learn a lot from it, too. I did!

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

dude we haven't had a pandemic in years it'll be fine

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Saved a file as "2019-02-13-filename" today so I'm doing fine

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

"If they didn't have double standards they wouldn't have any standards at all" or whatever that saying is

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thanks, Josh! Noam tagged me and I've already sent the email. Thank you!

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thanks, Noam! I have emailed and will share widely. <3

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Noam Ross @noamross.net · 02/02/2026

NSF GRFP applicants (and mentors): Was your application Returned Without Review and deemed ineligible despite fitting in the allowed topics? 1) Write NSF 2) Write your Congressperson 3) CC us at grfp@grant-witness.us so we can compile + follow up Details and template at grant-witness.us/grfp-letter

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Northern Colorado people, you have Valentine's eve eve eve plans now!

Flyer for a "Ram Talks" debate between Melissa Schreiner and Tristan Kubik (CSU Entomologists) on "Are Insects Romantic? A Debate" taking place at the Fort Collins Welcome Center, 7 Old Town Square, Suite 100, on February 11th at 5-6:30pm. Debate Starts at 5:30pm.

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I overheard someone exclaim on campus today, "He tried mansplaining a derivative to me. Like, who doesn't know what a derivative is?!" Similar but different, but gave me a nice chuckle. lol

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Yep - working on reaching out to a PO. Thank you!

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We just had the same thing! I came on here to hopefully get info. Her topic is Ecology, which is clearly listed?

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Anyone dealt with challenging an "Ineligible" determination on a GRFP proposal? A student's proposed was DQ'ed stating: "Applicants must select research in eligible STEM or STEM education fields." However, Ecology is clearly listed in the solicitation. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo... Any wisdom?

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Laura Lukens (she/her) @lauralukens.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We have five positions open in our lab this summer! Two of them will work wtih me to study habitat connectivity and conservation genetics in Denver, Colorado. Learn more and apply here: molalab.org/join-the-lab/

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Our lab is hiring summer positions! frsbeelab.org/join-the-lab

Flyer states "Get paid to study bees!"

The Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Bee Ecology and Education (FRSBEE) Lab is hiring five hourly technician positions this summer

Available to Anyone:
RMNP Bumble Bee and Butterfly Research Assistant

Current CSU Students Only:
Denver Parks Genetics Research Assistant (2 positions)
Bee Ecology and Conservation Research Assistant
Native Bee x Honey Bee CSU Extension Internship

Links to positions available at frsbeelab.org/join-the-lab

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

New USDA AFRI funding opportunities are posted. I'm keen on getting a new postdoc in the lab, so if anyone is interested in working on a postdoc proposal together, let me know! www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/defaul...

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I was able to find this thesis, but I thought I saw something more recent and with community-level data? etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/2829...

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Assessing the Interactive Effects of Temperature and Humidity on Bumble Bees - Blacklight

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I am convinced I recently saw a paper on heat + humidity effects on wild bees with heat waves having little effect except within the presence of altered humidity. Anyone have a reference? Or am I imagining stuff?

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JPE - Journal of Pollination Ecology @jpollecol.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

FIT for purpose? Sampling Bees in Flowering Canopies with Flight Interception Traps (FITs) by Krahner et al. provides methodological advice on how to best sample pollinators in tree canopies. doi.org/10.26786/192...

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Whew. It's a terrible time to be literate.

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Imma build a rocket. I have a PhD.

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Just to your other points in comments - it's quite upsetting how AI crud is making an already bad situation worse.

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

I mentioned I do writing assns in my upper-level course and was disappointed in the quality of writing. A senior prof in my dept said "Well, is Forest Ecology really the class where they should be learning to write?" These students are already juniors/seniors. When else will they learn?!

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I dunno about "planet's oldest bee species"...but very interesting article nonetheless!

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Hailey Shanovich @littlecritterwatch.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Our research article is now out in @esajournals.bsky.social Earth Stewardship! This work is dedicated to the memory of my late mentor Benesikwe Shirley, whose guidance was invaluable. I am grateful for the journey and honored to lift up her legacy esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Consider bagaan: The importance of hazel to Indigenous Peoples of eastern North America and implications for sovereignty

Bagaan, hazel, is an important relative to the Ojibwe and many other Indigenous Peoples of eastern North American, providing food, medicine, and cultural uses, and ecosystem services where it occurs....

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

In things that make me feel old today: who tf is Becky G and why do they show up before Beck in search results??

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Maybe this year I can get a COLA if there's a significant typo in the payroll system...

Screenshot of an email about "Jim Mora named Colorado State football coach"

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Hadas Weiss @hadas.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

not to brag but i can generate slop with natural intelligence

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I need a version of The Flaming Lips at War with Mystics where Trump's name is censored out of track 2. Perhaps just a general media blackout of the guy from his cameos in 90's and 00's music/TV/movies in general. Always a jarring bummer when he appears in otherwise nostalgic stuff.

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Things that make me cry: - Weddings - Onions - Thesis/dissertation defenses and acknowledgements 😭😭😭😭😭

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John M. Mola @johnmola.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Insanely unacceptable for second-year students. I can understand if the change is desired, but if so, current second-year students should be eligible and then starting *next year* the full policy be enacted.

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