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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We just submitted this proposal on Friday. That proposal was months of effort, weeks of writing, and time I could have spent doing other things. That’s time I don’t get back. I’m so devastated by this and how it will impact undergraduate biology education for all who put in proposals.

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

5/ ✨ Call to Action: This is just the start. We encourage scientists, educators, and journals to join the conversation and critically assess the language we use. Together, we can create a more welcoming and equitable field. 🤝

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

4/ 🌍 The Bigger Picture: Changing terminology is about more than just words—it’s about fostering a sense of belonging and creating a culture where all voices are valued. It’s also about using more precise language. Representation matters, and inclusive language is one step toward achieving it. 🌈

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

3/ 🚩 What We Found: Certain terms commonly used in EEB have connotations tied to colonialism, violence, or exclusion. These terms can make marginalized individuals feel unwelcome or uncomfortable, limiting participation in the field. 💭❌

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

2/ 📚 Our Approach: We surveyed 795 scientists and educators to identify terms in EEB that are viewed as harmful or exclusionary. We also asked for suggestions for alternative terms and analyzed how these changes could foster inclusivity. 📝🔍

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

1/ 🌱 The Motivation: Language matters. As scientists, the words we use carry weight. We wanted to understand how certain commonly used terms in EEB could perpetuate exclusion and impact marginalized groups in the scientific community.

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Mallory M. Rice @mallorymrice.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

🧵 Excited to share findings from our new paper in PLOS Biology where we explored the impact of language in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and how it can shape inclusivity in the field. Here’s what we found ⬇️

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