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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hello to my wonderful science network! Any NIH F32 awardees willing to mentor a postdoc working on their application? They are planning to investigate elementary-age children’s emotions and academic achievement using EEG.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My state is not ok. She boosted the entire local economy. Quietly paid for people's educations and medical bills. Bought band outfits for Black schools. Built rural libraries out of her own pocket. Be the legacy she left behind. Be generous, be kind, be loving. We will always love you, Dolly.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join today's science policy workshop with the incredible Adriana Bankston! Registration is free through GSA's online portal, and membership is not required. Spread far and wide!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

If this had existed when I went back to school, I simply wouldn't be in STEM today. The conferences I attended, the international collaborators I worked with, and the professional society memberships I had access to all contributed to my current role. Comment TODAY!

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Asking how people can partake in joyful acts during a period of immense suffering leads me to believe this is your first time at the suffering rodeo.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Attending #Yeast26 and want to chat professional development this morning (June 16)? I'm hanging out in Hearst Social Hall near the pool tables and would love to talk!

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🎙️ In the May Genetics in Your World episode, Luke Arnce interviews Caitlin Peaslee about her research on CoMo DBM, a cross-species framework for mapping genetic comorbidities across five species, recently published in #GENETICS. 🎧https://buff.ly/IbDoGu3

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Genetics in Your World podcast - Genetics Society of America

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Hey #PEQG26 folks! If you want to chat professional development (or anything else), come visit me today June 11th in Hearst Social Hall right by guest check-in until 4:30 pm PDT!

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Dr. Arun Sethuraman @arunsethuraman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Alright - time for some ad hoc meets at #PEQG26! LGBTQIA+ folx, meet after tomorrow’s poster sesh, around 10 pm by Hurst Social Hall fires (where you check in). I’ll bring some drinks (non alcoholic, alcoholic). Hope to catch up with all of you!

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Gay Pride Party Invitation

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

To my fabulous colleagues: this seminar is open for anyone to register! Registrants just need to make a GSA account. Please send this information to your students and advisers who may benefit from the discussion!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

#Fungal26 folks, just in case you want to chat any final professional or career topics, I'm in Hearst Social Hall (guest check in and check out building) for the next hour and a half! Come say hi, chat careers, or just chat!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

If you're at ##Fungal26 and want to chat about professional development or career exploration, come visit me in Surf and Sand between 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. today, March 21! All are welcome to come chat!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Hey #Fungal26 attendees, vote for your next Fungal Genetics Policy Committee through the conference app! These folks work with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social to organize your conference 🍄

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Hey #Fungal26 attendees - if you’re joining this morning's netwalking (Friday March 20th), meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast. 👣

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Hey #Fungal26, "Navigating NSF and NIH Funding opportunities for Fungal research" is starting momentarily! Come join us in the Chapel.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hey #Fungal26 attendees - if you’re joining me for netwalking on Thursday March 19th, meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast. Pictured is the sign at the boardwalk entrance 👣

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

#Fungal26 folks, join our Scientific Journeys & Community session today at 12:30 pm in the Chapel!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hey #Fungal26 attendees, First Time Attendee badge ribbons are here! You may find them at the registration desk, a few on the table at the back of Merrill, and a few with me if you spot me! Thank you for your patience 🍄

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Hi #Fungal26 folks! If you’re joining me for netwalking today (March 18th), meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Hi #DROS26 folks! I am hanging out in the Lincoln Boardroom (level 3 across from Fedex) until at least 5 pm and am happy to chat professional development; career exploration, and mentorship! Come join me if you'd like 🪰

You walk past the gift shop to find the Lincoln Boardroom!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hey #DROS26 attendees, want to connect while exploring Chicago? Meet in the lobby by check-in for a 30-minute walk from 7:45 a.m. on Thursday and Friday morning! If the weather holds up, we'll visit Millennium Park tomorrow, and the riverwalk Friday. If it rains, we'll hang out in the lobby!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Lost my mind starting with the caña! So much love and cultura boricua 🇵🇷 and a real actual wedding! How cute is that?! Actually cried harder seeing the traditional dominoes table 🥹 Warned my husband I'm going to be obnoxiously Puerto Rican for a few days 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8?...

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Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Having Kid Rock headline your "family values" event is like having Eminem headline your "loving your mom" event. Wild.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Once again I find myself staggered by the next generation of scientists via the NSF GRFP reviewer opportunity. Y'all are just amazing, whether your receive the GRFP or not.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

If you would like to send a message urging Congress to end the government shutdown ASAP, use @faseborg.bsky.social 's awesome resource to pull your Congressional reps and send a message directly to them: www.faseb.org/partnerships...

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Legislative Action Center

We advance health and well-being by promoting research and education in biological and biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to our societies and their members.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

@genetics-gsa.bsky.social has an incredible FREE workshop coming up tomorrow featuring Dra. Evelyn Valdez-Ward of Reclaiming STEM Institute! Register now through your GSA portal - create a free account or log in today and check out Upcoming Virtual Seminars: gsamembership.my.site.com/member/s/log...

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Check out my incredible colleague @snickclunk.bsky.social's new @genetics-gsa.bsky.social Leadership Dialogue interview on her journey across diverse academic environments! You are such an inspiration and represent #worm25 so well! youtu.be/_4rQZ-ho2GM?...

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Leadership Dialogue Series: Teresa Lee

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I'm excited to present the piece I wrote for this week's @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers highlighting the value of professional societies in the graduate student career path! Thank you GCC for giving me the opportunity to write about this important topic. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

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The Benefits of Professional Society Involvement (opinion)

Getting involved in professional societies can set you up for early career success, Jessica M. Vélez writes.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Thrilled to share my @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers piece on supporting advisees in times of crisis, including recommendations of low-lift resources and events you can offer and a translation of Brené Brown's BRAVING Inventory into advising conversations! www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

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Advice for Supporting Trainees Through Crisis (opinion)

Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

In an office and Lux Aeterna just started playing which *if you know you know* and I had flashbacks to incredibly intense scenes from an incredibly intense movie and why is this the song they popularized from Requiem for a Dream 😭 @iamclintmansell.bsky.social still one of the best soundtracks ❤️‍🩹

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

TODAY! Register for this FREE event to learn about the academic job market and application process with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social's Education Committee and guest panelists!

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Liam J. Russell @liamjrussell99.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Hi everyone! 🥰🏳️‍⚧️🤘 I’m undergoing gender affirming surgery the second week of May, and would very much appreciate any support people are able to give. Here’s a link to my ongoing fundraiser: gofund.me/da8a4e08

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Donate to Help Liam fund his Top Surgery, organized by Liam Russell

Hello!! This is Liam, and I’m raising money to help fund my upcoming gender affirming surg… Liam Russell needs your support for Help Liam fund his Top Surgery

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Microbial Oceanography Laboratory @microocelab.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

MOLab Career Opportunity! We're looking for a Social Media Creative Head and Manager to join our team! Interested applicants can send their application to microocelab@msi.upd.edu.ph. See posters below for more info. Application is open until position is filled, so apply now! #SciComm

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Hey @genetics-gsa.bsky.social #Dros25 attendees! Want to come chat about professional development and/or your career goals? Want to play a round of @bardinlab.bsky.social's Biology Quest or @pged.bsky.social's Share Your Stance? Come visit me in California 3 - if the door's open, I'm in!

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Liam J. Russell @liamjrussell99.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Any other crafters attending #Dros25? come talk to me if you’d like a copy of the color-work chart I designed for this beauty, my favorite sweater ever 🤘 featuring WT and cyo variations!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

A fabulously fun and educational game! I learned about the value of cell death in limb formation 🤩 #Dros25 @genetics-gsa.bsky.social

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Don’t miss the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture by @peiwei-chen.bsky.social tonight during the #Dros25 opening session! 🪰

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Are you ready for #Dros25? 🪰 Flat Drossey is headed to San Diego! Comment below to share what you're most excited for & who you're pumped to meet or reconnect with ⬇️ Snap a pic with Flat Drossey at the selfie station & post to social. Make sure to tag us & include the official hashtag #Dros25!

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Attending #Dros25 online events today? Make sure to deactivate your ad blocker for Zoom links so you can access the meeting!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I can't wait to participate in this awesome panel discussion! Join us #Dros25 folks!

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I'm seeing a lot of support for fired scientists and environmental professionals, which is great But a lot is phased is "just keep doing your important work," and I need you to know that these are early career people with student loans and no savings, and they need income for food and shelter.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

ATTENTION (PLEASE SHARE) If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread. There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.

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a poster that says if life gives you lemon make lemonade on it

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Channel your anger into spite. Spite is a great motivator.

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Join my FREE Career Transformation Ikigai Workshop on February 18, 2025! If you show up and commit, I guarantee you'll learn something about your career goals you didn't know before! Register today to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/4zzwn2p9

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The Ikigai Workshop- Designing A Career You Will Love

Limited Time Only: Join This Live Career Design Ikigai Workshop, A $997 Value, Absolutely FREE!

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

A reminder that the world is still also fun and ridiculous.

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Tim Clancy @viewfromarchstreet.com · 08/02/2025

On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

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NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH

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Sarah Tuttle @niais.cryptoanarchy.network · 06/02/2025

Have you been asked, as a federal worker, to do something you don't want to do? But they won't put it in writing? DON'T DO IT. If they're going to punish you? MAKE THEM PUT IT IN WRITING. ALL OF IT. Document, document, document. Act confused. Be confused! Go slow. Require clarity. Lots. Document

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We regret to announce the postponement of today’s planned NSF-funded CC-BRIDGE launch event. Details ⬇️ 🧵 @pged.bsky.social

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Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷 @microbiojess.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Join @robomalley.bsky.social and I for this exciting workshop! We start at 1:30 PM Eastern and encourage you to join us any time throughout to talk culture change in genetics 🧬

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