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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’m looking forward to joining the @acesediting.bsky.social virtual conference on editing this week. So many great sessions—I’m glad I’ll have access to the recordings for ones I may have missed! ✏️ #editing

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Multiple people have recommended “More Than Words” by @biblioracle.bsky.social, about the importance of the human act of writing in a rapidly changing AI-infused landscape of word generation. Professionally and personally, I spend a lot of time with words. I recommend in turn! 📚 #writing #books

Book cover of “More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI” by John Warner

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In the age of AI, I find myself gravitating to books like this one from 2013, about slowing down and really putting in the work for the writing and editing process. I don’t want to go back to typewriters, but I do miss edits on paper sometimes. 📝

Cover of “Good Prose: The Art of Nonfiction” by Tracy Kidder and Richard Todd

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I finished another really interesting read by science writer @carlzimmer.com called “Air-Borne”—a history of studying life in our atmosphere. Meanwhile: Once eradicated in the U.S., measles has made a sad comeback in the U.S. due to falling vaccination rates. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Left: Book cover of “Air-Borne” by Carl Zimmer. Right: Measles plush.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I recently finished devouring this lovely little writers’ dialogue on the art of the sentence. I was pleased to see some of my routine checks on the list, with plenty more to consider. (1/2)

Book cover of “Good Writing” by Neal Allen and Anne Lamott

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #EarthDay! Learning about my home and its inhabitants has been a lifelong pursuit. Such a beautiful home we have. Let’s take care of it.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I was excited to score a signed copy of Barbara Gastel’s “Medical Editing”at the AMWA annual meeting last fall. It’s full of tips and resources I can use in my work. Students and others curious about working in medical editing may find it particularly valuable! #editing #scicomm

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Or why Indiana didn’t do DST for a long time. The first Monday morning is terrible. ⚫️🥱

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Putting on my musician hat for the rest of the week. 🔔🎶 #handbells

Bass chimes and a room full of handbells

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy to be underway with #AMWA2025 in sunny AZ today! Lots of learning and supporting others in their #SciComm journeys in store for the week.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Today I’m supporting the @inacademyofscience.bsky.social with fun hands-on engagement for kids at the annual “Celebrate Science Indiana” festival. I enjoy this event and all the great people I’ve met at both CSI & IAS. Join us in our community for supporting science & science education in our state!

Me with an Indiana Academy of science promotional poster

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Fun at Victory Field yesterday for STEAM night—making lava lamp models with @inacademyofscience.bsky.social!

Bottle with yellow lava lamp ingredients

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I was thinking about Paramecium last night—how cool & mysterious these single-celled microbes are. All the scientists I know are depressed about the politics of science funding. Maybe it’s time for everyone to go back to school, stare at Paramecium under the microscope, & wonder at the world again.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I’m apparently too worn out by the news plus trying to live my life that I’m just not using this site the way I wanted to. But I appreciate the posts I read when I remember to check in on the people I follow. Thank you for your content! Here’s a beautiful neighborhood hibiscus for your efforts.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Spotted outside my Indy neighborhood library branch. I suspect he would have a good number of supporters. 😄 #HoosierSky

“John Green for Mayor” sticker on a light pole.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Facilitating great science and science communication all day at the Indiana Academy of Science annual meeting. @billsullivan.bsky.social called some of us out as being potential Toxoplasma zombies. Over lunch. Yummy. #SciComm #HoosierSky @inacademyofscience.bsky.social

Me with Indiana Academy of Science banner.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I’m still new to tea. Enjoying my new electric kettle to make some green tea to help me prep my #SciComm workshop for this weekend’s @inacademyofscience.bsky.social annual conference.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I didn’t make it to a #standupforscience2025 rally today, but I repped science at the gym.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Ending the week on a positive note: I completed my work as a peer reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant proposals this week. It was an interesting and rewarding process! Also, the sun is shining, and spring is on the way.

Daffodils poking up through fall leaves.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

When I’m not thinking about science or science communication, I’m often making music. I had a lot of fun yesterday introducing a small group of people to handbells. Music brings me joy and can bring people together to lift our spirits and foster a sense of connection. #handbells #music

Handbells and handchimes plus other equipment on a padded table.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

NSF firings today. Support inspiring science. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...?

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

#FridayFlowers from yoga class today. May we all find strength, flexibility, and balance in these challenging times.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A restoring faith in humanity moment for today. Picked up this book at the local public library, where a kind library worker returned to me a get-well card I had used as a bookmark that they found in a book I had previously returned. Thank you, wonderful libraries. 📚💚

Book cover: “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Finding joy today in a couple of bluebirds that stopped by my snowy backyard. Here’s one of them.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

I won a door prize at a staff picnic this week—dolphin art! Now installed on my office wall for another *splash* of color. 🐬💦🎨

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

I had time for a long hike yesterday. Highly recommend.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2024

Helene’s outer edges passed through Indiana and generated mostly minor damage. Thinking of those facing catastrophic flooding and power outages further south. Modern hurricanes are powerful.

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

People are sharing their impressive “I’m #50,000–whoa!” stats. I’m…well, not that cool. But I’m enjoying the site, and who doesn’t need a little joyful “thank you” from time to time? 🎉

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Erin Gerecke, PhD, ELS @mulledscience.bsky.social · 02/06/2024

It’s been a while since I’ve tackled some nonfiction. This is a good one, by @zoeschlanger.bsky.social! 🧪 #SciComm

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