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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Biology Seminar Come a little early to chat and enjoy coffee and cookies 🎙️ Speaker: Jesse Lasky, Professor, Penn State 🌿 Title: Environmental adaptation in plant populations 🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Location: 8 Müller Lab We hope to see you there!

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for our first Biology Seminar of the semester! 🎉 Come a little early to chat with colleagues and enjoy some coffee and cookies before the seminar. ☕🍪 We hope to see you there!

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our seminars will start next Tuesday! More details on Monday. We are excited to see you all again

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Dear Bio Community! 🧬🌿 Have you been enjoying our new summer fieldwork highlights? We’d love to share your stories too! If you’ve been doing fieldwork, lab work, or other exciting research that we could highlight on the Department of Biology’s social media, please comment here or reach out to us.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🧵 Fieldwork Highlight: From 4 AM starts to 50-lb backpacks, this team headed deep into California’s Sierra Nevada to uncover the hidden history of an amphibian pathogen. 🏔️🐸 Their destination? Backcountry lakes in Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest. 1/6

📸 A critically endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog on the shore of an alpine lake at the base of Mt. Humphreys in Sierra National Forest. Photo: Anton Sorokin @Anuranton

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

You’re Invited! Welcome Social: Meet, Mingle, & Connect! �� Join BMMB, HGSAC, and Biology for a Meet & Mingle event as we welcome our new and incoming graduate students to the community!

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📅 Save the date, Biology community! Our Biology Seminars are back this semester: 🗓️ Tuesdays ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Mueller Room 8 We’ll share reminders and seminar details here and by email each week. Here’s our schedule so far — mark your calendars! 👇

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Can skin bacteria save a frog's life? 🐸 New research from PhD fellow Laura Schuck & the Becker Lab @PennState moves science closer to proving that the skin microbiome is a frontline defense against deadly infection. Out now in @AnimalMicrobiome 👇

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This summer, Biology graduate researchers John Majoris and Macy Littell visited a clownfish laboratory at Boston University! 🐠

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Biologist and lab coordinator, Jennifer Rittenhouse-Pruss, was given a ‘We Are’! Her nominator wrote:

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Pollinator science is blooming across Pennsylvania 🐝🦋🌼 On National Pollinator Week, PSU Extension Master Gardeners are supporting pollinator research, education, and conservation across the state, from monitoring bee diversity to helping researchers understand which flowers best support polinators

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David Toews @davetoews.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

@psubiodept.bsky.social representing in our wizarding robes. Congrats Eberly Class of 2026! 🧙‍♂️🪄

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🌱 We’re hiring in Plant Biology at Penn State! The Department of Biology at Penn State University Park is searching for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in any area of plant biology.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Biology Seminar on Tuesday, April 28th This is the final seminar in this semester's series; we hope to see you there! Seminar Details Speaker: Jeremy Lichstein, Professor, University of Florida Title: Forest Dynamics in a Changing World Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Location: 8 Müller Lab

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🧬 Biology Student Seminar this week! Join us for two exciting talks: 🧠 Troy LaPolice & Nittany AI Group Transforming university scheduling with MatchMyLab 🧬 Natalia Grube Taenia evolution & what it reveals about carnivory in hominins 🗓️ 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 8 Müller Lab #PSUBiology #StudentSeminar

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🎉 Big congratulations to our 2025–26 Biology Graduate Student Award winners! Recognized for outstanding academic achievement and promise across our department 👏 Special shoutout to all recipients of the Popp, Mohnkern, Troxell, and Hill awards—you make #PSUBiology proud! 🧬🌿

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🚨 Biology Seminar this Tuesday! Join us for a powerful talk by Christopher Medina-Kirchner (Harvard Medical School): “Agony and Ecstasy: A Scientist’s Path from Incarceration to MDMA Research” 🗓️ April 14 ⏰ 12–1 PM 📍 8 Müller Lab

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🧠 Are we really as “special” as we think? In a recent Ezra Klein interview, Michael Pollan explores a provocative idea: 👉 Human consciousness may not be as unique — or as protected — as we assume.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Check out The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighting Penn State University’s new neurobiology majors!

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

🧬 Penn State Biology Pre-Seminar Poll Before our last seminar, we asked a classic question: Are viruses alive? Here’s what our department said 👇 86% — Yes 14% — No

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Join us tomorrow for our seminar: Speaker: Jubao Duan, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Chicago Title: From GWAS to disease biology: neurogenomics in human iPSC models Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Location: 8 Müller Lab

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Congratulations, to Carly Sjogren who was just named a Global Learning Fellow.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Despite the weather delay, we will still be having the Biology seminar today at the usual place and time (noon in Müller 008).

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🧪 Lab Tech Spotlight 🐸 From Wildlife & Fisheries Science to amphibian microbiomes — here’s a glimpse into my path and what I do in the Becker Lab 🧵

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Join us tomorrow! Arrive earlier for cookies and coffee, bring your mug!

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Join us next week for amazing seminars: Dr. Kelsey Tyssowski, a Research Associate at Harvard University is scheduled to present a seminar on Monday, February 16 at 12:00 – 1:00 PM in W203 Millennium Science Complex titled: “The neural basis of the evolution of dexterity in deer mice.”

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🔬✨ Postdoc Spotlight: Dr. Jiyeon “Joan” Baek Meet Joan, a postdoctoral researcher studying how the brain forms memories — and how these processes change with age. Her work bridges aging, neuroscience, and gene regulation. A quick thread 🧵👇

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Come join us today at this special seminar

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Come join us for the seminar today! Hot coffee, tea and cookies offered prior to the seminar!

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🎓💙 Penn State will soon expand scholarship support thanks to a $55 million estate gift — the second-largest commitment in University history — benefiting Pennsylvania undergraduates with financial need across every college and campus.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Welcome back, everyone! 🌿 The Biology Department is starting the semester with our first seminar — come reconnect, learn, and celebrate another term of great science together.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📢 New research from Penn State Bio shows wood warblers borrow color-related genes from evolutionary neighbors — helping explain their dazzling diversity! 🎨🕊️

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We celebrated the start of 2025 with dinner and bowling! 🎳✨ Grateful for the wonderful community that makes Penn State Biology such a great place to learn, work, and grow.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

PSU Biology’s Manny Vásquez discusses how animals like bats and whales hold clues to slowing aging — from cancer resistance to exceptional longevity. Check out the segment to learn how comparative biology could shape the future of human health. 🔗 sciencefriday.com/segments/animal-fountain-of-youth/

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Can Animal Super-Agers Teach Us Their Secrets?

Some animals seem to defy the rules of aging. Understanding how they do it could help us live longer, healthier lives.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🎓 Thinking about grad school? Join the vibrant research community at Penn State Biology! 🌿🔬 We’re accepting applications on a rolling review basis through Dec 10, 2025 for Fall 2026 admission. Learn more & apply 👉 science.psu.edu/bio/grad/how...

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Biology Graduate How to Apply | Eberly College of Science

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

✨ This week, grad students held the Eberly Research Showcase – “From Molecules to Galaxies”, bringing together researchers across all departments for a day of inspiring, cross-disciplinary science. Huge thanks to everyone who presented, organized, and attended! 💙

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🎉 Big week for Penn State Biology! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate three major achievements across our department:

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🚀 Big news! On December 5, we’re thrilled to welcome AI-biologist legend César de la Fuente to campus for a lecture on using machine learning to discover the next generation of antibiotics.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Biology staff! Last week, the College celebrated the annual Staff Appreciation Awards & Lunch, and several of our team members were recognized for their outstanding service.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🐠 Meet Dr. John Majoris, one of the newest faculty members in Penn State Biology! His lab studies the “real-life Finding Nemo” — how tiny reef fish larvae navigate the open ocean to find a reef to call home. 🌊👇🧵

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🐝🌿 Students from the course BIOL449 teamed up with Penn State Golf Courses and the Living Labs initiative at Penn State University to transform three neglected planting beds into native, pollinator-friendly gardens.

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🧬✨ Meet Dr. Juan Manuel Vazquez, one of our newest faculty members in Penn State Biology! His lab explores one of life’s biggest mysteries: why do some animals live so much longer than others? 👇🧵

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Seth Bordenstein @symbionticism.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

At night, he solves ancient battles fought by genes in a Red Queen. In the day, he walks on water as head of the Jedi Council of humanity. What a gift to welcome Master Malik to Penn State’s treasured lecture series. Thanks friend & grad school pal. @psubiodept.bsky.social @harmitmalik.bsky.social

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Accept the challenge of presenting you thesis in 3 minutes! The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic research communication competition developed by the University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. gradschool.psu.edu/engagement/t...

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Three Minute Thesis - J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State

With only three minutes and one presentation slide, can you communicate the importance of your research to a general audience?

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Penn State Department of Biology @psubiodept.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Alumni and friends in the Philadelphia area gathered at the Franklin Institute on Oct. 1 to hear Nikki Crowley, present during the second Science Matters: Spotlight Session.

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