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Paige Jarreau @fromthelabbench.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Meet not-so-scary needle ants, kidnapper ants, acorn ants, and more in Dr Jane Waters' Ant Lab! youtu.be/XILvi8Vx_zk?... #ants #scicomm #sciart @lovetheants.bsky.social

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Meet not-so-scary needle ants, kidnapper ants, and more in Waters' Ant Lab

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Sabrina Imbler @sabs.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

delighted to share that my essay on crickets, doing karaoke while trans, and the origins of song will be in this year's Best American Science and Nature Writing 🦗🎤💉 orionmagazine.org/article/key-...

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The cricket’s song is a story of survival—and so is mine

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leland c. graber @bug4bug.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Do you (or have you ever) worked with natural history collections? Are you trans or non-binary? If you said "yes" to both of those, @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social and I want to hear from you! Please consider filling out our survey and please share with others! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🐛🦕🦴🌿 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Trans in Natural History Survey 2026

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Anna Eichert (she/her) @annaeichert.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰 academic.oup.com/isd/article/...

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Stonefly systematics: past, present, and future

Abstract. Stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) are a widespread group of freshwater insects known for their ecological significance and sensitivity to environm

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RJ Millena @entomolrj.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Our big review paper on strepsipteran systematics for Insect Systematics and Diversity is out! Hoping it's a helpful resource for anyone who needs it.

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Strepsiptera systematics: past, present, and future

Abstract. The twisted-wing parasites (Strepsiptera Kirby) are among the most obscure and enigmatic orders in the Insecta. Strepsipterans are endoparasites

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Science Magazine @science.org · 24/06/2025

"Institutions must support transgender and gender nonconforming and other marginalized scientists by securing their safety and privacy; their access to legal aid and health care; and their opportunities in education, employment, and society," argues a new #LetterToScience. scim.ag/4kQCMtr

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Protect transgender scientists

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...

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Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

#pridemonth SICB- Resources for how to support #trans colleagues : “1)Create a #Gender-#Inclusive #Environment Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition…” For the full post: sicb.org

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. There’s much to do everywhere so that trans and non-binary people can live without fear. Our single point of reflection is this: what’s your organisation doing to support trans+ people?

Digital drawing of The trans flag as painted stripes.

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Anahí Espíndola (she/ella) @analyssi.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The deadline for the @systbiol.bsky.social Early Career Travel Funds to attend the #Evolution2025 meetings is coming up! (Mar 31). Get your application in soon!!

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Entomologists of Color @entopoc.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Check out these funding opportunities for March and April 🦋🪲🐝 Visit bit.ly/entopoc-funding for the amount, scope, eligibility, and for links to the source website. Please email us with any community-relevant funding opportunities! #Entomology #EntoPOC #Funding

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Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Thanks for sharing this @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social 👍 We also wanted to spread the word about "How to support #Trans Colleagues" via sicb.org & Tab Henry's coverage of @fieldinclusive.bsky.social integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/o... #LGTBQ+ #science #biology

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Beautiful figure from 19th century literature. Especially excited about the #Sphecidae s.l. (Louis Jurine. 1807. Nouvelle méthode de classer les Hyménoptères et les Diptères)

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Entomologists of Color @entopoc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Please join us for the Entomologists of Color Multilingual Journal Club!🦗♥️ Our next virtual meeting will be in Spanish on April 3rd at 10 am EST with Dr. Laura González Mozo!🪲 Please sign up by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below if you are interested!🦋 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Erin (Rin) Krichilsky @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Please fill out and share the Trans in STEM climate survey. Results will contribute to a write-up on advocating for safer STEM environments. You can find the survey in the second link here: linktr.ee/trans_inclus.... More info below.

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Transgender Inclusion | Linktree

Resources for transgender inclusion in STEM and beyond.

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Jane Waters 🏳️‍⚧️🐜🇵🇸 @lovetheants.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Coming out, transitioning, and being trans is HARD. Fortunately, there's a lot we can all do, whether cis or trans, to help our colleagues and strengthen our departments. In addition to all the actions we can take, we've also gathered a list of resources.

Hyperlinked list of resources to create a gender inclusive environment, advocate for name changes, improve information accessibility, and consider daily language and use. The full text document and the links can be accessed on this linktree: https://linktr.ee/trans_inclusion

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Jane Waters 🏳️‍⚧️🐜🇵🇸 @lovetheants.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Collaborating with @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social and Kanako Shimizu, we put together what's basically a top-ten list of ways to help foster trans inclusivity and awareness within our scientific and academic communities and would love if you could help share the guide!

How to Support Trans Colleagues

Create a Gender-Inclusive Environment

Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition.

Support training and advocacy for colleagues’ personal/professional safety (ex. in fieldwork, lab work, conferences, institution visits, affinity groups).

Establish and/or identify gender-neutral bathrooms throughout your building. Implement trans-inclusive recruitment and hiring procedures.

Acknowledge intersectionality and the unique needs and barriers that someone with multiple marginalized identities may face.

Consider the importance of representation in your field.

Advocate for Name Changes

Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policy to recognize and support an individual’s name change.

Identify journals in your field that allow authors to change their names post- publication.

Improve Information Accessibility

Publicly share information on inclusive practices throughout your departments and institution. (Ensure the content centers and is created by trans people.)

Consider Daily Language & Use

Decrease use of gendered terms to avoid exclusionary language.

Ask for personal pronouns.

List on all public-facing directories, and consider including them in email signatures and on professional websites.

Practice discretion. Don’t out your colleagues without their consent.

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Jane Waters 🏳️‍⚧️🐜🇵🇸 @lovetheants.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Want to know how to support trans and gender nonconforming colleagues things you can literally do right now to help? Check out the first link here for a new two-page handout to share widely! linktr.ee/trans_inclus...

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Transgender Inclusion | Linktree

Resources for transgender inclusion in STEM and beyond.

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