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Tracy Heath

@trayc7.bsky.social
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🇵🇭🇺🇸Associate Prof. (she/her) - Studying phylogenetics, evolutionary biology phyloworks.org

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Andy Murdock @andymurdock.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Botany friends: cool job alert. We're searching for a new Director for the UC & Jepson Herbaria here at UC Berkeley. Share with nice people. aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05405 🌿🌺🌵
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Associate/Full Professor- Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics- Integrative Biology, and Director- University of California Berkeley Herbaria
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
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Jeremy Yoder says no war @jbyoder.org · 30/06/2026
It's as official as it can be: The Yoder Lab has been very lucky to receive NSF funding to develop our TARDIS method of modeling plants' flowering activity in varying environments. Watch for grad (MSci) opportunities in Fall 2027, and a postdoc position sooner than that 🌿 buff.ly/OHpbfB0
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The Yoder Lab is building the TARDIS, with new support from NSF
Chaparral whitethorn, Ceanothus leucodermis, bearing flowers and fruits near the Red Box Picnic Area along the Angeles Crest Highway in early May, 2026. (Flickr, jby) Why do Joshua trees grow only …
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Jake Berv @jakeberv.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
#Evol2026 I’m launching a new research group at UNC Charlotte in January 2027. Prospective students, postdocs, and collaborators are welcome to get in touch: jacob.berv@charlotte.edu More at jakeberv.com, lab website coming soon.
Announcement for a new Biodiversity Informatics Research Group at UNC Charlotte, launching January 2027. Dr. Jake Berv is launching a lab studying biodiversity across space and deep time, integrating phylogenomics, fossil and modern specimens, fieldwork, and comparative methods. A major near-term interest is developing and benchmarking human-guided AI research agents for rigorous, reproducible analyses in ecology and evolution. Prospective students, postdocs, and collaborators in macroevolution, computational biology and AI, natural history, and open science are welcome to get in touch at jacob.berv@charlotte.edu. More information: jakeberv.com. The graphic features McDowell Nature Preserve in Charlotte.
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Tracy Heath @trayc7.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I’m recruiting a PhD student to join our lab in the fall of 2027. If you’re excited about phylogenetics, comp bio, paleobiology, stats theory, macroevolution, etc. please get in touch! Folks at #Evol2026, you can talk to @brpetrucci.bsky.social & @sigournie.bsky.social to learn more about our lab
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Tracy Heath @trayc7.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I loved this talk by @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social ! I learned so much about bum-breathing odonates! It has been a joy and honor to work with Jessica on SSB council. I can’t wait to see what’s next for her and the Ware Lab!
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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
SSB Prez Tracy Heath announcing awards! 2026 Ernst Mayr Award goes to Dr. Rowan French​ for the talk Function and macroevolution of exaggerated male antennae in longhorned beetles Watch the Mayr talks from virtual #evol2026 on YouTube: youtu.be/QMiKMC9ctjw?...
Dr. Rowan French Smiling in front of a colorful tapestry
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Bruno do Rosario Petrucci @brpetrucci.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
#Evol2026 has been a blast!! Hope to see some of you mutuals at my talk this evening. Let’s talk about dogs and fossils and dog fossils 😎
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Tracy Heath @trayc7.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Exciting talk at #Evol2026 by the 2026 Gould Prize recipient @neilshubin.bsky.social! An advocate for “curiosity-driven research”!!
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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 12/06/2026
I first met Neil Shubin 30 years ago when he was digging for fossils of our fishy ancestors in Pennsylvania road cuts. Now he's becoming president of the National Academy of Sciences. We talked about taking the helm of the 163-year-old organization at this fraught moment. Gift link: nyti.ms/4giD3FX
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Bob Thomson @rcthomson.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I’m here at #evol2026, as is a sizable chunk of Systematic Biology’s editorial board (academic.oup.com/sysbio/pages...). Early career folks: Please feel free to grab us to talk about publishing in the journal. We are here to help!
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Michael Landis @landismj.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The @systbiol.bsky.social Mentorship Program is back for 2026-2027! The program pairs off mentees with mentors based on shared interests in systematics and biodiversity research. Low effort, high reward! 12 virtual monthly meetings. More info: www.systbio.org/mentorship-p... Apply by June 12th!
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Mentorship Program
Last updated May 14, 2025
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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Workshop on Molecular Evolution (MOLE)! www.mbl.edu/education/ad... Claudia Solis-Lemus and I will be holding an informational session on Zoom next Wed (1/21) from 10:30-11:30 AM Central for those interested: lsu.zoom.us/j/4968115684 Deadline to apply: 1/26
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Workshop on Molecular Evolution | Marine Biological Laboratory
The workshop serves graduate students, postdocs, and established faculty from around the world seeking to apply the principles of molecular evolution to questions of anthropology, conservation genetic...
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Prosanta Chakrabarty @prosanta.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
The wonderful Emily Graslie talking to the #SSB2026 crowd about the importance of natural history museums. She has an art background and became enamored with the University of Montana natural history collections and created the #brainscoop series.
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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
“Scientific societies can support you and foster you through your whole career” - SSB President @trayc7.bsky.social opening the #ssb2026 meeting Can’t join us today? Make sure your registration is up to date to keep up with SSB news and happenings www.systbio.org
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Society of Systematic Biologists
A membership organization for anyone interested in the science of systematic biology.
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Prosanta Chakrabarty @prosanta.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Check out the schedule for the upcoming #ssb2026 meetings for later this week Thanks to @jembrown.bsky.social for organizing all this for @systbiol.bsky.social ssb2026.github.io
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2026 SSB Breakout Meeting
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Michael Landis @landismj.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Reflections on the evolving practice of systematic biology, a joy to write with Michael Donoghue for the upcoming 75th volume of Systematic Biology! academic.oup.com/sysbio/advan...
All Systematic Zoology/Biology research articles published over past 75 years, clustered by topic and represented in 2d space.
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Donie O’Sullivan @donie.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
DEVOTED -- our new series launching on CNN today. "In a fractured world where trust in institutions has eroded, Donie O'Sullivan joins people on their spiritual journey as they question societal norms and find new sources of meaning." First up: "ethical carnivores" www.cnn.com/videos/title...
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Casey terHorst @ecoevolab.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
The GRFP lives!! (due end of October) www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
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Andrea Case @andreacase.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Please share — Michigan State Plant Biology is searching for an Herbarium Director! Tenure stream, open rank faculty position balancing research, teaching, service, and admin responsibilities. Join us! Reach out to me or @emjo.bsky.social with questions! plantbiology.natsci.msu.edu/job-postings...
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John M. Drake @jdrakephd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I spoke with Kari Jordan and Erin Becker of The Carpentries about why they declined a $1.5M NSF grant intended to expand data science training. Their decision highlights the growing intersection of #science, #DEI, and federal policy. Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
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Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules
A coding nonprofit turned down a $1.5M NSF grant after new DEI restrictions, highlighting the clash between federal policy and scientific community values.
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Ray L. Allen, PhD @rayallen.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
I'm excited to share that my story is featured in this week's edition of Science Magazine! Being able to do my research with my Tribe and in my homelands has been so impactful and meaningful personally and for my career. And it's important for other young Indigenous researches to know it's possible!
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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 02/07/2025
There is one month left to apply for our Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution! These awards provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in #ecology and #evolution. www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons... #science
simonsfoundation.org
Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. While we will consider all projects in ecolo...
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Kelly Zamudio @kzutaustin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Calling all @utaustin.bsky.social people past and present that are attending #Evol2025. We are taking a community photo on Tuesday during the afternoon coffee break. Details below, please spread the word!
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Raymond Castillo @raymondcast.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Last but not least, I will be sharing some work on a model I have been developing for chromosome evolution today! Be there or be square! I'll be presenting at 4:45 in Phylogenetic Theory! #Evol2025
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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
I ❤️ Systematics #Evol2025
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Bruno do Rosario Petrucci @brpetrucci.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Thank you so much for everyone who came to my #Evol2025 talk! For those who couldn’t make it, I’m planning to upload it to my website and make a little thread here about the work, so stay tuned 🐕
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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Have you gotten your professional portrait done yet? Thanks to @systbiol.bsky.social DEIC @analyssi.bsky.social for sponsoring free portraits today with a professional photographer! In the Atrium! #Evol2025
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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Had a wonderful time celebrating the work and message of @corriemoreau.bsky.social at the @systbiol.bsky.social presidential address! #Evol2025
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Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Tarvin @rdtarvin.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
#Evol2025
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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Excited to hear from @jbyoder.org, winner of @systbiol.bsky.social @sse-evolution.bsky.social @asn-amnat.bsky.social idea award! #Evol2025
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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Packing for #Evol2025? Bring your new and gently used field gear and clothes that you no longer use to donate to the Field Gear Swap! Hosted by the tri-society Diversity Committees - drop by their booth to donate or pick up! www.evolutionsociety.org/news/display... @evolmtg.bsky.social
Cartoon drawings of a Hawaiian shirt, flashlight, compass, and camping tent. Text: Evolution 2025 Field Gear Swap, Diversity Committees Booth.
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Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe @aaberhe.com · 13/06/2025
Today, NSF added another 500 GRFP awardees, bringing this year’s total to 1500 www.research.gov/grfp/Awardee...
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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
New powerful article up in the New York Times on cancelled and delayed grants www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Here Are the Nearly 2,500 Medical Research Grants Canceled or Delayed by Trump (Gift Article)
Some cuts have been starkly visible, but the country’s medical grant-making machinery has also radically transformed outside the public eye.
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Tracy Heath @trayc7.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
High winds can't stop us from learning about phylogenetic networks from Claudia Solis-Lemus! The power is out, but we still have internet and zoom. #MOLE2025
Claudia Solis-Lemus lecturing to a dark room of students watching her slides on their laptops. And light from the hallway emergency lights illuminate Claudia.
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Michael Landis @landismj.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
It's back! The Society of Systematic Biologists is running Year 3 of the Mentorship Program! Find community, support your colleagues, and talk trees. Apply by June 10th, 2025. Program info: www.systbio.org/mentorship-p... Application form: forms.gle/QtD22C9dtfRF... @systbiol.bsky.social
Logo for Society of Systematic Biologists Mentorship Program. Two parallel phylogenies, nothing fancy.
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Jeremy M. Brown @jembrown.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Yesterday was Bayes Day at #MOLE2025! Paul Lewis kicked things off with Bayes' Theorem, Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), and many related topics. Afternoon and evening devoted to gene-tree inference (me) and divergence-time estimation (@trayc7.bsky.social‬) using graphical models and RevBayes.
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Prosanta Chakrabarty @prosanta.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
More details coming soon, but mark your calendars ... Breakout meeting for @systbiol.bsky.social‬ The Society of Systematic Biologists - will be Jan 9-11 in Baton Rouge! Topic is 'The Importance of Natural History Collections' @jembrown.bsky.social is primary host/organizer ssb2026.github.io
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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
🗳️ Ballots went out this week! 🗳️ You have one week remaining to vote. Have you encountered an issue with your ballot? Email info@systematicbiologists.org as soon as possible so we can get you sorted out.
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Science Magazine @science.org · 09/05/2025
NSF officials announced they are essentially abandoning the use of “rotators”— scientists on leave from academic positions who help the agency choose the best research to fund. NSF also plans to reduce the number of administrators classified as senior executive service employees. scim.ag/3EKnxmc
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NSF slashes number of ‘rotators’ and well-paid managers as part of restructuring
Smaller future budgets will require fewer people, NSF official tells staff
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Margaret Fraiser @margaretfraiser.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
NSF’s entire Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES), which “aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to actively participate and excel in STEM disciplines” and some of it congressionally mandated, was just notified they will be RIFed. www.nsf.gov/edu/ees/about
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About EES
The NSF Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) aims to provide opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds, especially those historically underrepresented in science and engineering.
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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
NEW: We (mostly @noamross.net) launched a website to shine a brighter light on terminated NIH and NSF grants. grant-watch.us It links to our NIH & NSF trackers, grant info submission forms, and other info. We'll also add new analyses soon. Check it out and let us know what else you'd like to see.
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Grant Watch
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Dr. Amy Burgin @burginam.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
#WithoutNSF I wouldn’t be a scientist. - I got in an NSF REU Program and learned about grad school. - I did my PhD funded by 2 different NSF grants. - As a postdoc, I was an NSF RCN participant, building my network. - I got tenure with an NSF RAPID grant. - I got promoted with an NSF EPSCoR grant.
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Jannice Friedman @jannicefriedman.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 For American students planning to start grad school who are reconsidering their USA offers (or had offer rescinded), my Canadian university #QueensU announced a special funding call. Want to join my lab to study #plant #evolution? Get in touch! 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴 🌿🌸🌾🪴
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CoreyWelch_STEM @coreywelch.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
NIH just cancelled the STEP-UP summer research program and they alerted students today. One of my students accepted their offer, turned down other REUs, and is now screwed for this summer.
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Linda Diak @lindadiakquilts.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The penguin is quilted and ready to protest! It’s a bit crooked, but I have had vertigo off and on all week, so I’m okay with crooked.
Art quilt of an angry penguin with Hands Odd in orange above him. The dark blue background says “protect women’s rights, the arts, due process, free speech, lgbtqia+ rights, museums, libraries, research, science, national parks, our vote” and in the bottom of the penguin, “the penguins.”
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The Lawrence Times @lawrencekstimes.com · 05/04/2025
Federal funding for KU programs that enable Haskell and KU students to conduct scientific research, further their studies and launch their careers has suddenly been terminated. lawrenceks.news/3FWulNK
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Federal grants cut for programs supporting Haskell, KU student researchers
Federal funding for KU programs that enable Haskell and KU students to conduct scientific research, further their studies and launch their careers has suddenly been terminated.
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Brian Atkinson @habitualb.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Im so bummed to see this. Cipres had been an incredible computational resource to my research program. As an ECR I depended on it to run so many phylogenetic analyses, many if which ended up in my publications. I’m really sad to see it go. Much gratitude for the people who kept Cipres running
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Rebecca Nagle @rebeccanagle.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
The San Carlos Apache tribe is offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for killing Apache teenager Emily Pike. Nationally, there are 4,200 unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
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Science Homecoming @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Calling scientists from Iowa, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Minnesota & Wyoming — we have a big hole in our author map, and need you 🧪. Join the grassroots movement to defend American science by writing in your hometown paper: sciencehomecoming.com
Author map from science homecoming Hole in the author map in the Midwest
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The Society of Systematic Biologists @systbiol.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Reminder: You have about a week and a half to submit applications for the Early Career Travel Award! Application submission must be complete by March 31 to be eligible
A black and white nautilus on a rainbow flag
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