Anahí Espíndola (she/ella)

Thanks to all those who participated in the survey! @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social and my paper on Trans Inclusive Practices for Natural History Collections (with the survey results) has been published and is available here: nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

This is a really lovely scholarly look at an idea I've been thinking about for a year since @jbyoder.org made a similar point in this blog: denimandtweed.jbyoder.org/2025/09/the-...

The @burkemuseum.bsky.social is offering funds to support graduate and postdoctoral research visits to the collections, including our University of Washington Herbarium! Please help us get the word out! More information is available here: www.burkemuseum.org/collections-...

#WFTDA champs is giving me all the feels. Being thankful for all I learned from derby and loving seeing friends on that track... teams, teaching, coaching, pride. #DerbyLove #BleedTeal #3stars2bars1heart

And if you're a letter writer, note that the letters have specific formatting requirements (fonts, etc) which were not around last time I wrote these.

🌿 We are accepting applications for our Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology! These fellowships support candidates who intend to pursue a career studying fundamental problems in plant #biology. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4ibOdwK #science #funding

I am so saddened to share the passing of Sepp Settele. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to know him during my time at IPBES... his humor, his knowledge, his wit, his sharpness, his kindness... You will be missed, Sepp.

My book on heredity, "She Has Her Mother's Laugh," is on sale at Kindle for $1.99 through October 11. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Pride in STEM's Small Grants scheme is open! The theme this year is “Empowering Queer People With STEM”. The deadline is October 31, and it is for projects exclusively in the United Kingdom! prideinstem.org/2026/10/01/s...

We're publishing new guidance to support trans people who do fieldwork (any work outside the office)! Now we need your help to get them seen so please share! inclusivefieldwork.leeds.ac.uk/trans/

Donation link is here: launch.umd.edu/project/50394

Remember the first time you held a tarantula or saw a giant beetle up close? 🕷️✨ For years, the UMD Insect Zoo has been bringing the wild, fascinating world of bugs to thousands of kids and families across our community. Now, we’re on a mission to make sure every kid gets that chance.

My lab is hiring a postdoc for an NSF-funded project on machine learning, model misspecification, and population genetics! Flexible start-date! Learn more about the lab: smithlabbio.github.io Job Ad: explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job... Please reach out if you have any questions!

It's 2026, and you still carry that parachute? Key practices for ethical research during scientific expeditions. By @nelsyninor.bsky.social et al. in @conservationsp.bsky.social @society4conbio.bsky.social conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #expeditions #science #museums

📚 Hace 60 años, la Noche de los Bastones Largos golpeó a las universidades argentinas. 🤔 ¿Qué ocurre cuando investigar cambio climático o degradación ambiental comienza a incomodar a los intereses económicos? ✍️ Lucas Enrico y Maria Noel Clerici Hirschfeld ➡️ latinoamerica21.com/es/ecologia-...

I’m also recruiting a postdoc to work on an NSF-funded project focused on using machine learning for population genetic inference. Would love to talk to anyone who is interested! (Official ad to come soon).

The @journalofecology.bsky.social is seeking AEs on Data Integrity. This is an important new role, especially given the times... 😬 Having been an AE for some years, and I can say only great things about the journal's human & science standards. Apply! www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/asso...

Job! Biodiversity science communications. Austin, Texas.

The list of Ecology/Evolution/Marine Bio Labs recruiting grad students for Fall 2027 is live! PIs enter your position info here: forms.gle/MAGd4ohyPeoY... students (and PIs not recruiting) share the composite list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Please share widely! 🧪

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈 month to all, but specifically to all the LGBTQIA+ people who are in my life. ❤️ And let's not forget that each of us has the power to support others... Here's one way: pflag.org Here's another: www.thetrevorproject.org And another: www.erininthemorning.com Comment w/other ways!

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!

Talk registration for in-person closes May 3! Don't forget to register your talk. www.evolutionmeetings.org/instructions...

Open postdoc position in my lab at Cornell, conducting comparative and experimental studies on transcriptomic responses to diet and toxins, utilizing the milkweed-insect community. Background in molecular bio & herbivory desired. academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31867

No nos olvidemos y no dejemos que pase de nuevo en ningun lado. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

careers.entsoc.org/jobs/2214397...

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...

One week left to apply to the Graduate Student Research Award! These are financial awards in support of MS and PhD student research conducted as part of their degree. See below for instructions to apply, and for the link to the application www.systbio.org/graduate-stu...

Are you interested in receiving light-touch English language editing for your next @journal-evo.bsky.social or @evolletters.bsky.social manuscript? Check out our Evolution English Language Support program to learn how to receive free support! www.evolutionsociety.org/publications...

📢 Now accepting proposals for the Graduate Research Excellence Grants! These provide evolutionary biology research funds for early and advanced Master’s and PhD students. Applicants must be members of SSE. Deadline: May 18, 2026 www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

Are you a grad student or postdoc who needs financial assistance to attend #Evol2026 in person? SSE offers registration waivers for the early registration rate - apply by March 15! www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

Friday, Friday, Friday! SSB Early Career Travel Awards are due Friday! These awards are to support early career folks attending this summer’s Evolution meetings #evol2026

call me crazy but I think it's bad that cheating-as-a-service is a business model now

As I wrote: "This administration would rather accuse scientists of being neo-Marxists, try to ruin projects and careers, damage local economies, disrupt the science discovery pipeline, and hurt American leadership compared to global competitors (including China)." Unfortunately, holds up well.

Yes, the top-line budget numbers are (nearly) flat. I can assure you that does not mean that the state of science is sound. That is already a low bar for success. And, if last year is a guide, we should not expect that federal agencies will use $$$-s as intended: www.statnews.com/2025/12/18/n...

This is a cool project I was just made aware of. Based at the University of Neuchatel, in Switzerland. Tell them your 3 favorite #plants, take a picture of them and explain why. This Valentine's, let's share our plant love with #science! ❤️ plantsbeaware.odoo.com

We welcome the new @ipbes.net Business & Biodiversity Assessment. Science-based evidence is essential to inform policy under the #KMGBF. The message is clear: biodiversity is central to business viability. 🔗 ipbes.canto.de/v/IPBES12Med... #BizBiodiversity #ForNature #UNBiodiversity

Today is the last day to apply for the International Travel Stipends to attend #Evol2026 in Cleveland, Ohio in June! Funds can cover registration, transportation, food, and lodging. A budget template is available on the website. @evolmtg.bsky.social www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

If you are a student whose NSF GRFP application was returned without review for vague 'eligibility' reasons: 1) Let your department chair & Graduate School know. Encourage them to contact NSF & congress 2) Write to your congressional reps. 3) Write to grfp@nsf.gov to request re-consideration;

Coming to #evol2026 this summer? The SSB Early Career Travel Funds competition is now live! Apply by February 27 for this years’ Tri-Society meeting. More info: www.systbio.org/early-career...