Aramati Casper
@aramaticasper.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary biologist/ecologist/social scientist
In "Synthesizing Sex/es Across Scales and Lineages" we name how "specialized" concepts can be broadly useful in countering our mammalian biases and introduce a graphical system for mapping anisogamete-production strategy across levels of modularity. doi.org/10.1093/icb/... @sicbjournals.bsky.social
This is an INCREDIBLY good bargain, and the deal is also valid in the EU (at least here in Austria 🤔). ✨
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌@chanda.blacksky.app · last wk.A short thought in my newsletter: "Remember that one of the things authoritarianism and fascism do to us is try to convince us that facts don’t matter, that words don’t have tangible and material meaning, and that because the people in charge don’t respect facts, neither should we. Don’t give in."
New NSF BIO solicitation is live.... this replaces the previous IOS, MCB, DEB solicitation www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
How do we navigate the semantic labyrinth of sex in biology? doi.org/10.1093/icb/icag093 In developing a @treeofsex.bsky.social 2.0 ontology, we have encountered many versions of sex. In this paper, we come together to explore places of contention and make connections across concepts of sex.
Navigating the Semantic Labyrinth of “Sex” in the Study of Reproductive Trait Evolution
Synopsis. “Sex” is a compound of many different concepts that contribute to a multiplicity of meanings. As a result, “sex” appears in a wide range of scien
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Why is there "no consensus" about sex in biology? Turns out, we're using seven different concepts. In "Evolution, development and the incoherence of sex" we name & elucidate these concepts. With Karen Warkentin and Jay Falk @jjinsing.bsky.social @sicbjournals.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
I'm excited that our paper (@chrisblanar.bsky.social +others), "Spatial Variation in Sex-biased Parasitism of an Androdioecious Mangrove Fish" is out now as part of the "Sex Across Origins" symposium!@sicb.bsky.social @aramaticasper.bsky.social @jjinsing.bsky.social academic.oup.com/icb/article/...
Spatial Variation in Sex-biased Parasitism of an Androdioecious Mangrove Fish
Synopsis. Divergent selection between the sexes may enable parasites to better infect one host sex over the other, potentially leading to sex-biased parasi
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I’m excited that the August Weird Sisters Magazine issue is out! weirdsistersmagazine.wordpress.com/august-2026/
Weird Sisters Magazine
Laying Us Bare -The Sally Gearheart StoryLeaping LesbiansBanana SplitThe White TruckCome Out of Your ShellSnail SexBabes Not BombsBicycleContributors to this issueSponsorsAdvertisersContact Weird S…
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What's the connection between anti-trans and anti-intersex legislation, the defunding of science, and the scientific study of sex? It's all part of the same playbook. 🧵 Super proud to explore this and encourage creative solutions in my latest published commentary: doi.org/10.1093/icb/... (1/6)
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Here’s a helpful guide to writing a public comment by @hormiga.bsky.social: scienceforeveryone.science/submit-your-...
Submit your OMB comment this weekend.
This one is important. It's due on Monday.
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For folks asking why bother commenting because the OMB won't care: comments help build cases for the courts by explicitly laying out harms. That's why it's really important to have your comments be as specific as possible. Also, contact your senators and reps! They actually do care about this.
Jacquelyn Gill@jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 2mo agoMonday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one).
Here’s a great resource to help write a comment this weekend before the deadline, by @colesci.bsky.social and @cdelawalla.bsky.social: www.standupforscience.foundation/policy-and-a...
The SUFS Guide to Writing Public Comments — Stand Up for Science Foundation
Written by: Cole Donovan, Director of Policy and Advocacy and Colette Delawalla, PhD, CEO <p class="docData;DOCY;v5;31090;BQiAAgAAEcIDAAAGxgMAAAMMbgAABR52AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...
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Monday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one).
Bethany Brookshire@beebrookshire.bsky.social · 2mo agoThere's an OMB rule change that would require political oversight of scientific grants, and could pull any that don't "reflect presidential priorities" Another country has tried this before! It was the USSR and it was called Lysenkoism. By @thsaey.bsky.social www.sciencenews.org/article/omb-...
The OMB Guidance Revision Threatens All Research scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/07/10/t... read and be sure to comment. We need to raise this number!!
Only a few days left to comment if you have not! Please take the time. Just a few paragraphs are needed.
Jenna Norton@jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 2mo agoKeep those comments on the OMB proposed rule coming! www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Are you struggling to parse through the 412 pg proposal from OMB that has the scientific community talking? Join me NEXT WEEK w/ @elizabethginexi.bsky.social @nejm.org & @aaas.org for @healthjournalism.org webinar unpacking the proposal & how 🫵 can report on it healthjournalism.org/event/white-...
How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science
Join us for a discussion on the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered.
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An effort to downplay the seriousness of the OMB rule to hand Russell Vought control over every federal grant is underway. Every person in the U.S. stands to be harmed by this, but many have no idea. Please write to your reps. It will take 5 minutes. You can hit this link and get ‘er done.
Oppose OMB Proposal to Put ALL Federal Government Grant Decisions in the Hands of Political Appointees | Defend Public Health
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget issued a proposed new rule for federal grants with breathtaking scope, impacting every grant issued across every department and agency of the feder...
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Again, please share. In every aspect of American history you will run smack dab into the critical contributions of Black people. It’s not Black history. It’s American history. Trying to erase it is a fool’s errand. We live it every day. time.com/5836444/blac...
The Forgotten Black History of How Memorial Day Started
Historians like the Pulitzer Prize winner David Blight have tried to raise awareness of freed slaves who decorated soldiers' graves in 1865
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If you’ve been cheering people at Boston University for putting up pride flags in defiance of the administration’s prohibitions, you should know that you can donate DIRECTLY to the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality program! 100% of your gift goes to WGS (not some random uni account) ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program
Join me in supporting BU Giving Day!
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Joseph Rezek@rezekjoe.bsky.social · 5mo agoBoston University’s student paper, The Daily Free Press, reports about the multiplication of pride flags on campus following the administration’s attempted crackdown on free speech.
Having a hard time keeping up with the fast-moving field of origin of eukaryotes/Asgards archaea? Our new perspective article can help, we review the status of research over the last decade and where it's going. The archaeal roots of eukaryotic life www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Finally out! For biology instructors who want to move towards a more intersex and trans inclusive biology curriculum, here are students’ own perspectives on what supports them.
<em>Journal of Research in Science Teaching</em> | NARST Science Education Journal | Wiley Online Library
Queer undergraduates describe a climate in STEM fields and classrooms that is both hostile to and silent on queer identities, leading to experiences of social exclusion, devaluation as a scientist, a....
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Very proud of this perspective that came out of some really interesting and difficult conversations with friends and colleagues! TLDR: how do scientists define sex? why does it matter?? #EcoEvo #Ecology #Evolution 🧪
Madeline Eppley@madeline-eppley.bsky.social · 6mo agoNew paper out in ecology letters! with @andylee.bsky.social @allydefduf.bsky.social We synthesized the active debate on how scientists define sex, including limitations and assumptions. We believe this discussion will lead to more accurate science. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
I am very excited to share that the January/February issue of Weird Sisters magazine is posted! This is the first new issue since January 2009. Please share with those you think would be interested! weirdsistersmagazine.wordpress.com/january-febr...
As an ICB Assistant Editor, we would love to have you review for us! We had some great symposia this year!
SICB journals@sicbjournals.bsky.social · 8mo agoICB is our annual meeting proceedings journal. Did you attend #SICB2026 or even if you were unable to attend in person, we'd love for you to go to our program and #review ICB works from our speakers that interest you. www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program... #biologists #SICB #science
It’s happening!! #SICB2026 Tomorrow, from 8AM to 3:30PM come to C120/121/122 for ✨Sex Across Origins: Questioning animal-centric assumptions and developing integrative frameworks.✨ Also! 3 fantastic complimentary sessions Tuesday in B113, with a special focus on education in the morning.
Going to #SICB? attend s4 www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program... Sex across origins: Questioning animal-centric assumptions & developing integrative frameworks Organized by M. Aramati Casper, aramaticasper.weebly.com Jay J. Falk jayjinsing.github.io Karen M. Warkentin, sites.bu.edu/warkentinlab/
