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Julie Elliott

@julieelliott.bsky.social

Research Faculty at Michigan State University. Geodesy, Tectonics, and Glaciers. All opinions my own.

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Maxine Joselow@maxinejoselow.bsky.social · 2d ago

Outdoor apparel company @patagonia.com just joined conservation and tribal groups to sue President Trump over his move to shrink Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah by over 1 million acres. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/c...

Patagonia Sues Trump Over Reduction of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah

The outdoor apparel maker joined environmental and Native American groups in challenging President Trump’s reduction of Bears Ears National Monument.

nytimes.com

c0nc0rdance@c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 4d ago

Your Moment of Zen: Martin Gregus Jr. captured this polar bear swimming alongside a pod of beluga whales on drone footage in the Arctic. Polar bears are occasional predators of belugas (ambush at airholes), but they know they can easily outrun the bear in open water. (📷: mywildlive on IG)

Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · last wk.

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old. Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact. At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Alex Zalben@azalben.bsky.social · last wk.

Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.com

Julie Elliott@julieelliott.bsky.social · 2w ago

Great opportunity for a postdoc position looking at Mendenhall Glacier outburst floods at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. Preference is given to applications received by Sept. 1. careers.alaska.edu/jobs/postdoc... ❄️⚒️🧪

Postdoctoral Associate in Glaciology - Juneau, Alaska, United States

The University of Alaska Southeast invites applications for a postdoctoral associate in glaciology for a project aimed at constraining uncertainty in glacier outburst flood models. Mendenhall Glacier,...

careers.alaska.edu

Julie Elliott@julieelliott.bsky.social · 3w ago

It is our @earthscope.org RESESS interns' last day at MSU. They've spent 10 weeks using seismology and geodesy to investigate the tectonics of the Bering Sea region. Sienna and Elaine were wonderful to have around and I'm looking forward to continue working with them as we prepare for AGU. ⚒️

Two interns lean against a large red and black rock (iron ore) set into the edge of a garden on a college campus.
NE Ohio Regional Sewer District@neorsd.org · 4w ago

for all you teachers, or anyone who still uses a printer, here I made this for your classroom or bulletin board or whatever room where you sit and think and sometimes cry and then overcome and persevere.

image of a sewage treatment plant settling tank with a rainbow visible above the water. Text overlayed reads WHEN LIFE SENDS YOU SEWAGE, SEE THE RAINBOW INSTEAD. Caption reads: "Final settling tank at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center. Photo by Danny Schoeffler. Never settle. Find a clean water career at workforcleanwater.com." NEORSD logo in bottom left corner
Julie Elliott@julieelliott.bsky.social · 4w ago

I just got a packet of pictures and thank you cards from the classes I talked to. Best thing ever (and just what I needed to get through the last AGU submission push)! They're all going on my office wall.

Drawing of a tall brown mountain with orange lava pouring down the sides and spitting out of the top.Picture with green and blue background that resembles a globe. There is a "Thank You Miss Julie Elliott!" written on top. On the right side, there is an erupting volcano, a globe, and a coastline.A picture of gray ground undergoing an earthquake. Looks like it may be a normal fault. A house on one side is shaking and has cracks. A tree on the other side is shaking and looks like it about to be uprooted.A picture of four(!) volcanoes, all with lava down the sides and lava shooting out of the tops. There is a lot of ash in the air around and above the volcanoes.
Julie Elliott@julieelliott.bsky.social · 4mo ago

If you're a scientist who needs a little enthusiasm boost every once in a while, I highly recommend volunteering for @skypeascientist.bsky.social. Just chatted with a bunch of 4th graders about earthquakes and volcanoes. They were super engaged and had so many great questions. Science IS cool!