If this had existed when I went back to school, I simply wouldn't be in STEM today. The conferences I attended, the international collaborators I worked with, and the professional society memberships I had access to all contributed to my current role. Comment TODAY!

Genetics Society of America@genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 4w ago

Even though GSA and other scientific societies are submitting comments, each letter only counts as one comment, so we're asking our community members to write a comment themselves. Read more in our blog: buff.ly/u12U6A9 🧵⬇️

Asking how people can partake in joyful acts during a period of immense suffering leads me to believe this is your first time at the suffering rodeo.

Attending #Yeast26 and want to chat professional development this morning (June 16)? I'm hanging out in Hearst Social Hall near the pool tables and would love to talk!

🎙️ In the May Genetics in Your World episode, Luke Arnce interviews Caitlin Peaslee about her research on CoMo DBM, a cross-species framework for mapping genetic comorbidities across five species, recently published in #GENETICS. 🎧https://buff.ly/IbDoGu3

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Hey #PEQG26 folks! If you want to chat professional development (or anything else), come visit me today June 11th in Hearst Social Hall right by guest check-in until 4:30 pm PDT!

Alright - time for some ad hoc meets at #PEQG26! LGBTQIA+ folx, meet after tomorrow’s poster sesh, around 10 pm by Hurst Social Hall fires (where you check in). I’ll bring some drinks (non alcoholic, alcoholic). Hope to catch up with all of you!

Gay Pride Party Invitation

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To my fabulous colleagues: this seminar is open for anyone to register! Registrants just need to make a GSA account. Please send this information to your students and advisers who may benefit from the discussion!

Genetics Society of America@genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Interested in an academic career in Europe? Join this workshop for practical advice on funding pathways, job applications, and navigating the European academic job market from experts who’ve successfully done it. 📅 June 2, 2026 | 11am–12pm EDT 🔗: buff.ly/K7Z4tcj @aniekj.bsky.social

#Fungal26 folks, just in case you want to chat any final professional or career topics, I'm in Hearst Social Hall (guest check in and check out building) for the next hour and a half! Come say hi, chat careers, or just chat!

Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷@microbiojess.bsky.social · 5mo ago

If you're at ##Fungal26 and want to chat about professional development or career exploration, come visit me in Surf and Sand between 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. today, March 21! All are welcome to come chat!

If you're at ##Fungal26 and want to chat about professional development or career exploration, come visit me in Surf and Sand between 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. today, March 21! All are welcome to come chat!

Hey #Fungal26 attendees, vote for your next Fungal Genetics Policy Committee through the conference app! These folks work with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social to organize your conference 🍄

Hey #Fungal26 attendees - if you’re joining this morning's netwalking (Friday March 20th), meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast. 👣

Hey #Fungal26, "Navigating NSF and NIH Funding opportunities for Fungal research" is starting momentarily! Come join us in the Chapel.

Hey #Fungal26 attendees - if you’re joining me for netwalking on Thursday March 19th, meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast. Pictured is the sign at the boardwalk entrance 👣

#Fungal26 folks, join our Scientific Journeys & Community session today at 12:30 pm in the Chapel!

Hey #Fungal26 attendees, First Time Attendee badge ribbons are here! You may find them at the registration desk, a few on the table at the back of Merrill, and a few with me if you spot me! Thank you for your patience 🍄

Hi #Fungal26 folks! If you’re joining me for netwalking today (March 18th), meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast.

Hi #DROS26 folks! I am hanging out in the Lincoln Boardroom (level 3 across from Fedex) until at least 5 pm and am happy to chat professional development; career exploration, and mentorship! Come join me if you'd like 🪰

Hey #DROS26 attendees, want to connect while exploring Chicago? Meet in the lobby by check-in for a 30-minute walk from 7:45 a.m. on Thursday and Friday morning! If the weather holds up, we'll visit Millennium Park tomorrow, and the riverwalk Friday. If it rains, we'll hang out in the lobby!

Lost my mind starting with the caña! So much love and cultura boricua 🇵🇷 and a real actual wedding! How cute is that?! Actually cried harder seeing the traditional dominoes table 🥹 Warned my husband I'm going to be obnoxiously Puerto Rican for a few days 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8?...

Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Having Kid Rock headline your "family values" event is like having Eminem headline your "loving your mom" event. Wild.

Once again I find myself staggered by the next generation of scientists via the NSF GRFP reviewer opportunity. Y'all are just amazing, whether your receive the GRFP or not.

If you would like to send a message urging Congress to end the government shutdown ASAP, use @faseborg.bsky.social 's awesome resource to pull your Congressional reps and send a message directly to them: www.faseb.org/partnerships...

@genetics-gsa.bsky.social has an incredible FREE workshop coming up tomorrow featuring Dra. Evelyn Valdez-Ward of Reclaiming STEM Institute! Register now through your GSA portal - create a free account or log in today and check out Upcoming Virtual Seminars: gsamembership.my.site.com/member/s/log...

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⏰ Don’t forget! Join Evelyn Valdez-Ward & Bear Ulrich from the ReclaimingSTEM Institute on July 31 (1–2:30 p.m. EDT) for a hands-on workshop on values, influence, and setting boundaries that support your wellbeing. Register now: buff.ly/G171XeK You'll need a GSA account!

Check out my incredible colleague @snickclunk.bsky.social's new @genetics-gsa.bsky.social Leadership Dialogue interview on her journey across diverse academic environments! You are such an inspiration and represent #worm25 so well! youtu.be/_4rQZ-ho2GM?...

Leadership Dialogue Series: Teresa Lee

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I'm excited to present the piece I wrote for this week's @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers highlighting the value of professional societies in the graduate student career path! Thank you GCC for giving me the opportunity to write about this important topic. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

The Benefits of Professional Society Involvement (opinion)

Getting involved in professional societies can set you up for early career success, Jessica M. Vélez writes.

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Thrilled to share my @insidehighered.com Carpe Careers piece on supporting advisees in times of crisis, including recommendations of low-lift resources and events you can offer and a translation of Brené Brown's BRAVING Inventory into advising conversations! www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

Advice for Supporting Trainees Through Crisis (opinion)

Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.

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In an office and Lux Aeterna just started playing which *if you know you know* and I had flashbacks to incredibly intense scenes from an incredibly intense movie and why is this the song they popularized from Requiem for a Dream 😭 @iamclintmansell.bsky.social still one of the best soundtracks ❤️‍🩹

TODAY! Register for this FREE event to learn about the academic job market and application process with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social's Education Committee and guest panelists!

Genetics Society of America@genetics-gsa.bsky.social · last yr.

TOMORROW 📣 Join a Faculty Workshop moderated by Amanda Larracuente, featuring panelists @rheadatta.bsky.social, Soon Goo Lee, @teralevin.bsky.social, and Ning Wang. They'll provide a brief overview of how to interpret job ads & prepare custom application materials. Don't miss it: buff.ly/LS6OJck

Hi everyone! 🥰🏳️‍⚧️🤘 I’m undergoing gender affirming surgery the second week of May, and would very much appreciate any support people are able to give. Here’s a link to my ongoing fundraiser: gofund.me/da8a4e08

Donate to Help Liam fund his Top Surgery, organized by Liam Russell

Hello!! This is Liam, and I’m raising money to help fund my upcoming gender affirming surg… Liam Russell needs your support for Help Liam fund his Top Surgery

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MOLab Career Opportunity! We're looking for a Social Media Creative Head and Manager to join our team! Interested applicants can send their application to microocelab@msi.upd.edu.ph. See posters below for more info. Application is open until position is filled, so apply now! #SciComm