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Colin Kremer

@quant-ecology.bsky.social

Assistant Professor at UConn. Ecologist, math nerd, R monkey, plant lover, food enthusiast, parent.

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Carl T. Bergstrom@carlbergstrom.com · 2mo ago

Of all the harm this administration has done to US science, today's proposed changes to the way federal grants are awarded and administered is the most damaging yet. The text of the federal register document is impenetrably tedious by design, so here's an excellent summary of what it says.

elizabethginexi.bsky.social@elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule. Russell Vought is going destroy American Science. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)@microbialplanet.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📣Interested, but unsure about what grad school involves? Our Bridge-to-PhD Fellowship supports the transition of individuals with undergraduate degrees who are interested in research careers in ocean science 🌊 into research-based MS and PhD programs. Learn more here: ccomp-stc.org/b2p/ 🧪

Bridge-to-PhD Fellowship – C-CoMP

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Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)@microbialplanet.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📣 We are accepting applications for our 2026-2028 Bridge-to-PhD Fellowships! If you are a recent or soon-to-be graduate of a 4 year, accredited university/college and interested in ocean science 🌊, learn more here: ccomp-stc.org/b2p/! Apply by 6/26/2026 and spread the word 🧪

The second cohort of C-CoMP Bridge-to-PhD Fellows stand in front of the R/V Atlantic Explorer on their trip to Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) for their Research Week Experience. Photo credit: Victoria Centurino, WHOI.
Holly Moeller@mixotrophe.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🚨Job Alert!🚨 Please share widely! We are hiring *two* postdocs (one ASAP, one Oct '26) using models and data to identify pathways involving the gut-brain axis that link the infant microbiome with neurodevelopment and Autism Spectrum Disorder. 1st review date: April 24! recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03089

Postdoctoral Researcher-- Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (2 Positions)

University of California Santa Barbara is hiring. Apply now!

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Mike Kaspari@mikekaspari.bsky.social · 4mo ago

NSF LTER program “archived”. LTER=“Long Term Ecological Research”. This program has been incredibly successful, incredibly frugal for what they accomplish, and…of course…targeted by evil know-nothings. My heart is breaking.

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Elena Litchman@elenalitchman.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our new paper on antifragility in ecology and evolution is out in @asn-amnat.bsky.social: www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

University of Chicago Press Journals: Cookie absent

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Jonas Wickman@jonaswickman.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We propose that ‘antifragility’, coined by Nassim Taleb, is a great high-level concept for ecologists of all kinds for parsing and communicating the effects of environmental variability. An antifragile property benefits from variability. We explore its use in two mathematical models. (2/4)

Colin Kremer@quant-ecology.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A timely reminder for those who think about population growth and dynamics, ecologists/evolutionary biologists or otherwise, that it is extremely important to be aware of how those ideas are misused when applied to human populations, especially by nations and individuals with privilege and resources

Mridul K. Thomas@mridulkthomas.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Paul Ehrlich is remembered for a bet that he lost, and a population prediction that went wrong. Many environmental scientists seem to remember him warmly for 'raising awareness'. They should not. His legacy is both stupid and vile beyond imagination. (1)

Keila Stark (she/her)@keila-stark.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Attending the Unifying Ecology Across Scales GRC was one of the highlights of my PhD, and this year's edition is going to be excellent! All biologists interested in integrating diverse approaches to further our understanding of the natural world are welcome. Register early! shorturl.at/rIjWx

A great conference to go to this summer – who could oppose unifying ecology on multiple scales?

I just finished attending a great conference (Island Biogeography Society), which reminded me how fun and intellectually stimulating a really good conference is. So here’s my recommendation f…

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Nandita Garud@nanditagarud.bsky.social · 6mo ago

I am seeking a postdoc to join my group at UCLA -- ideally the candidate would have some experience in either population genetics or microbes/microbiome (computational background needed). We have a range of projects and are happy to tailer to your interests. Please dm/email me if interested.

Stephanie I. Anderson@stephanieianderson.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Do nutrient pulses alter phytoplankton communities? Yes. What about short-term shifts in temperature? Well, it depends. New insights from a repeat microcosm experiment. doi.org/10.1002/lno....

Nutrient availability modulates impacts of short‐term shifts in temperature and grazing on phytoplankton composition and size structure

The significant contribution of phytoplankton to global primary production is regulated by several abiotic and biotic factors, which are often difficult to account for in natural systems. To address ...

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Daniel Bolnick@danielbolnick.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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;

Noam Ross@noamross.net · 6mo ago

NSF GRFP applicants (and mentors): Was your application Returned Without Review and deemed ineligible despite fitting in the allowed topics? 1) Write NSF 2) Write your Congressperson 3) CC us at grfp@grant-witness.us so we can compile + follow up Details and template at grant-witness.us/grfp-letter

Colin Kremer@quant-ecology.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Incorporating realistic ecological interactions changes our understanding of which traits are optimal in different environments, including the temperature-size rule. Awesome paper by David Anderson, outstanding former postdoc with me and Mary O'Connor.

American Naturalist / ASN 🐌@asn-amnat.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Trophic Interactions Influence Thermal Adaptation of Phytoplankton Size and Stoichiometry by Anderson et al. Available now ahead of print! www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...