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Rob Lanfear

@roblanfear.bsky.social

phylogenetics, molecular evolution, some genomes, kids, dogs, and eclectic hobbies none of which I am much good at but I think for me that's the point

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Jo Wolff@jowolff.bsky.social · 9mo ago

In answer to the question of how you should write a philosophy essay one of my teachers - Malcom Budd - said ‘Answer the question clearly and simply.’ Superb answer and an example of itself. I’ve tried to follow in all I do.

SK Winnicki, PhD 🏳️‍⚧️@skwinnicki.bsky.social · 9mo ago

What’s the most significant advice you received from a teacher? I had a Geology prof who always said “have strong opinions, loosely held” Be passionate, assess alternatives with conviction, take sides. But don’t fall so in love with your opinions that you can’t change them with better data.

Andrew Heiss@andrew.heiss.phd · 9mo ago

I recently discovered Conventional Comments (conventionalcomments.org) for providing a pseudo-standard set of labels for feedback and just tried it for an article review and it was really helpful to specify issues vs. thoughts vs. suggestions, etc. Hopefully it's helpful for the authors too!

We strongly suggest using the following labels: praise: Praises highlight something positive. Try to leave at least one of these comments per review. Do not leave false praise (which can actually be damaging). Do look for something to sincerely praise. nitpick: Nitpicks are trivial preference-based requests. These should be non-blocking by nature. suggestion: Suggestions propose improvements to the current subject. It’s important to be explicit and clear on what is being suggested and why it is an improvement. Consider using patches and the blocking or non-blocking decorations to further communicate your intent. issue: Issues highlight specific problems with the subject under review. These problems can be user-facing or behind the scenes. It is strongly recommended to pair this comment with a suggestion. If you are not sure if a problem exists or not, consider leaving a question. todo: TODO’s are small, trivial, but necessary changes. Distinguishing todo comments from issues: or suggestions: helps direct the reader’s attention to comments requiring more involvement. question: Questions are appropriate if you have a potential concern but are not quite sure if it’s relevant or not. Asking the author for clarification or investigation can lead to a quick resolution. thought: Thoughts represent an idea that popped up from reviewing. These comments are non-blocking by nature, but they are extremely valuable and can lead to more focused initiatives and mentoring opportunities. chore: Chores are simple tasks that must be done before the subject can be “officially” accepted. Usually, these comments reference some common process. Try to leave a link to the process description so that the reader knows how to resolve the chore. note: Notes are always non-blocking and simply highlight something the reader should take note of.
Rob Lanfear@roblanfear.bsky.social · last yr.

Right now I'm responding to grant comments, and one of the reviewers appears to have mostly relied on AI to generate their (sometimes hilariously off-base) critiques. I am not enjoying this.

Our ANU@ouranu.bsky.social · last yr.

We will send the open letter to ANU executive and Council today at 3pm. At 7.30am, we have 434 signatures. How high can we get before 3pm? Tell your colleagues, spread the word!

Our ANU@ouranu.bsky.social · last yr.

Open letter: The ANU executive is planning a new round of unnecessary and damaging cuts and forced redundancies. We are asking staff to sign this open letter calling on the executive to cancel planned CMPs and to be transparent about ANU’s finances. ANU colleagues please sign and share widely.

ARC Tracker@arc-tracker.bsky.social · last yr.

Is this related to why announcements for Linkage Projects & Laureate Fellowships are delayed? Maybe RMS couldn’t handle new grants being awarded when the other changes were being made? Why doesn’t the ARC tell anyone what’s going on? Simple transparency & expectations management would be nice.

Jonathan Eisen@phylogenomics.bsky.social · last yr.

In 1987 I took Stephen Jay Gould’s “Science B16 course” that helped convince me to be major in Biology w/ a focus on Evolution. But it was my TA Wayne Madison showing us early versions of MacClade that really did the trick.

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Wayne Maddison@waynemaddison.bsky.social · last yr.

Mesquite 4 beta released! Many new features, esp. phylogenomic. Check out the trailer and longer video on the home page: www.mesquiteproject.org, and use the download link there to get a copy. Feedback welcome! Ask and discuss on our new Google Group (groups.google.com/g/mesquite-p...).

The Mesquite icon shown, as a Mesquite leaf against a black background, and as a leave against the sun and a blue sky.
Oded Rechavi@odedrechavi.bsky.social · last yr.

Hi, do you have examples in your field for 20th century scientists who said something crazy that has been ignored since, but YOU think that maybe, just maybe, there's something there that's worth re-visiting?

Rob Lanfear@roblanfear.bsky.social · last yr.

Still waiting for #ourANU to run a poll which allows all staff to vote whether or not they have confidence in the leadership. >800 union members voted, and >95% said they had no confidence. ANU leadership claim that wasn't representative. Prove it.

NTEU ACT@nteuact.bsky.social · last yr.

It's worth remembering that last year #ANU staff end of year parties got cancelled - oh, and that ANU leadership asked staff to give up their pay rise... No wonder @NTEUnion members have no confidence in ANU leadership. www.afr.com/policy/healt...

PlantEvolution 🌱🌾@plantevolution.bsky.social · last yr.

It is sad that even basic research needs to be defended with utility. For me, basic research is in the same category as art: civilized societies can't do without it, because we all want to know who we are and what our place in the natural world is -- questions that only science can answer.

Chad Loder@chadloder.dev · last yr.

Every extra hour that ICE spends facing off with activists is an hour they can't spend kidnapping other people. Every extra minute ICE has to spend contingency planning around activists and neighbors, every extra officer ICE has to put on a kidnap squad, is a drain on their efficiency.