🇵🇷 🏳️🌈 tree hugger & ecologist, she/her
Lubbock, TX
Joined August 2011
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Many of my students have thought that plants primarily absorb water through their leaves 🤣 it would probably be much more convenient for the plants if they did!
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In just 4 days, over 23,000 have already signed this petition in support of the @NAICobservatory; we need your help!
petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet…
#PuertoRicansInSTEM
Thanks so much for having me!
Amazing lecture from biologist Risa McNellis, @risa_em, who shared her research on ag practices with my design studio. Her experience and insights outlined the importance of collaboration and discourse among science, policy, and farmers in land management choices.
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Another great thing about OCTOber? Being able to celebrate OCTOpods...especially on #OCTOpusFriday!
Puerto Rican plant ecologist here - Graduating this week with my masters on the effects of winter cover crops on climate! #PuertoRicansInSTEM
Here we go! Introduce Yourself 🧵
Let’s get to know each other by sharing a bit about ourselves and make sure to use the hashtag #PuertoRicansInSTEM
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Hopefully you can spot these advisors before you accept an offer, but if you find yourself in a lab with this kind of mentality - you have options! Talk frankly with your advisor about work-life balance, seek out help from higher ups, or consider switching labs
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In case you missed it, you can still check out my #ESA2020 talk on the cooling effects of Texas #covercrops due to changes in #albedo and #latentheatflux! #ESAWatchParty2020
eco.confex.com/eco/2020/meet…
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Our purpose is to champion Puerto Rican voices in STEM!
We‘ll be sharing about Puerto Ricans doing great work around the world, facilitating communication among each other, and a whole lot more so stay tuned!
¡Boricua aunque naciera en la Luna! #PuertoRicansInSTEM #PuertoRico
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Don't for get to register for the ECE trivia night! The fun starts Wed Aug 5 at 5:00pm PST/8:00pm EST. #ESA2020
msu.zoom.us/meeting/register…
Congratulations!
Congrats to Aimee Classen, elected as an ESA Fellow for creative leadership, vision for international research collaborations, research contributions to global environmental change, & outstanding service! @aimeeclassen #ESA2020
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Have you signed up for our #earlycareer Slack channel at #ESA2020? To request access, fill out the form below
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I'm presenting my Masters thesis research at #ESA2020 - I'd love to chat about this work if you have any questions! #ESASummerOnline #ESAWatchParty2020
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“Ten simple rules for building an anti-racist lab”
Scientists, PIs (current and future): read what @aaberhe and I wrote about actions you can take today to work toward racial equity and inclusion in your STEM lab.
ecoevorxiv.org/4a9p8/
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Environmentalist Leah Thomas explains why things like access to clean air are just some of the ways that racial injustice and environmentalism are intertwined. “The longer racism is not addressed, the harder it will be to save the planet.” vogue.com/article/why-every-…
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Aimee Stephens was the first trans person whose civil rights case was heard by the Supreme Court, according to the ACLU.
She died last month at the age of 59, before she could hear the decision.
But today, the Supreme Court ruled in her favor.
trib.al/u7W3fEM
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ASPB’s Women in Plant Biology Committee is hosting a webinar tomorrow where panelists will discuss challenges, resources, tips, and opportunities for scientists in training who are also parents or considering starting a family
Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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I was today years old when I realised that by using four hashes at the start and at the end of the line you can create code sections. Forever gone are the days of frantic scrolling #rstats
