Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷

Dr. Jessica Vélez 🍄 🇵🇷

@microbiojess.bsky.social

Double English and Microbiology major. Firm believer that STEM should be STEAM. Fungal geneticist and lover of #scicomm and professional development. Boricua. She/her.

516 Followers 1,528 Following 67 Posts Joined Sep 2023
1 week ago
You walk past the gift shop to find the Lincoln Boardroom!

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 🪰

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If you're joining, I'll be in the lobby with a bright red coat on! Hope to see you soon 🪰

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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!

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Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show YouTube video by NFL

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?...

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1 month ago

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

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1 month ago

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.

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5 months ago
Legislative Action Center We advance health and well-being by promoting research and education in biological and biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to our societies and their members.

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...

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7 months ago

@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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7 months ago
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Leadership Dialogue Series: Teresa Lee YouTube video by Genetics Society of America

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?...

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9 months ago
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The Benefits of Professional Society Involvement (opinion) Getting involved in professional societies can set you up for early career success, Jessica M. Vélez writes.

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...

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10 months ago
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Advice for Supporting Trainees Through Crisis (opinion) Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.

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...

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11 months ago

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 ❤️‍🩹

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11 months ago

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!

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11 months ago

Chicken Little!

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11 months ago
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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

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

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11 months ago

I am a crafter wannabe if that counts! 😂 amazing design!

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11 months ago
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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

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11 months ago

Hey @genetics-gsa.bsky.social #Dros25 attendees! Want to come chat about professional development and/or your career goals? Want to play a round of @bardinlab.bsky.social's Biology Quest or @pged.bsky.social's Share Your Stance? Come visit me in California 3 - if the door's open, I'm in!

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11 months ago

Any other crafters attending #Dros25? come talk to me if you’d like a copy of the color-work chart I designed for this beauty, my favorite sweater ever 🤘 featuring WT and cyo variations!

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11 months ago

A fabulously fun and educational game! I learned about the value of cell death in limb formation 🤩 #Dros25 @genetics-gsa.bsky.social

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11 months ago

Don’t miss the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture by @peiwei-chen.bsky.social tonight during the #Dros25 opening session! 🪰

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11 months ago
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Are you ready for #Dros25? 🪰 Flat Drossey is headed to San Diego! Comment below to share what you're most excited for & who you're pumped to meet or reconnect with ⬇️

Snap a pic with Flat Drossey at the selfie station & post to social. Make sure to tag us & include the official hashtag #Dros25!

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1 year ago

Attending #Dros25 online events today? Make sure to deactivate your ad blocker for Zoom links so you can access the meeting!

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1 year ago

I can't wait to participate in this awesome panel discussion! Join us #Dros25 folks!

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1 year ago

I'm seeing a lot of support for fired scientists and environmental professionals, which is great

But a lot is phased is "just keep doing your important work," and I need you to know that these are early career people with student loans and no savings, and they need income for food and shelter.

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1 year ago
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a poster that says if life gives you lemon make lemonade on it ALT: a poster that says if life gives you lemon make lemonade on it

ATTENTION (PLEASE SHARE)

If anyone has or knows of any positions that might be appropriate for the NIH staff members who were terminated, please post the information in this thread.

There are lots of talented and accomplished people who may be looking for new opportunities.

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1 year ago

Channel your anger into spite. Spite is a great motivator.

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1 year ago
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The Ikigai Workshop- Designing A Career You Will Love Limited Time Only: Join This Live Career Design Ikigai Workshop, A $997 Value, Absolutely FREE!

Join my FREE Career Transformation Ikigai Workshop on February 18, 2025! If you show up and commit, I guarantee you'll learn something about your career goals you didn't know before! Register today to secure your spot: tinyurl.com/4zzwn2p9

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1 year ago

A reminder that the world is still also fun and ridiculous.

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1 year ago
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH

On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

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