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Black and white portrait of Jane Goodall

”Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen but I’m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.”

~ Jane Goodall
#forceofnature

Ode to fall and to the mighty gourd. This is our sweet swan song.

Awww. Good elote is such a treat. And be careful, we learned the hard way that cobs are no bueno for dogs.

Public strongly backs aim of 30% of land and sea set aside for nature, poll finds Survey of eight countries finds 82% of people support 30x30 biodiversity target, as progress stalls on protected areas

Public strongly backs aim of 30% of land and sea set aside for nature, poll finds

It’s never been more important for scientists to break out of the ivory tower and engage with the public!

Social media tools make it easier than ever before in human history to do that, but far too many people misuse these tools, leading to wasted effort.

I can help! Class info below.

Today = squirrel!

Amazing! So great to hear. Pittsburg is probably your closest chapter. Happy to make an intro, if you’re interested in getting involved. One of the best parts is meeting amazing scholars and learning about their work. Love that you’re a marine ecologist! One of my besties is a sargassum geek

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

Hey everybody! @drjuliawester.bsky.social and I have a new paper!

We surveyed over 800 scientists, science communicators, and science educators who use social media.

Conclusion: Scientists no longer find Twitter useful or pleasant, and many have switched to Bluesky! 🧪🌎🦑

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Me securing a shark getting measured for a research workup

Posing with some friends as part of my Why Sharks Matter book tour.

Scientists of Bluesky, introduce yourselves by replying to this post and I’ll share it and help you get some followers!

I’m David, I’m based in DC and study shark ecology and conservation policy. I’m the author of “Why Sharks Matter.”

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Ahoy! I’m Amy, a biodiversity conservation geek, STEAM advocate, and member of the ARCS Foundation. ARCS provides unrestricted scholarships to STEM graduate and undergraduate students in the US. If you’re fellow ARCS member, scholar or alum, chime out!

arcsfoundation.org

Amazing. And you are cool in your own right and own way. #shinebright

Your mission to spread kindness is exactly what’s needed in these upside down times. Thank you!

Hey Bluesky peeps, I may have inadvertently added someone unknown to this chat. Apologies in advance.

Cousins?

Denver for a day, if you can, stay at the new Populus Hotel (first carbon positive hotel in the U.S.) lunch at Ponti’s and explore DAM. Denver Central Market is also tasty with great alley art to explore in the neighborhood (RiNo). At night, if you like jazz, check out Dazzle or Nocturne

“I do not say they are all grafters, but I do say they are the leaders of all who eat cake by the sweat of the other fellow’s face.”
— S. P. Dinsmoor

#labor #heartland

Quote from S.P. Dinsmoor ~1907ish:

“I believe labor has been crucified between a thousand grafters ever since labor begun, but I could not put them all up so I put up the leaders—Lawyer, Doctor, Preacher and Banker…

In Memoriam, my Twitter account. 2009 - 2024. For me, it wasn’t about the followers, but the pulse, inspiration, information, humor, takes on news, hope, ideas, and random connections.

Please do share yours.

It was a good ride. Now on to bluer skies 🦋💙

#RIPTwitter #HelloBluesky

Hi bluesky friends. TBH, I’m a bit at a loss and stumbling around, hardly knowing how to flutter my wings in these times. Y’all give me hope. I’m here for inspiration, inklings of hope, essences of humor, actions we can take, and silver linings. Hope floats. Humor rules. Shine bright ✊