SMBE IDEA taskforce

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

The IDEA Task Force and @official-smbe.bsky.social support gender equity in molecular biology and evolution - today and every day.

#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

IDEA Initiatives SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Task Force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism, and other exclusion in our society. SMBE DIVERSITY STATEMENT Our goa...

Febuary is #BlackHistoryMonth.

The SMBE IDEA Task Force would like to join in celebrating black scientists across the world, shaping and advancing molecular biology and evolution.

If you have suggestions on how SMBE can strive for further racial equity, let us know here smbe.org/idea-initiatives/

Here can find more information about

📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts

📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme

#SMBE2026

Join us for the IDEA Symposium at SMBE 2026 (June 28–July 2) in Copenhagen! We celebrate SMBE’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity by addressing systemic inequities in molecular biology and evolution.

💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/

SMBE2026 IDEA Symposium: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Molecular Biology and Evolution

SMBE2026 IDEA Symposium: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Molecular Biology and Evolution

@smbe-idea.bsky.social

📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts

📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme

#SMBE2026

TL;DR We're looking for biology/evolution instructors in the US and Canada to test the impacts of inclusive evolutionary biology educational materials on undergraduate learning (you will be compensated). Pasting the official recruitment info in thread below. sunybuffalo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Today is world kindness day!

Let's strive for workplace inclusion, fostering empathy and collaboration ✨

Happy #worldkindessday from the SMBE IDEA Task Force 💡🌎

We’re sorry to hear about the difficult experiences you’ve faced. Your perspective highlights key challenges that Indigenous scholars encounter in biology. We deeply appreciate your reflections, and they will help inform ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.

You’ve highlighted how biology education can challenge Indigenous ways of knowing, as well as the ongoing impacts of anti-Indigenous racism and erasure. Recognizing these issues is key for fostering a more inclusive and equitable scientific community, and we appreciate your reflections. Thank you 🙏

That’s a powerful observation. Do you think there are particular barriers that make biology especially inaccessible to Indigenous scholars?

IDEA Initiatives SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Task Force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism, and other exclusion in our society. SMBE DIVERSITY STATEMENT Our goa...

💡If you have any suggestions on how SMBE can be more inclusive, you can let us know anonymously via a form on our website www.smbe.org/idea-initiat...

November is Native American Heritage Month - a time to elevate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

On the SMBE IDEA Task Force we aim to support efforts to remove the barriers that have historically excluded many voices from science 🗣️

💚 Today is 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙮!

Let’s take a moment to care for ourselves and each other 🌱

The 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 and @official-smbe.bsky.social support mental well-being in science 🧠✨

💬 Share your favorite self-care tip below & let’s support our community! #WorldMentalHealthDay #AcademicSky

🤝 In 2024, the 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 from @official-smbe.bsky.social went to Drs. Boris Armel Olou, Jean Legeay, Jean Evans Israel Codjia & Roël Dire Houdanon for their project strengthening African researchers in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics.

✨ Excited about the impact so far!

🤝 In 2024, the 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 from @official-smbe.bsky.social went to Drs. Rori Rohlfs and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez for their podcast ScienceWise!

✨ We are happy to have contributed to their project!

🎙️ @sciencewisepod.bsky.social

⏳ Don't miss out! Submit your proposals by 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟬 and help shape a more inclusive science community!

@official-smbe.bsky.social #AcademicSky

❗REMINDER - the call for proposals for SMBE IDEA initiatives for 2025/2026 will close soon - apply by October 10th

Categories:

💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)

More info
smbe.org/idea-initiatives
@smbe-idea.bsky.social

SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...

LAST CHANCE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION!

SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology

We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)

📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🔥 Don't miss the opportunity! Submit your proposal 𝙉𝙊𝙒! 🌈

#AcademicSky #IDEA #SMBE2026
@official-smbe.bsky.social

❓ Feel free to ask us any queries you may have!

This is a great opportunity to support Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in evolutionary biology.

In 2026 we also have funding for projects in Outreach and Non-Parachute Science (preventing neo-colonial practices in research), to reach both our scientific and non-scientific communities.

SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...

LAST CHANCE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION!

SMBE IDEA 2026
Supporting intiatives tackling inequities in evolutionary biology

We have funding in:
💡 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)

📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...

Projects may request full or partial support.

Submit your proposal here:
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1we2_wLfq8I4nMxxvWuU-CYlEMhYCcop530BuIjmlhFY

SMBE IDEA 2026 call for proposals SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...

ℹ️ What do these categories mean?

💡 IDEA – initiatives that enhance diversity, equity & inclusion in science.
🗣️ Outreach – engaging broader audiences.
🪂 Non-Parachute Science – preventing neocolonial practices in research.

SMBE IDEA fosters projects that challenge systemic racism, sexism, colonialism & exclusion in our community. Past initiatives include training, symposia, workshops & equity data collection — and we’re excited to see new ideas!

IDEA Initiatives SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Task Force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism, and other exclusion in our society. SMBE DIVERSITY STATEMENT Our goa...

🌍✨ SMBE IDEA 2026 – Call for Proposals!

We support initiatives that tackle inequities in evolutionary biology.

Funding available:
💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)

📅 Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/1we2...

Call for proposals - SMBE IDEA 2026

📢 Call for proposals - SMBE IDEA 2026

@smbe-idea.bsky.social invites all SMBE members to propose initiatives for 2025/2026 to reduce inequities in our field.

Categories:

💡 IDEA ($25k)
🪂 Non-Parachute Science ($10k)
🗣️ Outreach ($10k)

Deadline: Oct. 10 2025

More info: smbe.org/idea-initiatives

Reflecting on the amazing #smbe2025 and #IDEA symposium! Huge thanks to all speakers Mehmet Somel, @mireniraorb.bsky.social, Matteo Fumagallifor, Nussaïbah Raja, @ravinderkanda.bsky.social, poster presenters, and organizers @epifaniaarango.bsky.social @cegamorim.bsky.social for their contributions.

@haam-community.bsky.social represented by @mireniraorb.bsky.social at #SMBE2025 IDEA symposium:
"Fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and sustainable research in Human #aDNA, Ancestry, and Mobility"

Huge thanks to @epifaniaarango.bsky.social and @cegamorim.bsky.social for organising the @smbe-idea.bsky.social symposium at #smbe2025, and all the participants for their thought provoking talks and discussion. Many interesting points raised! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽