@AlexForScience

Postdoc in the Sharpton lab at Oregon State University. (she/her/hers) Basic R code resources: https://xitter.cf/t.co/RDWXXLELJQ

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Joined October 2013
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BREAKING: 48K University of Calfornia TAs, postdocs & other student workers just walked off the job. It's the largest strike in the US since 2019. Many UC workers earn < $24k/yr. A PhD student I spoke to said they donate blood plasma to make ends meet. washingtonpost.com/business/…

In largest strike of 2022, California academic workers walk off job

Some 48,000 teaching assistants, postdocs, researchers, and graders on the front lines of teaching and research at California’s prestigious public university system, are seeking a minimum annual...

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Amphibian populations around the world are being decimated by a fungal disease, and not enough people are talking about it. Learn why these animals are critical to ecosystems and a surprising solution that may help. RSVP for this free virtual event: maf.link/TEDx4
A picture of a toad appears near the text "6-6:30 p.m. March 2 Free + Virtual Morris Animal Foundation in collaboration with TEDxMile High How to protect toads from a deadly disease? Smear them with purple goo"

ALT A picture of a toad appears near the text "6-6:30 p.m. March 2 Free + Virtual Morris Animal Foundation in collaboration with TEDxMile High How to protect toads from a deadly disease? Smear them with purple goo"

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Mitchell Byars@mitchellbyars31 Dec 2021
Just over the scanner: "You're not going to be able to stop them all, try your best." This is a deputy referring to large groups of people walking into the burn area. Again, please STAY AWAY from the #MarshallFire burn area
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Mitchell Byars@mitchellbyars31 Dec 2021
The e-edition of the @dailycamera is free today due to the #MarshallFire and #MiddleforkFire: bit.ly/32EccAW (page design by @cat_playsgames @BoulderHub)
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Mitchell Byars@mitchellbyars15 Dec 2021
Meanwhile, at #CUBoulder
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Nathan W Pyle
@nathanwpyle19 Aug 2021
drew this a few years ago just to attach to random emails ❤️
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Elin Videvall@ElinVidevall15 Apr 2021
Bioinformatic pipelines
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A HEPA-based air cleaner providing over 5 air changes per hour reduces the airborne transmission risk for SARS-CoV-2. It doesn't matter where you place them. medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/…

Testing mobile air purifiers in a school classroom: Reducing the airborne transmission risk for...

Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through virus-containing aerosol particles has been established as an important pathway for Covid-19 infection. Suitable measures to prevent such infections are...

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Cassie Ettinger, PhD@casettron22 Jan 2021
.@hhollandmoritz, @AlexForScience & I are looking for early-career scientists who are interested in joining us to submit a proposal on reproducibility across scales for this call. Diverse perspectives, science fields & systems are especially welcomed! 1/2
Ashley Shade, Ph.D.@ashley1706119 Jan 2021
Replying to @ASMicrobiology
@ASMicrobiology @mSystemsJ is hosting a special issue on Deciphering the #Microbiome, as a follow up to our @NSF workshop in Dec19. Submissions open, due Feb 5 sites.google.com/umn.edu/dec… coedited w the awesome @LupoLabs @Napaaqtuk @KlassenLab Linda Kinkle @JP_DundoreArias
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Mitchell Byars@mitchellbyars29 Dec 2020
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For a map with information about the #CalWoodFire please go to: boco.org/OEMinfomap.

Boulder Emergency Operations - Public Information Map (Retired! DO NOT USE!)

RETIRED! DO NOT USE! Information in this map is compiled using the best available data provided by emergency responders. During an emergency event, information can change rapidly. This map will be...

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Please remember that even if you are not in an evacuation area, you should have an evacuation plan for you and your family. Check info ready.gov/evacuation about how to make a plan. If you feel unsafe, self-evacuate. #CalWoodFire
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Sharlene Santana@SESantanaM12 Oct 2020
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day and Día de la Resistencia Indígena! Here are some of the leaders we should be celebrating today. vice.com/en/article/9keggy/1…

14 Powerful Native Leaders to Celebrate on Indigenous People’s Day

Instead of Christopher Columbus, recognize the work of these incredible leaders.

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Mary Lee Watts@mlswatts10 Sep 2020
Thank you @RepDianaDeGette for joining @ASMicrobiology #ASMHillDay this afternoon and sharing your perspective on #ResearchRelief and other efforts to combat #coronavirus . We are deeply appreciative of all you do to support the microbial sciences and public health! #ASMAdvocacy
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UC Davis@ucdavis10 Sep 2020
Tune in for a live Q&A session with UC Davis experts on stress and resilience in the pandemic. pscp.tv/w/cikPtTFheWpWbUdwZH…
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Mary Lee Watts@mlswatts10 Sep 2020
Thank you @USRepKCastor for addressing @ASMicrobiology #ASMHillDay attendees this morning! We appreciate you sharing your wisdom with them and your work in Congress in support of public health, research and early career scientists! #ASMAdvocacy
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ASM
@ASMicrobiology10 Sep 2020
#ASMHillDay is off to a great start! Participants met this morning with ASM CEO Stefano Bertuzzi before heading to the 1st round of meetings with their Congressional representatives. Learn how to support Hill Day and advocate for science: skyw.io/vF7zqV #ASMAdvocacy
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If you are concerned about seeing orange skies, take action! Register your friends, family, and community to #VoteForScience: weall.vote/marchforscience
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ASM
@ASMicrobiology9 Sep 2020
When #COVID19 hit, research labs across the country shut down for weeks. Scientific societies are calling for lawmakers to support the #RISEAct to sustain our nation’s research infrastructure. #ResearchRelief #ASMAdvocacy  skyw.io/24vIjD
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