Education and research can save lives, but only if we invest in them. Ask me how I know
@aftunion.bsky.social #StandUpForScience
@ecomicrobe
he/him Microbiologist investigating the ecology and physiology of bioaerosols and teaching undergraduates to love microbiology! Views and statements are mine alone. Assistant Professor @ TCNJ Ph.D. from Rutgers University π§¬π§«π¬π³οΈβπ
Education and research can save lives, but only if we invest in them. Ask me how I know
@aftunion.bsky.social #StandUpForScience
This page is also a 404 @asm.org. Several others are under review. When are they coming back up? Where is the communication to due paying members about how to support Black, Indigenous, and other underrepresented microbiologists in the face of EOs?
asm.org/Articles/202...
@asm.org this better not be anticipatory obedience. I have 5 lab members planning on going to ASM microbe this year. I will absolutely pivot to another meeting if ASM gives in to anti-DEI efforts.
this is the thing not to lose sight of.
yes, the biology of sex is complex and fascinating, with nearly endless diversity.
but also we don't use biology to decide who gets human rights. like, historically speaking that has not led to good places!
I'm happy to share our new article bg.copernicus.org/articles/22/... Enjoy π
I was inspired by Matt Kasson's (is he on here?) work from a few years ago: www.popsci.com/science/fung...
A petri dish containing a tan agar. White bacterial growth is on the surface of the agar.
On this horrible day, let me share something cool I just found out: Bacillus subtilis loves pumpkin-spiced lattes!ππ§«π¦
Why doesnβt humidity affect the spread of COVID-19?
In this explainer video (part 2 of 2) I walk through how humidity affects the various factors involved in airborne transmission. youtu.be/_6MfWES3aAw