New research reveals 74% of students and educators across varied identities find #DEI initiatives effective! Top strategies: family care support, accessible campuses/classes, diverse leadership, and mentorship. #HigherEducation #AcademicTwitter Preprint: https://t.co/rJQdcpUFSL

Come join our department as an Assistant Professor in Stream Fish Ecology! We have an amazingly collaborative and collegial space for you to grow your research program! Share widely! #AcademicTwitter #academicCareers https://t.co/kQmaTcJLnV

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New paper out "Making conservation more inclusive is a realization of our land ethic" - such a pleasure to work on this with such a great team! https://t.co/QAbgryUW8b

Plenary speakers shape careers & culture in science. Our new study of ecology conferences (2000–2023) shows women’s representation is rising—but still trails by career stage & disciplines. Read more: https://t.co/HaPXJmoUxl #WomenInSTEM #SciComm

🌟 Today, I got TENURE!!! There aren’t many other first-generation, non-traditional, Chicana scientists I’ve met on this path. Tenure isn’t just a milestone—it’s a testament to the power of showing up authentically in spaces not built for us. #AcademicTwitter #WomenInSTEM

NEW: The White House has pulled the expected Thursday signing of the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.

BREAKING: A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction on Thursday, blocking the Trump administration from freezing federal funding without going through Congress.

My colleague is running an African Field School for camera trap studies. A great opportunity for postgrads/ecologists looking for some African exposure for camera trap training. See:

I created a petition to protect federal jobs. It can easily be signed on resistbot. SIGN PEBSVX to 50409 or share: https://t.co/KTPNg92btd

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Because blocking free speech and academic freedom is illegal. Don't over-comply by giving up you rights to teach about DEI!

(c)  This order does not prohibit persons teaching at a Federally funded institution of higher education as part of a larger course of academic instruction from advocating for, endorsing, or promoting the unlawful employment or contracting practices prohibited by this order.

(b)  This order does not prevent State or local governments, Federal contractors, or Federally-funded State and local educational agencies or institutions of higher education from engaging in First Amendment-protected speech.

To those in #DEI in #education. Please read the fine print in the executive order and don't surrender to fear tactics and give up your right to academic freedom and free speech. Sec. 7. Scope. (a) This order does not apply to...

Don't normally get political on here, but... If our important federal systems fail, remember that Republicans didn't have the backbone to stand against Trump and protect 3 million jobs in our federal workforce. Democrats don't have the votes to stop this. This needs Republicans.

RFK Jr. has peddled and profited off of dangerous conspiracy theories and half truths. He is unqualified to lead HHS. He is unqualified to be in charge our country's health. I am voting NO for his nomination.

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Our department @CSU_FWCB is hiring an Assistant Professor in Lake/Reservoir Fish Ecology. Our department is one of the most supportive and collegial that I've ever known! It's an amazing place for new faculty! Come join us, and please share widely‼️ https://t.co/pHZdlL4tn7