Nothing magical is going to happen as the clock strikes midnight this year. We have so many issues going on, but I want to remind people about climate change. We can work hard at all of these other issues but it will be for nothing if our grandchildren can't survive this planet.

First day of school pics! Classes start today, so it seems appropriate to announce I will be joining Kathryn M. Docherty 's lab at Western Michigan University this fall to start my PhD in microbial ecology. I am beyond excited.

Truly, the dream

Re-live your childhood! Uphold democracy! Vote! #myadvisorrocks 🎵

Love this summary for effective scientific communication - let's talk more about how we talk about our work.

Every piece of good vaccine news is even more reason to be careful. Every person we prevent from getting COVID right now is a person who may NEVER GET IT! This is so amazing, but only if WE KEEP FIGHTING.

My wish for you this New Year's evening is that you are able to feel a bit of hope and get a bit of rest for the journey ahead 💛 Let's move into 2021 taking care of ourselves and each other. This has been a long year.

Very exciting and hopeful news!!!

Anyone else applying for the GRFP this fall? Parts of this free workshop at MSU are open to students at other universities via livestream!

Chaotic good poster is...chaotic good? Kathryn M. Docherty challenged Christian Smith and I to put together a poster in 30min and I think it turned out pretty well!

Things that are currently getting me through this busy semester: 1) My husband reminding me to do human things like eat 2) Writing to folklore on repeat 3) Watching Good Omens, a little, as a treat (is 4 times in 2 months too much??) 4) THIS NEWS THANK YOU SIR i can't wait for S2

Pleasantly surprised to see this on the UN stand at COP. Long overdue recognition that grasslands play a massive part when it comes to carbon storage. After speaking to those on the stand there was clear acceptance that proper grazing management has a vital role. About time.

Looking forward to tuning in!

Know any undergrads? This looks like a blast! Cool project in a great lab.

Ope, it me

Register now for our upcoming #MiSTRIPS Field Day, focused on #soilhealth and #prairiestrips, August 26th! The event is free and open to the whole family and will include a soil pit demonstration, a wagon tour of prairie strips and refreshments. tinyurl.com/StripsFieldDay

Why am I crying?! So much love and excitement for these books 💙⚔️💜⚔️❤️

This was a big day!! Feeling very grateful for the supportive team of mentors, family, and friends who made it possible