“The winners will be okay. Rather than hunting for villains in their stories, I’m better off using their inspiration and frustration to help find the next Frances Arnold, Carolyn Bertozzi, or Katalin Karikó, many struggling to find a way to participate in science.”

The ad is finally out! The Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University is hiring TWO assistant professors with a focus on microbiomes of all types. Come join us! apply.interfolio.com/133438

In recognition of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, be sure to see The Native BioData Consortium's video on our journal's SICB YouTube channel about what they do, & what they want us to know about this important day. Thanks so much sharing this, Native BioData Consortium …veandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2023/10/09/ind…

Curious about a #BCEENET CURE? They’re game-changers for students for so many reasons! Implementers have the opportunity to teach research skills and offer students real-life experiences to get them started in their careers. Learn more here! bceenetwork.org #STEMEd

Attention student members of SSB! SSB will once again be offering Graduate Student Research Awards. We will begin to accept applications on Nov. 1st, with a final deadline of Dec. 1st. Application instructions are available on our website: systbio.org/graduate-stude…

Hey #SICB! We are celebrating 10 years of SICB Outgroup, the LGBTQ+ Social Group. Help us raise funds to support events, volunteers, new programs, swag, and socials. A @penandpangolin design. SICB #LGBTQ Ryan Hulett bonfire.com/sicb-outgroup-…

I have invite codes for the blue place - if you would like one let me know.

Happening soon!

The SSB DEI committee is looking for 3 dedicated new members! If interested, send an email to [email protected] with a short statement about why you’d like to join the DEIC and detail any past relevant experience.

Hey #SICB2024! Need some help getting your R code to work or figuring out the right test for your hypothesis? Check out the The Ask-An-Expert booth at the poster sessions. Starting on Jan 3 we have Leigha Lynch Haley O Sam Price and Daniel Moen here to help you!

Wow what a great way to deliver for the British people by making international students have to live without their support network - this achieves nothing!

Dr. David Shiffman 🦈 Just said he is more honored to have a Friend of MISS badge than he is to have a plenary ribbon 😭. He also said one of the easiest ways to support DEI efforts is to donate to orgs already doing the work (misselasmo.org/donate)

Do u study biomechanics, locomotion or functional performance & wanna learn more about phylogenetic comparative methods? The MoenLab at UCR will hold a workshop for PhD students/postdocs from 24–29 Aug. Full details at tinyurl.com/yc3zuck5 SICB Phylogenetics and Comparative Biology SICB Student-Postdoc SICB DCB-DVM

This is going to be excellent!

Very well deserved!!

Abstract submissions for Evolution 2024 are now open! The SSB DEIC welcomes submissions for our sponsored symposium: “Approaches to DEI initiatives in evolution and systematics for different cultural and national contexts." Funds available to support speakers on a needs basis!

If you adore Ray Troll's ichthyolicious illustrations, consider chipping in support a documentary about his life, art and career. kickstarter.com/projects/spawn…