Thread of #BlackinGenetics folx with #Caribbean connections: Crystal Kennedy, PhD Dr. Crystal Grant Carli Andrews @TesStatGen Tamara Vital Dr. Melyssa Minto Luna’s mom 🌙✨ Patricka W-Simon @sankofadna #BlackinGeneticsWeek #STEM #CaribbeanTwitter #Scientist #BlackinGeneticsRollCall #Genetics

Two of the more important things I learned in grad school: 1. A support system is essential, 2. Breaks are necessary. Oh, and read our t-shirts 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

Had a conversation with my dad about the “diversity” projects I’m already being asked to do in grad school. His response: “Are your white classmates required to do the same or are they allowed to focus on their studies in peace?” Damn.

First full day back in lab. I replied to a few emails and managed to keep my 6 feet distance. My Fall semester is off to a great start. Looking forward to crossing more things off my list. 📚🧬👩🏾‍🔬🔬 #phdchat #phdlife #Blackingenetics #BlackinPEQG #AcademicTwitter

If a mentor doesn't care about helping you achieve your goals in the future, then they don't deserve your effort and productivity in the now.

I don't know who else needs to hear this but I did. Thanks for inspiring us all Cassandra Extavour. #BlackinSTEM #BlackInGenetics #AcademicTwitter

It was great working with Juanita Limas, PhD and Bria Castellano, PhD to put together this video. Our take on preparing for and "mastering" the grad school interview process.

Congrats Dr. Johana Goyes Vallejos on her grant from National Geographic Society! She will be heading to Borneo to study the mating behavior of the smooth guardian frog, including its female mating call. Read more here -->> biology.missouri.edu/goyes-vallejos… #MizzouResearch Mizzou College of Arts & Science

Congrats to Dr. Asante!!! Well deserved. I can't wait to celebrate all your future accomplishments.

Y'all what's the secret handshake? I have a PhD now! @KingLabMU MizzouBiology #blackinstem #BlackLivesMatter

I have some phenomenal female science mentors, @KingLabMU, Pam Brown, Cassandra Extavour, Lauren M McIntyre, Lauren Sullivan, Wanda Figueroa, Flora Rutaganira, @mishaploid, and Johana Goyes Vallejos. Thank you! I appreciate you!

Congratulations to MU graduate student Sara Ricardez Hernandez, PhD 🐀 for her inclusion in the 2021 #GilliamFellows class! Amazing accomplishment and looking forward to some great science and development. @HHMINEWS Mizzou @MUCVM 🐯🔬🧬

I'm in urgent need of personal care aides to start the week of Aug 30 in Cambridge/Boston. Hours are flexible. Weekday morning, afternoon (most urgent) and evening shifts needed. No prior experience is required. DM me for info and share with anyone you think may be interested!

Today is my first official day as a post-doc U Penn with Paul Schmidt. I am excited for this next phase of my career and to develop my independence as a scientist.

This is great news @HHMINEWS! As proud past Gilliam Fellow, I have firsthand experience of the power of investing in diversity. Thanks for investing in me and the future of science!

Congratulations to my friend and mentor Flora Rutaganira. I am super excited for you and can't wait to celebrate all your future accomplishments. Go get them Dr. Rutaganira!

Some great advice in the comment section.

This is a kind reminder to some PIs in academia: STOP, TAKE A STEP BACK, and PURGE yourself from toxic behaviors and unrealistic expectations. Happy Friday y'all! 🤗 #phdchat #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter

I did my PhD with @KingLabMU. Phenomenal mentor, great lab environment, and cool research! My passion for PEQG #peqg22 started there. If you have any questions please reach out.

I am excited to be at #PEQG22 and to share some of the work I have been doing with Paul Schmidt— Poster 379T. This work is in collaboration with Lauren M McIntyre lab. Genetics Society of America, you should take the poster session to the beach 😃. 👇🏾📸 Sunset on my first night here.