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mtferris.bsky.social
Genetics of immunity; nap afficionado; mammal wrangler (professional and recreational)
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We might be facing very serious changes to federal funding/academic research. But we will never lose the culture of reply-all debacles.

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US students. Looking to apply to graduate school? Had an offer rescinded recently? The University of British Columbia in Canada will re-open the application portal in some departments for US students from April 14-18. Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant... #ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky

submitted 63 days ago • 14 comments

I was invited to be a part of a roundtable with the On Patrol podcast to share a little about wargaming clubs and the hobby as it exists in the US. It was a fun conversation hearing how people go about growing and maintaining this hobby. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYII...

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Know someone looking for B/W interior art for their game by an ENNIE AWARD WINNING ARTIST? FOR FREE? Please share far and wide! I'll select from all pitches on 3/1/25. :) And if you're aprehenisive, I am personally inviting you, yes, you, to pitch! 🫵

submitted 122 days ago • 15 comments

Had an absolutely delightful visit to the @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social today. What a wonderful collection of artifacts, and a dedicated focus on the origin, evolution , and role of the UK's armed forces, and their members. Highly recommend it!

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The last good institution in London is under threat of closure (again) because landlords are bottomless pits of avarice and spite. Help stop them by signing this petition. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

submitted 133 days ago • 0 comments

Come be my colleague! Public Health Entomology faculty position at Penn State (Assistant/Associate). 70% research, 30% extension. (I am not on the search committee but happy to answer any questions that I can) psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

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Come and join our team at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! We are seeking a Sr Scientist to advance our research on immune responses to infection/vaccination. This is a financially stable position offering a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. talent.stjude.org/careers/jobs...

submitted 147 days ago • 0 comments

Friends, please help spread the word about our microbiology REU program at Montana State University. www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/ Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided. Details in the attached pic--Feb 13 deadline 🧫🧪🦠#microsky

submitted 158 days ago • 1 comment

Super excited to announce a cluster hire in plant biology at UNC's Biology Dept; THREE faculty searches, two in plant molecular biology writ broadly & one in Plant Evolutionary Biology 1/n please RT 🧪 Molecular - unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288... Evolutionary - unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288...

submitted 261 days ago • 1 comment

Still time to grab one of the few badges we have available! Great weekend of in-person gaming at one of the best wargame stores in the country http://tinyurl.com/a...

submitted 604 days ago • 0 comments

Have heard this dude for years. Kid2 finally spotted it.

submitted 606 days ago • 0 comments

Come be our colleagaue! Assistant/Associate Professor in Vector Biology/Ecology! Specific topic area open! psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

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Interested in a PhD in Evolutionary Biology but unsure how to apply? Join an informal Q&A session that will cover the basics of applying to grad school in Evolutionary Biology. When: October 19, 2023, 7-8:30pm Register: umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Who: Regina Baucom, Kelly Dyer, Richard Kliman

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Job recruitment season at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at UNC Chapel Hill unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265... This is a great center to work in with lots of folks to collaborate with. Always happy to chat if anyone is interested in applying and wants to hear about working here

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He doesn't appear to be over here, but for wargamers, Charles Esdaile's got a new volume (for free thanks to the USMC) on gaming waterloo. It's even got an audiobook option www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Mar...

submitted 623 days ago • 0 comments

I'm Marty. I do 15mm Rome v Gaul, 25mm Medieval. I have a TON of 15mm colonials (not pictured). Dumbly, thinking about 6mm moving forward

submitted 627 days ago • 1 comment