To this effect, I want to support you all in this. If you have forgotten how awesome you are then reply to this and I'll remind you. Unfortunately, I don't know many of you. So link to your homepage, Google Scholar page, etc. so I can learn more about you. - ThreadSky

drcraigmc.bsky.social • 20 days ago

To this effect, I want to support you all in this. If you have forgotten how awesome you are then reply to this and I'll remind you. Unfortunately, I don't know many of you. So link to your homepage, Google Scholar page, etc. so I can learn more about you.

Reposted from Dr Craig R McClain

Scientists, it’s been a rough week. And honestly, we don’t lift each other up enough—especially when it comes to mental health. Our careers are built on repetitive rejection of papers, grants, and jobs. That doesn’t define you. You and your science are incredible. Just wanted to remind you of that.

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johnwares.bsky.social•20 days ago

I can say that you’re somebody I’ve long respected for your creative approach to deep sea science. Your work has been highlighted in teaching 100s of intro bio students, is on reading list for my new upcoming invertebrate ecology class, and you gave a stunningly good talk for our museum fundraiser!

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

Your research has always pushed evolutionary biology forward. Some papers just stick with you. The 2001 Evolution paper blew my mind when I first read it—innovative, elegant, a must-read. Your work and the RCN have been instrumental in shining a light on marine evolution and climate-driven change

johnwares.bsky.social•20 days ago

Dude! Thank you!

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

Because, I just saw @skmorgane.bsky.social like the post above. I've have continuously been impressed with your invaluable insights into ecological dynamics at both macroecological and community scales. Your work is the cornerstone for understanding temporal changes in communities.

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

@skmorgane.bsky.social you work continues to be inspiration to me, leaving me often asking how I can replicate your approach and test your ideas in the marine systems I work in.

skmorgane.bsky.social•20 days ago

@drcraigmc.bsky.social and as for science, your ability and creativity at obtaining knowledge from the ocean floor has always astounded me. You do things that would be difficult on land much less with a submersible underwater! Such cool work. I always enjoy reading it.

skmorgane.bsky.social•20 days ago

Aww. Thank you, @drcraigmc.bsky.social ! I hearted your post because I’ve really admired and appreciated your positive presence in social media. I haven’t been in a space where I had the capacity to engage but you have been an umbrella under which many take respite!

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

@johnwares.bsky.social I cannot thank you enough for the kind words, which I needed today.

jopabinia.bsky.social•20 days ago

And paying it forward, at the end of last year (just over a month ago wtf) I made a thread with several papers that inspire me!

jopabinia.bsky.social•20 days ago

#PraiseAScientist (or several)

oceansinitiative.bsky.social•19 days ago

This is a great, generous thing to do, @drcraigmc.bsky.social! (Also folks to follow in the replies!)

Our executive director & senior scientist, Dr @erinashe.bsky.social

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=FR8Nk8QAAAAJ&view_op=list_works

Our chief scientist, Rob Williams
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0HVlu3YAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'll start with @seafloorscience.bsky.social. Rachel Hale is doing the kind of science that makes you stop and think damn, that’s good. If you haven’t read her paper on how acidification and temperature will affect marine communities (not species but communities), now’s the time.

seafloorscience.bsky.social•19 days ago

Oh wow Craig, thank you so much for such a huge compliment and your support!

lilyvalley.bsky.social•20 days ago

My LinkdIn is a disgrace, but here's my students in the news. I lead student research at an MSI. Thanks.
https://www.dcc.edu/news/students-gather-eclipse-data-nasa-nsf.aspx

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

Are you even kidding me?! You have one of the most important jobs in academia! Community college faculty are the backbone of higher education, shaping the futures of countless students who might not otherwise have access to academic opportunities.

drcraigmc.bsky.social•20 days ago

The impact you have—on first-generation college students, career changers, and those discovering a passion for learning—is immeasurable. The work you do changes lives, builds futures, and strengthens our society. Respect. Full stop. #praiseascientist

lilyvalley.bsky.social•20 days ago

Awwwww, thanks Mom! I don't want to go in today. I have a really tough student on Thursdays. But WE CAN DO IT!

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