That dress oh my goodness 😍 (the science too of course!)

Hanging out!

#Fungal26 folks, just in case you want to chat any final professional or career topics, I'm in Hearst Social Hall (guest check in and check out building) for the next hour and a half! Come say hi, chat careers, or just chat!

I'm here now if anyone wants to pop in a bit early!

If you're at ##Fungal26 and want to chat about professional development or career exploration, come visit me in Surf and Sand between 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. today, March 21! All are welcome to come chat!

Hey #Fungal26 attendees, vote for your next Fungal Genetics Policy Committee through the conference app! These folks work with @genetics-gsa.bsky.social to organize your conference 🍄

Hey #Fungal26 attendees - if you’re joining this morning's netwalking (Friday March 20th), meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast. 👣

Liliana Brown discusses NIH/NIAID Funding opportunities.

Sara Branco is starting us off with Navigating NSF/BIO

Hey #Fungal26, "Navigating NSF and NIH Funding opportunities for Fungal research" is starting momentarily! Come join us in the Chapel.

Hey #Fungal26 attendees - if you’re joining me for netwalking on Thursday March 19th, meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast. Pictured is the sign at the boardwalk entrance 👣

Juliana González-Tobón starts with "never meant to go viral"

Juliana González-Tobón starts with "never meant to go viral"

Terry Torres Cruz starts her journey in Costa Rica

Lotus Lofgren has a wonderful, comfortable approach to addressing the audience

Starting with Korena Mafune's journey, which starts with her grandmother's forced internment at a US internment camp during WWII.

Javier Tabima standing at a podium. The presentation has a slide stating "Scientific Journeys and Community"

We have started!

#Fungal26 folks, join our Scientific Journeys & Community session today at 12:30 pm in the Chapel!

Selfie photo of a woman with brown hair and glasses holding up a blue ribbon which reads "First Time Attendee"

Hey #Fungal26 attendees, First Time Attendee badge ribbons are here! You may find them at the registration desk, a few on the table at the back of Merrill, and a few with me if you spot me! Thank you for your patience 🍄

Hi #Fungal26 folks! If you’re joining me for netwalking today (March 18th), meet me near the dining hall at the entrance to the boardwalk by 7:30 am! We will walk through the dunes together and then head in for breakfast.

You walk past the gift shop to find the Lincoln Boardroom!

Hi #DROS26 folks! I am hanging out in the Lincoln Boardroom (level 3 across from Fedex) until at least 5 pm and am happy to chat professional development; career exploration, and mentorship! Come join me if you'd like 🪰

If you're joining, I'll be in the lobby with a bright red coat on! Hope to see you soon 🪰

Hey #DROS26 attendees, want to connect while exploring Chicago? Meet in the lobby by check-in for a 30-minute walk from 7:45 a.m. on Thursday and Friday morning! If the weather holds up, we'll visit Millennium Park tomorrow, and the riverwalk Friday. If it rains, we'll hang out in the lobby!

Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show YouTube video by NFL

Lost my mind starting with the caña! So much love and cultura boricua 🇵🇷 and a real actual wedding! How cute is that?!

Actually cried harder seeing the traditional dominoes table 🥹

Warned my husband I'm going to be obnoxiously Puerto Rican for a few days 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷

youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8?...

Having Kid Rock headline your "family values" event is like having Eminem headline your "loving your mom" event. Wild.

Once again I find myself staggered by the next generation of scientists via the NSF GRFP reviewer opportunity. Y'all are just amazing, whether your receive the GRFP or not.

If you would like to send a message urging Congress to end the government shutdown ASAP, use @faseborg.bsky.social 's awesome resource to pull your Congressional reps and send a message directly to them: www.faseb.org/partnerships...

@genetics-gsa.bsky.social has an incredible FREE workshop coming up tomorrow featuring Dra. Evelyn Valdez-Ward of Reclaiming STEM Institute! Register now through your GSA portal - create a free account or log in today and check out Upcoming Virtual Seminars: gsamembership.my.site.com/member/s/log...

Leadership Dialogue Series: Teresa Lee YouTube video by Genetics Society of America

Check out my incredible colleague @snickclunk.bsky.social's new @genetics-gsa.bsky.social Leadership Dialogue interview on her journey across diverse academic environments! You are such an inspiration and represent #worm25 so well! youtu.be/_4rQZ-ho2GM?...