Aly Putnam, Ph.D. (she/her)
@aputnam.bsky.social
marine ecologist. firstgen. disabledinSTEM. mom of 2kids. focused on climate change. invasive species. biodiversity. ecophysiology. teaching. equity and accessibility in ecology. RISCC leadership. NE CASC.
https://people.umass.edu/bethanyb/people.html
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Hi! I'm Aly, an ECR marine ecologist focusing on impacts of climatechange on marine invertebrates & algae physiology, with a focus on invasive species. I'm passionate about science/academic equity & accessibility. I'm also a mom & first-gen college goer living w Crohn’s disease & Multiple Sclerosis.
Next week REEF is hosting Oceans For All, Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation panel. As a disabled scholar I’ll be bringing perspective on disability & accessibility in ocean/coastal science. Check out the other awesome panelists too! #disabledinstem us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Next week REEF is hosting Oceans For All, Exploring Diverse Experiences in Marine Conservation panel. As a disabled scholar I’ll be bringing perspective on disability & accessibility in ocean/coastal science. Check out the other awesome panelists too! #disabledinstem us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Working on a prez I’m giving @ Roger Williams about adapting field methods for better species detections & adapting field plans to be more inclusive of disabled scientists, & disability/accessibility in field work, while hooked up to IV infusion for my own (invisible)disability lol #disabledinSTEM
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Working on a prez I’m giving @ Roger Williams about adapting field methods for better species detections & adapting field plans to be more inclusive of disabled scientists, & disability/accessibility in field work, while hooked up to IV infusion for my own (invisible)disability lol #disabledinSTEM
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Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)
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#bladderwrack #rockweed #wrack #fucus #seaweed #phycology #botanical #watercolor #watercolorillustration #painting #illustratorsofbluesky
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#bladderwrack #rockweed #wrack #fucus #seaweed #phycology #botanical #watercolor #watercolorillustration #painting #illustratorsofbluesky
October 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)
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#bladderwrack #rockweed #wrack #fucus #seaweed #phycology #botanical #watercolor #watercolorillustration #painting #illustratorsofbluesky
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#bladderwrack #rockweed #wrack #fucus #seaweed #phycology #botanical #watercolor #watercolorillustration #painting #illustratorsofbluesky
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Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)
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#rockweed #knottedwrack #wrack #seaweed #ascophyllumnodosum #botanicalart #botanicalillustration #watercolor #natureillustration #maineartist
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#rockweed #knottedwrack #wrack #seaweed #ascophyllumnodosum #botanicalart #botanicalillustration #watercolor #natureillustration #maineartist
October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)
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#rockweed #knottedwrack #wrack #seaweed #ascophyllumnodosum #botanicalart #botanicalillustration #watercolor #natureillustration #maineartist
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#rockweed #knottedwrack #wrack #seaweed #ascophyllumnodosum #botanicalart #botanicalillustration #watercolor #natureillustration #maineartist
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍
#DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds?
IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪
#DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds?
IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪
October 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍
#DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds?
IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪
#DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds?
IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪
Do any of my #algae friends have an idea on the ID of this? Smooth and slimy to touch. Def not Gracilaria sp. #phycologyfriday
June 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Do any of my #algae friends have an idea on the ID of this? Smooth and slimy to touch. Def not Gracilaria sp. #phycologyfriday
I once came across a document (cant remember if it was a paper or ID book (online)) that shows the inside mouthparts of various marine annelids to be able to ID them. Anyone know it off the top of their head (or computer, have the file & want to share?)? I have students interested in worms!
June 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I once came across a document (cant remember if it was a paper or ID book (online)) that shows the inside mouthparts of various marine annelids to be able to ID them. Anyone know it off the top of their head (or computer, have the file & want to share?)? I have students interested in worms!
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Coastal & marine systems face growing climate stress. We need your insight to guide science that meets the moment.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
This survey is closing soon, be sure to contribute this week if you haven’t yet already!
Coastal & marine systems face growing climate stress. We need your insight to guide science that meets the moment.
If you work in these systems,📍NE U.S. & Eastern Canada, take our short survey (15–20 min) → umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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June 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Coastal & marine systems face growing climate stress. We need your insight to guide science that meets the moment.
If you work in these systems,📍NE U.S. & Eastern Canada, take our short survey (15–20 min) → umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you work in these systems,📍NE U.S. & Eastern Canada, take our short survey (15–20 min) → umassamherst.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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This is what I want more of on my timeline so if the GOP could shut TF up for a sec we could listen.
20 species of earthworm today, pretty good
May 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This is what I want more of on my timeline so if the GOP could shut TF up for a sec we could listen.
Proud to stand with my fellow NE RISCC leaders in signing the statement of support for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) which deliver critical, actionable science to help communities&ecosystems adapt to climate change. Defunding USGS Ecosystems Mission Area would be a huge setback
RISCC support for CASCs.pdf
drive.google.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Proud to stand with my fellow NE RISCC leaders in signing the statement of support for the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) which deliver critical, actionable science to help communities&ecosystems adapt to climate change. Defunding USGS Ecosystems Mission Area would be a huge setback
Excited to be alongside Kristin, Lexie, and Adrianne in this piece about tunicates and invasives and climate change.
Researchers say they're seeing more of these colorful blobs growing on docks, but they're not the only invasive marine species that could be spreading along New England coasts. And climate change may be partly to blame.
As New England waters warm, invasive sea squirts move in
Researchers say they're seeing more of these colorful blobs growing on docks, but they're not the only invasive marine species that could be spreading along New England coasts. And climate change may ...
www.wbur.org
May 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Excited to be alongside Kristin, Lexie, and Adrianne in this piece about tunicates and invasives and climate change.
My electricBlue intertidal chamber finally made it state side! Can’t wait to put this cutie together and put it to use this season!
April 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
My electricBlue intertidal chamber finally made it state side! Can’t wait to put this cutie together and put it to use this season!
Happening today at 4pm! Not too late to join the discussion!
Join Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center on Zoom 4/9 4pm bringing together researchers, managers, & community to discuss the most pressing climate change impact & adaptation issues & to identify key knowledge gaps, share insights, & define action items
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Coastal and Marine Environmental Changes: A NE CASC Listening Session". After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Coastal and Marine Environmental Changes: A NE CASC Listening Session". After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
umass-amherst.zoom.us
April 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Happening today at 4pm! Not too late to join the discussion!
Happening next week! Join the event I’m hosting - it’s an interactive discussion around climate change impacts and climate adaption in the Northeast US region/GoM,SNE, CB, etc!
Join Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center on Zoom 4/9 4pm bringing together researchers, managers, & community to discuss the most pressing climate change impact & adaptation issues & to identify key knowledge gaps, share insights, & define action items
umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Coastal and Marine Environmental Changes: A NE CASC Listening Session". After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Coastal and Marine Environmental Changes: A NE CASC Listening Session". After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
umass-amherst.zoom.us
April 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happening next week! Join the event I’m hosting - it’s an interactive discussion around climate change impacts and climate adaption in the Northeast US region/GoM,SNE, CB, etc!
Join Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center on Zoom 4/9 4pm bringing together researchers, managers, & community to discuss the most pressing climate change impact & adaptation issues & to identify key knowledge gaps, share insights, & define action items
umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Coastal and Marine Environmental Changes: A NE CASC Listening Session". After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: "Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Coastal and Marine Environmental Changes: A NE CASC Listening Session". After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
umass-amherst.zoom.us
March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Join Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center on Zoom 4/9 4pm bringing together researchers, managers, & community to discuss the most pressing climate change impact & adaptation issues & to identify key knowledge gaps, share insights, & define action items
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#phycologyfriday I love algae and invertebrates, and many inverts love algae, just like me!! #fucus check out the algae appreciation starter pack below!
January 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
#phycologyfriday I love algae and invertebrates, and many inverts love algae, just like me!! #fucus check out the algae appreciation starter pack below!
I’m trying to help a former student of mine find a PhD position. Marine ecology focused. Anyone recruiting or know of resources that direct students to opportunities? Thanks!
December 22, 2024 at 2:16 PM
I’m trying to help a former student of mine find a PhD position. Marine ecology focused. Anyone recruiting or know of resources that direct students to opportunities? Thanks!
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Did you know that you should end your alt text with a period?
"End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text."
This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new!
www.nngroup.com/articles/wri...
"End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text."
This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new!
www.nngroup.com/articles/wri...
Alt Text: What to Write
Images are decorative, functional, or informative. Skip alt text for decorative. Describe the action for functional. Convey the message for informative.
www.nngroup.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Did you know that you should end your alt text with a period?
"End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text."
This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new!
www.nngroup.com/articles/wri...
"End alt text with a period, even if it isn’t a full sentence. The period ensures that the screen reader pauses after reading the alt text."
This was a new tip for me. Glad to learn something new!
www.nngroup.com/articles/wri...
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*quietly* I'm still accepting applications! #DisabledInSTEM
I just like the bulk in early to help me with planning!
I just like the bulk in early to help me with planning!
It's time to start organizing the 2025 #DisabledInSTEM Mentorship Program! Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Mentee application: forms.gle/Xgha7wf6vrwa...
Mentor application: forms.gle/mc5a8Bc6mXJX...
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December 21, 2024 at 3:02 AM
*quietly* I'm still accepting applications! #DisabledInSTEM
I just like the bulk in early to help me with planning!
I just like the bulk in early to help me with planning!
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December 21, 2024 at 3:25 PM
A week since my defense, I couldn’t be more grateful. I am WAY less stressed than I have been the last two months lol. Good timing for the holidays. So grateful for my committee, colleagues, friend & family. The folks in this photo, my Boston harbor crew, love them so much. Onward & yonward!
December 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM
A week since my defense, I couldn’t be more grateful. I am WAY less stressed than I have been the last two months lol. Good timing for the holidays. So grateful for my committee, colleagues, friend & family. The folks in this photo, my Boston harbor crew, love them so much. Onward & yonward!
I became a doctor today!!! Passed that defense!! #PhinisheD
December 14, 2024 at 1:09 AM
I became a doctor today!!! Passed that defense!! #PhinisheD
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I've created a Marine Ecology feed that auto-curates posts with the hashtag #MarineEcology - like and follow if you're interested. bsky.app/profile/did:...
Not sure how this works, I suggest all people associated to this, using the haghstag #MarineEcology
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I've created a Marine Ecology feed that auto-curates posts with the hashtag #MarineEcology - like and follow if you're interested. bsky.app/profile/did:...