David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
Writer, retired academic, botanist, and plant ecologist. Passionate about #prairies. ☕️🏊♂️🏃🚴✍️. Latest 📕Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes.
Join me on my socials: linktr.ee/davidgibson
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David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Jul 28
Another great review of Elite Memories has come in!
You can get your copy anywhere: books2read.com/Elite…
Reviews inspire authors!
You can get your copy anywhere: books2read.com/Elite…
Reviews inspire authors!
Unfortunately paywalled…
ARC opportunity! 🎉
Are you ready to be an ARC reviewer for my forthcoming dystopian science-fiction romance, Shanya's Saga? This exciting stand-alone novella is the prequel to my full-length novel Elite Memories (books2read.com/Elite…).
Note: Unpaid opportunity.
Apply here: forms.gle/1n6p3���
Are you ready to be an ARC reviewer for my forthcoming dystopian science-fiction romance, Shanya's Saga? This exciting stand-alone novella is the prequel to my full-length novel Elite Memories (books2read.com/Elite…).
Note: Unpaid opportunity.
Apply here: forms.gle/1n6p3���
Excited to review proofs of our upcoming article today.
#TeamEffort #STEM #ScienceEducation #NSFNoyce
Ekmekci et al., in press. Measuring teachers’ motivation, beliefs, leadership engagement, and networks: validation of instruments for teacher education and professional development programs.
#TeamEffort #STEM #ScienceEducation #NSFNoyce
Ekmekci et al., in press. Measuring teachers’ motivation, beliefs, leadership engagement, and networks: validation of instruments for teacher education and professional development programs.
Here I am settled in to @barnesandnoble Galleria #SaintLouis ready to sign books and meet you from 11 to 2 pm.
It’s raining outside so now is a great time to come in and shop for books.📚
It’s raining outside so now is a great time to come in and shop for books.📚
I'll be signing copies of two of my biology books tomorrow 11-2, in the Galleria @barnesandnoble.com #bookstore in #SaintLouis.
Stop by and chat with me about #forensicbotany #forensics #TrueCrime #botany #dogs #dystopia #sciencefiction #mindtransfers.
#IAmABiologist #BiologyWeek @rsb.org.uk
Stop by and chat with me about #forensicbotany #forensics #TrueCrime #botany #dogs #dystopia #sciencefiction #mindtransfers.
#IAmABiologist #BiologyWeek @rsb.org.uk
Authors - how excited do you get when your book is published?
I'll never forget the excitement from three years ago when my Planting Clues was the number one 'hot new release'.
It's still available and currently discounted at $16.95.
a.co/d/0N3Zoyt
#truecrime #forensics #botany
I'll never forget the excitement from three years ago when my Planting Clues was the number one 'hot new release'.
It's still available and currently discounted at $16.95.
a.co/d/0N3Zoyt
#truecrime #forensics #botany
Century-old papers saved from the bin reveal changes in Europe’s plant life
Plant inventories dating back to 1884 and nearly thrown away enable unique time-lapse study of biodiversity in Swiss meadows
www.theguardian.com
The value of long-term vegetation studies and keeping old datasets.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Professional Development in Education (@pdiejournal.bsky.social)
@pdiejournal is the SSCI rated academic journal of the International Professional Development Association
pdiejournal.bsky.social
Excited that our paper has just been accepted.
Ekmekci, Aqazade, Gibson & Rushton.
Measuring Teachers' Motivation, Beliefs, Leadership Engagement, and Networks: Validation of Instruments for Teacher Education and Professional Development Programs
@pdiejournal.bsky.social
#professionaldevelopment
Ekmekci, Aqazade, Gibson & Rushton.
Measuring Teachers' Motivation, Beliefs, Leadership Engagement, and Networks: Validation of Instruments for Teacher Education and Professional Development Programs
@pdiejournal.bsky.social
#professionaldevelopment
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Sep 27
Beautiful. If you've ever wondered what it might be like to have your mind transferred into a coyote (bobcat, dog, wolf, or eagle), consider my sci-fi novel Elite Memories.
books2read.com/EliteMemories
books2read.com/EliteMemories
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Sep 25
Small world!
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Sep 25
Routledge Handbook of Grasslands
This comprehensive handbook represents a definitive state of the art overview of grasslands from multiple, interdisciplinary and global perspectives.
Despite the real and intrinsic values that grassla...
www.routledge.com
Publication alert!
Our Routledge Handbook of Grasslands is available for pre-order at a discount.
Check out the all-star list of authors of the 36 chapters.
#grasslands #grassand #prairie #savanna #climatechange #sustainability #ecosystems
www.routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
Our Routledge Handbook of Grasslands is available for pre-order at a discount.
Check out the all-star list of authors of the 36 chapters.
#grasslands #grassand #prairie #savanna #climatechange #sustainability #ecosystems
www.routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Sep 14
Epic Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Searching for your next favorite story?
Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.
books.bookfunnel.com
How far do *𝐲𝐨𝐮* have to scroll down to find 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 in this Epic Sci-Fi & Fantasy bookfunnel indie book promo? Try it!
books.bookfunnel.com/augsff002b/l...
books.bookfunnel.com/augsff002b/l...
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Sep 11
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
doi.org
This...
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
Thanks, please fill out the form at the link. But, this is not a paid opportunity.
International Biological Flora: Tsuga canadensis*
Eastern Hemlock is a long-lived forest tree of eastern North America known for its deep shade and home given to many organisms. Despite surviving large-scale clearing for agriculture when Europeans a...
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I’m a biased plant nerd, but I love the @journalofecology.bsky.social International Biological Flora accounts. Reading them is like meeting a new friend.
Hello Eastern Hemlock.
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Hello Eastern Hemlock.
doi.org/10.1111/1365...
Beta readers needed!
*Shanya's Saga* is a biomedical thriller prequel to my full-length dystopian sci-fi adventure, *Elite Memories*.
Apply 👇
forms.gle/vmmXstDC1AfA...
(Unpaid opportunity)
*Shanya's Saga* is a biomedical thriller prequel to my full-length dystopian sci-fi adventure, *Elite Memories*.
Apply 👇
forms.gle/vmmXstDC1AfA...
(Unpaid opportunity)
Beta reader opportunity still open! My WIP draft novella is ~35K words)
#quickread
#readershelpingreaders
#indieauthors
#sciencefiction
#dystopia
Please fill out the form to apply.
(Don't respond if you are planning to charge or offer 'marketing opportunities')
#quickread
#readershelpingreaders
#indieauthors
#sciencefiction
#dystopia
Please fill out the form to apply.
(Don't respond if you are planning to charge or offer 'marketing opportunities')
My books are in a brick-and-mortar bookstore!
#SaintLouis #TrueCrime #ScienceFiction
Ahead of my Oct 18th book signing, the Saint Louis Galleria
@barnesandnoble.com has copies of Elite Memories and Planting Clues available NOW for pickup.
stores.barnesandnoble.com/event…
#SaintLouis #TrueCrime #ScienceFiction
Ahead of my Oct 18th book signing, the Saint Louis Galleria
@barnesandnoble.com has copies of Elite Memories and Planting Clues available NOW for pickup.
stores.barnesandnoble.com/event…
interpnet.wordpress.com
Barrier Islands are important.
#erosioncontrol #biodiversity #coastalecology #barrierislands
Great article by Rachel Dunn, a former student and @siucarbondale.bsky.social plant biology alumna.
interpnet.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
#erosioncontrol #biodiversity #coastalecology #barrierislands
Great article by Rachel Dunn, a former student and @siucarbondale.bsky.social plant biology alumna.
interpnet.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Beta readers needed!
*Shanya's Saga* is a biomedical thriller prequel to my full-length dystopian sci-fi adventure, *Elite Memories*.
Apply 👇
forms.gle/vmmXstDC1AfA...
(Unpaid opportunity)
*Shanya's Saga* is a biomedical thriller prequel to my full-length dystopian sci-fi adventure, *Elite Memories*.
Apply 👇
forms.gle/vmmXstDC1AfA...
(Unpaid opportunity)
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 29
Estimating the predictability of questionable open-access journals
AI screening of journals identifies over a thousand questionable journals, helping experts review where it is needed most.
www.science.org
So what are the "1437 likely questionable open-access journals"?
I hope I've not published in any of them. 🙁
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
I hope I've not published in any of them. 🙁
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Reposted by Billur Bektaş
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 22
Grassland – Shin-hee Chin
shinheechin.com
Grassland ecologists...take a look at the amazing work of fiber and mixed-media artist Shin-hee Chin.
shinheechin.com/grassland/
shinheechin.com/grassland/
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 19
That's great to hear! I hope all your family enjoy it. (Amazon or Goodreads review when you're done?)
I've added you to the newsletter list.
I've added you to the newsletter list.
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 19
Home | gibson
Website for Dr. David J. Gibson's research, writing, and books.
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I'm working on my end-of-summer newsletter. It will have all my latest writing news. 😀🎉✍️📖
Please sign up at davidjgibson.com if you'd like to get a copy of my newsletter. (or DM me directly and I'll add you to the list).
Please sign up at davidjgibson.com if you'd like to get a copy of my newsletter. (or DM me directly and I'll add you to the list).
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 16
I know what you mean. We need a holiday after our holiday was more stressful than being at home.
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 16
It's still got legs!
I'm thrilled to see a recent $0.99 purchase of my short eBook, Juice of Cursed Hebenon.
Do you want to know how forensic botany is portrayed in crime fiction, as seen in works by Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle, NCIS, and CSI? 🕵️♂️🔬📖🌱
a.co/d/0G7V5qW
I'm thrilled to see a recent $0.99 purchase of my short eBook, Juice of Cursed Hebenon.
Do you want to know how forensic botany is portrayed in crime fiction, as seen in works by Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle, NCIS, and CSI? 🕵️♂️🔬📖🌱
a.co/d/0G7V5qW
David J Gibson
@davidjgibson.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Latest royalties statement from @oxunipress.bsky.social ... Planting Clues: How Plants Solve Crimes is now my best-selling book, edging out Grasses and Grassland Ecology.
academic.oup.com/book/43764 #TrueCrime
academic.oup.com/book/53887 #Grasslands
(not a living income, but enough for coffee.) 🤣
academic.oup.com/book/43764 #TrueCrime
academic.oup.com/book/53887 #Grasslands
(not a living income, but enough for coffee.) 🤣
Reposted by David J. Gibson
SIU Carbondale
@siucarbondale.bsky.social
· Feb 13
Southern Illinois University Carbondale officially among top research schools in the U.S.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale today (Feb. 13) has officially entered the ranks of the top research universities in the nation: It has been designated Research 1, or R1, in the Carnegie Class...
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Southern Illinois University receives more good news!
Southern Illinois University Carbondale officially among top research schools in the U.S. search.app/qKeN2oNPkKAC...
Southern Illinois University Carbondale officially among top research schools in the U.S. search.app/qKeN2oNPkKAC...
Reposted by David J. Gibson, Mathias Disney
Phil Wilkes
@kungphil.bsky.social
· Feb 14
Summer Science Internships - Aboveground Biomass assessment for Wakehurst Living - Careers | Kew GardensMenuClose menu
The Wakehurst Horticulture team have updated the Living Collection database recording the location and species of all trees across the estate. This information is vital for understanding population de...
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Come join us at @rbgkew.bsky.social for a *paid* summer internship. You will be estimating the aboveground biomass 🌳🌳🌳 at the beautiful Wakehurst.
careers.kew.org/vacancy/summ...
careers.kew.org/vacancy/summ...