Jennifer Anderson
@jandbio.bsky.social
Mycologist & Evo biologist passionate about aquatic fungi, equal opps & diversity. she/her. views mine. 🇵🇸🇺🇦.
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
Did you know that during the World Conservation Congress 2025, an important IUCN Resolutions was approved?
"Strengthening conservation efforts for fungi and invertebrates"
portals.iucn.org/library/node...
#FUNACTION is directly contributing to the efforts towards conservation of #aquaticfungi. 💧🍄
"Strengthening conservation efforts for fungi and invertebrates"
portals.iucn.org/library/node...
#FUNACTION is directly contributing to the efforts towards conservation of #aquaticfungi. 💧🍄
WCC-2025-Res-090 | IUCN Library System
portals.iucn.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Did you know that during the World Conservation Congress 2025, an important IUCN Resolutions was approved?
"Strengthening conservation efforts for fungi and invertebrates"
portals.iucn.org/library/node...
#FUNACTION is directly contributing to the efforts towards conservation of #aquaticfungi. 💧🍄
"Strengthening conservation efforts for fungi and invertebrates"
portals.iucn.org/library/node...
#FUNACTION is directly contributing to the efforts towards conservation of #aquaticfungi. 💧🍄
I spent last night with hundreds of people from around the world learning about Joint Species Distribution Modeling from Dr. Otso Ovaskainen.
Thanks also for great questions from the live participants!
Didn't get to join live? Welcome to watch the recording 👇
@mostfun.bsky.social @geobon.org
Thanks also for great questions from the live participants!
Didn't get to join live? Welcome to watch the recording 👇
@mostfun.bsky.social @geobon.org
MoSTFun Webinar Series: An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)
YouTube video by MoSTFun
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I spent last night with hundreds of people from around the world learning about Joint Species Distribution Modeling from Dr. Otso Ovaskainen.
Thanks also for great questions from the live participants!
Didn't get to join live? Welcome to watch the recording 👇
@mostfun.bsky.social @geobon.org
Thanks also for great questions from the live participants!
Didn't get to join live? Welcome to watch the recording 👇
@mostfun.bsky.social @geobon.org
If you know me, you know my first thoughts were -- what about fungi--which fungi are acting in this system? No symbiont finds after a quick scearch, BUT the Kohlmeyer et al. 1994 looked into shipworms, marine fungi and decomposition of Mangrove wood....
fun for everyone.
fun for everyone.
January 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
If you know me, you know my first thoughts were -- what about fungi--which fungi are acting in this system? No symbiont finds after a quick scearch, BUT the Kohlmeyer et al. 1994 looked into shipworms, marine fungi and decomposition of Mangrove wood....
fun for everyone.
fun for everyone.
Cool job opportunity
—but in the US—so there’s that.
Maybe interesting to some?
—but in the US—so there’s that.
Maybe interesting to some?
Cultivarium are looking to hire a dedicated fungal community coordinator: jobs.lever.co/convergentre...
I met some of the team in 2024 and they have some really cool projects on the go and are keen on fungi!
I met some of the team in 2024 and they have some really cool projects on the go and are keen on fungi!
Convergent Research - Fungal Community Project Coordinator
Cultivarium is a Convergent Research Focused Research Organization (FRO) with a mission to accelerate the adoption of novel microorganisms for biotechnology. We are looking for experts who can contrib...
jobs.lever.co
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Cool job opportunity
—but in the US—so there’s that.
Maybe interesting to some?
—but in the US—so there’s that.
Maybe interesting to some?
We are LIVE now!!! Join in to learn about Joint Species Distribution Modeling!
🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We are LIVE now!!! Join in to learn about Joint Species Distribution Modeling!
Definite 'inviting the vampire into your home' vibes...does not end well.
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Definite 'inviting the vampire into your home' vibes...does not end well.
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
Webinar on Monday on Joint Species Distribution Models given by the guru (Otso Ovaskainen) himself! Still some seats left, so join. Registration link below
🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Webinar on Monday on Joint Species Distribution Models given by the guru (Otso Ovaskainen) himself! Still some seats left, so join. Registration link below
Don't miss this chance to learn about Joint Species Distribution Modeling from Dr. Otso Ovaskainen!
🟠 foundations of JSDM
🟠 applications to fungal ecology
🟠 demo in R
🟠 questions
Brought to you by #GEOBON and #MoSTFun ( #BiodivMon #Biodiversa+)
@mostfun.bsky.social
@geobon.org
@biodiversa.eu
🟠 foundations of JSDM
🟠 applications to fungal ecology
🟠 demo in R
🟠 questions
Brought to you by #GEOBON and #MoSTFun ( #BiodivMon #Biodiversa+)
@mostfun.bsky.social
@geobon.org
@biodiversa.eu
🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Don't miss this chance to learn about Joint Species Distribution Modeling from Dr. Otso Ovaskainen!
🟠 foundations of JSDM
🟠 applications to fungal ecology
🟠 demo in R
🟠 questions
Brought to you by #GEOBON and #MoSTFun ( #BiodivMon #Biodiversa+)
@mostfun.bsky.social
@geobon.org
@biodiversa.eu
🟠 foundations of JSDM
🟠 applications to fungal ecology
🟠 demo in R
🟠 questions
Brought to you by #GEOBON and #MoSTFun ( #BiodivMon #Biodiversa+)
@mostfun.bsky.social
@geobon.org
@biodiversa.eu
🌟A moment of appreciation for people who are genuinely curious about nature and share this energy with others.
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
🌟A moment of appreciation for people who are genuinely curious about nature and share this energy with others.
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
🚨NEW WEBINAR🚨
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Want to know more about Joint Species Distribution Modelling (JSDM)?
Then don't miss our next webinar co-organized by #MoSTFun and @geobon.org "An introduction to Joint Species Distribution Modelling".
🕰️ 19 January 2026 at 18:00 CET
✍ Registration: mcgill.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
We invite journalists to visit our Global Climate Highlights press resources page.
There you will find additional material to help you cover our latest climate report, including high-definition animated charts, interview clips, B-roll footage, links to applications and much more.
bit.ly/4aYaA5V
There you will find additional material to help you cover our latest climate report, including high-definition animated charts, interview clips, B-roll footage, links to applications and much more.
bit.ly/4aYaA5V
January 14, 2026 at 12:07 PM
We invite journalists to visit our Global Climate Highlights press resources page.
There you will find additional material to help you cover our latest climate report, including high-definition animated charts, interview clips, B-roll footage, links to applications and much more.
bit.ly/4aYaA5V
There you will find additional material to help you cover our latest climate report, including high-definition animated charts, interview clips, B-roll footage, links to applications and much more.
bit.ly/4aYaA5V
Join me in giving a late welcome a new Tetracladium!
Tetracladium singulare
Like those soils on the Tibet Plateau-but this time from glacier soil! Not looking like an aquatic hypho.
I didn't have access until now--but hopefully you can check it out!
Congrats to the authors!
Tetracladium singulare
Like those soils on the Tibet Plateau-but this time from glacier soil! Not looking like an aquatic hypho.
I didn't have access until now--but hopefully you can check it out!
Congrats to the authors!
Psychrophilic fungi from the world’s roof, II: Species delimitation within an integrative taxonomic framework
Southeast Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which harbors large numbers of marine glaciers and spans across two worldwide “biodiversity hotspots,” is facing massive habitat loss in the context of global warmi...
doi.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Join me in giving a late welcome a new Tetracladium!
Tetracladium singulare
Like those soils on the Tibet Plateau-but this time from glacier soil! Not looking like an aquatic hypho.
I didn't have access until now--but hopefully you can check it out!
Congrats to the authors!
Tetracladium singulare
Like those soils on the Tibet Plateau-but this time from glacier soil! Not looking like an aquatic hypho.
I didn't have access until now--but hopefully you can check it out!
Congrats to the authors!
Are these fungi resources on your radar:
Outline of fungi
www.outlineoffungi.org
Faces of fungi
www.facesoffungi.org
Outline of fungi
www.outlineoffungi.org
Faces of fungi
www.facesoffungi.org
Outline Of Fungi
Outline Of Fungi
www.outlineoffungi.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Are these fungi resources on your radar:
Outline of fungi
www.outlineoffungi.org
Faces of fungi
www.facesoffungi.org
Outline of fungi
www.outlineoffungi.org
Faces of fungi
www.facesoffungi.org
"it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world."
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
"it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world."
How much do we know about #AquaticFungi in peatlands? Very very very little. Just FYI--in case anyone is looking for interesting ideas....
University of Galway's Ryan Institute will unveil the All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence (APEX) next week www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence to be launched next week
It will be a momentous week at the University of Galway as the Ryan Institute unveils the All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence (APEX ).
www.advertiser.ie
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
How much do we know about #AquaticFungi in peatlands? Very very very little. Just FYI--in case anyone is looking for interesting ideas....
Who's with me? Anyone else see this headline and get excited about what the #AquaticFungi are doing?
Deep-sea earthquakes fuel huge plankton blooms in Antarctica | Science www.science.org/content/arti...
Deep-sea earthquakes fuel huge plankton blooms in Antarctica
Hydrothermal vents spurred by seismic activity feed vital nutrients to Antarctic microbes
www.science.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Who's with me? Anyone else see this headline and get excited about what the #AquaticFungi are doing?
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
This January, I’m hosting a FREE 4-day online bootcamp for scientists focused on grant writing. Thousands of people have attended our previous bootcamps, but this one will be the first one to help you get funded 💰
I want to share why.
#NewPI #ECRchat #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
I want to share why.
#NewPI #ECRchat #MSCA #ERCCoG #ERCStG #ERCadv
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
Happy new year!
Women Advancing River Research (WARR) 2026, featuring woman scientists from around the world.
3rd Thursday each month, 11 – 12 noon US ET
Pls spread the word.
Register: psu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@waterbarnes.bsky.social @agu-h3s.bsky.social @aguwaterquality.bsky.social
Women Advancing River Research (WARR) 2026, featuring woman scientists from around the world.
3rd Thursday each month, 11 – 12 noon US ET
Pls spread the word.
Register: psu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@waterbarnes.bsky.social @agu-h3s.bsky.social @aguwaterquality.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Happy new year!
Women Advancing River Research (WARR) 2026, featuring woman scientists from around the world.
3rd Thursday each month, 11 – 12 noon US ET
Pls spread the word.
Register: psu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@waterbarnes.bsky.social @agu-h3s.bsky.social @aguwaterquality.bsky.social
Women Advancing River Research (WARR) 2026, featuring woman scientists from around the world.
3rd Thursday each month, 11 – 12 noon US ET
Pls spread the word.
Register: psu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@waterbarnes.bsky.social @agu-h3s.bsky.social @aguwaterquality.bsky.social
Hi friends—consider this 👇
Let’s work together to bring amazing mycologists together in South Korea in 2027!
gofund.me/5cc978d4d
Let’s work together to bring amazing mycologists together in South Korea in 2027!
gofund.me/5cc978d4d
Donate to Supporting Fungal Scientists From Low-Income Countries, organized by Priscila Chaverri
Fungi are essential to life on Earth, supporting food product… Priscila Chaverri needs your support for Supporting Fungal Scientists From Low-Income Countries
gofund.me
December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hi friends—consider this 👇
Let’s work together to bring amazing mycologists together in South Korea in 2027!
gofund.me/5cc978d4d
Let’s work together to bring amazing mycologists together in South Korea in 2027!
gofund.me/5cc978d4d
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
🚨 Postdoctoral Opportunity for Female Scientists🚨
The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists
Interested? Get in touch via direct message
careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...
#MicroSky 🧪
#PostDoc @univie.ac.at
The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists
Interested? Get in touch via direct message
careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...
#MicroSky 🧪
#PostDoc @univie.ac.at
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🚨 Postdoctoral Opportunity for Female Scientists🚨
The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists
Interested? Get in touch via direct message
careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...
#MicroSky 🧪
#PostDoc @univie.ac.at
The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists
Interested? Get in touch via direct message
careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...
#MicroSky 🧪
#PostDoc @univie.ac.at
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
A recent study concludes that the uninhibited pumping of groundwater by farmers, cities and corporations around the world now accounts for 68% of the total loss of fresh water at the latitudes where most people live.
(Published July 2025)
(Published July 2025)
“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat
A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A recent study concludes that the uninhibited pumping of groundwater by farmers, cities and corporations around the world now accounts for 68% of the total loss of fresh water at the latitudes where most people live.
(Published July 2025)
(Published July 2025)
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
Want to work on biodiversity in the Alps? ⛰️
We are offering several internship positions for the upcoming spring and summer in collaboration with the Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol 🕷️🦋🦇🐜🌼🦗🪱
biodiversity.eurac.edu/interns-want...
We are offering several internship positions for the upcoming spring and summer in collaboration with the Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol 🕷️🦋🦇🐜🌼🦗🪱
biodiversity.eurac.edu/interns-want...
Interns wanted! - Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol
biodiversity.eurac.edu
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Want to work on biodiversity in the Alps? ⛰️
We are offering several internship positions for the upcoming spring and summer in collaboration with the Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol 🕷️🦋🦇🐜🌼🦗🪱
biodiversity.eurac.edu/interns-want...
We are offering several internship positions for the upcoming spring and summer in collaboration with the Biodiversity Monitoring South Tyrol 🕷️🦋🦇🐜🌼🦗🪱
biodiversity.eurac.edu/interns-want...
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
New preprint out! Using ~75k environmental OTUs + 77 fossil calibrations, we reconstructed a Proterozoic timeline of eukaryote evolution. Our results show crown eukaryotes were already diversifying >1.6 Ga, long before the first undisputed fossils (~1.05 Ga).
🔗 DOI: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
🔗 DOI: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
December 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
New preprint out! Using ~75k environmental OTUs + 77 fossil calibrations, we reconstructed a Proterozoic timeline of eukaryote evolution. Our results show crown eukaryotes were already diversifying >1.6 Ga, long before the first undisputed fossils (~1.05 Ga).
🔗 DOI: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
🔗 DOI: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Reposted by Jennifer Anderson
🚨🚨🚨Call for submissions!!!🚨🚨🚨
We're excited to announce our upcoming special issue in the journal Diversity: "Innovating & Integrating Conservation Tools to Address the Global Extinction Crisis & Prevent Ecosystem Collapse".
More info: www.mdpi.com/journal/dive...
@mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
We're excited to announce our upcoming special issue in the journal Diversity: "Innovating & Integrating Conservation Tools to Address the Global Extinction Crisis & Prevent Ecosystem Collapse".
More info: www.mdpi.com/journal/dive...
@mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🚨🚨🚨Call for submissions!!!🚨🚨🚨
We're excited to announce our upcoming special issue in the journal Diversity: "Innovating & Integrating Conservation Tools to Address the Global Extinction Crisis & Prevent Ecosystem Collapse".
More info: www.mdpi.com/journal/dive...
@mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
We're excited to announce our upcoming special issue in the journal Diversity: "Innovating & Integrating Conservation Tools to Address the Global Extinction Crisis & Prevent Ecosystem Collapse".
More info: www.mdpi.com/journal/dive...
@mdpiopenaccess.bsky.social
I had ❓❓❓
@dorassessment.bsky.social had answers 👍 😁
Researchers— it is important we and our unions engage in these efforts. Our interests are diverse & may differ strongly from funding agencies, universities, etc. — who ARE engaged in this work & ARE powerful.
@sulf-union.bsky.social
#SACO
@dorassessment.bsky.social had answers 👍 😁
Researchers— it is important we and our unions engage in these efforts. Our interests are diverse & may differ strongly from funding agencies, universities, etc. — who ARE engaged in this work & ARE powerful.
@sulf-union.bsky.social
#SACO
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I had ❓❓❓
@dorassessment.bsky.social had answers 👍 😁
Researchers— it is important we and our unions engage in these efforts. Our interests are diverse & may differ strongly from funding agencies, universities, etc. — who ARE engaged in this work & ARE powerful.
@sulf-union.bsky.social
#SACO
@dorassessment.bsky.social had answers 👍 😁
Researchers— it is important we and our unions engage in these efforts. Our interests are diverse & may differ strongly from funding agencies, universities, etc. — who ARE engaged in this work & ARE powerful.
@sulf-union.bsky.social
#SACO