Lindsey Burbank
@lindseyburbank.bsky.social
Agriculture, plants, and microbiology in California
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On scientific "style" for @undark.org:
"[Style] is a positive feature of science that facilitates different routes to solving problems.....We can embrace differences in our approaches while still promoting rigor and clarity."
undark.org/2025/12/04/o...
"[Style] is a positive feature of science that facilitates different routes to solving problems.....We can embrace differences in our approaches while still promoting rigor and clarity."
undark.org/2025/12/04/o...
Science Needs to Embrace the Idea of Style
How do individual scientists approach their work? These stylistic differences can influence the process of discovery.
undark.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On scientific "style" for @undark.org:
"[Style] is a positive feature of science that facilitates different routes to solving problems.....We can embrace differences in our approaches while still promoting rigor and clarity."
undark.org/2025/12/04/o...
"[Style] is a positive feature of science that facilitates different routes to solving problems.....We can embrace differences in our approaches while still promoting rigor and clarity."
undark.org/2025/12/04/o...
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If anyone wants some plant pathogens in fun colors let me know 🌈🧫 #Xylella #Pseudomonas #Pantoea
Shoutout to @atinygreencell.bsky.social for inspiration and high quality source material
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Shoutout to @atinygreencell.bsky.social for inspiration and high quality source material
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Chromoprotein-modified plant pathogenic bacteria: tools for experimental tracking and visualization
Microbiology research often requires tracking of specific bacterial strains within a host infection system or in the environment, as well as differentiation of strains in a co-infection or microbe-mic...
www.biorxiv.org
August 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
If anyone wants some plant pathogens in fun colors let me know 🌈🧫 #Xylella #Pseudomonas #Pantoea
Shoutout to @atinygreencell.bsky.social for inspiration and high quality source material
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Shoutout to @atinygreencell.bsky.social for inspiration and high quality source material
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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NSURP is looking for mentors for this summer! We had over 200 applications for about 10 spots. Please sign up if you are interested in being a mentor this year or in the future as it is helpful to show interest. Please share this! uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
NSURP is looking for mentors for this summer! We had over 200 applications for about 10 spots. Please sign up if you are interested in being a mentor this year or in the future as it is helpful to show interest. Please share this! uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Plant tissue culture can help endangered species survive and adapt to climate change. Amateur plant biologist Jasmine Neal’s community lab could make this tech more accessible. 📷: Jasmine Neal buff.ly/8VZqZMb
#plantscience #openscience
#plantscience #openscience
Jasmine Neal Wants to Bring Plant Science to Everyone
Plant tissue culture can help endangered species adapt to climate change. Jasmine Neal’s community lab could make this tech more accessible.
www.kneedeeptimes.org
March 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Plant tissue culture can help endangered species survive and adapt to climate change. Amateur plant biologist Jasmine Neal’s community lab could make this tech more accessible. 📷: Jasmine Neal buff.ly/8VZqZMb
#plantscience #openscience
#plantscience #openscience
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The overwhelming sentiment of the past few weeks is that the US Government is no longer a good faith employer. In a global marketplace with competition from both private companies and state actors, this is going to prove much more costly to the US taxpayer than any savings, which they will never see
March 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The overwhelming sentiment of the past few weeks is that the US Government is no longer a good faith employer. In a global marketplace with competition from both private companies and state actors, this is going to prove much more costly to the US taxpayer than any savings, which they will never see
I know funding is very uncertain right now, but if anyone at UC Merced wants to hire an excellent undergraduate with several years experience in microbiology/molecular biology let me know!
February 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I know funding is very uncertain right now, but if anyone at UC Merced wants to hire an excellent undergraduate with several years experience in microbiology/molecular biology let me know!
The idea that government credit cards are a free for all of inappropriate spending is complete insanity for anyone who has dealt with the many layers of approval, documentation, and oversight that comes with a gov credit card. Nothing is easier to track than then credit card records…
Follows on my reporting that the $1 credit card cap hit EPA and DOI the last couple days, including staff in the field
February 27, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The idea that government credit cards are a free for all of inappropriate spending is complete insanity for anyone who has dealt with the many layers of approval, documentation, and oversight that comes with a gov credit card. Nothing is easier to track than then credit card records…
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Although we are not federally funded for this summer, WE WILL STILL RUN The National Summer Undergraduate Research Project (NSURP) in 2025. We remain committed to the work that needs to be done and will continue to meet people where they are. 1/4 nsurp.org
NSURP.org
National Summer Undergraduate Research Project
nsurp.org
February 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Although we are not federally funded for this summer, WE WILL STILL RUN The National Summer Undergraduate Research Project (NSURP) in 2025. We remain committed to the work that needs to be done and will continue to meet people where they are. 1/4 nsurp.org
“Like all federal employees in the US, I took an oath to the Constitution, not to a president or political party”
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Anger, despair, and defiance from a voice within the US federal research system
People around the world are watching with disbelief as the new US government closes down its aid programme, withdraws from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris agreement on climate change...
www.bmj.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:41 AM
“Like all federal employees in the US, I took an oath to the Constitution, not to a president or political party”
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
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To probationary federal employees who have been terminated:
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
www.civilservicestrong.org
February 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
To probationary federal employees who have been terminated:
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email info@civilservicestrong.org
Not wrong 🫣
February 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Not wrong 🫣
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Many people from the #USDA were terminated yesterday/today. A place where agricultural research is done to support agricultural production. Scientists, research assistants, custodians.
This is unacceptable.
#PlantPathology #PlantScience #USDA-ARS #AttackOnScience
This is unacceptable.
#PlantPathology #PlantScience #USDA-ARS #AttackOnScience
February 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Many people from the #USDA were terminated yesterday/today. A place where agricultural research is done to support agricultural production. Scientists, research assistants, custodians.
This is unacceptable.
#PlantPathology #PlantScience #USDA-ARS #AttackOnScience
This is unacceptable.
#PlantPathology #PlantScience #USDA-ARS #AttackOnScience
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Federal employee terminations will cause widespread economic damage even beyond the hardships for specific employees
How many federal workers live in your state or county or congressional district?
I made an little interactive site to tell you economic.github.io/federal_work...
How many federal workers live in your state or county or congressional district?
I made an little interactive site to tell you economic.github.io/federal_work...
February 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Federal employee terminations will cause widespread economic damage even beyond the hardships for specific employees
How many federal workers live in your state or county or congressional district?
I made an little interactive site to tell you economic.github.io/federal_work...
How many federal workers live in your state or county or congressional district?
I made an little interactive site to tell you economic.github.io/federal_work...
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ASM stands firm in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as such efforts are critical to advancing the microbial sciences for everyone. Read our statement: asm.org/Press-Releas...
ASM’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The American Society for Microbiology stands firm in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as such efforts are critical to advancing the microbial sciences for everyone.
asm.org
February 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
ASM stands firm in its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as such efforts are critical to advancing the microbial sciences for everyone. Read our statement: asm.org/Press-Releas...
AGU was clearly not paying attention to what happened with ASM if they think this will end well for them……
The main DEI page from @agu.org has been modified to take diversity out of the title. Glad to see it's not deleted entirely, but hey AGU, we're watching what you do and remembering the big game you once talked about supporting your diverse membership.
Today vs. January
Today vs. January
February 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
AGU was clearly not paying attention to what happened with ASM if they think this will end well for them……
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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
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Mass firing a generation of new scientists is lazy, stupid, & counterproductive. I've been a fed. researcher. Sure, there's 'waste' in these systems. Some programs should be sunsetted. But figuring out what should go takes smart and energetic management. Not this.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies
The Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years.
www.statnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Mass firing a generation of new scientists is lazy, stupid, & counterproductive. I've been a fed. researcher. Sure, there's 'waste' in these systems. Some programs should be sunsetted. But figuring out what should go takes smart and energetic management. Not this.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
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The #BloodyThursday attempted firings are illegal. No reporters should be describing them in any other way than "attempted."
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February 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The #BloodyThursday attempted firings are illegal. No reporters should be describing them in any other way than "attempted."
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For those working in federal public service, today was dark. We serve in many capacities and for many reasons, but what we have in common is working every day for the public of the United States. And this is what we get.
#BloodyThursday reports:
“Employees were given no notice, no due process, and no opportunity to defend themselves in a blatant violation of the principles of fairness and merit that are supposed to govern federal employment." - Everett Kelley, AFGE President
“Employees were given no notice, no due process, and no opportunity to defend themselves in a blatant violation of the principles of fairness and merit that are supposed to govern federal employment." - Everett Kelley, AFGE President
Trump administration directs agency heads to fire most probationary staff
Terminations should happen within two days, according to four people familiar with internal conversations.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
For those working in federal public service, today was dark. We serve in many capacities and for many reasons, but what we have in common is working every day for the public of the United States. And this is what we get.
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There's a lot of organizations declaring "we're doing this based on legal advice about EOs" going around. As an administrator I always knew that advice is not a mandate. It takes a leader's directive to convert advice to action. Leaders need to be prepared to own that directive AND its consequences.
mandate.it
February 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
There's a lot of organizations declaring "we're doing this based on legal advice about EOs" going around. As an administrator I always knew that advice is not a mandate. It takes a leader's directive to convert advice to action. Leaders need to be prepared to own that directive AND its consequences.
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Ok this is not ok. ASM actively sought out BMA and its members for Juneteenth and Black History month content for the last 4 years. Actively asked for black labor and then takes it down?! @asm.org this is unacceptable. You should be standing up for marginalized microbiologists not erasing them.
Checked on the article I wrote about Juneteenth in 2023…
”under review”
”under review”
February 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Ok this is not ok. ASM actively sought out BMA and its members for Juneteenth and Black History month content for the last 4 years. Actively asked for black labor and then takes it down?! @asm.org this is unacceptable. You should be standing up for marginalized microbiologists not erasing them.