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Liz Hare, PhD
@lizhare.bsky.social
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Working dog genetics and genomics | R | Open Science | ManyDogs Project | The Turing Way | Inclusion and Accessibility
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juliametraux.bsky.social
Think about how annoyed you get when your connection is bad and photos aren't loading so you don't know what people are talking about.

That's what Blind people regularly have to deal with when you fail to copy and paste text from your articles into alt text, fellow journalists.
angryblacklady.blacksky.app Imani Gandy @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 17h
what is the deal with so many journalists on here refusing to use alt text.

get it together, y'all. honestly. it's not that hard. just scan the damn text with your phone, copy it, and paste it. do people not know how to do that???
January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Our new Mayor uses alt text? Most politicians and journalists can't be bothered. Amazing! Thanks!
mayor.nyc.gov Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 12d
This morning, Ms. Rachel and I visited District 2 Pre-K Center, where we sang and read with the wonderful students and educators. We also discussed universal childcare - and how we're making it happen for NYC!
Mayor Mamdani and Ms. Rachel sitting together in an early childhood education center. Mayor Mamdani and Ms. Rachel crossing their arms while singing with a group of children. A little girl hugs an orange fuzzy stuffed animal. Mayor Mamdani and Ms. Rachel stand with a group of kids.
January 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Also, being a high profile person doesn't exempt you from the responsibility of providing access. 
chadloder.bsky.social Chad Loder @chadloder.bsky.social · 19d
Breaking news isn't a reason to skip alt text. Alt text is MORE important in a crisis.

Imagine how disorienting this is, now imagine not being able to see what all these viral posts depict.
January 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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newyorkstateag.bsky.social
I'm suing the Trump administration for making it harder to protect consumers by illegally trying to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Nearly 2 dozen states sue the Trump administration over funding for CFPB
The attorneys general say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.
www.npr.org
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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affirmationcoyote.bsky.social
It is National Science Fiction Day!

Affirmation Coyote would like a future where coyotes have opposable thumbs and mingle with humans without having to pile on each other's shoulders wrapped up in a overcoat.

www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day...
NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION DAY - January 2
NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION DAY National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too.
www.nationaldaycalendar.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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disabledinstem.bsky.social
Extending application deadline to early January so still time to get your applications in! #DisabledInSTEM
disabledinstem.bsky.social DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · Oct 20
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!

Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...

Applications due December 5th!
Promotional graphic for the DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Program. The background is a dark blue gradient with flowing wave-like patterns in blue and gold. At the top, white text reads: “DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Applications Now Open.” Below, a yellow box with black text says: “Seeking Disabled Mentees and Dedicated Mentors to Champion Inclusion in STEM.” At the bottom, white text states: “Applications due December 5th.” In the lower right corner, there is the DisabledInSTEM logo.
December 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Don't guide anyone's hand without their permission. It is disorienting and unhelpful. This is what the alt text says is going on in the cartoon. 
brailleinstitute.bsky.social Braille Institute @brailleinstitute.bsky.social · 28d
Holiday Cooking Tips for People with Low or No Vision
Two women in a kitchen preparing a drink on a black tray, one wearing dark glasses and a blue apron while the other guides her hand. White background with navy and light blue rounded shapes and text that reads: ‘Holiday Cooking Tips for People with Low or No Vision.’ A button at the bottom says ‘Swipe to Learn More.’ Braille Institute logo at the top.
December 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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ropensci.org
December news! 🗞️ #rstats

📼 rOpenSci at LatinR

📼 rOpenSci at uRos

📆 Coworking

📈 New package {mantis}

👋 Call for contributions & new maintainers

🗒️ 3 tech notes!

🧰 Package Development Corner

https://ropensci.org/blog/2025/12/18/news-december-2025/
rOpenSci News Digest, December 2025
LatinR recordings, uRos resources, coworking, new package, package news
ropensci.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Reposted by Liz Hare, PhD
masalmon.eu
New blog post by @mpadge.bsky.social & Steffi LaZerte:

Code Hosting Options Beyond GitHub

ropensci.org/blog/2025/12...
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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manydogsproject.bsky.social
📣 #CanineScientists, there's an upcoming conference deadline! #CO3 is a great meeting for researchers studying animals from any taxa, and a fantastic excuse to visit Montréal 🍁🦫

#DogCognition #BigTeamScience #DogBehavior #ComparativePsychology
compcogsoc.bsky.social Comparative Cognition Society @compcogsoc.bsky.social · Dec 10
There's still time to submit your abstract for #CO32026! 🙌 The submission deadline is on Friday Dec 12th, all information about registration, membership, and the conference is on the website: www.comparativecognition.org/conference.php 🧪
See you in Montréal! 🐶🐝🐟🐦🐀🐍🦧🦝🐢🐘🐬🦦🕷️🐖🐆
#CompCog #AnimalBehavior
Comparative Cognition Society - Conference (CO3)
www.comparativecognition.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Reposted by Liz Hare, PhD
chriskrupenye.bsky.social
🚨Job Alert plz RT!

Johns Hopkins Psych & Brain Sciences is looking for a new colleague using behavioral or computational approaches to study cognition!

We are excited about many areas of (esp higher) cognition in human adults, children, or nonhuman animals

Open-rank

apply.interfolio.com/178146
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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yabellini.bsky.social
Ya esta!
El programa completo de @latinrconf.bsky.social 2025 está aquí: latinr.org/cronograma/p...

¡Les esperamos! La conferencia es gratuita: www.eventbrite.cl/e/latinr-202...

#RStats #DataScience #OpenData #OpenScience #AI #FOSS #Package #RSE
#LatinR2025 1 al 5 de Diciembre - online
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Reposted by Liz Hare, PhD
ropensci.org
November news! 🗞️ #rstats

📆 rOpenSci at LatinR

🌐 rOpenSci Dev Guide Now Available in Portuguese!

📼 Big Team Collaboration on Data Management and Analysis with rOpenSci

📼 rOpenSci at posit::conf(2025): recordings

🙏 Blog contributor roles in rOpenSci and beyond

📆 Coworking

📊 New package […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
November 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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margueriteturl2.bsky.social
Just my yearly reminder friends. Be kind to us retail workers. Sh**ts about to get real and we’re already VERY tired.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Are any of my qualitative research folks around? 
resourcefulsqrl.bsky.social Katie Lee @resourcefulsqrl.bsky.social · Nov 17
Folks who specialize in Qual analysis (interviews)...what software are you using now? My uni stopped providing NVivo licenses. I would rather put my $ toward something cheaper if there are other good options (that *don't* require i give them my transcripts for them to use as AI training grounds)
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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lizjackson.bsky.social
They got some white dude who writes obits about “fascinating lives” - but she wasn’t fascinating, she was meaningful.
November 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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rainbowr.org
🌈 The website for the inaugural rainbowR conference is now live! 🎉

🗓️ Save the date: Feb 25th-26th, 2026

📣 Call for submissions is open

👯 We're bringing together LGBTQ+ R users to promote our work and foster connections among community members

conference.rainbowr.org
– rainbowR conference
conference.rainbowr.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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statsepi.bsky.social
The advances we've made in statistics, experimental study design, and causal inference over the past century are remarkably useful for understanding our world. But there is never been a push to make people use them like we are seeing with generative AI. Perhaps take a moment to consider why.
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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afroherper.bsky.social
The #FindThatLizard Scholarship is accepting applications until 12/10.

We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢

I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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chantalalive.blacksky.app
Why's your image post not gaining traction? Because you ain't got no alt text. So go ahead & fill in that little box with a brief description of your image & watch the magic happen.
October 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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disabledinstem.bsky.social
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!

Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...

Applications due December 5th!
Promotional graphic for the DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Program. The background is a dark blue gradient with flowing wave-like patterns in blue and gold. At the top, white text reads: “DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Applications Now Open.” Below, a yellow box with black text says: “Seeking Disabled Mentees and Dedicated Mentors to Champion Inclusion in STEM.” At the bottom, white text states: “Applications due December 5th.” In the lower right corner, there is the DisabledInSTEM logo.
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The #NoKings website needs some accessibility work. The results of the location search are only available visually as a map. There's no text alternative for people using screen readers. 
October 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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barkslab.bsky.social
Do you want to help us with our new study?🐕🎤

A new dog vocalization questionnaire is available! How well can you differentiate dogs based on their growls?

Find out by filling out our new questionnaire!
Click on this link: barks-lab.elte.hu/queries/grow...
October 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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ggnanadesikan.bsky.social
The Women of Color in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology community (WOCinEEB; non-binary inclusive) is doing another round of matching for one-on-one mentorship!

You can sign up here: forms.gle/Cfk3Y5CZksSS...

I'm also happy to answer any questions!

#Mentorship #Ecology #EvolutionaryBiology
WOC in EEB mentorship sign up form 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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akautt.bsky.social
Reposting this open postdoc position with more detailed specifications. Couldn't find the right fit in the first round—not due to lack of strong candidates, but because we're looking for someone whose expertise matches a specific project. More details in the job ad. Apply!

tinyurl.com/2uskxyrp
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biology
Position Summary A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Andreas Kautt in the Department of Biology on the Danforth Campus at WashU in St. Louis. The Kautt Lab studies the mechan...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM