Rob O'Malley (he/him)
@robomalley.bsky.social
(he/him) #Primatologist #anthropologist doing #genetics #SciComm w/ https://pgED.org
Education Cte co-chair https://bioanth.org/. Formerly at https://aaas.org. Dad, gardener, scientist, SFF fan. Striving 2B good human. Opinions r my own
Education Cte co-chair https://bioanth.org/. Formerly at https://aaas.org. Dad, gardener, scientist, SFF fan. Striving 2B good human. Opinions r my own
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A friend recently texted me the same thing. “Do you really not use ChatGPT?!” It was a sign of where we are culturally on this. People are compelled to use it but also starting to question the normalcy?
Recently met someone who was very surprised to hear I didn’t use ChatGPT or any LLM.
I said my job depended on doing distinctive work. That was my selling point. If I started to sound like ChatGPT and turn out what it did, then how on earth could I justify doing it? What would that make me?
I said my job depended on doing distinctive work. That was my selling point. If I started to sound like ChatGPT and turn out what it did, then how on earth could I justify doing it? What would that make me?
November 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A friend recently texted me the same thing. “Do you really not use ChatGPT?!” It was a sign of where we are culturally on this. People are compelled to use it but also starting to question the normalcy?
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Get out there and work with these awesome crows!
#CrowCoG is hiring🚨MULTIPLE PAID RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITIONS 🚨for our 2026 field season (May - Sep)! Field and aviary-based positions - come help us study the remarkable tool-making New Caledonian crows. Apply here: bit.ly/3WlxxHE
October 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Get out there and work with these awesome crows!
I'll be presenting virtually at #IFORE25 @sigmaxi.bsky.social this Friday on #scicomm #science engagement #STEMEducation through @pged.bsky.social 's "Share Your Stance" interactive card game resource. Registration closes today! www.experienceifore.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I'll be presenting virtually at #IFORE25 @sigmaxi.bsky.social this Friday on #scicomm #science engagement #STEMEducation through @pged.bsky.social 's "Share Your Stance" interactive card game resource. Registration closes today! www.experienceifore.org
I'll be at Prince George's County Library (Largo-Kettering Branch) on Wednesday 10/29 6-7:30pm on behalf of
@pged.bsky.social for a conversation on personal #genetics! Part of MD STEM Fest programming. pgcmls.info/event/14046052
@pged.bsky.social for a conversation on personal #genetics! Part of MD STEM Fest programming. pgcmls.info/event/14046052
STEM Lab: Introduction to Personal Genetics
Are you curious about how your health relates to your genes? Have you ever wondered how ancestry testing works, and what such tests can (or cannot) tell you? Do you have questions about how law enforc...
pgcmls.info
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I'll be at Prince George's County Library (Largo-Kettering Branch) on Wednesday 10/29 6-7:30pm on behalf of
@pged.bsky.social for a conversation on personal #genetics! Part of MD STEM Fest programming. pgcmls.info/event/14046052
@pged.bsky.social for a conversation on personal #genetics! Part of MD STEM Fest programming. pgcmls.info/event/14046052
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I'll be at Fairmount Heights Branch Library in PG County MD on Saturday 10/25 1:30-3:00pm for a conversation on personal #genetics! This is hosted as part of the MD STEMfest. Hope to see you there! pgcmls.info/event/14045982
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I'll be at Fairmount Heights Branch Library in PG County MD on Saturday 10/25 1:30-3:00pm for a conversation on personal #genetics! This is hosted as part of the MD STEMfest. Hope to see you there! pgcmls.info/event/14045982
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The @bioanth.org Education committee will be exhibiting at the @morganstateu.bsky.social #STEM Expo this Saturday Oct 25th from 10am-3pm. Open to all! morgancemse.com/stem-expo-20...
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The @bioanth.org Education committee will be exhibiting at the @morganstateu.bsky.social #STEM Expo this Saturday Oct 25th from 10am-3pm. Open to all! morgancemse.com/stem-expo-20...
I'll be at Fairmount Heights Branch Library in PG County MD on Saturday 10/25 1:30-3:00pm for a conversation on personal #genetics! This is hosted as part of the MD STEMfest. Hope to see you there! pgcmls.info/event/14045982
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I'll be at Fairmount Heights Branch Library in PG County MD on Saturday 10/25 1:30-3:00pm for a conversation on personal #genetics! This is hosted as part of the MD STEMfest. Hope to see you there! pgcmls.info/event/14045982
The @bioanth.org Education committee will be exhibiting at the @morganstateu.bsky.social #STEM Expo this Saturday Oct 25th from 10am-3pm. Open to all! morgancemse.com/stem-expo-20...
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The @bioanth.org Education committee will be exhibiting at the @morganstateu.bsky.social #STEM Expo this Saturday Oct 25th from 10am-3pm. Open to all! morgancemse.com/stem-expo-20...
Looking forward to exhibiting at the MD/DC Society of Genetics Counselors annual education conference this Friday 10/24 on behalf of @pged.bsky.social. @profdasgupta.bsky.social has a keynote! #genetics www.mdcgc.org
Maryland and DC Society of Genetic Counselors (MDCGC)
www.mdcgc.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Looking forward to exhibiting at the MD/DC Society of Genetics Counselors annual education conference this Friday 10/24 on behalf of @pged.bsky.social. @profdasgupta.bsky.social has a keynote! #genetics www.mdcgc.org
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the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist
October 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist
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What’s especially wild (legally) about this is that NSBP, NSHP, and SACNAS have always welcomed people of all backgrounds, including white people. NSHP has had a white president, my SACNAS leadership institute class has several white members, and NSBP has a sizable white membership.
Very bad: OSU unilaterally cancelled the registration of grad students attending the joint conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists. And OSU won't fund recruiting at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.
Ohio State changes policy on group conferences after Trump administration threats
A federal investigation into potentially discriminatory practices at Ohio State prompted the university to change its policies regarding conferences.
www.dispatch.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What’s especially wild (legally) about this is that NSBP, NSHP, and SACNAS have always welcomed people of all backgrounds, including white people. NSHP has had a white president, my SACNAS leadership institute class has several white members, and NSBP has a sizable white membership.
I'll be talking about personal #genetics for @pged.bsky.social next Tuesday at 1pm ET! Hosted by Rockville Science Center. Details and zoom registration below. www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/event-detail...
Rockville Science Tuesday | RSC
Join us for this month's Science Tuesday online lecture, "Introduction to Personal Genetics"
with Rob O'Malley, Ph.D.
www.rockvillesciencecenter.org
October 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I'll be talking about personal #genetics for @pged.bsky.social next Tuesday at 1pm ET! Hosted by Rockville Science Center. Details and zoom registration below. www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/event-detail...
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I have taken
the freedom of speech
that was in
the Constitution
and which
you were probably
using
for peaceful protest
Forgive me
the courts said they were
so agitating
and so irritating
the freedom of speech
that was in
the Constitution
and which
you were probably
using
for peaceful protest
Forgive me
the courts said they were
so agitating
and so irritating
Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."
October 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I have taken
the freedom of speech
that was in
the Constitution
and which
you were probably
using
for peaceful protest
Forgive me
the courts said they were
so agitating
and so irritating
the freedom of speech
that was in
the Constitution
and which
you were probably
using
for peaceful protest
Forgive me
the courts said they were
so agitating
and so irritating
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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google wants to introduce errors into my spreadsheets and attribute them to me
October 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
google wants to introduce errors into my spreadsheets and attribute them to me
Happening today!
On October 7th, learn how to communicate genetics topics to classrooms and informal settings with with @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social!
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
October 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Happening today!
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In many parts of rural Africa, babies bop around on mom's back during the daytime, where they're exposed to malaria. Treating those baby wraps with permethrin cuts that risk drastically.
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
Babies take a lesson from soldiers in the war against malaria
Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut malaria infections in little ones.
www.npr.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In many parts of rural Africa, babies bop around on mom's back during the daytime, where they're exposed to malaria. Treating those baby wraps with permethrin cuts that risk drastically.
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
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Cultivate a couple of hobbies. Ideally, things that have nothing to do with your day job and that bring you joy, even if you're not great at them.
Those who are 35+, what advice do you have for people just entering their 30s?
October 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Cultivate a couple of hobbies. Ideally, things that have nothing to do with your day job and that bring you joy, even if you're not great at them.
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Tomorrow!
On October 7th, learn how to communicate genetics topics to classrooms and informal settings with with @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social!
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
October 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Tomorrow!
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On Tues Oct 7th,, we're cohosting a livestream all about how to communicate on personal genetics in the classroom and informal science education settings!
We'll be joined by @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social at Harvard to talk best practices.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
We'll be joined by @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social at Harvard to talk best practices.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
September 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Tues Oct 7th,, we're cohosting a livestream all about how to communicate on personal genetics in the classroom and informal science education settings!
We'll be joined by @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social at Harvard to talk best practices.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
We'll be joined by @robomalley.bsky.social from @pged.bsky.social at Harvard to talk best practices.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
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On October 7th, learn how to communicate genetics topics to classrooms and informal settings with with @robomalley.bsky.social l from @pged.bsky.social!
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
September 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On October 7th, learn how to communicate genetics topics to classrooms and informal settings with with @robomalley.bsky.social l from @pged.bsky.social!
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
This is for teachers and all other kinds of educators.
RSVP for free here: givebutter.com/8TVNiA
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Do not bow down to these people. Do not allow them to convince you that you must. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
Local TV Giant Sinclair Ends Jimmy Kimmel Boycott
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Do not bow down to these people. Do not allow them to convince you that you must. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
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I'm excited to be attending @capclave.bsky.social this weekend Sep 19-21 and on panels about Underused Creatures (Fri 9pm), Keeping the Science in SciFi (Sat 11am), Implications of Genetic Engineering (Sun 12Noon), and Religions of the Future (Sun 1pm). www.capclave.org #SciComm #SciFi
September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I'm excited to be attending @capclave.bsky.social this weekend Sep 19-21 and on panels about Underused Creatures (Fri 9pm), Keeping the Science in SciFi (Sat 11am), Implications of Genetic Engineering (Sun 12Noon), and Religions of the Future (Sun 1pm). www.capclave.org #SciComm #SciFi
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Happy National Pawpaw Day! North America's largest fruit can be found all over the DC area in the early fall. You can collect up to half a gallon from Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, or you can stop by the Annual Maryland Pawpaw Fest in Frederick!
September 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Happy National Pawpaw Day! North America's largest fruit can be found all over the DC area in the early fall. You can collect up to half a gallon from Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, or you can stop by the Annual Maryland Pawpaw Fest in Frederick!
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The family of Trey Reed is seeking an independent autopsy following the Delta State University student’s death on Monday, when his body was found hanging in a tree on campus.
Trey Reed’s Family Calls for an Independent Autopsy After Tree Hanging Death
Demartravion “Trey” Reed’s family is seeking an independent autopsy after the Delta State University student was found hanging in a tree.
www.mississippifreepress.org
September 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The family of Trey Reed is seeking an independent autopsy following the Delta State University student’s death on Monday, when his body was found hanging in a tree on campus.