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Junellie Perez
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PhD Candidate in Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University 🌌🛰️

On the postdoc job market! 😊✨️

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Junellie Perez @spacejunellie.bsky.social · Nov 17
Everyone: sees my paper on arxiv: arxiv.org/abs/2511.10801

What I see: 6 years of tears, struggles, COVID pandemic, medical and mental health chronic issues, multiple surgeries, adopting my two fur babies, getting married, healing from trauma, and so much more. And still submitting this paper! 🥹😭💖
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stsci.edu
HIRING: The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore is searching for a Office of Public Outreach Division Head. The person would lead the science communication and public outreach activities for the Institute.

Apply today or share this post with your network: https://bit.ly/4qeUTMt
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January 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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deepseadawn.bsky.social
“Everybody came, partly to see the girl geophysicist, but also to hear what the revolution could mean for them.”

Absolutely delighted by this story of my friend, mentor, & scientific hero, TANYA ATWATER ⚒️ 🌊 🧪

www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/...

h/t @floragraham.bsky.social
cc @drwendyrocks.bsky.social
How plate tectonics revolutionized our understanding of Earth - High Country News
And how scientist Tanya Atwater was at the center of it all.
www.hcn.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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hudrewthis.bsky.social
Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
Leafcutter ant holds up a large piece of leaf that says "Call for Scientists."
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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aussiastronomer.bsky.social
Hey folks - if you are interested in astronomy news, you should be following @caltechipac.bsky.social!!! IPAC hosts the NASA Exoplanet Archive, the NASA Extragalactic Database, the InfraRed Science Archive, as well as data from ongoing missions like Euclid, SPHEREx, and upcoming missions like Roman!
January 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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christinepulliam.bsky.social
Come work with me! STScI is hiring a new head of the Office of Public Outreach. It's a great opportunity for scicomm for NASA's flagship missions: recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/...
recruiting2.ultipro.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
spacejunellie.bsky.social
Heart is heavy, spending Christmas eve at the hospital with a close family member 🥺 hospital and health care staff are true heroes. Praying he gets through this, pls keep my family in your thoughts and prayers if that's your thing 😔
December 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
spacejunellie.bsky.social
Just submitted my last postdoc app of the season (and hopefully in a long time or ever?)! Now to fully enjoy the holidays 😭💖
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ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words `` it 's done '' written on the bottom .
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December 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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chanda.blacksky.app
AS A PROFESSOR, I AM ASKING

HOW ARE OUR STUDENTS SUPPOSED TO LEARN IN THESE CONDITIONS?

HOW ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO GO TO SCHOOL AND TAKE EXAMS KNOWING SOMEONE MIGHT JUST SHOW UP WITH AN EASY TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATIC WEAPON?

HOW??????????
joshuajfriedman.com Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · Dec 13
Longer statement from Brown University:

"We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals."
DECEMBER 13, 6:05PM: At 4:22 p.m., we alerted our campus to an active shooter incident near Barus & Holley Engineering. We informed our community to shelter in place by locking doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice. This remains an active crime scene, and law enforcement continues to search for the suspect. The situation is ongoing, and all members of the community should continue to shelter in place. We are very sorry to share that we have confirmed reports of multiple shooting victims, but we are not able to share their condition. They have been transported to local hospitals. Our first priority is the safety of our community and coordinating closely with local law enforcement and medical personnel to ensure their safety. We are working immediately to determine who was in the building at the time of the shooting. We had multiple exams scheduled in that building from 2 pm to 5 pm. We can confirm that support services are on site. Senior administrative leaders from across the university are convened in emergency command to mobilize ongoing response and support for our community. We are establishing support for our community and families. We have been and continue to be very grateful to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. We have relocated students to get support services at a secure location. Please continue to take all steps to remain safe. Follow the instructions of law enforcement personnel and avoid the area.
December 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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celestelabedz.bsky.social
It's over.

Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.

www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
spacejunellie.bsky.social
Grateful for the doctors, nurses, medical staff that work tirelessly to help others, especially during holidays, literal heroes 🥺 please send healing thoughts to my family member this Thanksgiving, and may all of those who are in a similar situation see their improvement too 💙
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
spacejunellie.bsky.social
Everyone: sees my paper on arxiv: arxiv.org/abs/2511.10801

What I see: 6 years of tears, struggles, COVID pandemic, medical and mental health chronic issues, multiple surgeries, adopting my two fur babies, getting married, healing from trauma, and so much more. And still submitting this paper! 🥹😭💖
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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meadekrosby.bsky.social
Prohibited activities include advising Chinese graduate students. For reference, a recent Georgetown report estimated 16% of STEM graduate students in the US are Chinese nationals.

This would take out entire fields at the knees, which is perhaps the point.
environmicrobio.bsky.social Roland Hatzenpichler @environmicrobio.bsky.social · Nov 14
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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knauazpubradio.bsky.social
Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory plans to cut nearly all its research funding and reduce the number of paid science staff to just two positions next year.
Lowell Observatory slashes research funding in the midst of financial struggle
Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory plans to cut nearly all its research funding and reduce the number of paid science staff to just two positions next year.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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flannelgoddess.bsky.social
BALTIMORE! A friend of mine who is an art conservator just got grant funding for a project on how to preserve queer stories and objects if anyone is interested please pass this flyer along
A poster that reads QUEER STORIES PRESERVATION * WORKSHOP a FREE community event Our memories live in the objects we love and the stories they tell. Join us as we learn how to care for them. How can I repair my grandmother's quilt? How should I store my journals, photos, & artwork? What does "archival" even mean? Saturday, JAN 17, 2026, 2-4 PM Tola's Room | 4212 Sheldon Ave For questions, please email preservequeerstories@gmail.com Created by & for the Baltimore LGBTQ community. All ages welcome.
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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carlnotsagan.github.io
i’m excited to announce that i am hiring (again)!

i am looking for a postdoc in computational astrophysics that’s excited about models of stellar transients and multi-messenger astronomy to join my group (star stuff @ steward) at @uarizona.bsky.social!

apply here ✨💥: aas.org/jobregister/...
Postdoctoral Research Associate I Computational Stellar Astrophysics (Steward Observatory) | American Astronomical Society
The University of Arizona (U of A) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work with Professor Ca...
aas.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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chanda.blacksky.app
I just want everyone to have the experience of living in dignity with access to sufficient food, safe housing, needed medical care, high quality education, and time to engage with what sparks their curiosity and spirit

this should not be controversial 🫠
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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hwahl16.bsky.social
Writing for Astrobites helped me realize my passion for science communication, and I would not have made the jump from academia to the field of science writing without it.

Astrobites is an amazing organization and I highly recommend applying ⭐
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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astrobites.bsky.social
This week, NSF added *another* bizarre requirement: Now, applicants must submit official transcripts. The original solicitation -- as in past years -- permitted students to submit *un*official transcripts, which was free for applicants and far simpler.

We'll update our Bite accordingly.
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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planetdr.bsky.social
Please sign this
aguscipolicy.bsky.social AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · Nov 7
🚨 NASA scientists warn: critical equipment at Goddard Space Flight Center could be discarded during the shutdown, jeopardizing decades of Earth & space science missions.

📢 Act now: agu.quorum.us/campaign/146...

#sciencepolicy #saveNASA
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Dear Applicant, You are receiving this email because you are an applicant for the 2026 Graduate Fellowship Research Program (GRFP) Competition. Please disregard the previous guidance in the application module that indicated applicants may upload unofficial or official transcripts. The GRFP Solicitation NSF 25-547 states that, "Only official academic transcripts with the applicant's most recent academic status will be accepted." All applications submitted for the 2026 GRFP Competition MUST include official transcripts. Applications that include unofficial transcripts will not be considered for review. All applications must be submitted by the field of study deadline specified in the GRFP Solicitation. For more information, please reference the GRFP Solicitation (Important Information & Section V. Application Preparation and Submission Instructions). We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to reviewing your submission.
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
spacejunellie.bsky.social
Anyone: how's postdoc app season going?
Me:
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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astrobites.bsky.social
Love astronomy, astrophysics, and science communication? Come join the Astrobites team! Applications due November 26th. 🔭✨☄️
astrobites.org/2025/10/31/a...
Apply to Write for Astrobites 2025!
Love astronomy, astrophysics, and science communication? Come join the Astrobites team! Applications due November 26th.
astrobites.org
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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nhc-atlc.nws-bot.us
Atlantic Hurricane Melissa Advisory Number 22
...HURRICANE MELISSA RESUMES INTENSIFYING... ...LIFE-THREATENING AND CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF JAMAICA AND SOUTHERN HISPANIOLA THROUGH MIDWEEK WITH HURRICANE FORCE WINDS LIKELY T...
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000WTNT33 KNHC 262055TCPAT3 BULLETINHurricane Melissa Advisory Number 22NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132025500 PM EDT Sun Oct 26 2025 ...HURRICANE MELISSA RESUMES INTENSIFYING......LIFE-THREATENING AND CATASTROPHIC FLASH FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF JAMAICA AND SOUTHERN HISPANIOLA THROUGH MIDWEEK WITH HURRICANE FORCE WINDS LIKELY TO BEGIN TOMORROW... SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION----------------------------------------------LOCATION...16.4N 77.2WABOUT 115 MI...185 KM SSW OF KINGSTON JAMAICAABOUT 295 MI...470 KM SSW OF GUANTANAMO CUBAMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...941 MB...27.79 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS--------------------CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The government of Cuba has issued a Hurricane Warning for the Cubanprovinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin. Thegovernment of Cuba has also issued a Tropical Storm Warning for theCuban province of Las Tunas. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...* Jamaica* Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, andHolguin. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...* Southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with theDominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince A Tropical Storm Warning in effect for...* Southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with theDominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince* Cuban province of Las Tunas A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expectedsomewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence oftropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outsidepreparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect lifeand property should be complete. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possiblewithin the watch area. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions areexpected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. Interests elsewhere in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, thesoutheastern and central Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands,and Bermuda should monitor the progress of Melissa. Additionalwatches and warnings could be required later tonight or tomorrow. For storm information specific to your area, please monitorproducts issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK----------------------At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Melissa was located by Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 77.2 West. Melissa is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow westward motion is expected tonight, followed by a turn to the north and northeast on Monday and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the core of Melissa is expected to move near or over Jamaica on Tuesday, across southeastern Cuba Tuesday night, and across the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher gusts. Melissa is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional intensification is forecast over the next day or so, followed by fluctuations in intensity. Melissa is expected to be a powerful major hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica Monday night or Tuesday morning and southeastern Cuba late Tuesday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from thecenter and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles(335 km). The minimum central pressure estimated by aircraft dropsonde data is 941 mb (27.79 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND----------------------Key messages for Melissa can be found in the Tropical CycloneDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3 and WMO header WTNT43 KNHC. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are likely occuring in Jamaica, withhurricane conditions expected to begin by Monday. Tropical stormconditions are expected to begin in Eastern Cuba by Tuesdayafternoon, with Hurricane conditions expected to begin in thehurricane warning area by Tuesday evening. Tropical storm conditionsare ongoing in the warning area in Haiti. The potential for hurricane conditions in the watch area in Haiti have diminished fortoday, but there is still a possibility of hurricane conditionsoccurring there on Tuesday. RAINFALL: Melissa is expected to bring rainfall of 15 to 30 inchesto portions of Jamaica and additional rainfall of 8 to 16 inches forsouthern Hispaniola through Wednesday, with local storm total maximaof 40 inches possible. Catastrophic flash flooding and numerouslandslides are likely. For eastern Cuba, storm total rainfall of 10 to 15 inches, withlocal amounts to 20 inches, is expected by Monday into Wednesdayresulting in life-threatening flash flooding and numerouslandslides. Over the Southeast Bahamas, total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches isexpected Tuesday into Wednesday resulting in areas of flashflooding. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated withMelissa, please see the National Weather Service Storm TotalRainfall Graphic, available athurricanes.gov/graphics_at3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Life-threatening storm surge is likely along the southcoast of Jamaica late Monday through Tuesday morning. Peak stormsurge heights could reach 9 to 13 feet above ground level, near andto the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall. Thisstorm surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. There is a potential for significant storm surge along the southeastcoast of Cuba late Tuesday or Wednesday. Peak storm surge heightscould reach 6 to 9 feet above normal tide levels, near and to theeast of where the center of Melissa makes landfall. This storm surgewill be accompanied by large and destructive waves. SURF: Swells generated by Melissa are expected to affect portions ofHispaniola, Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and the Cayman Islands during thenext several days, and In the Bahamas and Bermuda later this week.These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and ripcurrent conditions. Please consult products from your local weatheroffice. NEXT ADVISORY-------------Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM EDT.Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$Forecaster Papin Hurricane Melissa 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image Hurricane Melissa 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities
October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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timlichtenberg.bsky.social
w/ Oli Shorttle, @johannateske.bsky.social & Eliza Kempton we reviewed our current understanding and prospects for peaking on the inside of small #exoplanets in "Constraining exoplanet interiors using observations of their atmospheres": www.science.org/stoken/autho... & arxiv.org/abs/2510.08844 🔭🧪⚒️☄️
Illustration of predicted interior structures of sub-Neptune exoplanets. Observed density and atmospheric constraints are interpreted in three scenarios, each with a gaseous envelope. Water worlds have a small metal core, rocky mantle, high-pressure ice layer, and possible liquid water ocean. Gas dwarfs have a larger metal core and a magma ocean. Global supercritical regimes have no clear boundaries between layers. Image credit: Mark A. Garlick.
October 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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emily.space
#exoplanets
aussiastronomer.bsky.social Dr. Jessie Christiansen @aussiastronomer.bsky.social · Oct 2
This week (!) is the 30th anniversary of the announcement of 51 Pegasi b, the first exoplanet found orbiting a star like our Sun - since then, we've found over 6,000!

To celebrate, @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com collected some astronomers' favourite planets:

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
These alien planets are astronomers’ favourites: here’s why
Space scientists look back on 30 years of exoplanet discoveries — from rows of massive ‘super-Earths‘ to worlds with perfectly synchronized orbits.
www.nature.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM