Sarah Senese
@ssenese.bsky.social
PhD Student in the Velotta Lab @ DU
Physiology, genomics, evolutionary bio
Mice in high places. Also bugs in semi-high places
🐁🏔️🪰
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Physiology, genomics, evolutionary bio
Mice in high places. Also bugs in semi-high places
🐁🏔️🪰
she/her
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Sarah Senese
@ssenese.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Hi folks!
I am a PhD student studying parasite-host interactions in deer mice and botflies 🐭🐁🪰 🏔️as well as physiology, genomics, and how these critters are affected by climate change. I’ve also been known to hold a bird or two and even a plant.
Also, I’d like to keep science alive if possible.
I am a PhD student studying parasite-host interactions in deer mice and botflies 🐭🐁🪰 🏔️as well as physiology, genomics, and how these critters are affected by climate change. I’ve also been known to hold a bird or two and even a plant.
Also, I’d like to keep science alive if possible.
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The GRFP announcement from NSF cuts out an entire cohort of 2nd year students from consideration, without warning. This is so deeply unfair that it warrants a formal protest from the scientific community. If someone wants to work with me to craft an open letter and solicit signatures, LMK.
New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
www.nsf.gov
September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The GRFP announcement from NSF cuts out an entire cohort of 2nd year students from consideration, without warning. This is so deeply unfair that it warrants a formal protest from the scientific community. If someone wants to work with me to craft an open letter and solicit signatures, LMK.
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Science news article about 2nd year grad students being unceremoniously dropped from the GRFP eligibility with no explanation or warning:
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘Completely shattered.’ Changes to NSF’s graduate student fellowship spur outcry
The announcement comes months later than usual, leaving many would-be applicants stranded
www.science.org
September 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Science news article about 2nd year grad students being unceremoniously dropped from the GRFP eligibility with no explanation or warning:
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
All my hard work and prep seems to be for naught. Maybe we can get something back. Consider signing:
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
Petition to NSF to Restore Eligibility for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Competition
laurenkuehne.github.io
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
All my hard work and prep seems to be for naught. Maybe we can get something back. Consider signing:
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/
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A troubling moment for the next generation of scientists.
UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/u...
UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/u...
UMass Chan rescinds admission for biomedical sciences PhD program amid funding concerns
UMass Chan Medical School is rescinding admission offers to candidates for its biomedical sciences PhD program over concerns about federal funding cuts.
www.nbcboston.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A troubling moment for the next generation of scientists.
UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/u...
UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts.
www.nbcboston.com/news/local/u...
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But our work is far from done—science is still under attack.
We’ve got ideas, but we want to hear from you. What’s worrying you most? What should we do next? How can we grow this movement together?
Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts & stay connected: forms.gle/QAxH4wD4Y3sg...
We’ve got ideas, but we want to hear from you. What’s worrying you most? What should we do next? How can we grow this movement together?
Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts & stay connected: forms.gle/QAxH4wD4Y3sg...
How do we keep Standing Up for Science?
A heartfelt thank you for everyone that Stood Up for Science with us on March 7th—whether it be volunteering, donating, sharing, or attending in event, we're forever indebted to people like you who ca...
forms.gle
March 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
But our work is far from done—science is still under attack.
We’ve got ideas, but we want to hear from you. What’s worrying you most? What should we do next? How can we grow this movement together?
Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts & stay connected: forms.gle/QAxH4wD4Y3sg...
We’ve got ideas, but we want to hear from you. What’s worrying you most? What should we do next? How can we grow this movement together?
Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts & stay connected: forms.gle/QAxH4wD4Y3sg...
Denver @standupforscience.bsky.social did that.
@standupforscience.bsky.social
Academics love their visual aids! Almost everyone at the Denver Rally yesterday had a sign.
Academics love their visual aids! Almost everyone at the Denver Rally yesterday had a sign.
March 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Denver @standupforscience.bsky.social did that.
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Stand Up for Science 2025 - Denver!! Chilly day but the passion of a couple hundred supporters was warming🔥 #standupforscience
March 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Stand Up for Science 2025 - Denver!! Chilly day but the passion of a couple hundred supporters was warming🔥 #standupforscience
Even the dogs thinks science should be funded! Thanks for coming out to #StandUpforScience with us! @standupforscience.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Even the dogs thinks science should be funded! Thanks for coming out to #StandUpforScience with us! @standupforscience.bsky.social
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Stand up for Science Denver was a success! Thanks to all who came out even in the cold!!
#standupforscience
#standupforscience
March 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Stand up for Science Denver was a success! Thanks to all who came out even in the cold!!
#standupforscience
#standupforscience
Denver showed up!
March 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Denver showed up!
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Denver #StandUpForScience ! Freezing but totally worth it!!
March 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Denver #StandUpForScience ! Freezing but totally worth it!!
Thanks for standing up with us!
March 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Thanks for standing up with us!
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At the #StandUpForScience march in Denver
March 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
At the #StandUpForScience march in Denver
No, YOU! Couldn’t have done it with your help 🫶 more to come!
So proud of this amazing leader & woman in science. I've known her a whole week and a half, but what a feat to lead a #standupforscience2025 event in a major city as a trainee (in only 1.5 wks!) Thank you for all you did for our team @ssenese.bsky.social!
Catch her in Eos! eos.org/articles/cro...
Catch her in Eos! eos.org/articles/cro...
March 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
No, YOU! Couldn’t have done it with your help 🫶 more to come!
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Thanks for showing up! Just the beginning.
Great turnout at the #StandUpForScience #StandUpForScience2025 rally in Denver! ✊
My sign read “I’d rather be PEER REVIEWING!” 🧪🔬
My sign read “I’d rather be PEER REVIEWING!” 🧪🔬
March 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thanks for showing up! Just the beginning.
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Great turnout at the #StandUpForScience #StandUpForScience2025 rally in Denver! ✊
My sign read “I’d rather be PEER REVIEWING!” 🧪🔬
My sign read “I’d rather be PEER REVIEWING!” 🧪🔬
March 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Great turnout at the #StandUpForScience #StandUpForScience2025 rally in Denver! ✊
My sign read “I’d rather be PEER REVIEWING!” 🧪🔬
My sign read “I’d rather be PEER REVIEWING!” 🧪🔬
My proudest accomplishment to date.
The work continues!
@jpvelotta.bsky.social @erinwelsh.bsky.social @aweiss.bsky.social @calvarezaranyos.bsky.social @bradleyallf.bsky.social @neuronickole.bsky.social, CO Senator Lisa Cutter, Meteorologist Mike Nelson, Scientist/Comedian Jessie Hanson
The work continues!
@jpvelotta.bsky.social @erinwelsh.bsky.social @aweiss.bsky.social @calvarezaranyos.bsky.social @bradleyallf.bsky.social @neuronickole.bsky.social, CO Senator Lisa Cutter, Meteorologist Mike Nelson, Scientist/Comedian Jessie Hanson
March 8, 2025 at 3:30 AM
My proudest accomplishment to date.
The work continues!
@jpvelotta.bsky.social @erinwelsh.bsky.social @aweiss.bsky.social @calvarezaranyos.bsky.social @bradleyallf.bsky.social @neuronickole.bsky.social, CO Senator Lisa Cutter, Meteorologist Mike Nelson, Scientist/Comedian Jessie Hanson
The work continues!
@jpvelotta.bsky.social @erinwelsh.bsky.social @aweiss.bsky.social @calvarezaranyos.bsky.social @bradleyallf.bsky.social @neuronickole.bsky.social, CO Senator Lisa Cutter, Meteorologist Mike Nelson, Scientist/Comedian Jessie Hanson
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I found the creator of my favorite signs today at #StandUpForScience Denver!
What an absolute honor to get to speak to this amazing crowd.
What an absolute honor to get to speak to this amazing crowd.
March 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I found the creator of my favorite signs today at #StandUpForScience Denver!
What an absolute honor to get to speak to this amazing crowd.
What an absolute honor to get to speak to this amazing crowd.
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COME STAND UP FOR SCIENCE!! TOMORROW!!
🚨TOMORROW, COLORADO!🚨
Denver Capitol building. East steps. 1-4 pm. Amazing lineup of speakers. A Science Riot comedian. Musical performance. Coloring pages for kids. Science advocacy. What more do you want?!?!
RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Denver Capitol building. East steps. 1-4 pm. Amazing lineup of speakers. A Science Riot comedian. Musical performance. Coloring pages for kids. Science advocacy. What more do you want?!?!
RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
March 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
COME STAND UP FOR SCIENCE!! TOMORROW!!
🚨TOMORROW, COLORADO!🚨
Denver Capitol building. East steps. 1-4 pm. Amazing lineup of speakers. A Science Riot comedian. Musical performance. Coloring pages for kids. Science advocacy. What more do you want?!?!
RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Denver Capitol building. East steps. 1-4 pm. Amazing lineup of speakers. A Science Riot comedian. Musical performance. Coloring pages for kids. Science advocacy. What more do you want?!?!
RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
March 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚨TOMORROW, COLORADO!🚨
Denver Capitol building. East steps. 1-4 pm. Amazing lineup of speakers. A Science Riot comedian. Musical performance. Coloring pages for kids. Science advocacy. What more do you want?!?!
RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Denver Capitol building. East steps. 1-4 pm. Amazing lineup of speakers. A Science Riot comedian. Musical performance. Coloring pages for kids. Science advocacy. What more do you want?!?!
RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
Feeling exhausted watching Trump spew falsehoods and misinformation as he addresses Congress this evening?
We’ll have an excellent talk from a science communicator on the nature of mis- and disinformation at the Colorado @standupforscience.bsky.social rally this Friday.
The work continues.
We’ll have an excellent talk from a science communicator on the nature of mis- and disinformation at the Colorado @standupforscience.bsky.social rally this Friday.
The work continues.
March 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Feeling exhausted watching Trump spew falsehoods and misinformation as he addresses Congress this evening?
We’ll have an excellent talk from a science communicator on the nature of mis- and disinformation at the Colorado @standupforscience.bsky.social rally this Friday.
The work continues.
We’ll have an excellent talk from a science communicator on the nature of mis- and disinformation at the Colorado @standupforscience.bsky.social rally this Friday.
The work continues.
Golden, CO showed up. You can see these signs and more this upcoming Friday (3/7) at the Denver Capitol building.
March 4, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Golden, CO showed up. You can see these signs and more this upcoming Friday (3/7) at the Denver Capitol building.