Bing Wen Brunton
@bingbrunton.bsky.social
Scientist interested in all aspects of brain and behavior. Loves to talk math and data. Prof of Biology at University of Washington, Seattle. Mom of 2 epsilons; paints in watercolor here, there, and anywhere.
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thanks for speaking out @markhisted.org
Federal workers are speaking out on how the Trump regime is harming Americans:
"We stand here today at a moment of the greatest assault of our lifetimes on our freedoms. The US Constitution is being shredded... We are here to call on Congress to stand up and stop it."
youtu.be/uw1KwIBgrCw?...
"We stand here today at a moment of the greatest assault of our lifetimes on our freedoms. The US Constitution is being shredded... We are here to call on Congress to stand up and stop it."
youtu.be/uw1KwIBgrCw?...
Mark Histed, NIH Scientist *speaking in personal capacity
YouTube video by Civil Servants Coalition
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 4:15 AM
thanks for speaking out @markhisted.org
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Now out in @nature.com: Our study discovering a neural circuit in Drosophila that predictively inhibits proprioceptor axons during voluntary leg movements, such as walking and grooming. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now out in @nature.com: Our study discovering a neural circuit in Drosophila that predictively inhibits proprioceptor axons during voluntary leg movements, such as walking and grooming. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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@bingbrunton.bsky.social and I trying our hand at pinning a blue-eyed darner dragonfly, Rhionaeschna multicolor
August 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
@bingbrunton.bsky.social and I trying our hand at pinning a blue-eyed darner dragonfly, Rhionaeschna multicolor
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Embodiment is the concept that the function of the brain is inexorably shaped by the body, a lens that is often neglected when neuroscientists study specific brain subsystems, write @bingbrunton.bsky.social and @tuthill.bsky.social.
#neuroskyence #neuroai
www.thetransmitter.org/neuroai/brea...
#neuroskyence #neuroai
www.thetransmitter.org/neuroai/brea...
Breaking the jar: Why NeuroAI needs embodiment
Brain function is inexorably shaped by the body. Embracing this will benefit computational models of real brain function and the design of ANNs.
www.thetransmitter.org
July 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Embodiment is the concept that the function of the brain is inexorably shaped by the body, a lens that is often neglected when neuroscientists study specific brain subsystems, write @bingbrunton.bsky.social and @tuthill.bsky.social.
#neuroskyence #neuroai
www.thetransmitter.org/neuroai/brea...
#neuroskyence #neuroai
www.thetransmitter.org/neuroai/brea...
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my lab (www.tuthill.casa) at UW is hiring a research assistant/tech. basic scope is to apply machine learning/computer vision tools to measure and model 3D animal behavior and mechanics. we are a diverse, collaborative, curiosity-driven group.
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
December 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
my lab (www.tuthill.casa) at UW is hiring a research assistant/tech. basic scope is to apply machine learning/computer vision tools to measure and model 3D animal behavior and mechanics. we are a diverse, collaborative, curiosity-driven group.
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
Apply: uwhires.admin.washington.edu/ENG/Candidat...
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This shot of a little wattlebird might be the best single frame I shot in Australia. Can anyone help me with the banksia ID? 🪶
(You may need to click to view, given the aspect ratio.)
(You may need to click to view, given the aspect ratio.)
November 28, 2023 at 11:49 PM
This shot of a little wattlebird might be the best single frame I shot in Australia. Can anyone help me with the banksia ID? 🪶
(You may need to click to view, given the aspect ratio.)
(You may need to click to view, given the aspect ratio.)
Epsilon 1 takes their reproducible experimental protocol very seriously 🤣
October 12, 2023 at 6:14 AM
Epsilon 1 takes their reproducible experimental protocol very seriously 🤣
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Ken Norman's post on another site:
Princeton Psychology is hiring this year (Assistant Professor level, open area, see job ad for details). Please apply! https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=31561
Princeton Psychology is hiring this year (Assistant Professor level, open area, see job ad for details). Please apply! https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=31561
August 21, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Ken Norman's post on another site:
Princeton Psychology is hiring this year (Assistant Professor level, open area, see job ad for details). Please apply! https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=31561
Princeton Psychology is hiring this year (Assistant Professor level, open area, see job ad for details). Please apply! https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/application.xhtml?listingId=31561
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It seems to me that the time is ripe for a Bluesky thread about how—and maybe even why—to befriend crows.
(1/n)
(1/n)
August 20, 2023 at 1:55 AM
It seems to me that the time is ripe for a Bluesky thread about how—and maybe even why—to befriend crows.
(1/n)
(1/n)