Grateful for another WOC in the academy conference. Exactly what I needed to feel today❣️ @nu-wocia.bsky.social

I cannot believe I’ve had to hold this damn sign TWICE… my undergrad in 2017 Eugene OR & postdoc 2025 Boston MA what years it’s been as an early career scientist…

Shots from the Plum Island Long Term Ecological Research all scientists meeting in Woods Hole MA. Fun to hear all the science happening at the LTER & excited to be bringing fungi into the marsh mix! 🍄🌱🌊 #marinemycology #coastalfungi #fungi #endophytes @pie-lter.bsky.social

I’m a firstgen student from a blue collar family. Transferred from community college after receiving Pell bcuz that was the only way I could afford undergrad.

Undergrad thanks to Pell.
PhD thanks to GRFP.
Postdoc thanks to PRFB.

These have supported me to be the successful scientist I am today.

Some pretty phytophthora from seagrass seeds for my Bluesky to make my day a little brighter (but also booo to pathogens!)

Some snapshots of last nights nba in season tournament + some of my favorite fungal root endophytes I’ve been growing recently 💛🏀🍄

Hi yall! I’m Kylea Garces an NSF postdoc excited about all things fungi, community assembly, & coasts! Passionate about inclusive ed, grading for equity & mentorship.
#MicrobialEcology #DBER #mycology #SciCom #FirstGenInSTEM #WOCEEB
Outside of science I enjoy sunbathing, sports & sparkles 🍄🌊🌤️🏈🏀💅🏻✨