Leslie Rissler
@ljrissler.bsky.social
Evolutionary Biologist | @DEB @NSF | Fighter for Science and Scientists | Former Prof of Bio @Univ AL, Postdoc @UC Berkeley, PhD @UVA | More than just science, but science is my love (views always my own)
Old Town Alexandria
October 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Old Town Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria, VA
No Kings!
No Kings!
June 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Old Town Alexandria, VA
No Kings!
No Kings!
Back from a glorious few days in TCI. Didn’t take my phone.
Now back to DC and its mind-melting delirium. Bet I missed some things at work.
Now back to DC and its mind-melting delirium. Bet I missed some things at work.
May 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Back from a glorious few days in TCI. Didn’t take my phone.
Now back to DC and its mind-melting delirium. Bet I missed some things at work.
Now back to DC and its mind-melting delirium. Bet I missed some things at work.
DC was on fire, and in a good way. 🔥
April 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
DC was on fire, and in a good way. 🔥
Biked to see the cherry blossoms today on the National Mall. Gorgeous as always.
March 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Biked to see the cherry blossoms today on the National Mall. Gorgeous as always.
The National Science Foundation benefits communities in every state.
March 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The National Science Foundation benefits communities in every state.
‘Tis the season 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 11:47 PM
‘Tis the season 🎄
If you’re interesting in learning about NSF’s Mid-Career Advancement Program, register for the info session on 8 Jan at 2 pm.
(Next deadline is 3 March 2025.)
nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
(Next deadline is 3 March 2025.)
nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
December 12, 2024 at 6:51 PM
If you’re interesting in learning about NSF’s Mid-Career Advancement Program, register for the info session on 8 Jan at 2 pm.
(Next deadline is 3 March 2025.)
nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
(Next deadline is 3 March 2025.)
nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...
We were walking at a local, large park in northern VA just a few minutes ago. Saw the same thing! Way bigger than snail or slug eggs. Maybe they’re water beads that someone dumped, but I’ve never seen these before.
November 28, 2024 at 10:18 PM
We were walking at a local, large park in northern VA just a few minutes ago. Saw the same thing! Way bigger than snail or slug eggs. Maybe they’re water beads that someone dumped, but I’ve never seen these before.
NSF’s Mid-Career Advancement Program (NSF 22-603) is open to most Associate Profs in many fields, and even some Full Profs in BIO and GEO.
The target window for submissions is Feb 1-Mar 3.
Email MCA.info@nsf.gov for questions.
QR code on postcard below.
The target window for submissions is Feb 1-Mar 3.
Email MCA.info@nsf.gov for questions.
QR code on postcard below.
November 20, 2024 at 7:59 PM
NSF’s Mid-Career Advancement Program (NSF 22-603) is open to most Associate Profs in many fields, and even some Full Profs in BIO and GEO.
The target window for submissions is Feb 1-Mar 3.
Email MCA.info@nsf.gov for questions.
QR code on postcard below.
The target window for submissions is Feb 1-Mar 3.
Email MCA.info@nsf.gov for questions.
QR code on postcard below.
Rather surreal biking in 77 degree weather to Mount Vernon on Veteran’s Day this year.
November 11, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Rather surreal biking in 77 degree weather to Mount Vernon on Veteran’s Day this year.
Goodnight, blue sky.
November 11, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Goodnight, blue sky.
Two months ago we brought home Eleanor (Roosevelt), a very big Maine Coon from Pennsylvania. She’s now enjoying beautiful blue Virginia.
November 8, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Two months ago we brought home Eleanor (Roosevelt), a very big Maine Coon from Pennsylvania. She’s now enjoying beautiful blue Virginia.
Almost 8 yrs old. Bestest of the best dogs ever. 😊
June 9, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Almost 8 yrs old. Bestest of the best dogs ever. 😊
Prepared for the total eclipse with about 33 min to go.
April 8, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Prepared for the total eclipse with about 33 min to go.
Registration now open for the 2024 summer Grant Writing Workshop at beautiful Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado!
Perfect for postdocs and Assistant Profs. Limited to 15 people.
August 18-25
Info and registration at link.
www.rmbl.org/2024-grant-w...
Perfect for postdocs and Assistant Profs. Limited to 15 people.
August 18-25
Info and registration at link.
www.rmbl.org/2024-grant-w...
April 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Registration now open for the 2024 summer Grant Writing Workshop at beautiful Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado!
Perfect for postdocs and Assistant Profs. Limited to 15 people.
August 18-25
Info and registration at link.
www.rmbl.org/2024-grant-w...
Perfect for postdocs and Assistant Profs. Limited to 15 people.
August 18-25
Info and registration at link.
www.rmbl.org/2024-grant-w...
Spring has sprung in the Shenandoah back country.
March 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Spring has sprung in the Shenandoah back country.
Male wood frogs were out and calling during a rainy day at Great Falls, Maryland yesterday.
February 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Male wood frogs were out and calling during a rainy day at Great Falls, Maryland yesterday.
Golden Retriever Day means I must post a pic of my favorite Golden.
February 4, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Golden Retriever Day means I must post a pic of my favorite Golden.
A totally normal January day in D.C.
January 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM
A totally normal January day in D.C.
Gorgeous day visiting our alma mater.
October 28, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Gorgeous day visiting our alma mater.
Shutdown averted so we can relax for a month or so, except when walking near Lincoln.
October 2, 2023 at 12:05 PM
Shutdown averted so we can relax for a month or so, except when walking near Lincoln.