Dr. Raymond Vagell 🏳️🌈🐒
@prancingpapio.bsky.social
Ph.D. Lemur Researcher. Primatologist. #QueerInSTEM #Anthropology.
Interests: Cognition, Welfare & Enrichment.
Currently in Durham, NC. Wanderlust. #PokemonGO Community Ambassador.
He/Him/His
www.raymondvagell.com
Interests: Cognition, Welfare & Enrichment.
Currently in Durham, NC. Wanderlust. #PokemonGO Community Ambassador.
He/Him/His
www.raymondvagell.com
Pinned
And ...that's a wrap!
Graduated from Texas State University @txst.edu over the weekend with a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology (Primatology) 🧑🎓
Thank you for your mentorship Dr. Jill D. Pruetz @jilldpruetz.bsky.social and encouragements from my lab siblings in The Pruetz Lab.
Graduated from Texas State University @txst.edu over the weekend with a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology (Primatology) 🧑🎓
Thank you for your mentorship Dr. Jill D. Pruetz @jilldpruetz.bsky.social and encouragements from my lab siblings in The Pruetz Lab.
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social responds to Trump says he's a "much better looking person" than him: "My focus is on the affordability crisis, and if the president wants to speak about grocery prices or lowering the cost of living, I'm absolutely ready to do so."
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social responds to Trump says he's a "much better looking person" than him: "My focus is on the affordability crisis, and if the president wants to speak about grocery prices or lowering the cost of living, I'm absolutely ready to do so."
Happy Halloween Weekend 🎃
October 26, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Happy Halloween Weekend 🎃
I had to host a #PokemonGO event yesterday and couldn't make it to the #NoKings event. I made sure I dressed accordingly. Miss you @jillsobule.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I had to host a #PokemonGO event yesterday and couldn't make it to the #NoKings event. I made sure I dressed accordingly. Miss you @jillsobule.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Heartbroken by the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall. Her groundbreaking insights into chimpanzee behavior and tireless advocacy for conservation shaped the path for so many of us in primatology. Her legacy continues to guide and inspire.
May her memory be a blessing. #JaneGoodall
May her memory be a blessing. #JaneGoodall
October 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Heartbroken by the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall. Her groundbreaking insights into chimpanzee behavior and tireless advocacy for conservation shaped the path for so many of us in primatology. Her legacy continues to guide and inspire.
May her memory be a blessing. #JaneGoodall
May her memory be a blessing. #JaneGoodall
I used to tell ppl that I like San Marcos and TXST because it's in a liberal bubble but oh boy ...
The current count is
1 student
2 employee
cbsaustin.com/news/local/s...?
The current count is
1 student
2 employee
cbsaustin.com/news/local/s...?
Students, unions rally around ousted Texas State University employees
Students, faculty and union members gathered in downtown San Marcos on Thursday to show support for a tenured history professor who was recently fired by Texas
cbsaustin.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I used to tell ppl that I like San Marcos and TXST because it's in a liberal bubble but oh boy ...
The current count is
1 student
2 employee
cbsaustin.com/news/local/s...?
The current count is
1 student
2 employee
cbsaustin.com/news/local/s...?
This year's joint ASP/MPIG 2025 #ASPChicago2025 was great! Happy to see my colleagues, friends, and research assistants. Presented my research as Dr. Vagell for the first time with a podium presentation, a poster, and also as a coauthor with one of my research assistants! #Primate #Primatology
September 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This year's joint ASP/MPIG 2025 #ASPChicago2025 was great! Happy to see my colleagues, friends, and research assistants. Presented my research as Dr. Vagell for the first time with a podium presentation, a poster, and also as a coauthor with one of my research assistants! #Primate #Primatology
An article about "Equity in Science is a beautiful lie" and it's paywalled 🙃 CLASSIC!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Equity in science is a beautiful lie — and I’m done pretending
Science isn’t really moving towards equity; institutions are just perfecting the appearance of equity. We need to build an alternative system.
www.nature.com
September 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
An article about "Equity in Science is a beautiful lie" and it's paywalled 🙃 CLASSIC!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Dogs make great pets but not primates! Tell Congress that #PrimatesAreNotPets! Support the #CaptivePrimateSafetyAct by contacting your local Representatives and Senators. #ASPChicago2025. Spread the word and #KeepPrimatesWild!
Find out more: www.speciesunite.com/captive-prim...
Find out more: www.speciesunite.com/captive-prim...
September 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Dogs make great pets but not primates! Tell Congress that #PrimatesAreNotPets! Support the #CaptivePrimateSafetyAct by contacting your local Representatives and Senators. #ASPChicago2025. Spread the word and #KeepPrimatesWild!
Find out more: www.speciesunite.com/captive-prim...
Find out more: www.speciesunite.com/captive-prim...
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Queer people built your platform. Now you stand with our persecutors and tell us to leave. Careful, the foundations of your platform may disappear if we find a better alternative.
We knew from the start we can’t get everything right. Moderation is a hard problem, and it’s impossible to please everyone. So we built a protocol where you always have the right to leave. If you don’t trust us, or don’t like our decisions, you deserve the right to choose an alternative.
September 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Queer people built your platform. Now you stand with our persecutors and tell us to leave. Careful, the foundations of your platform may disappear if we find a better alternative.
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Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?” www.propublica.org/article/trum...
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?” www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. “How low can you go?” one advoc...
www.propublica.org
September 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?” www.propublica.org/article/trum...
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?” www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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I had completely forgotten that Charlie Kirk was the guy who coined "your body, my choice" in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
September 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I had completely forgotten that Charlie Kirk was the guy who coined "your body, my choice" in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
I hope you have the day you deserve and trans rights are human rights.
September 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I hope you have the day you deserve and trans rights are human rights.
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In #JapaneseFolklore there is a tale about a powerful kijo (demon woman) called Momiji. The name Momiji is connected to maple leaves and the story takes place during autumn, when the leaves begin to fall. The tale begins with the samurai Koremochi who was given the task of...
#LegendaryWednesday
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#LegendaryWednesday
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September 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
In #JapaneseFolklore there is a tale about a powerful kijo (demon woman) called Momiji. The name Momiji is connected to maple leaves and the story takes place during autumn, when the leaves begin to fall. The tale begins with the samurai Koremochi who was given the task of...
#LegendaryWednesday
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#LegendaryWednesday
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AliExpress really said I got something special for you 🚬. 🤣😩
September 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
AliExpress really said I got something special for you 🚬. 🤣😩
⬜ ppl being anti immigrant is very funny to me like y'all don't own mirrors? 🙃
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How neo-Nazis used the shield of ‘ordinary mums and dads’ anti-immigration rallies to sell white supremacy
From online grievances about migration to men dressed in black in a sea of Australian flags, far-right groups clearly intended to capitalise on events
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
⬜ ppl being anti immigrant is very funny to me like y'all don't own mirrors? 🙃
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Songpyeon 송편
September 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Songpyeon 송편
September 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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August 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale event with my Durham #PokemonGO crew.
August 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale event with my Durham #PokemonGO crew.
This is so relatable to me I ain't even funny
August 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
This is so relatable to me I ain't even funny