Erin (Rin) Krichilsky
@rin-krichilsky.bsky.social
Entomologist | Studying apoid wasp and bee Systematics & Biodiversity | PhD Candidate @ Ware Lab | AMNH & Columbia E3B 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (he/they)
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Our new paper from #EntoPOC led by Dr. Evangelista! Evaluating perceptions of STEM majors to explain diversity gaps in entomology and other sciences url: academic.oup.com/aesa/article...
Evaluating perceptions of STEM majors to explain diversity gaps in entomology and other sciences
Abstract. Communities working in entomology, ecology, and other natural sciences are known for having shortfalls in racial and gender diversity. We aim to
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October 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Our new paper from #EntoPOC led by Dr. Evangelista! Evaluating perceptions of STEM majors to explain diversity gaps in entomology and other sciences url: academic.oup.com/aesa/article...
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Very cool paper from @rogervilalab.bsky.social on the Canary islands Hipparchia butterflies just came out! Each island has its own species, seems like no gene flow between the islands!
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Colonization, diversification and speciation of the genus Hipparchia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in the Canary Islands
Abstract. The Canary Islands harbor numerous endemic species, showcasing a wide array of colonization and diversification patterns. Butterflies belonging t
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October 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Very cool paper from @rogervilalab.bsky.social on the Canary islands Hipparchia butterflies just came out! Each island has its own species, seems like no gene flow between the islands!
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Come one come all! Our new #BINHM exhibit is up at the #AMNH! @blackinnhms.bsky.social www.amnh.org/exhibitions/...
Black in Natural History Museums | AMNH
Black in Natural History Museums highlights 17 modern and historical Black scientists, artists, and curators.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Come one come all! Our new #BINHM exhibit is up at the #AMNH! @blackinnhms.bsky.social www.amnh.org/exhibitions/...
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Geopolitical trends in spider taxonomy! academic.oup.com/biolinnean/a...
If history is written by the victors, who describes the spiders? Species author trends reflect gender and geopolitical disparities in biodiversity science
Abstract. Gathering data on species description authorship is one way to track who has had access to a career in taxonomy. Via data from the World Spider C
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September 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Geopolitical trends in spider taxonomy! academic.oup.com/biolinnean/a...
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New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰
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Stonefly systematics: past, present, and future
Abstract. Stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) are a widespread group of freshwater insects known for their ecological significance and sensitivity to environm
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July 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰
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Our big review paper on strepsipteran systematics for Insect Systematics and Diversity is out! Hoping it's a helpful resource for anyone who needs it.
Strepsiptera systematics: past, present, and future
Abstract. The twisted-wing parasites (Strepsiptera Kirby) are among the most obscure and enigmatic orders in the Insecta. Strepsipterans are endoparasites
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July 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Our big review paper on strepsipteran systematics for Insect Systematics and Diversity is out! Hoping it's a helpful resource for anyone who needs it.
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"Institutions must support transgender and gender nonconforming and other marginalized scientists by securing their safety and privacy; their access to legal aid and health care; and their opportunities in education, employment, and society," argues a new #LetterToScience. scim.ag/4kQCMtr
Protect transgender scientists
Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...
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June 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"Institutions must support transgender and gender nonconforming and other marginalized scientists by securing their safety and privacy; their access to legal aid and health care; and their opportunities in education, employment, and society," argues a new #LetterToScience. scim.ag/4kQCMtr
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#pridemonth SICB-
Resources for how to support #trans colleagues :
“1)Create a #Gender-#Inclusive #Environment Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition…”
For the full post:
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Resources for how to support #trans colleagues :
“1)Create a #Gender-#Inclusive #Environment Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition…”
For the full post:
sicb.org
June 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
#pridemonth SICB-
Resources for how to support #trans colleagues :
“1)Create a #Gender-#Inclusive #Environment Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition…”
For the full post:
sicb.org
Resources for how to support #trans colleagues :
“1)Create a #Gender-#Inclusive #Environment Research institutional, governmental, local, and other bureaucratic procedures and policies that recognize and support gender transition…”
For the full post:
sicb.org
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
There’s much to do everywhere so that trans and non-binary people can live without fear.
Our single point of reflection is this:
what’s your organisation doing to support trans+ people?
There’s much to do everywhere so that trans and non-binary people can live without fear.
Our single point of reflection is this:
what’s your organisation doing to support trans+ people?
March 31, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility.
There’s much to do everywhere so that trans and non-binary people can live without fear.
Our single point of reflection is this:
what’s your organisation doing to support trans+ people?
There’s much to do everywhere so that trans and non-binary people can live without fear.
Our single point of reflection is this:
what’s your organisation doing to support trans+ people?
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The deadline for the @systbiol.bsky.social Early Career Travel Funds to attend the #Evolution2025 meetings is coming up! (Mar 31). Get your application in soon!!
March 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The deadline for the @systbiol.bsky.social Early Career Travel Funds to attend the #Evolution2025 meetings is coming up! (Mar 31). Get your application in soon!!
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Check out these funding opportunities for March and April 🦋🪲🐝 Visit bit.ly/entopoc-funding for the amount, scope, eligibility, and for links to the source website. Please email us with any community-relevant funding opportunities! #Entomology #EntoPOC #Funding
March 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Check out these funding opportunities for March and April 🦋🪲🐝 Visit bit.ly/entopoc-funding for the amount, scope, eligibility, and for links to the source website. Please email us with any community-relevant funding opportunities! #Entomology #EntoPOC #Funding
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Thanks for sharing this @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social 👍
We also wanted to spread the word about
"How to support #Trans Colleagues" via sicb.org
& Tab Henry's coverage of @fieldinclusive.bsky.social
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/o...
#LGTBQ+ #science #biology
We also wanted to spread the word about
"How to support #Trans Colleagues" via sicb.org
& Tab Henry's coverage of @fieldinclusive.bsky.social
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/o...
#LGTBQ+ #science #biology
March 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Thanks for sharing this @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social 👍
We also wanted to spread the word about
"How to support #Trans Colleagues" via sicb.org
& Tab Henry's coverage of @fieldinclusive.bsky.social
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/o...
#LGTBQ+ #science #biology
We also wanted to spread the word about
"How to support #Trans Colleagues" via sicb.org
& Tab Henry's coverage of @fieldinclusive.bsky.social
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/o...
#LGTBQ+ #science #biology
Beautiful figure from 19th century literature. Especially excited about the #Sphecidae s.l. (Louis Jurine. 1807. Nouvelle méthode de classer les Hyménoptères et les Diptères)
March 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Beautiful figure from 19th century literature. Especially excited about the #Sphecidae s.l. (Louis Jurine. 1807. Nouvelle méthode de classer les Hyménoptères et les Diptères)
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Please join us for the Entomologists of Color Multilingual Journal Club!🦗♥️ Our next virtual meeting will be in Spanish on April 3rd at 10 am EST with Dr. Laura González Mozo!🪲 Please sign up by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below if you are interested!🦋
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March 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Please join us for the Entomologists of Color Multilingual Journal Club!🦗♥️ Our next virtual meeting will be in Spanish on April 3rd at 10 am EST with Dr. Laura González Mozo!🪲 Please sign up by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link below if you are interested!🦋
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Please fill out and share the Trans in STEM climate survey. Results will contribute to a write-up on advocating for safer STEM environments. You can find the survey in the second link here: linktr.ee/trans_inclus.... More info below.
Transgender Inclusion | Linktree
Resources for transgender inclusion in STEM and beyond.
linktr.ee
February 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Please fill out and share the Trans in STEM climate survey. Results will contribute to a write-up on advocating for safer STEM environments. You can find the survey in the second link here: linktr.ee/trans_inclus.... More info below.
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Letter from the SSE/SSB/ASN councils on the scientific understanding of sex and gender, pls RT
Letter to the US President and Congress on the Scientific Understanding of Sex and Gender
President Donald J Trump Washington, DC Members of the US Congress Washington, DC February 5, 2025 RE: Scientific Understanding of Sex and Gender Dear President Trump and Members of the US Congr...
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February 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Letter from the SSE/SSB/ASN councils on the scientific understanding of sex and gender, pls RT
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Coming out, transitioning, and being trans is HARD. Fortunately, there's a lot we can all do, whether cis or trans, to help our colleagues and strengthen our departments. In addition to all the actions we can take, we've also gathered a list of resources.
January 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Coming out, transitioning, and being trans is HARD. Fortunately, there's a lot we can all do, whether cis or trans, to help our colleagues and strengthen our departments. In addition to all the actions we can take, we've also gathered a list of resources.
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Collaborating with @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social and Kanako Shimizu, we put together what's basically a top-ten list of ways to help foster trans inclusivity and awareness within our scientific and academic communities and would love if you could help share the guide!
January 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Collaborating with @rin-krichilsky.bsky.social and Kanako Shimizu, we put together what's basically a top-ten list of ways to help foster trans inclusivity and awareness within our scientific and academic communities and would love if you could help share the guide!
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Want to know how to support trans and gender nonconforming colleagues things you can literally do right now to help?
Check out the first link here for a new two-page handout to share widely! linktr.ee/trans_inclus...
Check out the first link here for a new two-page handout to share widely! linktr.ee/trans_inclus...
Transgender Inclusion | Linktree
Resources for transgender inclusion in STEM and beyond.
linktr.ee
January 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Want to know how to support trans and gender nonconforming colleagues things you can literally do right now to help?
Check out the first link here for a new two-page handout to share widely! linktr.ee/trans_inclus...
Check out the first link here for a new two-page handout to share widely! linktr.ee/trans_inclus...