Sean Maston
@seanmaston.bsky.social
Master's student – Freshwater & Marine Biology, University of Amsterdam | U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
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Extroardinary work on this Tansley review about mycelial dynamics in AM fungi, by @vkokkoris.bsky.social in @newphyt.bsky.social's latest.
#Arbuscular #mycorrhizal #fungi #symbiosis
#Arbuscular #mycorrhizal #fungi #symbiosis
✨ Paper spotlight ✨
Mycelial Dynamics in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
(🧵 1/5) Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi form vast underground hyphal networks that support plant life.
Mycelial Dynamics in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
(🧵 1/5) Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi form vast underground hyphal networks that support plant life.
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Extroardinary work on this Tansley review about mycelial dynamics in AM fungi, by @vkokkoris.bsky.social in @newphyt.bsky.social's latest.
#Arbuscular #mycorrhizal #fungi #symbiosis
#Arbuscular #mycorrhizal #fungi #symbiosis
Honored to join @spun.earth on another expedition mapping fungal networks. This time we are in Greece , at Vikos gorge in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zagori.
#SPUN #Biodiversity #Greece #Zagori #Fungi
#SPUN #Biodiversity #Greece #Zagori #Fungi
Recently, we mapped endemic fungal networks in Zagori 🇬🇷 with @seanmaston.bsky.social, @vkokkoris.bsky.social and team.
Vikos Gorge is a hotspot for endangered species, with underground systems supported by rock formations ~160 million yrs old.
We're now returning to cover more ground.
Vikos Gorge is a hotspot for endangered species, with underground systems supported by rock formations ~160 million yrs old.
We're now returning to cover more ground.
October 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Honored to join @spun.earth on another expedition mapping fungal networks. This time we are in Greece , at Vikos gorge in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zagori.
#SPUN #Biodiversity #Greece #Zagori #Fungi
#SPUN #Biodiversity #Greece #Zagori #Fungi
Officially certified as a PADI open water diver 🌊
Just keep swimming 🤿
Just keep swimming 🤿
October 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Officially certified as a PADI open water diver 🌊
Just keep swimming 🤿
Just keep swimming 🤿
I'm thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the University of Amsterdam’s MSc program in Freshwater & Marine Biology! 🪸
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way.
#marinebiology #gradschool #UniversityOfAmsterdam #science #ecology
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way.
#marinebiology #gradschool #UniversityOfAmsterdam #science #ecology
June 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I'm thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the University of Amsterdam’s MSc program in Freshwater & Marine Biology! 🪸
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way.
#marinebiology #gradschool #UniversityOfAmsterdam #science #ecology
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way.
#marinebiology #gradschool #UniversityOfAmsterdam #science #ecology
Congratulations @rachaelcargill.bsky.social @vkokkoris.bsky.social , @tobykiers.bsky.social , @thomasshimizu.bsky.social 🎉. This is amazing work!
📢Our synthesis of current knowledge on the fascinating cell of #arbuscular #mycorrhizal fungi is out @currentbiology.bsky.social, part of the special #fungi issue. With @rachaelcargill.bsky.social @tobykiers.bsky.social @thomasshimizu.bsky.social
Open access link: www.cell.com/current-biol...
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Open access link: www.cell.com/current-biol...
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June 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations @rachaelcargill.bsky.social @vkokkoris.bsky.social , @tobykiers.bsky.social , @thomasshimizu.bsky.social 🎉. This is amazing work!
Reflecting on experiences that have shaped my academic path —being awarded the 2024 Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship at @oregonstate.edu, was a big deal.
Scholarships like this are vital for undergrads starting out in research.
I talk about this and more on the Beaver Tales podcast:
Scholarships like this are vital for undergrads starting out in research.
I talk about this and more on the Beaver Tales podcast:
Beaver Tales Ep 3- Sean Maston
Beaver Tales · Episode
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June 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reflecting on experiences that have shaped my academic path —being awarded the 2024 Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship at @oregonstate.edu, was a big deal.
Scholarships like this are vital for undergrads starting out in research.
I talk about this and more on the Beaver Tales podcast:
Scholarships like this are vital for undergrads starting out in research.
I talk about this and more on the Beaver Tales podcast:
I'm excited to share a recent podcast episode I did with @oregonstate.edu Ecampus.
In our conversation, we talk about my journey- from high school to the U.S. Coast Guard, and through some of my undergrad experience in botany🌱.
Want to hear about remote learning as a STEM student? Have a listen.
In our conversation, we talk about my journey- from high school to the U.S. Coast Guard, and through some of my undergrad experience in botany🌱.
Want to hear about remote learning as a STEM student? Have a listen.
Student Spotlight: Meet Sean Maston
Going Online with Oregon State University Ecampus · Episode
open.spotify.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I'm excited to share a recent podcast episode I did with @oregonstate.edu Ecampus.
In our conversation, we talk about my journey- from high school to the U.S. Coast Guard, and through some of my undergrad experience in botany🌱.
Want to hear about remote learning as a STEM student? Have a listen.
In our conversation, we talk about my journey- from high school to the U.S. Coast Guard, and through some of my undergrad experience in botany🌱.
Want to hear about remote learning as a STEM student? Have a listen.
I am very proud to have been a 2 year member of the Ecampus Student Advisory Board at @oregonstate.edu.
Check out this article I wrote if you are curious about engaging in undergraduate research as an online student.
Check out this article I wrote if you are curious about engaging in undergraduate research as an online student.
From Oregon State Ecampus to the lab: A journey in undergraduate research
Here's how to gain hands-on research experience — and the confidence to pursue graduate school — from the perspective of an online learner.
ecampus.oregonstate.edu
June 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I am very proud to have been a 2 year member of the Ecampus Student Advisory Board at @oregonstate.edu.
Check out this article I wrote if you are curious about engaging in undergraduate research as an online student.
Check out this article I wrote if you are curious about engaging in undergraduate research as an online student.
Reposted by Sean Maston
Why are @vkokkoris.bsky.social and @seanmaston.bsky.social exploring deep soil fungi?
Underground fungal networks are crucial for drawing carbon belowground. Topsoil carbon can be released due to land use and agricultural practices, so the role of deep soil fungi remains vital.
Underground fungal networks are crucial for drawing carbon belowground. Topsoil carbon can be released due to land use and agricultural practices, so the role of deep soil fungi remains vital.
April 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Why are @vkokkoris.bsky.social and @seanmaston.bsky.social exploring deep soil fungi?
Underground fungal networks are crucial for drawing carbon belowground. Topsoil carbon can be released due to land use and agricultural practices, so the role of deep soil fungi remains vital.
Underground fungal networks are crucial for drawing carbon belowground. Topsoil carbon can be released due to land use and agricultural practices, so the role of deep soil fungi remains vital.
Reposted by Sean Maston
A special type of ancient fungi live deep beneath the soil’s surface and can help lock away carbon for thousands of years.
@vkokkoris.bsky.social, Mica Tosi & @seanmaston.bsky.social are digging deep in Arizona, looking to unlock their full potential.
Want to learn more about deep soil fungi?
@vkokkoris.bsky.social, Mica Tosi & @seanmaston.bsky.social are digging deep in Arizona, looking to unlock their full potential.
Want to learn more about deep soil fungi?
April 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A special type of ancient fungi live deep beneath the soil’s surface and can help lock away carbon for thousands of years.
@vkokkoris.bsky.social, Mica Tosi & @seanmaston.bsky.social are digging deep in Arizona, looking to unlock their full potential.
Want to learn more about deep soil fungi?
@vkokkoris.bsky.social, Mica Tosi & @seanmaston.bsky.social are digging deep in Arizona, looking to unlock their full potential.
Want to learn more about deep soil fungi?
Reposted by Sean Maston
Good news for fungal networks in Europe as the EU moves towards healthier soils.
The Soil Monitoring Law will pave the way for healthier soils that benefit us, and our environment: buff.ly/SodAQYg
Protect soils.
Protect the Underground.
📷 Seth Carnill and Quentin van den Bossche
The Soil Monitoring Law will pave the way for healthier soils that benefit us, and our environment: buff.ly/SodAQYg
Protect soils.
Protect the Underground.
📷 Seth Carnill and Quentin van den Bossche
April 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Good news for fungal networks in Europe as the EU moves towards healthier soils.
The Soil Monitoring Law will pave the way for healthier soils that benefit us, and our environment: buff.ly/SodAQYg
Protect soils.
Protect the Underground.
📷 Seth Carnill and Quentin van den Bossche
The Soil Monitoring Law will pave the way for healthier soils that benefit us, and our environment: buff.ly/SodAQYg
Protect soils.
Protect the Underground.
📷 Seth Carnill and Quentin van den Bossche