Dr. Joel Steyer
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Dr. Joel Steyer
@sporespawnpaladin.bsky.social
Queer microbiologist with a PhD in fungal genetics, blending science, TTRPGs, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

Passionate about creating inclusive spaces in gaming and beyond, I’m here for nerdy chats, microbiology facts, and supporting queer rights (and wrongs).
Spent some time this weekend fall leaf peeping at Amicacola Falls State Park #amnicacolafalls #hiking #fallfoliage
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s #wildrumpus here in Athens, so going as a Trill Scientist from Star Trek
October 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
So excited to be in the Pit Seats to see Ludovico Einaudi for the second time. Year after year, he’s been my top artist and can’t wait to listen to him live again.

#ludovico #summerportraits
October 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
New head shot obtained from National Post Doc week here at UGA. Gotta show off the fungi for it.

#fungi #uga #postdoc
September 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Big changes, and a return to the science I love! After several years @ D.C. Public Health Lab, I’ve started as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at UGA studying fungal chromatin structure and gene regulation

#FungalGenetics #NewBeginnings #CareerTransition #ScienceInTheSouth #UGAResearch
August 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
February 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
My new bff Jorah, met him today at work. He did provide calm and relaxation, what a hard working therapy dog.
February 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
First part of the bachelorette weekend going well. Not too hungover to take a nice walk to a waterfall this morning.

@savannahstew.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Spend your money where your mouth is, purchase books off bookshop.org instead of Amazon. This is their 5 year report and it’s amazing the effects of small changes you make in purchasing habits (bookshop.org/info/impact-...)
January 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Cause I love public transit and go to the office 9/10 days every fortnight! So much easier than driving and love seeing my metrics.

#wmata @wmata.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you need a new irreverent, sci-fi/fantasy series, please consider this series! It’s so good and I binged the first three books in under two weeks. Amazingly written, funny, and so many plots to follow and pursue 📚

#booksky #fantasybooks #series
November 30, 2024 at 11:57 PM
My Aspergillus nidulans tattoo! Got it with some condida and added some Medusa heads for the fun of it. Spent 6 years on a PhD with it so now it’s gonna stay with me forever in physical way. Hoping to get more throughout the years in similar styles (and figure labeling)
November 17, 2024 at 8:23 PM
First post! Never really got into Science Twitter but maybe I’ll make the effort here. Gotta include my bad@ss tattoo I got to prove I’m a real mycologist 🍄 excited to be here!

#fungi #fungifriends #aspergillus #anidulans
November 15, 2024 at 5:55 PM