@squawky.bsky.social
Planetary scientist, university prof, dept. chair. Want more time for research! IR remote sensing. 3D printing. Accessible field geology. Martian. she/her. Needs a better profile but not sure how to fix that :).
(@squawky on the former bird site)
(@squawky on the former bird site)
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Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw at GSA and congratulations to our winners! We appreciate your support! ❤️♿
Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw at GSA and congratulations to our winners! We appreciate your support! ❤️♿
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw at GSA and congratulations to our winners! We appreciate your support! ❤️♿
Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw at GSA and congratulations to our winners! We appreciate your support! ❤️♿
Most abundant oxide on the Moon (www.lpi.usra.edu/publications...). Just sayin. #Ilmenite
November 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Most abundant oxide on the Moon (www.lpi.usra.edu/publications...). Just sayin. #Ilmenite
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Hey, astronomers. Can you imagine astronomy research without ADS?!?!? No? So, have you filled out the ADS survey yet?
Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Astrophysics Data System (ADS) User Feedback Survey
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the Astrophysics Data System (ADS) digital library. Your insights will help us improve the platform and better serve the scientific community. All ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Hey, astronomers. Can you imagine astronomy research without ADS?!?!? No? So, have you filled out the ADS survey yet?
Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Help archives help you!
(Help archives keep funding!)
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Whatever you're doing, STOP!! Take a moment to look at this stunning new vista sent back from Mars by the rover Curiosity. Here's your future Martian Yosemite... Images: Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/Additional processing S Atkinson
November 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Whatever you're doing, STOP!! Take a moment to look at this stunning new vista sent back from Mars by the rover Curiosity. Here's your future Martian Yosemite... Images: Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/Additional processing S Atkinson
If you miss your daily vote for MinCup, now there's Ore Cup!
#Copper here: Galena is pretty but Cu is everywhere...
#Copper here: Galena is pretty but Cu is everywhere...
#OreCup is launching with two famous & beloved ore minerals, #Galena vs #Copper!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
You have 24 hours to campaign. Go!
Vote: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/vote-results...
You have 24 hours to campaign. Go!
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November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
If you miss your daily vote for MinCup, now there's Ore Cup!
#Copper here: Galena is pretty but Cu is everywhere...
#Copper here: Galena is pretty but Cu is everywhere...
Planetary geology folks, section meetings for GSA are in the spring. Smaller, but cheaper than a half week of LPSC, posters double the size, talks 17 minutes, abstracts 345 words. Come meet some of your local colleagues!
(LPSC was my first meeting, I love going - but hate what it has become.)
(LPSC was my first meeting, I love going - but hate what it has become.)
Planetary scientists - we have a continual lament that goes like, waaah we have too many meetings how can we work and put in so many abstracts! Here's a solution! Choose a different meeting!
It's really disheartening to try to talk to colleagues about boycotting a conference that removed all its records of abstracts pertaining to DEI, only for the response to largely be "I don't want to go, but..." But what??? Each of us has agency! You can choose not to go!
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Planetary geology folks, section meetings for GSA are in the spring. Smaller, but cheaper than a half week of LPSC, posters double the size, talks 17 minutes, abstracts 345 words. Come meet some of your local colleagues!
(LPSC was my first meeting, I love going - but hate what it has become.)
(LPSC was my first meeting, I love going - but hate what it has become.)
You do not need to register for GSA to attend this workshop virtually - please check it out!
This #GSA #ShortCourse is accepting new virtual participants through Friday of this week (Oct 10). Be sure to secure your spot if interested! ♿
Geo-professionals with disabilities will be leading a short course at GSA Connects this year about the experiences of people with disabilities in the geoscience workforce.
Can’t get to San Antonio? You can attend virtually! Learn more and register at store.geosociety.org/products/sc2...
Can’t get to San Antonio? You can attend virtually! Learn more and register at store.geosociety.org/products/sc2...
October 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
You do not need to register for GSA to attend this workshop virtually - please check it out!
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We’re on Capitol Hill with 225 Earth & space scientists — including @aas.org and @planetarysociety.bsky.social — urging Congress to reopen the government and protect NASA science. 🚀🌍
Join us: buff.ly/a3YuGgY
#ScienceIsEssential #AGU
Join us: buff.ly/a3YuGgY
#ScienceIsEssential #AGU
October 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We’re on Capitol Hill with 225 Earth & space scientists — including @aas.org and @planetarysociety.bsky.social — urging Congress to reopen the government and protect NASA science. 🚀🌍
Join us: buff.ly/a3YuGgY
#ScienceIsEssential #AGU
Join us: buff.ly/a3YuGgY
#ScienceIsEssential #AGU
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Wesleyan University is hosting the symposium, free & open to the public. The event includes new research presented by: Paul Grant-Costa, Sarah Sportman, Alice King, Thomas Wickman, Vicki Welch, Lucianne Lavin, Jim Sarbaugh, Katherine Hermes, and Alexandra Maravel.
events.wesleyan.edu/event/wangun...
events.wesleyan.edu/event/wangun...
October 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Wesleyan University is hosting the symposium, free & open to the public. The event includes new research presented by: Paul Grant-Costa, Sarah Sportman, Alice King, Thomas Wickman, Vicki Welch, Lucianne Lavin, Jim Sarbaugh, Katherine Hermes, and Alexandra Maravel.
events.wesleyan.edu/event/wangun...
events.wesleyan.edu/event/wangun...
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The application window for GeoSPACE 2026 is now open! Join us online or in-person in Arizona for a two-week planetary geology field camp through @ufgeology.bsky.social. Open to geo-gators as well as visitors from other schools. If you are looking for an accessible field camp, check us out! ⚒️
October 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The application window for GeoSPACE 2026 is now open! Join us online or in-person in Arizona for a two-week planetary geology field camp through @ufgeology.bsky.social. Open to geo-gators as well as visitors from other schools. If you are looking for an accessible field camp, check us out! ⚒️
Proud to be a small cog in this amazing team and thankful for our inspiring students. (And especially on days like today that make these small things feel like big wins.)
Exciting Announcement: Our program is the 2025 winner of the @agu.org Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM! We are so thankful to our peers and former students that nominated us for creating geoscience field training opportunities for all ⚒️🌎♿
news.clas.ufl.edu/geospace-pro...
news.clas.ufl.edu/geospace-pro...
GeoSPACE field program honored with national award for advancing inclusive STEM education
GeoSPACE is the first geoscience field camp designed specifically to be accessible and inclusive for students and faculty with disabilities.
news.clas.ufl.edu
September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Proud to be a small cog in this amazing team and thankful for our inspiring students. (And especially on days like today that make these small things feel like big wins.)
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September 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Did you know that there are blueberries on Mars? And they're made of #Hematite? Very cool, but definitely don't eat them.
eos.org/research-spo...
eos.org/research-spo...
September 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Did you know that there are blueberries on Mars? And they're made of #Hematite? Very cool, but definitely don't eat them.
eos.org/research-spo...
eos.org/research-spo...
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin ✨ figured out what stars are made of ✨ when she was just 25. 🔭🧪
Her PhD thesis basically established the Harvard astro department — at a time when Harvard didn't officially allow woman students.
I wrote this little profile to mark the 100th anniversary of her thesis:
Her PhD thesis basically established the Harvard astro department — at a time when Harvard didn't officially allow woman students.
I wrote this little profile to mark the 100th anniversary of her thesis:
September 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin ✨ figured out what stars are made of ✨ when she was just 25. 🔭🧪
Her PhD thesis basically established the Harvard astro department — at a time when Harvard didn't officially allow woman students.
I wrote this little profile to mark the 100th anniversary of her thesis:
Her PhD thesis basically established the Harvard astro department — at a time when Harvard didn't officially allow woman students.
I wrote this little profile to mark the 100th anniversary of her thesis:
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Wait a minute.
Why aren't we celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's dissertation.
Why aren't we celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's dissertation.
September 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Wait a minute.
Why aren't we celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's dissertation.
Why aren't we celebrating the hundredth anniversary of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's dissertation.
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I've been asked a few times over the last few days what I think the chances are that the "leopard spots and poppy seeds" on Mars will turn out to be actual evidence of life. People are naturally skeptical given the history of possible signs of life on other planets. Strap in: long thread ahead...
September 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I've been asked a few times over the last few days what I think the chances are that the "leopard spots and poppy seeds" on Mars will turn out to be actual evidence of life. People are naturally skeptical given the history of possible signs of life on other planets. Strap in: long thread ahead...
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NPR wants to write about what makes travel difficult for people who use wheelchairs--with hotels. Tell us your stories. www.npr.org/2025/09/11/g...
Are hotel rooms accessible for people who use wheelchairs? NPR wants to hear from you
Hotels have accessible rooms for wheelchair users. If you or someone you know has experienced problems with those rooms, we'd like to hear about it.
www.npr.org
September 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
NPR wants to write about what makes travel difficult for people who use wheelchairs--with hotels. Tell us your stories. www.npr.org/2025/09/11/g...
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Hey - That's me! Come see!
We are LIVE: Join us on Twitch.tv/CosmoQuestX to first look at today's #mincup challenge, and to then continue our mission to Science the s*** out of #MtG #EdgeOfEternities
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September 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Hey - That's me! Come see!
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VOTE HEMATITE! #MinCup25
As an Fe-oxide researcher, I’m excited to advocate for this 🧲 mineral. Here we go:
🟥 Banded Iron Formations
🫐 Mars dust + “blueberry” spherules
🧲 Magnetic (helpful for easy separation!)
🎨 Ancient pigments
& those awesome 80s/90s necklaces (you KNOW you had them!)
As an Fe-oxide researcher, I’m excited to advocate for this 🧲 mineral. Here we go:
🟥 Banded Iron Formations
🫐 Mars dust + “blueberry” spherules
🧲 Magnetic (helpful for easy separation!)
🎨 Ancient pigments
& those awesome 80s/90s necklaces (you KNOW you had them!)
September 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
VOTE HEMATITE! #MinCup25
As an Fe-oxide researcher, I’m excited to advocate for this 🧲 mineral. Here we go:
🟥 Banded Iron Formations
🫐 Mars dust + “blueberry” spherules
🧲 Magnetic (helpful for easy separation!)
🎨 Ancient pigments
& those awesome 80s/90s necklaces (you KNOW you had them!)
As an Fe-oxide researcher, I’m excited to advocate for this 🧲 mineral. Here we go:
🟥 Banded Iron Formations
🫐 Mars dust + “blueberry” spherules
🧲 Magnetic (helpful for easy separation!)
🎨 Ancient pigments
& those awesome 80s/90s necklaces (you KNOW you had them!)
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The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Fall 2025 cycle with a deadline of September 30th.
The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline.
Learn more and apply at forms.gle/Sj4N5zmyk9ED...
The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline.
Learn more and apply at forms.gle/Sj4N5zmyk9ED...
September 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The IAGD is now accepting applications for our Student Pathways Scholarship for the Fall 2025 cycle with a deadline of September 30th.
The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline.
Learn more and apply at forms.gle/Sj4N5zmyk9ED...
The one-time awards of $750 are meant to support students with disabilities studying any geoscience discipline.
Learn more and apply at forms.gle/Sj4N5zmyk9ED...
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🗣️ The invite to the IAGD's official Discord just dropped! ✨
Everyone who supports accessibility and inclusion in the geosciences is welcome in our community regardless of ability or disability. We'd love to have you join us! Use the QR code or go to discord.gg/sVpckvEw
Everyone who supports accessibility and inclusion in the geosciences is welcome in our community regardless of ability or disability. We'd love to have you join us! Use the QR code or go to discord.gg/sVpckvEw
September 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🗣️ The invite to the IAGD's official Discord just dropped! ✨
Everyone who supports accessibility and inclusion in the geosciences is welcome in our community regardless of ability or disability. We'd love to have you join us! Use the QR code or go to discord.gg/sVpckvEw
Everyone who supports accessibility and inclusion in the geosciences is welcome in our community regardless of ability or disability. We'd love to have you join us! Use the QR code or go to discord.gg/sVpckvEw
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To create and sustain equitable workplaces for people with disabilities, employers and coworkers should be aware of how the disability tax negatively impacts d/Disabled workers.
Read William Harkness's new article on this phenomenon at tinyurl.com/y5u7stts
Read William Harkness's new article on this phenomenon at tinyurl.com/y5u7stts
The Disability Tax: How Disabled Professional are Quietly Holding Companies Together - The Mind Hears
Often, it’s said that professionals with disabilities have two jobs: the one we’re paid to do, and the unpaid one of educating others. But in truth, it’s never just two jobs.
themindhears.org
August 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
To create and sustain equitable workplaces for people with disabilities, employers and coworkers should be aware of how the disability tax negatively impacts d/Disabled workers.
Read William Harkness's new article on this phenomenon at tinyurl.com/y5u7stts
Read William Harkness's new article on this phenomenon at tinyurl.com/y5u7stts
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If you haven't already please SUPPORT it and share it.
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The Periodic Table of the [LEGO] Elements | LEGO® Ideas
I am a chemist and an AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO). This is the intersection of those two disciplines. But perhaps the intersection is more than just a periodic tab…
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August 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Thanks for following my Lego Periodic Table project.
My project depends on SUPPORT VOTES submitted at the link
If you haven't already please SUPPORT it and share it.
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