Sushma Reddy
@sushred.bsky.social
scientist - evolutionary biology, ornithology, biogeography, natural history museums; loves dogs, tortoises, penguins, and my family
1/ 🧵 I'm at #BOUasm25 A day at the museum to talk about using natural history collections to build inclusive community.
Natural history #museums are undergoing a renaissance of novel research.
However -who has access to collections? -who is being left out of biodiversity research?
#ornithology
Natural history #museums are undergoing a renaissance of novel research.
However -who has access to collections? -who is being left out of biodiversity research?
#ornithology
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
1/ 🧵 I'm at #BOUasm25 A day at the museum to talk about using natural history collections to build inclusive community.
Natural history #museums are undergoing a renaissance of novel research.
However -who has access to collections? -who is being left out of biodiversity research?
#ornithology
Natural history #museums are undergoing a renaissance of novel research.
However -who has access to collections? -who is being left out of biodiversity research?
#ornithology
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Reposted by Sushma Reddy
🔈 #BOUasm25 KEYNOTE
Sushma Reddy @sushred.bsky.social
University of Minnesota, USA
Using natural history collections to build community
Submit your abstract: bou.org.uk/event/a-d...
#ornithology 🪶
Sushma Reddy @sushred.bsky.social
University of Minnesota, USA
Using natural history collections to build community
Submit your abstract: bou.org.uk/event/a-d...
#ornithology 🪶
January 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🔈 #BOUasm25 KEYNOTE
Sushma Reddy @sushred.bsky.social
University of Minnesota, USA
Using natural history collections to build community
Submit your abstract: bou.org.uk/event/a-d...
#ornithology 🪶
Sushma Reddy @sushred.bsky.social
University of Minnesota, USA
Using natural history collections to build community
Submit your abstract: bou.org.uk/event/a-d...
#ornithology 🪶
Metazooa
Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
metazooa.com
November 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM
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Birds named after people will get new names. Here's why & why it matters, with great insights from Drew Lanham, Kenn Kaufman, Judith Scarl @birdnames4birds.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/bird... by @meghanbartels.bsky.social
Birds Named after People Will Get New English Names
Standard English names for North American birds will now focus on the animals rather than people
www.scientificamerican.com
November 7, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Birds named after people will get new names. Here's why & why it matters, with great insights from Drew Lanham, Kenn Kaufman, Judith Scarl @birdnames4birds.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/bird... by @meghanbartels.bsky.social
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NHMLAC Associate Curator of Ornithology Dr. Allison Shultz has contributed her expertise to a new policy adopted by the American Ornithological Society to change the common names of bird species so they are no longer named after people: bit.ly/RnmgBrbs
November 2, 2023 at 10:13 PM
NHMLAC Associate Curator of Ornithology Dr. Allison Shultz has contributed her expertise to a new policy adopted by the American Ornithological Society to change the common names of bird species so they are no longer named after people: bit.ly/RnmgBrbs
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The American Ornithological Society says it will alter the names of North American birds named after humans, starting with up to 80 of them.
The group said it will prioritize birds whose names trace to enslavers, white supremacists and robbers of Indigenous graves.
The group said it will prioritize birds whose names trace to enslavers, white supremacists and robbers of Indigenous graves.
Dozens of bird names honoring enslavers and racists will be changed
The American Ornithological Society says it will alter all human names of North American birds, starting with up to 80 species.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 1, 2023 at 3:14 PM
The American Ornithological Society says it will alter the names of North American birds named after humans, starting with up to 80 of them.
The group said it will prioritize birds whose names trace to enslavers, white supremacists and robbers of Indigenous graves.
The group said it will prioritize birds whose names trace to enslavers, white supremacists and robbers of Indigenous graves.
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I am so proud of @amornith.bsky.social, particularly the EBN committee and my fellow counselors and leadership for taking this brave and historic step toward inclusion in our field and for all users of bird names.
BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames
The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...
americanornithology.org
November 1, 2023 at 4:57 PM
I am so proud of @amornith.bsky.social, particularly the EBN committee and my fellow counselors and leadership for taking this brave and historic step toward inclusion in our field and for all users of bird names.
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The WOS welcomes this news, and we're working on a full response that we'll post in the coming days.
BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames
The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...
americanornithology.org
November 1, 2023 at 2:38 PM
The WOS welcomes this news, and we're working on a full response that we'll post in the coming days.
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I've been thinking a lot about the role of science social media lately, and finding out about this sort of news and other people's reactions to it is a great example of the value it has (at least for me). Bird names for birds!
BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames
The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...
americanornithology.org
November 1, 2023 at 2:49 PM
I've been thinking a lot about the role of science social media lately, and finding out about this sort of news and other people's reactions to it is a great example of the value it has (at least for me). Bird names for birds!
Reposted by Sushma Reddy
I’m absolutely delighted with this decision, what wonderful news to see first-thing this morning!
So grateful for the folks who have been pushing for more inclusive bird names, I can’t wait to see what we eventually call each species!!
So grateful for the folks who have been pushing for more inclusive bird names, I can’t wait to see what we eventually call each species!!
BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames
The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...
americanornithology.org
November 1, 2023 at 2:51 PM
I’m absolutely delighted with this decision, what wonderful news to see first-thing this morning!
So grateful for the folks who have been pushing for more inclusive bird names, I can’t wait to see what we eventually call each species!!
So grateful for the folks who have been pushing for more inclusive bird names, I can’t wait to see what we eventually call each species!!
Reposted by Sushma Reddy
what better first post on my new blue sky account than to share the awesome news about #BirdNames4Birds! Really proud of everyone leading this monumental change!
BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames
The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...
americanornithology.org
November 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM
what better first post on my new blue sky account than to share the awesome news about #BirdNames4Birds! Really proud of everyone leading this monumental change!
This is one the biggest and likely to be most far-reaching moves to make science more inclusive! I’m so proud of @amornith.bsky.social for taking this important step. #birdnames
BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. americanornithology.org/about/englis... #BirdNames
The American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People
AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs & engage more people in the enjoyment, protection ...
americanornithology.org
November 1, 2023 at 1:51 PM
This is one the biggest and likely to be most far-reaching moves to make science more inclusive! I’m so proud of @amornith.bsky.social for taking this important step. #birdnames
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What does an NSF Program Director mean when they say "Send me a 1-pager"?
Find out all about it in today's IOS blog post.
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Find out all about it in today's IOS blog post.
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Need help determining if your project idea is a good fit to an NSF program? Send us a “one-pager.�...
In this blog post, we provide tips and an example template for drafting a one-page project summary you can send to NSF Program Directors to initiate a conversation about your proposed work. What i...
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October 17, 2023 at 1:05 PM
What does an NSF Program Director mean when they say "Send me a 1-pager"?
Find out all about it in today's IOS blog post.
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2023/10/17/n...
Find out all about it in today's IOS blog post.
iosblog.nsfbio.com/2023/10/17/n...