Grant writing is fun! Don’t get me wrong. I dread the stress linked to the outcome. But the thrill of having dedicated time to think about new ideas and learn mind blowing discoveries feels SO amazing! Maybe more than a scientist I am just a really good dreamer 😬 #catpics just because.

Companion soils notebook series finished! Hope these inspire wise, funny, and insightful words.

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Last one for the day, another one for the always amazing and supportive @rebeccacalisi.bsky.social

In this one we were evaluating the widespread effects of environmental contaminants across taxa (circa 2014):

Many times, drawing concepts gave me complete new insights into the science. Miss those early days when I had time to spend hours on these! Here is one I did for one of @rebeccacalisi.bsky.social papers, depicting conserved mechanisms of gonadotropin-inhibitory hormone on behavior:

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Many times I think of new science ideas while painting. I’m not a great artist nor a great scientist, but every little step is a learning experience that enriches both. Thankful for the colors and nuances of this world that inspire #science and #art.

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Let me introduce you to the Duque-Wilckens lab members! From left to right: Richard Li (UG), Lauren Malinowski (UG), Sadie Dibb (UG), Natalia Duque-Wilckens (PI), Helen Watson (UG), Yang Tang (PhD student), Jared Franges (PhD student) and Taylor Doolittle (lab manager).