Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
@sicb.bsky.social
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Are you coming to #SICB Portland?
sicb.org/events/upcom...
You'll be able to see
S09: Spotlighting the role of #behavior in a rapidly changing world
Organizers:
Kimberly Sheldon
www.biogeographyresearch.org
Martha Muñoz
www.marthamunoz.com
Elizabeth Derryberry
& 11 other #symposium
sicb.org/events/upcom...
You'll be able to see
S09: Spotlighting the role of #behavior in a rapidly changing world
Organizers:
Kimberly Sheldon
www.biogeographyresearch.org
Martha Muñoz
www.marthamunoz.com
Elizabeth Derryberry
& 11 other #symposium
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Are you coming to #SICB Portland?
sicb.org/events/upcom...
You'll be able to see
S09: Spotlighting the role of #behavior in a rapidly changing world
Organizers:
Kimberly Sheldon
www.biogeographyresearch.org
Martha Muñoz
www.marthamunoz.com
Elizabeth Derryberry
& 11 other #symposium
sicb.org/events/upcom...
You'll be able to see
S09: Spotlighting the role of #behavior in a rapidly changing world
Organizers:
Kimberly Sheldon
www.biogeographyresearch.org
Martha Muñoz
www.marthamunoz.com
Elizabeth Derryberry
& 11 other #symposium
We're continuing to spotlight some of our #SICB officers featured in the fall newsletter :
Meet Treasurer Elect- Nicole Danos
www.sandiego.edu/cas/faculty/...
Nicole is a broadly trained #Vertebrate Comparative #Anatomist & read more
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
Meet Treasurer Elect- Nicole Danos
www.sandiego.edu/cas/faculty/...
Nicole is a broadly trained #Vertebrate Comparative #Anatomist & read more
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We're continuing to spotlight some of our #SICB officers featured in the fall newsletter :
Meet Treasurer Elect- Nicole Danos
www.sandiego.edu/cas/faculty/...
Nicole is a broadly trained #Vertebrate Comparative #Anatomist & read more
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
Meet Treasurer Elect- Nicole Danos
www.sandiego.edu/cas/faculty/...
Nicole is a broadly trained #Vertebrate Comparative #Anatomist & read more
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
Thank you for alerting us @leafwarbler.bsky.social
to post about Michaela’s passing.
There are some beautiful things said about her here and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.
She was truly incredible.
www.bi.mpg.de/hau
to post about Michaela’s passing.
There are some beautiful things said about her here and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.
She was truly incredible.
www.bi.mpg.de/hau
November 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you for alerting us @leafwarbler.bsky.social
to post about Michaela’s passing.
There are some beautiful things said about her here and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.
She was truly incredible.
www.bi.mpg.de/hau
to post about Michaela’s passing.
There are some beautiful things said about her here and she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her.
She was truly incredible.
www.bi.mpg.de/hau
Mark your calendars for #SICB zooms
and email
[email protected]
to get on our email list to receive the link for upcoming SICB lunch zooms
December 9th at 12 noon est
with Tara Lepore,
taorminalepore.com
& @oceanfilly.bsky.social
who will talk about #Neurodiversity in the #Biosciences
and email
[email protected]
to get on our email list to receive the link for upcoming SICB lunch zooms
December 9th at 12 noon est
with Tara Lepore,
taorminalepore.com
& @oceanfilly.bsky.social
who will talk about #Neurodiversity in the #Biosciences
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Mark your calendars for #SICB zooms
and email
[email protected]
to get on our email list to receive the link for upcoming SICB lunch zooms
December 9th at 12 noon est
with Tara Lepore,
taorminalepore.com
& @oceanfilly.bsky.social
who will talk about #Neurodiversity in the #Biosciences
and email
[email protected]
to get on our email list to receive the link for upcoming SICB lunch zooms
December 9th at 12 noon est
with Tara Lepore,
taorminalepore.com
& @oceanfilly.bsky.social
who will talk about #Neurodiversity in the #Biosciences
A T-Shirt quilt for the Portland SICB auction?!!🙌
James Murray plans to make a blanket out of old SICB shirts, and he has 5 from previous meetings. He's looking for 4 more to make a 3x3 blanket. Then he will donate the blanket to the auction.
[email protected]
to donate your shirt.
James Murray plans to make a blanket out of old SICB shirts, and he has 5 from previous meetings. He's looking for 4 more to make a 3x3 blanket. Then he will donate the blanket to the auction.
[email protected]
to donate your shirt.
November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A T-Shirt quilt for the Portland SICB auction?!!🙌
James Murray plans to make a blanket out of old SICB shirts, and he has 5 from previous meetings. He's looking for 4 more to make a 3x3 blanket. Then he will donate the blanket to the auction.
[email protected]
to donate your shirt.
James Murray plans to make a blanket out of old SICB shirts, and he has 5 from previous meetings. He's looking for 4 more to make a 3x3 blanket. Then he will donate the blanket to the auction.
[email protected]
to donate your shirt.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
TL;DR We're looking for biology/evolution instructors in the US and Canada to test the impacts of inclusive evolutionary biology educational materials on undergraduate learning (you will be compensated). Pasting the official recruitment info in thread below. sunybuffalo.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Readying to come to #SICB 2026?
check out this #biomechanics focused s10
Needle in a haystack :
Finding tools to study puncture and injection #mechanisms across #biology
with organizers: Abby Weber, Patrick Wilson, Philip Anderson
www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program...
#engineering #science
check out this #biomechanics focused s10
Needle in a haystack :
Finding tools to study puncture and injection #mechanisms across #biology
with organizers: Abby Weber, Patrick Wilson, Philip Anderson
www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program...
#engineering #science
November 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Readying to come to #SICB 2026?
check out this #biomechanics focused s10
Needle in a haystack :
Finding tools to study puncture and injection #mechanisms across #biology
with organizers: Abby Weber, Patrick Wilson, Philip Anderson
www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program...
#engineering #science
check out this #biomechanics focused s10
Needle in a haystack :
Finding tools to study puncture and injection #mechanisms across #biology
with organizers: Abby Weber, Patrick Wilson, Philip Anderson
www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program...
#engineering #science
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In preparation for this upcoming panel at @sicb.bsky.social, I filmed an Editing 101 for scientists looking to make longer form science outreach videos using Premiere Pro. You can check it out here! youtu.be/pBLuY9ScjEI
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In preparation for this upcoming panel at @sicb.bsky.social, I filmed an Editing 101 for scientists looking to make longer form science outreach videos using Premiere Pro. You can check it out here! youtu.be/pBLuY9ScjEI
Now on YouTube- ICB M.I.S.S. author: Sara Asadi!
Sara is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and diving
instructor. She details more about her recent work with NICMA & her ICB publication
youtu.be/2gMKEHPNUUk?...
Join us for the next Dec 9th Zoom with Tara Lepore &
@oceanfilly.bsky.social
Sara is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and diving
instructor. She details more about her recent work with NICMA & her ICB publication
youtu.be/2gMKEHPNUUk?...
Join us for the next Dec 9th Zoom with Tara Lepore &
@oceanfilly.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Now on YouTube- ICB M.I.S.S. author: Sara Asadi!
Sara is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and diving
instructor. She details more about her recent work with NICMA & her ICB publication
youtu.be/2gMKEHPNUUk?...
Join us for the next Dec 9th Zoom with Tara Lepore &
@oceanfilly.bsky.social
Sara is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and diving
instructor. She details more about her recent work with NICMA & her ICB publication
youtu.be/2gMKEHPNUUk?...
Join us for the next Dec 9th Zoom with Tara Lepore &
@oceanfilly.bsky.social
Be sure to read our latest #SICB newsletter and meet the
Public Affairs Committee chair
Phoebe Edwards
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
The PAC wants to highlight two upcoming #science #communication opportunities at the 2026 annual meeting.
Public Affairs Committee chair
Phoebe Edwards
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
The PAC wants to highlight two upcoming #science #communication opportunities at the 2026 annual meeting.
November 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Be sure to read our latest #SICB newsletter and meet the
Public Affairs Committee chair
Phoebe Edwards
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
The PAC wants to highlight two upcoming #science #communication opportunities at the 2026 annual meeting.
Public Affairs Committee chair
Phoebe Edwards
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
The PAC wants to highlight two upcoming #science #communication opportunities at the 2026 annual meeting.
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Get one at SquidFacts.net
Got our 2026 nature calendar from Meg Lemieur and @sarahmackattack.bsky.social, and it is amazing. Beautiful, funny, interesting, and even emotionally moving. When the year is over, we are going to be saving many of these pictures. Highly recommend.
November 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Get one at SquidFacts.net
Friday meet and connect with #SICB 's Nia Walker
Nia is a molecular #ecologist interested in better understanding how #organisms function under normal and high stress conditions.
www.nia-walker.com
she's in these SICB divisions
@sicb-dedb.bsky.social
DEE
@sicb-diz.bsky.social
& DPCB
Nia is a molecular #ecologist interested in better understanding how #organisms function under normal and high stress conditions.
www.nia-walker.com
she's in these SICB divisions
@sicb-dedb.bsky.social
DEE
@sicb-diz.bsky.social
& DPCB
November 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Friday meet and connect with #SICB 's Nia Walker
Nia is a molecular #ecologist interested in better understanding how #organisms function under normal and high stress conditions.
www.nia-walker.com
she's in these SICB divisions
@sicb-dedb.bsky.social
DEE
@sicb-diz.bsky.social
& DPCB
Nia is a molecular #ecologist interested in better understanding how #organisms function under normal and high stress conditions.
www.nia-walker.com
she's in these SICB divisions
@sicb-dedb.bsky.social
DEE
@sicb-diz.bsky.social
& DPCB
Have you joined us on #LinkedIn yet?
We have had so many wonderful connections. We'd love to include you!
Read articles only published there and meet more of our #SICB members.
linkedin.com/in/sicb-and-sicb-journals-b5904b324
We have had so many wonderful connections. We'd love to include you!
Read articles only published there and meet more of our #SICB members.
linkedin.com/in/sicb-and-sicb-journals-b5904b324
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Have you joined us on #LinkedIn yet?
We have had so many wonderful connections. We'd love to include you!
Read articles only published there and meet more of our #SICB members.
linkedin.com/in/sicb-and-sicb-journals-b5904b324
We have had so many wonderful connections. We'd love to include you!
Read articles only published there and meet more of our #SICB members.
linkedin.com/in/sicb-and-sicb-journals-b5904b324
Our flagship journal's co author from the #NSF Life invited papers, @prosanta.bsky.social wrote this tremendously helpful piece for us all to consider in how we share our lives at work.
Consider Sharing #Health Challenges With Colleagues (opinion) www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
Consider Sharing #Health Challenges With Colleagues (opinion) www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Our flagship journal's co author from the #NSF Life invited papers, @prosanta.bsky.social wrote this tremendously helpful piece for us all to consider in how we share our lives at work.
Consider Sharing #Health Challenges With Colleagues (opinion) www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
Consider Sharing #Health Challenges With Colleagues (opinion) www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...
Be sure to check out #SICB 's latest newsletter
including new appointees
info on IOB and ICB (SICB journals)
division's latest
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
what's coming up in Portland at SICB's annual meeting
sicb.org/events/upcom...
#biology #science #PhD #scientists
including new appointees
info on IOB and ICB (SICB journals)
division's latest
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
what's coming up in Portland at SICB's annual meeting
sicb.org/events/upcom...
#biology #science #PhD #scientists
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Be sure to check out #SICB 's latest newsletter
including new appointees
info on IOB and ICB (SICB journals)
division's latest
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
what's coming up in Portland at SICB's annual meeting
sicb.org/events/upcom...
#biology #science #PhD #scientists
including new appointees
info on IOB and ICB (SICB journals)
division's latest
sicb.burkclients.com/wp/?page_id=...
what's coming up in Portland at SICB's annual meeting
sicb.org/events/upcom...
#biology #science #PhD #scientists
Have you joined us for a #SICB zoom?
our next is with Sara Asadi Gharabaghi who is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and #diving
instructor.
She'll be detailing more about her recent work & her ICB publication
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
email [email protected] to reserve a spot by 11-11-25
our next is with Sara Asadi Gharabaghi who is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and #diving
instructor.
She'll be detailing more about her recent work & her ICB publication
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
email [email protected] to reserve a spot by 11-11-25
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Have you joined us for a #SICB zoom?
our next is with Sara Asadi Gharabaghi who is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and #diving
instructor.
She'll be detailing more about her recent work & her ICB publication
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
email [email protected] to reserve a spot by 11-11-25
our next is with Sara Asadi Gharabaghi who is a marine #ecologist, #shark #researcher and #diving
instructor.
She'll be detailing more about her recent work & her ICB publication
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
email [email protected] to reserve a spot by 11-11-25
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SWOB2025 was such a great meeting - blown away by the student talks in particular! Thanks @sicb.bsky.social and @funecology.bsky.social for the support.
Proud of my student @amberlsingh.bsky.social who gave a nice presentation of her first PhD chapter ! 🦎 🌆
Proud of my student @amberlsingh.bsky.social who gave a nice presentation of her first PhD chapter ! 🦎 🌆
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 AM
SWOB2025 was such a great meeting - blown away by the student talks in particular! Thanks @sicb.bsky.social and @funecology.bsky.social for the support.
Proud of my student @amberlsingh.bsky.social who gave a nice presentation of her first PhD chapter ! 🦎 🌆
Proud of my student @amberlsingh.bsky.social who gave a nice presentation of her first PhD chapter ! 🦎 🌆
Be sure to join us Wednes Nov 12th for the 12 noon est lunch break #SICB zoom with ICB's
Sara Asadi Gharabahi.
Sara will talk about
her work including the Minorities in #Shark #Science work:
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
& read
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/c...
Sara Asadi Gharabahi.
Sara will talk about
her work including the Minorities in #Shark #Science work:
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
& read
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/c...
November 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Be sure to join us Wednes Nov 12th for the 12 noon est lunch break #SICB zoom with ICB's
Sara Asadi Gharabahi.
Sara will talk about
her work including the Minorities in #Shark #Science work:
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
& read
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/c...
Sara Asadi Gharabahi.
Sara will talk about
her work including the Minorities in #Shark #Science work:
academic.oup.com/icb/advance-...
& read
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/c...
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ICB's
Fantastic Icy #Invertebrates and How to Classify Them
by Katrina Pinili
on @kmkocot.bsky.social #SICB zoom and research
read in full
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
& watch
youtu.be/fFoCB5MFRU4?...
#polar #science #NSF #biology #molluscs #morphology
Fantastic Icy #Invertebrates and How to Classify Them
by Katrina Pinili
on @kmkocot.bsky.social #SICB zoom and research
read in full
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
& watch
youtu.be/fFoCB5MFRU4?...
#polar #science #NSF #biology #molluscs #morphology
November 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
ICB's
Fantastic Icy #Invertebrates and How to Classify Them
by Katrina Pinili
on @kmkocot.bsky.social #SICB zoom and research
read in full
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
& watch
youtu.be/fFoCB5MFRU4?...
#polar #science #NSF #biology #molluscs #morphology
Fantastic Icy #Invertebrates and How to Classify Them
by Katrina Pinili
on @kmkocot.bsky.social #SICB zoom and research
read in full
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/f...
& watch
youtu.be/fFoCB5MFRU4?...
#polar #science #NSF #biology #molluscs #morphology
Get to know the Hsieh lab
sites.temple.edu/hsiehlab/peo...
read
whyy.org/segments/one...
#SICB er Tonia Hsieh is an Associate #Professor of #Biology at Temple University & a co author on
ICB's
#Computational and Physical Modeling to Understand Form–Function Relationships
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
sites.temple.edu/hsiehlab/peo...
read
whyy.org/segments/one...
#SICB er Tonia Hsieh is an Associate #Professor of #Biology at Temple University & a co author on
ICB's
#Computational and Physical Modeling to Understand Form–Function Relationships
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Get to know the Hsieh lab
sites.temple.edu/hsiehlab/peo...
read
whyy.org/segments/one...
#SICB er Tonia Hsieh is an Associate #Professor of #Biology at Temple University & a co author on
ICB's
#Computational and Physical Modeling to Understand Form–Function Relationships
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
sites.temple.edu/hsiehlab/peo...
read
whyy.org/segments/one...
#SICB er Tonia Hsieh is an Associate #Professor of #Biology at Temple University & a co author on
ICB's
#Computational and Physical Modeling to Understand Form–Function Relationships
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
@sicb-diz.bsky.social is putting on their annual auction at #SICB 2026!
This #auction will support #students and #postdocs through funds to directly support their #research and also to attend the SICB #conferences.
Donate gift cards, art, excursions and more!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This #auction will support #students and #postdocs through funds to directly support their #research and also to attend the SICB #conferences.
Donate gift cards, art, excursions and more!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
@sicb-diz.bsky.social is putting on their annual auction at #SICB 2026!
This #auction will support #students and #postdocs through funds to directly support their #research and also to attend the SICB #conferences.
Donate gift cards, art, excursions and more!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This #auction will support #students and #postdocs through funds to directly support their #research and also to attend the SICB #conferences.
Donate gift cards, art, excursions and more!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Do you know @draverbee.bsky.social ?
His lab studies bumble #bees, as they are easy to work with in the lab and field.
Read more:
therusselllab.net/research/
& he co authored ICB's
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
& part of @sicb-dab.bsky.social , @sicb-dcb-dvm.bsky.social & @sicb-diz.bsky.social & more
His lab studies bumble #bees, as they are easy to work with in the lab and field.
Read more:
therusselllab.net/research/
& he co authored ICB's
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
& part of @sicb-dab.bsky.social , @sicb-dcb-dvm.bsky.social & @sicb-diz.bsky.social & more
November 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Do you know @draverbee.bsky.social ?
His lab studies bumble #bees, as they are easy to work with in the lab and field.
Read more:
therusselllab.net/research/
& he co authored ICB's
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
& part of @sicb-dab.bsky.social , @sicb-dcb-dvm.bsky.social & @sicb-diz.bsky.social & more
His lab studies bumble #bees, as they are easy to work with in the lab and field.
Read more:
therusselllab.net/research/
& he co authored ICB's
doi.org/10.1093/icb/...
& part of @sicb-dab.bsky.social , @sicb-dcb-dvm.bsky.social & @sicb-diz.bsky.social & more
#SICB _ MONDAY JOB ALERT!!
The Garner Lab for #Animal #Morphology & #Mechanics is looking to recruit an MS student for Fall 2026 to study the functional #morphology and #biomechanics of #adhesion, friction & more.
Interested? Reach out to @agarner.bsky.social
[email protected]
The Garner Lab for #Animal #Morphology & #Mechanics is looking to recruit an MS student for Fall 2026 to study the functional #morphology and #biomechanics of #adhesion, friction & more.
Interested? Reach out to @agarner.bsky.social
[email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#SICB _ MONDAY JOB ALERT!!
The Garner Lab for #Animal #Morphology & #Mechanics is looking to recruit an MS student for Fall 2026 to study the functional #morphology and #biomechanics of #adhesion, friction & more.
Interested? Reach out to @agarner.bsky.social
[email protected]
The Garner Lab for #Animal #Morphology & #Mechanics is looking to recruit an MS student for Fall 2026 to study the functional #morphology and #biomechanics of #adhesion, friction & more.
Interested? Reach out to @agarner.bsky.social
[email protected]
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I'll also be looking to recruit an MS student to study the functional morphology and biomechanics of adhesion, friction, and/or locomotion in sea urchins, geckos, or anoles! Please share! @sicb-dcb-dvm.bsky.social @sicb.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I'll also be looking to recruit an MS student to study the functional morphology and biomechanics of adhesion, friction, and/or locomotion in sea urchins, geckos, or anoles! Please share! @sicb-dcb-dvm.bsky.social @sicb.bsky.social
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Thanks for writing up this blog post Zach!
Our flagship journal ICB's blog
#Firefly #Pheromones: How Lightless Lightning #Bugs Find Love
by Zach Lightfoot ( @colgate.edu )
on @gregpask.bsky.social 's work with electroantennography & being 1st to identify a #pheromone in #fireflies using it.
& watch his #SICB YouTube
youtu.be/DuIrx3-t3tw?...
#Firefly #Pheromones: How Lightless Lightning #Bugs Find Love
by Zach Lightfoot ( @colgate.edu )
on @gregpask.bsky.social 's work with electroantennography & being 1st to identify a #pheromone in #fireflies using it.
& watch his #SICB YouTube
youtu.be/DuIrx3-t3tw?...
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Thanks for writing up this blog post Zach!