I’m coming weeks, I’m giving a talk on social media and it’s role in promoting the work of scientists (particularly PhD students). I’ve had limited experience here with Mastodon. Any perspectives you’d like to share on #scicomm relevance or personal experience?
Cameron Webb
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Assoc. Professor Medical Entomology (NSW Health Pathology & University of Sydney); author CSIRO Publishing & The Conversation; Interested in mosquitoes, mosquito-borne disease, wetland conservation, and public health.
The Conversation AU + NZAs warm weather returns, here are five ways to mosquito-proof your backyard that don’t rely on spraying insecticides.
https://theconversation.com/its-warming-up-and-mozzies-are-coming-heres-how-to-mosquito-proof-your-backyard-212711?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1694499149
https://theconversation.com/its-warming-up-and-mozzies-are-coming-heres-how-to-mosquito-proof-your-backyard-212711?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1694499149
Ian M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)@Mozziebites posted this little endeavour we undertook a few years ago.
#WorldEmojiDay
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https://theconversation.com/how-the-new-mozzie-emoji-can-create-buzz-to-battle-mosquito-borne-disease-91649
#WorldEmojiDay
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https://theconversation.com/how-the-new-mozzie-emoji-can-create-buzz-to-battle-mosquito-borne-disease-91649
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Where have all the Christmas beetles gone?
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Invertebrates Australia needs your help to find out! 👀🔍
Register your interest to join Associate Professor Tanya Latty from the University of Sydney’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences and our ‘Inspire’ Program Leader for a special seminar to introduce you to how to get involved in the Christmas Beetle Count, a new citizen scientist project 🤓
Online event, Wednesday 23rd November 2022, 6pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Sign up now to register your interest! bit.ly/christmasbeetleregister
#insects #wildoz #christmasbeetlecount #beetles #entomology #citizenscience #communityscience
Image description: two large colourful beetles saying ‘Find us in NSW and QLD!’.
This week is the launch of the new @NSWHealth campaign to encourage communities to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases (such as Japanese encephalitis) https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/keepmozziesaway #keepmozziesaway #publichealth #mosquitoes #mozziesofsydney
@iris Yes (but I'm feeling a little lost!)
"‘Mozzies like a cloud’: repellent runs out in flood-hit towns amid mosquito boom" https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/18/mozzies-like-a-cloud-repellant-runs-out-in-flood-hit-towns-amid-mosquito-boom #keepmozziesaway #publichealth #nswfloods #mosquitoes
Dr Manu SaundersReminder about Australia's official #WildPollinatorCount! We're usually running a count this time of year, but we're still on hiatus. Any news on when we'll be back will be posted on our website #CitizenScience #OzPollinators #Pollinators https://wildpollinatorcount.com/2022/11/11/update-official-wild-pollinator-count-is-still-on-hiatus/
Sheril KirshenbaumA few folks have asked for tips on #Mastodon so here goes:
- Use hashtags. It helps to connect with interesting people who have similar interests. (ex. I found fellow #science themed bakers!)
- Mastodon isn’t #Twitter & there’s more to social media than outrage & doomscrolling. Cross posts from the birdsite & RTs look odd.
- Don’t worry about follower counts. Tailor the experience to what you want to see.
- Share what you’re passionate about! That’s why so many of us are enjoying it here.
Dave Troy 
A few recommendations for life on Mastodon:
1) Follow anyone you think looks potentially interesting; you can always unfollow later, and they may lead you to new people via boosted posts.
2) Boost posts you think are worthy, so others can discover new content.
3) Don't obsess on replicating your Twitter follows on Mastodon; let it be its own experience, and grow it organically. Obvs follow anyone you miss from Twitter, but this isn't a 1:1 replacement; have fun, follow your instincts.