Popular Post Dmmetler 25,563 Posted February 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2016 One of her friends started the #HERpers hashtag for women in herpetology, and the science editor from Buzzfeed UK picked it up, including one of DD's posts from a field trip just last weekend (which was actually supposed to be an entomology one, until they found a fence lizard that woke up early). DD is going to be so surprised when she finally wakes up!! http://www.buzzfeed.com/kellyoakes/scientists-are-tweeting-photos-reptiles-amphibians?utm_term=.cnRwK8K35W#.qx4kOaO0wp 78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoseInABook 3,435 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Awesome! But heeeeeck no to the water snake yoga one! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annie G 15,184 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 That's awesome! How exciting for your dd!!!! And she fits right in with those grown scientists- holding her own! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 177,092 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Great! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mothersweets 6,359 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Congratulations! How exciting!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seasider 16,314 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 That's terrific! I enjoyed all the pics. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carrie12345 21,017 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 So cool! I need to show my herp girls! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
goldberry 30,775 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Go science girls! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corraleno 37,463 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 :hurray: I can't wait to hear DD's reaction! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jan in SC 1,193 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Yay! That was awesome! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MEmama 12,929 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Very cool! Glad to see they didn't make a big deal about her age. She must be so excited! :) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmmetler 25,563 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 She's very excited! I suspect a big part of school today will be watching social media. I will put in a plug for twitter. I own her account, and I moderate closely, but it's really been a good thing for her. It appears to be one of the most common communications tools for grad students doing research to chat to each other, and they've included her quite readily (and she's met a lot of these folks in person-so they know she's a kid, and that mom is keeping an eye on things). In many respects, it's kind of like she has a couple of dozen big sisters (and a few brothers). 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kareni 65,076 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 What fun! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlett 30,730 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Way cool! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmmetler 25,563 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 If you want to see more neat pictures, search the #HERpers hashtag on twitter. There's a LOT more going up this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happi duck 15,812 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Cool! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stacia 87,384 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 That is totally awesome. And you can tell her that in large part to your & her posts/photos here, I have gotten so much better about dealing with my snake phobia. So, thank you. I was able to go through the Buzzfeed link without problem. (A few years ago, there would have been no way I could make it through a collection of photos like that!) Keep up the great work! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kerileanne99 4,386 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Awesome!!!! So totally proud:) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
8circles 12,991 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 That is *very* cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katy 23,213 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Very cool. The lap full of water snakes is revolting. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plansrme 8,798 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Way cool for her, but I've got to say she is in some weird company, e.g., Yoga Snake Lady. What does your daughter think of the yoga snakes? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GAPeachie 312 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 How neat! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lilaclady 1,369 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Cool 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmmetler 25,563 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 The yoga snakes are just being silly. All snakes look for good basking spots, but water snakes take it to an extreme-you can find favorite spots that dozens will just heap up to get sun, and while most snakes get more active when they're warm, they're often very calm and relaxed Still wouldn't do it-water snakes aren't venomous, but if they suddenly had something happen to NOT relax them, are pretty bitey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rebbyribs 874 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 How neat! I went to college with one of the other HERpers featured, and was surprised to see a familiar face. :-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twigs 2,595 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OnMyOwn 1,423 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Good for her! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mommy22alyns 3,078 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I am SO thrilled for you guys!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fraidycat 11,299 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Good for her! I didn't quite shudder at the photos, but a few were wince-worthy. The animals with legs were cute, and I survived the snake photos. I've made progress - like a PP, thanks in part to your posting here. Previously I held the opinion that the only good snake was a dead snake. But, I've grown thanks to you and your DD. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trulycrabby 6,559 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Whee! How awesome! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
displace 3,967 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 How awesome! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waa510 619 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Too cool! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeaConquest 9,594 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Love this so much! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuga 19,750 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 For the most awesome reason ever!!!! Woot! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Runningmom80 5,061 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 That's so awesome! I love following her work! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmmetler 25,563 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 The #HERpers hashtag is continuing to trend and be reblogged, including by Mashable and MSN!! Wow!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katilac 25,315 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 That's so fun! And great to put out there, people really need to SEE things before they truly believe them sometimes (females with varied interests and abilities.). Even I felt a flash of surprise at picture after picture, although I would have just nodded, of course, if told x number of females are into herpetology. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmmetler 25,563 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 It's not quite 50/50, but I would say that among current grad students at meetings, it's about 70/30, while if you look at the people who are my age and older, it's probably more like 90/10-or even 95/5. And those women really, really support each other. The hashtag and the number of women who are weighing in is just demonstrating something that has been the case for awhile. Herp girls stick together, and the prior generation definitely supports and encourages the current and next generation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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