Tess Nelson

PhD candidate in the department of Biological Science at Macquarie Uni. Interested in groundwater health and how groundwater ecosystems respond to drawdown

[AusFox Project @AusFoxProject]

FOX EARS WANTED! Can anyone help us fill the gaps in out Australia-wide sample collection of red fox ear tissues? The samples will be used to carry out population genetic research to aid pest management. If you can help head to https://t.co/YUdvPQqMD4 to request a collection kit.

[Kerstin Bilgmann @KBilgmann]

Just published in MEPS! Proud of our student @emma_petrolo This study is relevant for future fisheries management and the famous Australian ‘fish & chips’ (gummy shark is generally sold this way) @MQBiology @MQSciEng @STEMwomenMQ

[Anika Molesworth @AnikaMolesworth]

I love Australia.

And that’s why I loudly criticise things that jeopardise and damage her landscapes, people and both their futures.

This beautiful country deserves to be protected and care for, and we Australians should have a future we can look forward to.

#ClimateActionNow

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Favourite #fieldwork pic featuring a 2015 uni games shirt! 😂 Was great being back in the field post lockdown #phdlife @MQBiology

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

#fieldwork at its best with @Lorenpollitt. Assessing groundwater ecosystems in the MDB. #stygofauna #phdchat #phdlife @MQBiology

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

#Submitted my first #firstauthor #science article! Super excited and proud of this achievement 🎊 now we wait! #phdchat #AcademicChatter

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Great #sunset to finish a rough day editing a paper for the 100th time.

[Kon Karapanagiotidis @Kon__K]

Did you know there’s still #Afghan #refugees in detention in Australia today? People who have been detained for 8 years from what is now probably the most unsafe place on earth. With a strike of the pen @AlexHawkeMP could show some great compassion and leadership and release them

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

A fine of only $1500 for groundwater extraction above quota by up to 3000ML! Who set this piss weak fine? This should be a criminal offence not a slap on the wrist for big companies.
One-tenth of groundwater users in breach of licences, investigation finds https://t.co/QG59xDHkck

[Fay Lin, PhD @xiaofei_lin]

When grad students are paid such an appallingly low stipend, they are told by #academia that their time and (skilled) expertise are not valuable, and face financial strain that greatly challenges their well being.

PAY 👏 GRAD 👏 STUDENTS 👏 A 👏 LIVING 👏 WAGE

#AcademicTwitter

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

Listen, I’m all for space exploration and it must have been an amazing view.

But maybe – and I’m just spitballing here – if Amazon and other companies paid their fair share in taxes, we could lift all kids — if not into space — at least out of poverty.

Sincerely,

Earthlings

[Kelly-Anne Lawler @sci_kel]

The Fair Work Commission has ordered a 2.5% increase in the minimum wage, lifting it to $20.33 an hour.

*Whispers* The PhD stipend is $13.75 per hour (for a 40-hour week).

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Ever seen anyone fishing down a bore before? Here I am fishing for stygofauna. Stygofauna are essential in maintaining the distribution of microbes and nutrients in aquifers. My research aims to determine how stygofauna respond to groundwater drawdown. @MQBiology #MQHDRcontest

[Sarah Bekessy @sbekessy]

Whatever the motivation, the current neglect of higher education is criminal https://t.co/wgNwgetYAa via @ConversationEDU

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Starting my #PhD I feel like this penguin, all the enthusiasm but absolutely no idea what I’m doing or how to do it 😂😫🤔😰#phdlife #Biology #AcademicChatter

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

First field work for my #phd done!!! What a pretty site right on the Macquarie river.

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Attempted to go to uni today, got to uni realised I forgot my keys went home and slept. Productive.

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Finally have my name on my first scientific paper!! Proof that hard work does really pay off 😊 thanks again to my collaborators @sawsharkman @loutosetto @Courtney_Sharks @joshreed_mq #alyshachan #aashiparikh @DrScallop @urchinhunter

[Dr. Vincent Raoult @sawsharkman]

Remotely operated vehicles (#ROV) have come a long way. They're now at a stage where they can be BETTER than snorkelers to conduct research on fishes. @BlueRobotics @UON_research @Uni_Newcastle @MEG_MQ
Latest paper: https://t.co/XQWGqM7801

[Tess Nelson @TessNelson22]

Mood! @MQBiology #thesis #research #readytowork