Braelei Hardt

Recent MS graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, currently studying evolutionary ecology and acoustic physics in bird song! 🐦 (they/them)

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

By popular request, here is the entirety of my video submission for the #AOS19AK Diversity & Inclusion initiative. Thank you all for your kind words and support. I am glad that people found it inspiring! Thanks also to @AmOrnith for allowing me to say what needed to be said!

[National Wildlife Federation @NWF]

What is ‘Queer Ecology?’ 🏳️‍🌈 A field that defies singular definition, much like the queer experience itself. Join us this #PrideMonth in challenging the binary and embracing the spectrum.

📲 https://t.co/h8qNNKSFq3

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

@CodeyMathis I think this is the most fitting tattoo you could ever get! I love it!

[Naturalist David Mizejewski @Dmizejewski]

Halloween is a holiday with a lot of wildlife connections. How did bats, owls, toads and ravens get associated with #Halloween in the first place?

@NWF naturalist @TheyDoResearch unpacks it all here--and it's pretty fascinating.

https://t.co/DLvmdfTMcz

[National Wildlife Federation @NWF]

From nanotechnology to predator biocontrol to genetic solutions, scientists have made incredible strides in effective, environmentally friendly mosquito control 🦟

How effective are essential oils at repelling mosquitoes?🌺https://t.co/ANPVvOp9aL

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

@CodeyMathis Ahhh!

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

Proud of myself for publishing during this pandemic! Hoping this review gives the field some well-needed insight and direction.

[Lauryn Benedict @LaurynBenedict]

Out today: @TheyDoResearch 's review of experimental #Bioacoustics sound propagation studies testing the Acoustic Adaptation Hypothesis. Do tests of animal sound degradation support the AAH? Sometimes, but not overwhelmingly. It varies by taxon.

https://t.co/Kzw7HPRCWo

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

Taking the time to enjoy the outdoors this week! Not having a field job for the first time in 10 years has certainly taken it's toll...

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

@RainbowLors I was on the panel! Let's talk equality!

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

So honored that I was able to attend as a panelist. Thank you all for your amazing questions regarding pronoun use and creating safe spaces for trans and non-binary scientists!

[Rainbow Lorikeets 🏳️‍🌈 @RainbowLors]

Just finished our #NAOC2020 Mixed-flock diversity roundtable, and a million thanks to our amazing panelists. You all had such thoughtful, compassionate, and smart advice. Thank you for sharing your stories and wisdom with us! #LGBTQ+ #ornithology

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

Personally, I feel I was lucky to have finished up my MS degree this spring. Although several prospective PhD positions have essentially evaporated into pandemic pergatory, I have lots of data to work with in the meantime, even if it is on my own dime.

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

Speaking to others at #NAOC2020 about the effects of the pandemic worldwide has been entirely eye opening. I'd like to start a thread discussing this. How has the pandemic affected your research and/or career progression? @NAOCbirds, what do you think?

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

#NAOC2020 is my first international conference, and I am so grateful for the perspective I've seen from scientists of other countries! Already I have made some international friends, and hope to see them in person in 2022!

[NOGLSTP is Out to Innovate @OuttoInnovate]

Trans and non-binary grad students and post-doctoral scholars: Apply for a Ben Barres Fellowship for professional development. Deadline September 30. Learn more at https://t.co/3qtHt0TNVp

[Rainbow Lorikeets 🏳️‍🌈 @RainbowLors]

We are so excited for #NAOC2020 next week, and are so excited to meet you! We are hosting 2 events, so make sure to add us to your calendar: 1. A round table - 'A mixed flock: diverse narratives within #ornithology' & 2. #LGBTQIA+ & Allies Social

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

@MSzelmeczka @BirdingMagazine @JERutter @birdnirdfoley @AmOrnith @bellzisbirding @N8Swick @GREGNEISE @sngcanary914 @MatthewHalley @thistrain I'm in favor of a general rule where birds cannot be named after someone, instead using unique names descriptive of morphology or behavior. We can never be sure what someone might do or how cultural morals may change, so it's best to avoid the problem altogether

[eric tymstra @et_phone_homo]

Hey young queer science geeks: this summer I got to go tide pooling with a cute boy (my partner!) and wore a fun dress while I did it. Life can be pretty ooo sometimes and I hope you get to find your bliss. 👏🏼 *middle finger to rep birds* #queerinstem #LGBTQIbaes #lgbtinstem

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

@DrAngelaT Thank you!

[Eric Tobin 🏳️‍🌈 @CardinalVampire]

I chose the wrong shirt to test my green screen... #NAOC2020

[Braelei Hardt @TheyDoResearch]

Rainbow Lorikeets Mask! Get your own and support LGBTQ+ ornithologists!
https://t.co/Udp3BsuxPK