Gabriel Singer, PhD

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” to CA scientists like LBFO imposed(?) by CalHR, looming deficit used to remove resources & travel for work after CA gov’s people go to COP28 and brag about our work/commit us to more. @capsscientists #AvoidCollapse #ValueScientists #WokeUpSalty

You can’t do that work without qualified, intelligent and dedicated scientists. Scientists that are currently underfunded and out of contract going on 3 years. We do the work necessary to react to climate change. #COP28 #ValueScientists #CaStateScientists #AvoidCollapse

Time for @CalHR_gov and @CAgovernor to backup their claims that they #ValueScientists by giving us like pay for like work, as they're already required to do. For the fish, for our families (for my daycare bills) the time is now #EqualPayCA! 3/3

CA Gov't Code 19826 states that “like salaries shall be paid for comparable duties and responsibilities.” But, that's not what's happening and #CAStateScientists have been w/o a contract for 3 yrs. 2/3

@capsscientists strike day 3. I assure you, I would much rather be working to protect CA's incredible diversity of native trout (like the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout in this 📷). Did you know... 1/3

Excellent Day 2 @capsscientists strike signage from my talented co-worker. #CaStateScientists make 62%-210% less than their managers and 37-50% less than state employees in other bargaining units who perform comparable work. #EqualPayCA #PayEquityNOW #ValueScientists

I am a State Scientist, a father, partner, Californian, and Member of CAPS Union. The pay inequity is suffocating my family. I will not allow my family to become impoverish because you are too cheep to give us fair pay. #ValueScientist cqrcengage.com/capsscientists…

I'm not at work today because I'm on @capsscientists #DefianceForScience strike! It's time for this administration to demonstrate that they actually #ValueScientists by giving us #PayEquity. @CalHR_gov @CAgovernor #EqualPayCA #CAStateScientists

California Professional Scientists are ON STRIKE! It's been over 3 years since the end of our last contract and over 18 years of pay disparity. It's go time!

Hi fish friends! If you support the California white sturgeon fishery to become catch and release for 2024, following population declines and huge die off due to harmful algal bloom, please call into the fish and game commission meeting on 10/11! #sturgeon #conservation

@starryflo Get me outta here! If you have an extra code, please send one my way.

📢CDFW is looking for a Zooplankton Taxonomist! Help us develop a process that combines fluid-imaging microscopy & machine learning to rapidly identify zooplankton in SF Bay-Delta. Closes 9/1/23. This is a 12-month limited term position that may be extended or become permanent.

@starryflo That's so great, must be a huge relief for you two. Couldn't mash that like button hard enough.

“A ‘Peak’ into California’s Alpine Lakes and their Food Webs” by Christine Parisek (@caparisek). californiawaterblog.com/2023/08/06/a-p… #CAwater

“Hidden links between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: part 1 – Sierra Nevada lakes” by Nicholas Wright. This blog is the first in a three-part series on ecological subsidies that will appear throughout summer and fall ’23. californiawaterblog.com/2023/07/16/hid… #CAwater #EcologicalSubsidies

@starryflo I second Bambi, also Mother (vegetarian with vegan options, not strictly vegan) just reopened! Burger Patch is okay, I really want to like it more, but it's tough to stomach paying like $45 for 2 vegan fast food style burgers and fries.

To avoid straining your eyes at work, use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, go for a 20-minute hike and spend the next 20 years in the woods.

@starryflo In an interesting turn of events, the HWTP field crew posting is open again. If you think it might be a good fit for the undergrad you know, let them know! calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

I spoke with @NellGreenNylen, D. Owen & @kiparsky about their recommendations. "Our system for water administration in California just doesn’t work. It doesn’t work because the state doesn’t have the tools it needs to do the basics."legal-planet.org/2023/04/24/man… latimes.com/environment/st…

🚨 TWO scientific aid positions working on Scientific Collection Permits!🚨 If you’ve ever tried to get an SCP from CDFW, you know how long it takes. Help us help you! These positions will dramatically lighten the SCP backlog! calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…