Ella K Spurlock (she/her)

I had an incredible time at #scipolsymposium this weekend. The thought and effort put into developing the programming was evident, and I learned so much. The most valuable thing I gained this weekend though was a larger network, and many new friends! @SciPolNetwork

The Velain Group got to meet Dubs yesterday, thanks to @incs_uw! All he needs is a little lab coat and goggles, then he could become an official group member! @velianlab @DubsUW

The Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy is a BEAUTIFUL document thoroughly researched and compiled by folks from agencies and groups, including @EcologyWA, @WSDAgov, @WAStateCommerce, @WDFW, @WADeptHealth, @waDNR, @PSPartnership, @wsdot, and @CIG_UW.

The budget requests must be approved by the governor @GovInslee and/or the incoming governor @BobFergusonAG before they go to the legislature in January. PLEASE CALL the Office of the Governor (@WAStateGov) to advocate that these funding requests be moved to the next stage.

ACTION NEEDED Hey Washingtonians! Are you passionate about climate change and surviving it? @EcologyWA put together a beautiful Climate Resilience Strategy with eight strategies to help our state prepare for climate change. ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/re…

@SigmaAldrich Giant pinecone overlord

What's the most interesting thing in your lab? Bonus points for photos!

Reminder that science is political whether you like it or not. Politics define how we are funded and what we are funded for. Politics define what we are able to study. Politics define who will be allowed in our labs and workplaces. Politics define with whom we can collaborate.

Currently self-soothing by blasting Rage Against the Machine

Lol I was thinking about pursuing a career in science policy in the next four years, but that job market might be a little bare now

Turned in your ballot a few days ago? You can check its status by logging into VoteWA.gov. If your ballot has not been "Received", you can print a replacement ballot or visit your county elections office. Only the first signature-verified ballot will be counted.

@MaraGay This gives the same vibes as “Huzzah the tipper!” from Ren Faire bartenders

A poll worker just yelled out, “first time voter!” and everybody in the Brooklyn polling site cheered

My favorite trick-or-treater interaction last night: Kid 1: I like your sign! Me: which one? Kid 1: the ‘Trump is a scab’ one! *cracks up* Kid 2: Kids know politics too!! Impeccable taste👌🏼 Thanks @UAW4121 for the sign!

Happy Halloween from the Velian Group! This year we went as M&Ms/assorted Trick-or-Treat candy 😋 @velianlab #Halloween

@pastherandie And at Whole Foods with exactly the same items, it was $119.

@pastherandie Even in SEATTLE, the highest I could get my cart (Safeway) was $125

@Wicky_dubs_WX Here is a progression seen from Gold Bar WA, about 9:15 - 10:30 PM PDT. They began just over the northern horizon, then moved to be directly overhead around 9:50 PM. I put time stamps on the individual photos! All from my iPhone 11 camera. Lmk if you want any more!

Did you see the auroras? Another map case study is being done! Post in the comments a picture you’d like to use, a location AND A TIMESTAMP. Congratulations everyone!

Strands #222 “Let's experiment” 🔵🔵🔵🟡 🔵🔵 I feel very seen 🥺

@pumpkibu GET HER A PUMPKIN RIGHT NOW 🥺

she's excited because she matches her new blankie

Everybody say “Thank you solar flare!”