Dr. Sunshine Van Bael
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Dr. Sunshine Van Bael
@vanbaellab
she/hers. We study plant microbiomes! Tropical forests. Coastal stressors. Agroecology.



Meet the inaugural cohort of ESA's Editorial Fellowship Program!🎉 Andrea Paz Velez of @UMontreal & Bruno Soares of @UofRegina will receive leadership training & a chance to influence the publishing landscape in ecology Read the full announcement: esa.org/blog/2024/10/1…


1980, Every bottle on the shelf was still glass.






I have a confession to make. Whenever I walk into the departmental office and see a family waiting in the entryway, I always stop, introduce myself, and talk to them. I figure they've probably driven quite a distance to visit UT Austin, perhaps to check out the campus or attend a PhD defense. I think about how much it would mean to me if a random professor stopped by to make us feel welcome with a cheerful, "Welcome to the 40 Acres!" or, "Who wants to be an engineer?". Being a #professor is more than just a job; it's a role of service to society. It's about making connections, inspiring future engineers, and ensuring everyone feels welcome in our community. I did that this morning and it made my day!


Have a question or idea for our journals' Editors-in-Chief? If you're attending #ESA2024, you're in luck—there are multiple opportunities to meet them in person!🧵 @KathyCottingham @Editor_EApp @bugEcology @ESA_Prez2013 @vanbaellab @leafwarbler














