The ironic message of the Bearded Lady Project is that, contrary to the persisting stereotype, you don’t have to be a man to love fieldwork and contribute to science. In fact: many field scientists are not.

"[President] Trump’s re-election strategy is focused on energizing his base of disaffected white men. And with white women evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, we would do well to heed the potential for women of color to decide the outcome of the 2020 election."

— Taeku Lee, professor of political science and of law, with EunSook Lee #opinion

Currently a Microsoft technical fellow, Jennifer Tour Chayes will become our first associate provost for the Division of Data Science and Information and dean of the School of Information in January. Chayes is a leader in the field of network science and a vocal champion for diversity and inclusion in STEM.

“As a transfer student, coming into Cal felt so daunting. Now look at me: I’m studying abroad in Europe, and I feel on top of the world. Not only that, but I learned how to say ‘Go Bears’ in French. Allez Les Ours!” 💙💛🐻

#BerkeleyPOV by @kuba__piotrowski | bit.ly/2YISz7r | Edited by UC Berkeley

“I started working in Mail Services at UC Berkeley in 1985. Back then, mail was very, very important... It was basically the way people look at the internet now. If you had a question for someone and you couldn’t call them, you would send a letter."

Some powerhouse scientists — including Jennifer Doudna, co-inventor of #CRISPR — have resigned from serving on editorial boards until negotiations resume.

UC Berkeley photo by Elena Zhukova

Local steeplejacks Jim Phelan and his son Kells check in at the top of the 307-foot Campanile.

The Hubble Space Telescope's most recent photos show that some major features, including Red Spot Jr., have changed color. 🔭 #BerkeleyResearch #NASA

Some powerhouse scientists — including Jennifer Doudna, co-inventor of #CRISPR — have resigned from serving on editorial boards until negotiations resume.

“People today talk about makers. He was a maker. At his lab, there were all kinds of electronics and tools and soldering irons and just a million things going on.” 🌟

— Dr. Martha Singer, his daughter, told the San Francisco Chronicle

Chancellor Carol Christ issued the following message today.

Forget Twitter. Berkeley staffer follows nature’s chirps, trills and squawks. 🦅

“This groundbreaking project is an unparalleled examination of how lifestyle ‘therapies’ may change our brain in ways that are related to Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and overall brain health.” 🌟 #BerkeleyResearch

Having the addictive painkillers in the home can as much as double the chances someone else will use them. #BerkeleyResearch

“Actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side.” 🌟

— Professor Ronald Rael, who co-designed the seesaws

ICYMI: "There is no Goldilocks decade during which you can say, ‘This is when I get my chance to short sleep.’” 💤 #BerkeleyResearch #Alzheimers

ICYMI: This Friday night, 40 dancers, ages 7 to 70, will explore the relationship of fire between two of the world’s oldest living cultures on Memorial Glade. 🔥 #free

Squash this roach-inspired robot. Just try. #BerkeleyResearch Story: bit.ly/2YHx4n3

UC Berkeley video by Stephen McNally

Miriki Performing Arts from Australia and the Northern Pomo Dancers from California are coming together to perform on Memorial Glade this Friday! 🔥

As racial segregation has intensified, low-income students of all racial groups are likely to learn beside more middle-class pupils.

"Set amidst high levels of racial segregation, the widening economic integration of students offers an unexpected surprise.” 🌟 #BerkeleyResearch

"A few years ago in Afghanistan, I was wondering if I would even be able to finish high school. Little did I know that someday soon I will attend the number one public university in the world — as a regent scholar, receiving a full ride scholarship! I believe that when I step in there, I will truly find myself and reach my ultimate potential. Whatever major/career I pursue, I know I am going to become someone who makes a difference and feels purpose with what she does. I am excited! I am excited to know where my passion and hard work will take me! Maybe it will win me a Nobel Peace Prize or even something better!" 🙂

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Barring the development of medical breakthroughs, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia may nearly triple to 13.8 million by 2050.

“This groundbreaking project is an unparalleled examination of how lifestyle ‘therapies’ may change our brain in ways that are related to Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and overall brain health.” 🌟 #BerkeleyResearch

With polarization seemingly at an all-time high, the Library asked librarians, a professor and a recent #CalGrad this challenging, important question: "Should the Library be neutral?" Here’s how they responded. 🌟

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“We know that, at some point, general relativity must break down — because it doesn’t mesh with quantum mechanics — so it is just a constant hunt for where that breaking point is.” #BerkeleyResearch

Infants conceived or in the second trimester of gestation at the time of the election may have been particularly vulnerable to maternal stress. #BerkeleyResearch