Toby Hodges
@tobyhodges.carpentries.org
he/him
Director of Curriculum at The Carpentries. Views my own. Sorry I haven't replied to your email.
"I only know that hearts made of stone will rarely sail far and may never reach home" - Chuck Ragan
Director of Curriculum at The Carpentries. Views my own. Sorry I haven't replied to your email.
"I only know that hearts made of stone will rarely sail far and may never reach home" - Chuck Ragan
Reposted by Toby Hodges
Today I'm starting as the new Editor-in-Chief of @joss-openjournals.bsky.social.
blog.joss.theoj.org/2026/09/dani...
I can only do this because of the journal's incredible community and the work we've collectively done over our first 10 years. 🧵
blog.joss.theoj.org/2026/09/dani...
I can only do this because of the journal's incredible community and the work we've collectively done over our first 10 years. 🧵
Daniel S. Katz is the new Editor-in-Chief of JOSS | Journal of Open Source Software Blog
After ten years, founding Editor-in-Chief Arfon Smith is handing over to Daniel S. Katz, effective 18 September 2026.
blog.joss.theoj.org
September 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Today I'm starting as the new Editor-in-Chief of @joss-openjournals.bsky.social.
blog.joss.theoj.org/2026/09/dani...
I can only do this because of the journal's incredible community and the work we've collectively done over our first 10 years. 🧵
blog.joss.theoj.org/2026/09/dani...
I can only do this because of the journal's incredible community and the work we've collectively done over our first 10 years. 🧵
Reposted by Toby Hodges
Reposted by Toby Hodges
Reposted by Toby Hodges
A commentary on "Training as infrastructure for biological data science in wartime Ukraine"
doi.org/10.1038/s415... (Nat. Genet.)
doi.org/10.1038/s415... (Nat. Genet.)
September 16, 2026 at 7:51 AM
A commentary on "Training as infrastructure for biological data science in wartime Ukraine"
doi.org/10.1038/s415... (Nat. Genet.)
doi.org/10.1038/s415... (Nat. Genet.)
Reposted by Toby Hodges
Science Summit is a hybrid event running 14–30 Sep across New York and Nairobi, bringing together voices on regeneration, equity, and global governance under the theme "From Boundaries to Breakthroughs." Read more here: event.sciencesummitnyc.org/list-of-sess...
SCIENCE SUMMIT NEW YORK CITY
Join global science and innovation leaders at the Science Summit in New York City. Submit your session, connect with peers, and contribute to sustainable development goals through science.
event.sciencesummitnyc.org
September 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Science Summit is a hybrid event running 14–30 Sep across New York and Nairobi, bringing together voices on regeneration, equity, and global governance under the theme "From Boundaries to Breakthroughs." Read more here: event.sciencesummitnyc.org/list-of-sess...
Reposted by Toby Hodges
🎙️ We are Excited to share that our Associate Director of Community, @angeliquetrusler.carpentries.org will be speaking at Science Summit 2026!
📅 Sep 18, 2026 | 10:00–11:45am PST
🌍 Virtual — Youth & Education Track
🔬 Session: Building Global Student Research Capacity Through Open Science Networks
📅 Sep 18, 2026 | 10:00–11:45am PST
🌍 Virtual — Youth & Education Track
🔬 Session: Building Global Student Research Capacity Through Open Science Networks
September 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
🎙️ We are Excited to share that our Associate Director of Community, @angeliquetrusler.carpentries.org will be speaking at Science Summit 2026!
📅 Sep 18, 2026 | 10:00–11:45am PST
🌍 Virtual — Youth & Education Track
🔬 Session: Building Global Student Research Capacity Through Open Science Networks
📅 Sep 18, 2026 | 10:00–11:45am PST
🌍 Virtual — Youth & Education Track
🔬 Session: Building Global Student Research Capacity Through Open Science Networks
Reposted by Toby Hodges
We've been very moved by the tributes paid to Peer at conferences around the world: e.g. at ISME by Jeroen Raes, at ECCB by Christian von Mering, and at the Tara conference by Chris Bowler. Thank you!
@isme-microbes.bsky.social @eccb-europe.bsky.social @taraoceans-science.bsky.social @raeslab.org
@isme-microbes.bsky.social @eccb-europe.bsky.social @taraoceans-science.bsky.social @raeslab.org
September 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
We've been very moved by the tributes paid to Peer at conferences around the world: e.g. at ISME by Jeroen Raes, at ECCB by Christian von Mering, and at the Tara conference by Chris Bowler. Thank you!
@isme-microbes.bsky.social @eccb-europe.bsky.social @taraoceans-science.bsky.social @raeslab.org
@isme-microbes.bsky.social @eccb-europe.bsky.social @taraoceans-science.bsky.social @raeslab.org
Reposted by Toby Hodges
⬡ Today, we become the Institute for Research Software.
For 15 years, we've worked as the Software Sustainability Institute to make research software more sustainable and properly recognised.
For 15 years, we've worked as the Software Sustainability Institute to make research software more sustainable and properly recognised.
September 1, 2026 at 9:46 AM
⬡ Today, we become the Institute for Research Software.
For 15 years, we've worked as the Software Sustainability Institute to make research software more sustainable and properly recognised.
For 15 years, we've worked as the Software Sustainability Institute to make research software more sustainable and properly recognised.
Reposted by Toby Hodges
💡Interested in #OpenSource and #OpenScience?
Join this in-person Library Carpentries workshop on #OpenScienceHardware #OScH led by our Board Member Pen-Yuan Hsing
🗓️24 September 2026
📍Berlin, Germany
✏️More info & registration: events.tu-berlin.de/en/events/01...
Join this in-person Library Carpentries workshop on #OpenScienceHardware #OScH led by our Board Member Pen-Yuan Hsing
🗓️24 September 2026
📍Berlin, Germany
✏️More info & registration: events.tu-berlin.de/en/events/01...
events.tu-berlin.de
August 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM
💡Interested in #OpenSource and #OpenScience?
Join this in-person Library Carpentries workshop on #OpenScienceHardware #OScH led by our Board Member Pen-Yuan Hsing
🗓️24 September 2026
📍Berlin, Germany
✏️More info & registration: events.tu-berlin.de/en/events/01...
Join this in-person Library Carpentries workshop on #OpenScienceHardware #OScH led by our Board Member Pen-Yuan Hsing
🗓️24 September 2026
📍Berlin, Germany
✏️More info & registration: events.tu-berlin.de/en/events/01...
I will be so sorry to see @drkariljordan.carpentries.org @erinstellabecker.bsky.social and the other members of the team go. I can't express how grateful I am for everything they have done for the @carpentries.carpentries.org community and for me personally.
Today we share a follow-up to yesterday's announcement of an executive leadership transition at The Carpentries.
We are also sharing further changes across the Core Team and our programmatic activities as part of a broader restructuring of The Carpentries.
Details: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
We are also sharing further changes across the Core Team and our programmatic activities as part of a broader restructuring of The Carpentries.
Details: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Changes to Core Team and Programmatic Activities at The Carpentries
Announcing Change and Continuity Yesterday we announced an executive leadership transition at The Carpentries. On 1 September 2026, Dr Kari L. Jordan will step down as Executive Director, and Associat...
carpentries.org
August 27, 2026 at 7:54 AM
I will be so sorry to see @drkariljordan.carpentries.org @erinstellabecker.bsky.social and the other members of the team go. I can't express how grateful I am for everything they have done for the @carpentries.carpentries.org community and for me personally.
This was a difficult blog post to write, but an important one. With the impending reduction in Core Team capacity, we had to make tough decisions about what work we put down. [1/4]
Our Director of Curriculum @tobyhodges.carpentries.org has provided an outlook for The Carpentries curriculum program. He shares details about the planned renewal of our core curricula and the adjustments to other elements of the program necessary.
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Upcoming Changes to The Carpentries' Curriculum Program
Following last week’s news about changes in the capacity of the Core Team, and yesterday’s announcement of the Board of Directors’ resolution on the Strategic Renewal of The Carpentries Curriculum Por...
carpentries.org
August 27, 2026 at 7:53 AM
This was a difficult blog post to write, but an important one. With the impending reduction in Core Team capacity, we had to make tough decisions about what work we put down. [1/4]
Reposted by Toby Hodges
I wrote up a short blog post about this year's Ukrainian Biological Data Science Summer School, which took place over two weeks in July: www.huber.embl.de/group/posts/...
@mikelove.bsky.social @helucro.bsky.social @ladaisa.bsky.social
@mikelove.bsky.social @helucro.bsky.social @ladaisa.bsky.social
Ukrainian Biological Data Science Summer School 2026 – Huber Group @ EMBL
Uzhhorod, 11 - 25 July 2026: the fourth edition
www.huber.embl.de
August 24, 2026 at 7:39 AM
I wrote up a short blog post about this year's Ukrainian Biological Data Science Summer School, which took place over two weeks in July: www.huber.embl.de/group/posts/...
@mikelove.bsky.social @helucro.bsky.social @ladaisa.bsky.social
@mikelove.bsky.social @helucro.bsky.social @ladaisa.bsky.social
Reposted by Toby Hodges
The Carpentries Board of Directors have approved the following resolution: Strategic Renewal of The Carpentries Curriculum Portfolio: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
The resolution is to ensure that The Carpentries' curriculum portfolio meets our strategic aims and current and future learner needs.
The resolution is to ensure that The Carpentries' curriculum portfolio meets our strategic aims and current and future learner needs.
Strategic Renewal of The Carpentries Curriculum Portfolio
The Carpentries’ mission is to empower a diverse global community by equipping individuals with essential data and computational skills. Core to achieving this mission is our lesson programs.
Our curr...
carpentries.org
August 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
The Carpentries Board of Directors have approved the following resolution: Strategic Renewal of The Carpentries Curriculum Portfolio: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
The resolution is to ensure that The Carpentries' curriculum portfolio meets our strategic aims and current and future learner needs.
The resolution is to ensure that The Carpentries' curriculum portfolio meets our strategic aims and current and future learner needs.
Reposted by Toby Hodges
I am so grateful for the trust this community has placed in me and for everything I've learned working alongside all of you. I have confidence in the Core Team and Board of Directors who will carry The Carpentries forward, and I wish our community every success as you shape what comes next.
The Carpentries Executive Director @drkariljordan.carpentries.org and Associate Director @erinstellabecker.bsky.social will step down on 1 September 2026. Dr. SherAaron Hurt will serve as Interim Executive Director for a 6-month term from 2 Sept.
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
carpentries.org
August 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I am so grateful for the trust this community has placed in me and for everything I've learned working alongside all of you. I have confidence in the Core Team and Board of Directors who will carry The Carpentries forward, and I wish our community every success as you shape what comes next.
Reposted by Toby Hodges
The Carpentries Executive Director @drkariljordan.carpentries.org and Associate Director @erinstellabecker.bsky.social will step down on 1 September 2026. Dr. SherAaron Hurt will serve as Interim Executive Director for a 6-month term from 2 Sept.
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
carpentries.org
August 19, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The Carpentries Executive Director @drkariljordan.carpentries.org and Associate Director @erinstellabecker.bsky.social will step down on 1 September 2026. Dr. SherAaron Hurt will serve as Interim Executive Director for a 6-month term from 2 Sept.
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Full announcement: carpentries.org/blog/2026/08...
Welp looks like it's time to make space on the office wall for another Dinosaur Comics.
August 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Welp looks like it's time to make space on the office wall for another Dinosaur Comics.
Phoebe Bridgers album release day 🎉
"The past is looking brighter all the time"
"The past is looking brighter all the time"
August 14, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Phoebe Bridgers album release day 🎉
"The past is looking brighter all the time"
"The past is looking brighter all the time"
Interesting article, about a huge threat to one of the greatest sources of joy in my life.
www.theguardian.com/music/ng-int...
But I also laughed at this example of 'person doesn't understand how probabilities work'
www.theguardian.com/music/ng-int...
But I also laughed at this example of 'person doesn't understand how probabilities work'
August 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Interesting article, about a huge threat to one of the greatest sources of joy in my life.
www.theguardian.com/music/ng-int...
But I also laughed at this example of 'person doesn't understand how probabilities work'
www.theguardian.com/music/ng-int...
But I also laughed at this example of 'person doesn't understand how probabilities work'
Reposted by Toby Hodges
Codon usage bias for prose blog.stephenturner.us/p/codon-usag... Anthropic is now watermarking Claude's output. The mechanism is statistical (not lexical) and a detection hit doesn't mean what I think most people will assume.
Codon usage bias for prose
Anthropic is now watermarking Claude's output. The mechanism is statistical (not lexical) and a detection hit doesn't mean what most people will assume.
blog.stephenturner.us
August 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Codon usage bias for prose blog.stephenturner.us/p/codon-usag... Anthropic is now watermarking Claude's output. The mechanism is statistical (not lexical) and a detection hit doesn't mean what I think most people will assume.
Reposted by Toby Hodges
🧭 Applications for the 2027 round of the SSI Fellowship Programme are now open!
Find out all about it, the dates, and the support available at
www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
Find out all about it, the dates, and the support available at
www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
August 10, 2026 at 8:41 AM
🧭 Applications for the 2027 round of the SSI Fellowship Programme are now open!
Find out all about it, the dates, and the support available at
www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
Find out all about it, the dates, and the support available at
www.software.ac.uk/news/ssi-fel...
Reposted by Toby Hodges
August 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Today's purchases:
1. The Menzingers - Everything I Ever Saw
2. Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Weekend pre-order
3. IDLES - Crawler
4. Din of Celestial Birds - Takeoffs & Landings
5. Nomeansno - The Worldhood of the World (As Such)
Should have bought Crawler years ago. Glad I've finally got around to it.
1. The Menzingers - Everything I Ever Saw
2. Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Weekend pre-order
3. IDLES - Crawler
4. Din of Celestial Birds - Takeoffs & Landings
5. Nomeansno - The Worldhood of the World (As Such)
Should have bought Crawler years ago. Glad I've finally got around to it.
This Friday, August 7, is Bandcamp Friday! From midnight to midnight Pacific Time, we’ll waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists and labels. What will you be adding to your collection?
https://bit.ly/4wEWMVT
https://bit.ly/4wEWMVT
August 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Today's purchases:
1. The Menzingers - Everything I Ever Saw
2. Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Weekend pre-order
3. IDLES - Crawler
4. Din of Celestial Birds - Takeoffs & Landings
5. Nomeansno - The Worldhood of the World (As Such)
Should have bought Crawler years ago. Glad I've finally got around to it.
1. The Menzingers - Everything I Ever Saw
2. Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Weekend pre-order
3. IDLES - Crawler
4. Din of Celestial Birds - Takeoffs & Landings
5. Nomeansno - The Worldhood of the World (As Such)
Should have bought Crawler years ago. Glad I've finally got around to it.
Reposted by Toby Hodges
This Friday, August 7, is Bandcamp Friday! From midnight to midnight Pacific Time, we’ll waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists and labels. What will you be adding to your collection?
https://bit.ly/4wEWMVT
https://bit.ly/4wEWMVT
August 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This Friday, August 7, is Bandcamp Friday! From midnight to midnight Pacific Time, we’ll waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists and labels. What will you be adding to your collection?
https://bit.ly/4wEWMVT
https://bit.ly/4wEWMVT
Reposted by Toby Hodges
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH
Can you strain your memory one more time?
Can you strain your memory back to the times /
When trouble wasn't always on our minds?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUuS...
When trouble wasn't always on our minds?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUuS...
The Menzingers - "Strain Your Memory" (Full Album Stream)
YouTube video by Epitaph Records
www.youtube.com
July 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Can you strain your memory one more time?