Mentoring opportunity for early career #Drosophila researchers at FlyCROSS: if you are a graduate, technician, postdoc or pre-tenure researchers sign up to be a mentee here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com
October 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Mentoring opportunity for early career #Drosophila researchers at FlyCROSS: if you are a graduate, technician, postdoc or pre-tenure researchers sign up to be a mentee here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The deadline to submit a mentee survey for the #FlyCROSS mentoring program has been extended. The new deadline is October 21, 2026.
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The deadline to submit a mentee survey for the #FlyCROSS mentoring program has been extended. The new deadline is October 21, 2026.
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Hey #Drosophila folks - the #flycross #mentee survey is open for #grad students, #postdoc and #pretenure faculty. ~95 mentors from across the world, with diverse expertise. The co-chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social have done a phenomenal work in taking the program forward 🎉
September 11, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Hey #Drosophila folks - the #flycross #mentee survey is open for #grad students, #postdoc and #pretenure faculty. ~95 mentors from across the world, with diverse expertise. The co-chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social have done a phenomenal work in taking the program forward 🎉
#drosophila folks, the Mentor survey for FlyCROSS closes soon! Please sign up using the link below, please RT and spread the word!!
@flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social @fly-jedi.bsky.social @genetics-gsa.bsky.social @iamshef.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social @fly-jedi.bsky.social @genetics-gsa.bsky.social @iamshef.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM
#drosophila folks, the Mentor survey for FlyCROSS closes soon! Please sign up using the link below, please RT and spread the word!!
@flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social @fly-jedi.bsky.social @genetics-gsa.bsky.social @iamshef.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social @fly-jedi.bsky.social @genetics-gsa.bsky.social @iamshef.bsky.social
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please note that you can sign up to be a FlyCROSS mentor:
1.even if you used Drosophila in the past but do not work with it anymore
2.even if you are in Industry not (especially if you are in Industry or non-academic careers!)
3. even if you are retired!
#drosophila
1.even if you used Drosophila in the past but do not work with it anymore
2.even if you are in Industry not (especially if you are in Industry or non-academic careers!)
3. even if you are retired!
#drosophila
One thing I love about the Drosophila community is its collegiality. FlyCROSS pairs early & mid- career scientists in our community with experienced mentors who help them navigate the world of fly research while offering seasoned researchers an chance to share their knowledge & pay it forward 1/n
August 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Please note that you can sign up to be a FlyCROSS mentor:
1.even if you used Drosophila in the past but do not work with it anymore
2.even if you are in Industry not (especially if you are in Industry or non-academic careers!)
3. even if you are retired!
#drosophila
1.even if you used Drosophila in the past but do not work with it anymore
2.even if you are in Industry not (especially if you are in Industry or non-academic careers!)
3. even if you are retired!
#drosophila
Please sign up to mentor as a part of FlyCROSS!
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social @flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social
#drosophila
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social @flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social
#drosophila
One thing I love about the Drosophila community is its collegiality. FlyCROSS pairs early & mid- career scientists in our community with experienced mentors who help them navigate the world of fly research while offering seasoned researchers an chance to share their knowledge & pay it forward 1/n
August 20, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Please sign up to mentor as a part of FlyCROSS!
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social @flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social
#drosophila
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social @flybase.bsky.social @fly-eds.bsky.social
#drosophila
One thing I love about the Drosophila community is its collegiality. FlyCROSS pairs early & mid- career scientists in our community with experienced mentors who help them navigate the world of fly research while offering seasoned researchers an chance to share their knowledge & pay it forward 1/n
August 19, 2026 at 8:39 PM
One thing I love about the Drosophila community is its collegiality. FlyCROSS pairs early & mid- career scientists in our community with experienced mentors who help them navigate the world of fly research while offering seasoned researchers an chance to share their knowledge & pay it forward 1/n
#drosophila #FlyCROSS #mentorship
Apply Now to serve as a mentor with the FlyCROSS mentor-mentee matching program! If you have tried scanning the QR code and it did not work, please use link below:
forms.gle/JDXeP1kNFftL...
Apply Now to serve as a mentor with the FlyCROSS mentor-mentee matching program! If you have tried scanning the QR code and it did not work, please use link below:
forms.gle/JDXeP1kNFftL...
August 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
#drosophila #FlyCROSS #mentorship
Apply Now to serve as a mentor with the FlyCROSS mentor-mentee matching program! If you have tried scanning the QR code and it did not work, please use link below:
forms.gle/JDXeP1kNFftL...
Apply Now to serve as a mentor with the FlyCROSS mentor-mentee matching program! If you have tried scanning the QR code and it did not work, please use link below:
forms.gle/JDXeP1kNFftL...
If you haven't already, please sign up to be a mentor for the FlyCROSS program!
#drosophila #mentorship
#drosophila #mentorship
📢📢 #Drpsophila community!
#FlyCROSS surveys are open for #mentors. The current chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social alongside the committee members have put in a lot of effort to begin the third cycle of this mentoring program. You may have already received an invite from GSA.
#FlyCROSS surveys are open for #mentors. The current chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social alongside the committee members have put in a lot of effort to begin the third cycle of this mentoring program. You may have already received an invite from GSA.
August 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
If you haven't already, please sign up to be a mentor for the FlyCROSS program!
#drosophila #mentorship
#drosophila #mentorship
📢📢 #Drpsophila community!
#FlyCROSS surveys are open for #mentors. The current chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social alongside the committee members have put in a lot of effort to begin the third cycle of this mentoring program. You may have already received an invite from GSA.
#FlyCROSS surveys are open for #mentors. The current chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social alongside the committee members have put in a lot of effort to begin the third cycle of this mentoring program. You may have already received an invite from GSA.
August 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM
📢📢 #Drpsophila community!
#FlyCROSS surveys are open for #mentors. The current chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social alongside the committee members have put in a lot of effort to begin the third cycle of this mentoring program. You may have already received an invite from GSA.
#FlyCROSS surveys are open for #mentors. The current chairs @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social alongside the committee members have put in a lot of effort to begin the third cycle of this mentoring program. You may have already received an invite from GSA.
#Drosophila community update:
FlyCROSS is undergoing a new exciting transition. Me and Laurel Raftery are stepping down as co-chairs. We are beyond thrilled to announce that @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social will be the new co-chairs of the FlyCROSS mentoring program! (1/N)
🥹🎊
FlyCROSS is undergoing a new exciting transition. Me and Laurel Raftery are stepping down as co-chairs. We are beyond thrilled to announce that @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social will be the new co-chairs of the FlyCROSS mentoring program! (1/N)
🥹🎊
May 18, 2026 at 1:35 PM
#Drosophila community update:
FlyCROSS is undergoing a new exciting transition. Me and Laurel Raftery are stepping down as co-chairs. We are beyond thrilled to announce that @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social will be the new co-chairs of the FlyCROSS mentoring program! (1/N)
🥹🎊
FlyCROSS is undergoing a new exciting transition. Me and Laurel Raftery are stepping down as co-chairs. We are beyond thrilled to announce that @shyama13.bsky.social and @jocmcdonald.bsky.social will be the new co-chairs of the FlyCROSS mentoring program! (1/N)
🥹🎊
Aww Shyama
Same to you And thank you for always being there - from the pep talks to all your amazing contributions to the FlyCROSS.
Same to you And thank you for always being there - from the pep talks to all your amazing contributions to the FlyCROSS.
March 8, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Aww Shyama
Same to you And thank you for always being there - from the pep talks to all your amazing contributions to the FlyCROSS.
Same to you And thank you for always being there - from the pep talks to all your amazing contributions to the FlyCROSS.
Huge shout out to the #FlyCROSS committee chaired by me and Laurel Raftery; and our current committee members including @shyama13.bsky.social @jocmcdonald.bsky.social @frankmac.bsky.social @armstrongflylab.bsky.social and Jonathan Andrews - who all have put in tremendous amount of work. (3/n)
February 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Huge shout out to the #FlyCROSS committee chaired by me and Laurel Raftery; and our current committee members including @shyama13.bsky.social @jocmcdonald.bsky.social @frankmac.bsky.social @armstrongflylab.bsky.social and Jonathan Andrews - who all have put in tremendous amount of work. (3/n)
#Drosophila #FlyCROSS 2025-26 updates -
84 mentor-mentee matches were made ✅
Out of which 90 % of mentees were matched to one of their preferred mentors.
Keep and eye for the future program notifications. See you all at #Dros26
Below are the mentee demographics and response summary.
(1/n)
84 mentor-mentee matches were made ✅
Out of which 90 % of mentees were matched to one of their preferred mentors.
Keep and eye for the future program notifications. See you all at #Dros26
Below are the mentee demographics and response summary.
(1/n)
February 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
#Drosophila #FlyCROSS 2025-26 updates -
84 mentor-mentee matches were made ✅
Out of which 90 % of mentees were matched to one of their preferred mentors.
Keep and eye for the future program notifications. See you all at #Dros26
Below are the mentee demographics and response summary.
(1/n)
84 mentor-mentee matches were made ✅
Out of which 90 % of mentees were matched to one of their preferred mentors.
Keep and eye for the future program notifications. See you all at #Dros26
Below are the mentee demographics and response summary.
(1/n)
#Drosophila folks 📣
#FlyCROSS update: We had 80 mentees sign ups for this cycle and the committee has finished the matching processes ✅👩🏽🔬🥳🪰
Keep an eye out for emails from us starting next week. 👀
And please keep supporting @flybase.bsky.social and continue to donate generously !
#FlyCROSS update: We had 80 mentees sign ups for this cycle and the committee has finished the matching processes ✅👩🏽🔬🥳🪰
Keep an eye out for emails from us starting next week. 👀
And please keep supporting @flybase.bsky.social and continue to donate generously !
September 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#Drosophila folks 📣
#FlyCROSS update: We had 80 mentees sign ups for this cycle and the committee has finished the matching processes ✅👩🏽🔬🥳🪰
Keep an eye out for emails from us starting next week. 👀
And please keep supporting @flybase.bsky.social and continue to donate generously !
#FlyCROSS update: We had 80 mentees sign ups for this cycle and the committee has finished the matching processes ✅👩🏽🔬🥳🪰
Keep an eye out for emails from us starting next week. 👀
And please keep supporting @flybase.bsky.social and continue to donate generously !
#FiveDaysToGo 👇🏽
Call for #Drosophila #earlycareer researchers who are looking for mentorship, participate in #FlyCROSS & be matched with #mentor of your preferences !
#icymi #FinalReminder #academia
#phdlife #postdocs #gradstudents
#pretenurefaculty
Call for #Drosophila #earlycareer researchers who are looking for mentorship, participate in #FlyCROSS & be matched with #mentor of your preferences !
#icymi #FinalReminder #academia
#phdlife #postdocs #gradstudents
#pretenurefaculty
August 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
#FiveDaysToGo 👇🏽
Call for #Drosophila #earlycareer researchers who are looking for mentorship, participate in #FlyCROSS & be matched with #mentor of your preferences !
#icymi #FinalReminder #academia
#phdlife #postdocs #gradstudents
#pretenurefaculty
Call for #Drosophila #earlycareer researchers who are looking for mentorship, participate in #FlyCROSS & be matched with #mentor of your preferences !
#icymi #FinalReminder #academia
#phdlife #postdocs #gradstudents
#pretenurefaculty
I received a few wonderful notes of appreciation for #FlyCROSS this week. Highlighting the program advertisement once again for #earlycareer scientists from the #Drosophila #community. In these testing times let's all have each other's backs.
#Dros26 #Genetics💪🏽
#Dros26 #Genetics💪🏽
August 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I received a few wonderful notes of appreciation for #FlyCROSS this week. Highlighting the program advertisement once again for #earlycareer scientists from the #Drosophila #community. In these testing times let's all have each other's backs.
#Dros26 #Genetics💪🏽
#Dros26 #Genetics💪🏽
Thankyou @asbmb.bsky.social for helping us spread the word !
#Drosophila #earlycareer researchers including #grads #postdoc & #pretenure #faculty are welcome to participate as mentees in #FlyCROSS. Fill up the mentee survey by Sept 1 !
👇🏽 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#academia
#Drosophila #earlycareer researchers including #grads #postdoc & #pretenure #faculty are welcome to participate as mentees in #FlyCROSS. Fill up the mentee survey by Sept 1 !
👇🏽 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#academia
Sure thing! We are always looking for opportunities to add, so please tag us any time. Here's the link featuring #FlyCROSS: www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/....
Upcoming opportunities
Shape the conversation at the 2026 ASBMB Annual Meeting by organizing a mini-symposium or workshop.
www.asbmb.org
July 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Thankyou @asbmb.bsky.social for helping us spread the word !
#Drosophila #earlycareer researchers including #grads #postdoc & #pretenure #faculty are welcome to participate as mentees in #FlyCROSS. Fill up the mentee survey by Sept 1 !
👇🏽 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#academia
#Drosophila #earlycareer researchers including #grads #postdoc & #pretenure #faculty are welcome to participate as mentees in #FlyCROSS. Fill up the mentee survey by Sept 1 !
👇🏽 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#academia
The #Flyboard and #FlyCROSS committee including me, Laurel @shyama13.bsky.social @jocmcdonald.bsky.social @frankmac.bsky.social @armstrongflylab.bsky.social & Jonathan look forward to having you on board.
July 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The #Flyboard and #FlyCROSS committee including me, Laurel @shyama13.bsky.social @jocmcdonald.bsky.social @frankmac.bsky.social @armstrongflylab.bsky.social & Jonathan look forward to having you on board.
The mentee survey collects in-depth information about the type of mentorship being sought and the FlyCROSS committee will prioritize the need of the mentee. At the end of the survey, the mentee will be able to indicate their preferred mentors - making this "one of a kind" mentoring opportunity.
July 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The mentee survey collects in-depth information about the type of mentorship being sought and the FlyCROSS committee will prioritize the need of the mentee. At the end of the survey, the mentee will be able to indicate their preferred mentors - making this "one of a kind" mentoring opportunity.
#FlyCROSS mentee surveys are open for #earlycareer #Drosophila scientists. If you're a #gradstudent #postdoc or pretenure faculty or equivalent - fill up the survey by Sept 1 to participate & be matched by #mentor of your preferences to gain guidance to your unique needs. @flybase.bsky.social
docs.google.com
July 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#FlyCROSS mentee surveys are open for #earlycareer #Drosophila scientists. If you're a #gradstudent #postdoc or pretenure faculty or equivalent - fill up the survey by Sept 1 to participate & be matched by #mentor of your preferences to gain guidance to your unique needs. @flybase.bsky.social
The mentee survey collects in-depth information about the type of mentorship being sought and the FlyCROSS committee will prioritize the need of the mentee. At the end of the survey, the mentee will be able to indicate their preferred mentors - making this "one of a kind" mentoring opportunity.
July 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The mentee survey collects in-depth information about the type of mentorship being sought and the FlyCROSS committee will prioritize the need of the mentee. At the end of the survey, the mentee will be able to indicate their preferred mentors - making this "one of a kind" mentoring opportunity.
Hey #Drosophila folks - its #fivedays to go to sign up as #FlyCROSS #mentor 👀
If you're faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - fill up the mentor survey by July 14 to empower #earlycareer scientists in #Dros #community!
@flybase.bsky.social
If you're faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - fill up the mentor survey by July 14 to empower #earlycareer scientists in #Dros #community!
@flybase.bsky.social
Hey #Drosophila folks ! #FlyCROSS is back and #Mentor surveys are open NOW ! If you're a faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - we'd be delighted to have you as mentors to empower early career scientists in the #Dros community !
Summer 2025 Survey For Mentors : FlyCROSS Mentor Mentee Matching Program
We appreciate you taking the time and volunteering to be a mentor! Add dmelcross@gmail.com to your email address book or safe sender list, so that you can receive our emails. To be a participating me...
docs.google.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Hey #Drosophila folks - its #fivedays to go to sign up as #FlyCROSS #mentor 👀
If you're faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - fill up the mentor survey by July 14 to empower #earlycareer scientists in #Dros #community!
@flybase.bsky.social
If you're faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - fill up the mentor survey by July 14 to empower #earlycareer scientists in #Dros #community!
@flybase.bsky.social
#FlyCROSS call for #Mentors from #Drosophila community! Fill up the survey 👇🏽👇🏽
@the-node.bsky.social
@biologists.bsky.social
#devbio #Dros26 #2025SDB #2025ICDB #Evol2025
@the-node.bsky.social
@biologists.bsky.social
#devbio #Dros26 #2025SDB #2025ICDB #Evol2025
June 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#FlyCROSS call for #Mentors from #Drosophila community! Fill up the survey 👇🏽👇🏽
@the-node.bsky.social
@biologists.bsky.social
#devbio #Dros26 #2025SDB #2025ICDB #Evol2025
@the-node.bsky.social
@biologists.bsky.social
#devbio #Dros26 #2025SDB #2025ICDB #Evol2025
Hey #Drosophila community we are seeking #mentors for #FlyCROSS until July 14th. Whether you are in #academia , #biotech , #scicomm or beyond - this is a wonderful opportunity to #payitforward. Help us spread the word & fill up the mentor survey now to pass on the fly torch 🔦👩🏽🔬🔬🧬👇🏽
#Dros25 #EDRC2025
#Dros25 #EDRC2025
Hey #Drosophila folks ! #FlyCROSS is back and #Mentor surveys are open NOW ! If you're a faculty/postdoc/ equivalent in any scientific career & have #Drosophila research experience - we'd be delighted to have you as mentors to empower early career scientists in the #Dros community !
Summer 2025 Survey For Mentors : FlyCROSS Mentor Mentee Matching Program
We appreciate you taking the time and volunteering to be a mentor! Add dmelcross@gmail.com to your email address book or safe sender list, so that you can receive our emails. To be a participating me...
docs.google.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hey #Drosophila community we are seeking #mentors for #FlyCROSS until July 14th. Whether you are in #academia , #biotech , #scicomm or beyond - this is a wonderful opportunity to #payitforward. Help us spread the word & fill up the mentor survey now to pass on the fly torch 🔦👩🏽🔬🔬🧬👇🏽
#Dros25 #EDRC2025
#Dros25 #EDRC2025