Undergraduate biology student at Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College | NOAA Hollings Scholarhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3mptsfpwihs2jI was the most patriotic kid in my classes growing up (history nerd + empathy + living in NE will do that to you), and the America I love still exists - in the mountains and public libraries and belief of liberty and justice for ALL. Happy birthday you beautiful lady. We're still fighting for you! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptsfpwihs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3migzqt6xwc2qBig day for space nerds (especially those of us who are non-white, non-male, and/or non-US citizens)! Safe travels, Artemis II!!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3migzqt6xwc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3mhvfijzy522nPerhaps strange for a marine biologist, but the Trimates were (and still are) my heroes. Three very admirable women, both for the work they did for apes and the barriers they broke for women in science. I hope somewhere in the great beyond they are sharing field notes and enjoying well-deserved rest [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvfijzy522nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3mejnhnsl422tWhenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think of the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. And also this video about stem tetrapods to the tune of "Pink Pony Club" https://youtu.be/-hBGWQPcdJg?si=J7CDzDiljrE7UEQG10 Feb 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejnhnsl422thttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3ma7yi5oiqc2fI have spent many, many days roaming Brown's campus and the surrounding streets. This senseless tragedy hits even harder when so close to home. Policy changes are desperately needed to stop gun violence. I love RI, and Providence, and our state will recover the only way we know how - together. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Dec 2025 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7yi5oiqc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3lut7f4v6zc2rProud to have played a role in the project and be published with @diegolera.bsky.social! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2025 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3lut7f4v6zc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3lrfzbrsqlk27The most wonderful mentor and friend - so well deserved! Congrats Raúl!🎉 [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2025 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfzbrsqlk27https://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3lknrnksydc2tI was proud to stand with fellow scientists at the #standupforscience2025 rally in DC. Science is crucial to this country, and to destroy funding is harmful. I urge people to remember what a wise man once said: the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.18 Mar 2025 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknrnksydc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3ljjix774bk2p"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." Abridged for text limit, but the point stands. Use your voice. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Mar 2025 03:18 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljjix774bk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3liapxv77tk2sEver since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a scientist. My scholarship through NOAA has allowed me to pay for college and work in the field. To lose the organization would be detrimental not only for me, but also thousands of students, employees, and civilians who rely on NOAA's work. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Feb 2025 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3liapxv77tk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3lhcyevw62c2kA tidbit: One of my earliest memories is watching this performance during President Obama's inauguration. I came home from pre-K to my immigrant grandparents smiling on the couch as this song played. I'm trying to carry the hope of that day with me whenever I can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnvCPQqQWds04 Feb 2025 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhcyevw62c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3lgvomfj2vc2nAs a proud Rhode Islander who has always approved of Senator Whitehouse, this is very disappointing. Represent your constituents! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jan 2025 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgvomfj2vc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/sam-kratman.bsky.social/post/3lcxioeau7s2hHad a very successful first poster session at my first conference! It’s so rewarding to share my findings from the summer I spent at @urigso.bsky.social while also getting to meet so many cool scientists. Can’t wait for the rest of the week! @agu.org #NSFfunded10 Dec 2024 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:g2wf4dndlccldulins3su376/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcxioeau7s2h