@kcschiller
COO and Co-founder of @pheronym.com alumni of @Indbio @activatefellows @cyclotronroad. I develop #pheromones from #nematodes to provide #climate smart, #eco-friendly #sustainable #agriculture pest control solutions to #farmers. #wormsinspace #astronematode
I happened to be in downtown SF today, so I tried stopping by the Superhuman AI office to ask about the AI “editor” based on me. Unfortunately just got a very nice office manager who said no one was in.
Lots of games people in Grammarly’s pool too besides me…
Agreed. See also; Jane the Virgin.
Beneficial insects for the win!
As a former JAG I can say that absolutely NO WAY would a functioning U.S. military intentionally hit a girls school or hospital.
The fact that those targets have been hit without any sign of remorse or regret means we have become coextensive with Israel, or Israel did it.
A smart sustainable solution for crop protection with less carbon emissions? Biopesticides! Read to learn why biopesticides are smart sustainable solutions: https://bit.ly/4avi6V9
#cropprotection #biopesticides
I am honored to be featured among the amazing female founders at the San Francisco (SF) MOMA “Diversify: Photography Exhibit” on May 6, 2026.
We had a great photoshoot yesterday. We also had a video interview about female founders’ challenges while accomplishing amazing things
Photo credit to Kwiri
Dr Fatma Kaplan will be featured among the amazing female founders at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, “Diversify: Photography Exhibit” on May 6, 2026.
Register for the exhibit: luma.com/diversify-sf...
#entrepreneur #FemaleFounders #WomenInAI #WomenInTech #SFMOMA
📷 Photo credit: Kwiri
Everyone is aware of the unmatched strength and power of composites in engineering. What if we applied the composite concept to the #biopesticide market for agricultural #pestcontrol? 🌱 bit.ly/3MCGn2t
#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol
The #SBIR program provides critical #funds for new #technology development. Congress needs to reauthorize the program!
SBIR: The Pentagon warned that it could begin shutting down program operations if uncertainty continued.
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Putting a lot of work into a grant that probably won't get funded due to lack of funding in NIH/NSF. So I'm curious scientists: what work were you excited about that didn't get funding?
Non-scientists, this is the work we are missing out on in the US when we don't fully fund NIG/NSF/USDA/etc
The path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur isn't easy. Dr. Fatma Kaplan shared her journey of becoming a scientist entrepreneur at Women and Allies in Entomology at Entomology 2025. Read her inspiring keynote speech ➡️ bit.ly/4qIC3fX
#entomology #nematodes #pheromones #biocontrol #entsoc25
If Moderna is no longer bringing vaccine trials for Epstein-Barr virus (good evidence that EB causes Multiple Sclerosis), herpes, and shingles because of Trump appointees, I want prison time for those appointees.
This might be dooming millions to disease they don’t have to experience.
New from 404 Media: here is the user guide for ELITE, the tool Palantir made for ICE. A map shows people on a map; ICE clicks them, brings up their dossier. ICE uses to find which neighborhoods to target. We obtained it, you can now read the document for yourself: www.404media.co/here-is-the-...
Tell you senators not to fund HHS until RFK Jr resigns! And vote for Annie.
Disarm ICE. Ban them from carrying weapons in the field.
I was talking about the same thing with my Dad this morning. He stopped going to the range because he wants to shoot his single-shot target rifles and everyone else at the range is cosplaying some sort of military service. He didn't leave the hobby; the hobby left him.
Good idea
The Florida Democratic Party is useless and the state is heavily gerrymandered.
Spider-Pup
This also applies to anyone submitting an application for a job at a startup.
A new study: Multi-component trail pheromones of the #entomopathogenic #nematodes #Steinernema diaprepesi and #Heterorhabditis bacteriophora
doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...
#EPNs #biocontrol #pheromones #ascarosides #trailpheromone #behavior #insect #pests @pheronym.com @entsocamerica.bsky.social
As a startup, disruption in government services has been tough. Uninterrupted government services are vital for a thriving nation, our national security and food security.
Here's a closer look at how we've had to navigate the chaos ➡️ fkaplan.medium.com/no-disaster-...
#agriculture #SBIR
Brown marmorated stink bugs have become a problem pest in Turkish nuts. Here's what @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social discovered when she recently visited her family farm: ow.ly/MWkX50XAbN6
#brownmarmoratedstinkbug #climatechange #pestcontrol #startup
We had a great time at VINE Connect Field Day at UCANR UC Lindcove Research and Extension Center. We saw the #futureoffarming: live demos in autonomous tech, real-time plant analysis, data-driven decision tools, and next-generation pest management.
"Before I knew, I was a hustling scientist entrepreneur!"
Dr. Fatma Kaplan shared her inspiring journey of becoming a scientist entrepreneur at Women and Allies in Entomology at Entomology 2025. Read her keynote speech ➡️ ow.ly/FOr650XIzim
📷 James Palczewski.
#entomology #biocontrol #entsoc25
If you got 8 your probably doing well.
Undergrads? 1.
The requirements for obtaining a Woman Owned Small Business certification are so high and the benefits so small, it's not worth the effort.
I see we are back to giving Putin everything he wants.
I bought a Surface from @microsoft.com that was supposed to arrive on October 29th. It is November 19th, and I still don't have my new computer. I can't get any help online or through the 1-800 number. Does anybody here have ideas?