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My Data Screams. No One's Listening

Seven invasive tick species in four years. I documented each one like collecting evidence for a trial no one will attend. Two tested positive for spotted fever pathogens. I ran the tests three times because I hoped I was wrong. I wasn't. My advisor keeps asking about publication timelines while I'm calculating how many people might die from something we can't control. The warming winters aren't theoretical anymore—they're in my spreadsheet. I present to packed rooms about Lone Star ticks and red meat allergies. People nod, take notes, forget by lunch. Meanwhile, Japanese barberry keeps spreading because it's 'pretty' and no one connects dots I've drawn in permanent marker. 🧪 I became a scientist to solve problems. Now I just document disasters in real-time. #Science #LabBurnout #ClimateData