Bridget Collins
@brdgtc.bsky.social
PhD Wisconsin-Madison (History of Science, Medicine and Technology). Director of General Studies and Summer Session, University at Albany. Views my own.
I'm kicking myself now for not checking to see if "French, Middle" was also an option.
My daughter's pediatrician updated their patient portal and they allow "English, Middle (1100-1500)" as one of the options for "Primary Language." #medievalsky
February 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I'm kicking myself now for not checking to see if "French, Middle" was also an option.
My daughter's pediatrician updated their patient portal and they allow "English, Middle (1100-1500)" as one of the options for "Primary Language." #medievalsky
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
My daughter's pediatrician updated their patient portal and they allow "English, Middle (1100-1500)" as one of the options for "Primary Language." #medievalsky
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Dem leadership: changing this is a difficult process, you fool. You rube. You utter infant. Give us between $5 and $50
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
February 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Dem leadership: changing this is a difficult process, you fool. You rube. You utter infant. Give us between $5 and $50
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
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HSS Dissertation Travel Grant to support travel to sources for PhD students in history of science and technology working on their dissertation. Grants may be up to US$2,500. Grad students from any university are eligible
Deadline Tuesday, March 31.
hssonline.org/page/dissert...
#HPS
Deadline Tuesday, March 31.
hssonline.org/page/dissert...
#HPS
February 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
HSS Dissertation Travel Grant to support travel to sources for PhD students in history of science and technology working on their dissertation. Grants may be up to US$2,500. Grad students from any university are eligible
Deadline Tuesday, March 31.
hssonline.org/page/dissert...
#HPS
Deadline Tuesday, March 31.
hssonline.org/page/dissert...
#HPS
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“All over my neighborhood we keep finding empty cars, the glass shattered into diamonds on the snow, the people missing. Tiny private automotive kristallnachts, everywhere and ongoing.”
Greetings from inside the economic blockade zones of Minneapolis and St Paul! Don’t look away, please. We need you. It’s been a month and they’re trying to destroy us.
February 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
“All over my neighborhood we keep finding empty cars, the glass shattered into diamonds on the snow, the people missing. Tiny private automotive kristallnachts, everywhere and ongoing.”
Another ski lesson, another good book to read in the lodge.
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Another ski lesson, another good book to read in the lodge.
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Trump confirms he has nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.
Warsh is married to Jane Lauder, the billionaire heiress to the Estée Lauder cosmetics company.
His father-in-law is Ronald Lauder—a longtime friend of Trump and close ally of Netanyahu—who has reportedly pushed for annexation of Greenland.
Warsh is married to Jane Lauder, the billionaire heiress to the Estée Lauder cosmetics company.
His father-in-law is Ronald Lauder—a longtime friend of Trump and close ally of Netanyahu—who has reportedly pushed for annexation of Greenland.
January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Trump confirms he has nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.
Warsh is married to Jane Lauder, the billionaire heiress to the Estée Lauder cosmetics company.
His father-in-law is Ronald Lauder—a longtime friend of Trump and close ally of Netanyahu—who has reportedly pushed for annexation of Greenland.
Warsh is married to Jane Lauder, the billionaire heiress to the Estée Lauder cosmetics company.
His father-in-law is Ronald Lauder—a longtime friend of Trump and close ally of Netanyahu—who has reportedly pushed for annexation of Greenland.
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They are all Black journalists and Black politicians. Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are journalists. Trahern Jean Crews ran for Minnesota's House District 66B. Jamael Lydell Lundy is running for Minnesota Senate District 65.
feds have arrested jamael lundy alongside journalists georgia fort and don lemon for the protest at a st. paul church led by an ICE agent
lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember
www.jlundyforsd65.com
lundy is currently running for state senate district 65 in minnesota. his wife is anika bowie, a st. paul city councilmember
www.jlundyforsd65.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:42 PM
They are all Black journalists and Black politicians. Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are journalists. Trahern Jean Crews ran for Minnesota's House District 66B. Jamael Lydell Lundy is running for Minnesota Senate District 65.
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BREAKING: Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione reut.rs/45Fin56
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
BREAKING: Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione reut.rs/45Fin56
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For the weekend that's in it, why not read a Life of St Brigid, or, Betha Brigte. An Leabhar Breac (RIA MS 23 P 16) contains a copy of the Life on starting on p. 61. You can see the "incipit" (Latin for "beginning") outlined in red pigment here, with Brigte spilling over from one line onto another.
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
For the weekend that's in it, why not read a Life of St Brigid, or, Betha Brigte. An Leabhar Breac (RIA MS 23 P 16) contains a copy of the Life on starting on p. 61. You can see the "incipit" (Latin for "beginning") outlined in red pigment here, with Brigte spilling over from one line onto another.
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The climatologist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The epidemiologist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The activist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The historian told me
that nobody
listens to historians.
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The epidemiologist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The activist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The historian told me
that nobody
listens to historians.
January 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The climatologist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The epidemiologist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The activist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The historian told me
that nobody
listens to historians.
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The epidemiologist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The activist told me
historians
will wonder
why we didn’t do more.
The historian told me
that nobody
listens to historians.
Thinking about how many Americans feel this way about at least one family member right now.
NEW from @justinrohrlich.bsky.social:
“I’m not surprised this happened,” Ilhan Omar attacker Anthony Kazmierczak’s brother said. “Not at all. Unfortunately, he and my mother are both right-wing extremists.”
"In my mind, he’s a piece of s**t," he added.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
“I’m not surprised this happened,” Ilhan Omar attacker Anthony Kazmierczak’s brother said. “Not at all. Unfortunately, he and my mother are both right-wing extremists.”
"In my mind, he’s a piece of s**t," he added.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Brother calls Ilhan Omar suspect ‘right-wing extremist,’ has hated Somalis for years
Exclusive: ‘In my mind, he’s a piece of s**t,’ Anthony Kazmierczak’s brother told The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Thinking about how many Americans feel this way about at least one family member right now.
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Fully Funded PhD in Climate Change – ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
PhD role in atmospheric & climate science modelling
Eligibility: Master’s in meteorology, climate science or related field
Deadline: 14 Mar 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/fully-funded...
#AcademicJobs #ClimateScience #PhD #HigherJobz @ethz.ch
PhD role in atmospheric & climate science modelling
Eligibility: Master’s in meteorology, climate science or related field
Deadline: 14 Mar 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/fully-funded...
#AcademicJobs #ClimateScience #PhD #HigherJobz @ethz.ch
Fully Funded PhD in Climate Change – ETH Zurich | HigherJobz
Apply for a fully funded PhD in climate change at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Research extreme weather and climate modelling.
higherjobz.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Fully Funded PhD in Climate Change – ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
PhD role in atmospheric & climate science modelling
Eligibility: Master’s in meteorology, climate science or related field
Deadline: 14 Mar 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/fully-funded...
#AcademicJobs #ClimateScience #PhD #HigherJobz @ethz.ch
PhD role in atmospheric & climate science modelling
Eligibility: Master’s in meteorology, climate science or related field
Deadline: 14 Mar 2026
Apply: higherjobz.com/fully-funded...
#AcademicJobs #ClimateScience #PhD #HigherJobz @ethz.ch
People act like northerners who shovel themselves out are so tough, but we literally get fined by the city if we don't. That being said...
January 27, 2026 at 11:08 PM
People act like northerners who shovel themselves out are so tough, but we literally get fined by the city if we don't. That being said...
Get yourself the kind of neighbors who exchange snowblowing you out in exchange for fresh baked sourdough.
January 25, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Get yourself the kind of neighbors who exchange snowblowing you out in exchange for fresh baked sourdough.
Solo parenting in a snowmageddon - it's started...
January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Solo parenting in a snowmageddon - it's started...
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Every time there's a major weather event on the way, I'm reminded of the brilliant work of my friend Angela Frederick. A crucial discussion of how disabled people are made more vulnerable in disasters, and what disabled people do to survive in spite of it.
Disabled Power
A call to place disability at the center of climate and disaster responsesEvery disaster is a disability disaster, argues Angela Frederick. Disabled Power te...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Every time there's a major weather event on the way, I'm reminded of the brilliant work of my friend Angela Frederick. A crucial discussion of how disabled people are made more vulnerable in disasters, and what disabled people do to survive in spite of it.
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Proud of our MHB faculty Dr. Pablo F. Gómez! His new book Bloody Numbers reveals how the Atlantic slave trade invented modern ways of quantifying human bodies. Stunning cover, essential read, coming June 2026. go.wisc.edu/utf88a. #MedicalHistory @uchicagopress.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Proud of our MHB faculty Dr. Pablo F. Gómez! His new book Bloody Numbers reveals how the Atlantic slave trade invented modern ways of quantifying human bodies. Stunning cover, essential read, coming June 2026. go.wisc.edu/utf88a. #MedicalHistory @uchicagopress.bsky.social
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Job at my beloved undergrad alma mater: VAP in #histsci #histmed at UW-Madison, due Jan 28.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
Visiting Assistant Professor in Medical History/History of Science - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Job at my beloved undergrad alma mater: VAP in #histsci #histmed at UW-Madison, due Jan 28.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
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The Shryock Medal, given for the best unpublished paper written by a graduate student, is also still accepting nominations: histmed.org/shryock-medal/ #histmed
Shryock Medal
Shryock Medal Graduate students are invited to enter the Shryock Medal Essay Contest. The medal honors Richard Harrison Shryock (1893–1972), a pioneer among historians interested in the history of med...
histmed.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Shryock Medal, given for the best unpublished paper written by a graduate student, is also still accepting nominations: histmed.org/shryock-medal/ #histmed
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My husband was on the 2 train and a guy started braying about how Renee Good deserved to die and her "lesbian lover" did too. My husband got pissed and said, "You're absolutely disgusting." "Fuck you!" the guy said. "Fuck YOU!" my husband said. The guy left.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
My husband was on the 2 train and a guy started braying about how Renee Good deserved to die and her "lesbian lover" did too. My husband got pissed and said, "You're absolutely disgusting." "Fuck you!" the guy said. "Fuck YOU!" my husband said. The guy left.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
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Hello! I am sharing information about my @researchireland.ie project Locating Loss: histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. I would love to connect with researchers/ practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, so please share widely! @nursingclio.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Hello! I am sharing information about my @researchireland.ie project Locating Loss: histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. I would love to connect with researchers/ practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, so please share widely! @nursingclio.bsky.social
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Heated Rivalry (1935)
January 14, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Heated Rivalry (1935)