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Celeste is out caroling
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Friendly neighborhood biology teacher working on better assessment and grading practices (UBC). Permanently under construction. Say hey to your dog for me! 🇨🇦🇺🇸 @ubc
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#3. (Last one to noodle on for now)

Student w/ severe sleep disorder. Cannot be accountable for anything time related. We designed a specific project in my lab that was robust to disruption BUT big picture- how does this work in a team OR w/ regular labs w/o the flexibility
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@drcatmac.bsky.social

#2: Part of science in most labs is presenting work to others. We have students who cannot do this under any version including prerecording. How do we equitably accommodate while still training in scientific communication?
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
@drcatmac.bsky.social

Here is my 1st hurdle:

We see increasing need for students to NOT work in groups. I’ve figured this out for my lab, but for general science guidelines (think chem), limitations on space/reagents/etc necessitate group work.
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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December 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Scored a vintage GAP tracksuit at the thrift

(Y’all can see where I’m going with this.)

Also scored more vintage Christmas stuff!
December 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Fashion advice needed:

Is this vintage dress too white for a guest at a summer beach wedding? (It’s cream, not white)
December 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Today I faced another mental block and tried pole - (also my regular aerial yoga). Yay me!
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This is correct.
Maybe a hot take but all pie is good pie. And pie is better than cake. Or cookies. Or ice cream. It is the best dessert ever.
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Welp. My job here is done ✅
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Note: not my area of expertise- but I’m learning

blogs.ubc.ca/celesteleand...
Thoughts on Accessibility: Group Work in Lab Courses | Celeste Leander
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November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Rebecca wins an amazing attitude award for showing up to start her project solo when her partner called in sick ☹️

Way to go Rebecca!! 🤩

#science @ubcbotany.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Back from the field starting a diatom diversity study!

@ubcbotany.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Afternoon groups are here!

This project is looking at most effective concentration of EtOH to prevent E. coli growth AND how long 70% is effective post treatment 🧫
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Rolling right along with this group looking at mislabeling of meat in raw dog foods.
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
This group is setting up an experiment looking at how different light affects Chlamy growth @ubcbotany.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This group is looking at what’s growing on high traffic door handles 😬 (Stuff I don’t want to know) @ubcbotany.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We’re out of the gate with student projects! This group is looking at salinity tolerance of Penicillium roqueforti 🧪 @ubcbotany.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
1) Vaccinating yourself is about protecting vulnerable people in your community. It’s not always about you personally

2)Measles has no other host outside of humans. This disease should’ve been eradicated decades ago

3) We are a moronic species 🙄

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada lost its measles elimination status, but N.L. still eight years without new case | CBC News
Canada lost its measles elimination status earlier this week, but Newfoundland and Labrador chief medical officer Dr. Janice Fitzgerald says the province remains heavily protected from an outbreak of ...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Gussie McPhail, supervisor 3rd floor” 🧑‍⚕️

(According to Google, Royal Columbian School of Nursing provided a scholarship in Gussie’s memory. Way to go, Gussie!) 🥇

Her photo accompanies me in my kitchen during the holidays. 🎂

I hope someday my photo keeps company to a stranger somewhere. ❤️
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Look how handsome Rip is 😍
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Flashback to mealworm cookie day circa 2019

#teaching #science
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Today I got to be the proud presenter of UBC’s very first Canvas sticker! @ubcbotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This tree needs to shut the eff up. It’s too early for this shit.
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Important update 🚨

Puppy has arrived
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM