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TheGingerGeologist 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️☮️
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She/her Finds bones and squishy bits of dead vertebrates fascinating. Often found with laden backpack (yes, it IS full of rocks, or bones) staring at the ground
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lalahaenzy.com
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
“You’d be prettier if you smiled” “Smile” “Why don’t you smile” “I’m not paying attention until you smile”
Common refrains said to one segment of society.
February 4, 2026 at 1:03 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Pretty cool
jessicacalarco.com Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 13d
Week 4 of my stitch-the-news daily embroidery diary included:

Macron's blue sunglasses
Liam Ramos's fuzzy hat
Alex Pretti's hat and sunglasses
Yellow tear gas and a thermometer for protests despite frigid temperatures in Minneapolis
Bovino's coat
A Ring doorbell
A snow shovel
A wind turbine
This week's new additions include: Macron's blue sunglasses Liam Ramos's fuzzy hat Alex Pretti's hat and sunglasses Yellow tear gas and a thermometer for frigid temperatures in Minneapolis Bovino's coat A Ring doorbell A snow shovel A wind turbine
January 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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brucespringsteen.net
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
So, my U sent guidelines today for dealing with ICE if confronted on Campus. I’m in NW Ohio. Thoroughly Midwest. Corn and beans country.
It can happen anywhere.
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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jazjanes.bsky.social
Want do look at the population genetics of wolves in northern Canada? Apply for this 3 yr postdoc position at UNBC! Details in link or screenshots.

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January 24, 2026 at 6:35 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Every time I read the “Who are You?” surveys from my students, I’m encouraged at the sheer amount of enthusiasm and life experience they have. When I read anything about “college students” in the media, I remind myself they are diverse even when portrayed homogeneous. Just like every social group
January 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Going no news this weekend for my mental health, except for weather. It’s just too much at the moment
January 24, 2026 at 12:43 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
My inbox is now below 1600 emails. Please clap 😅
January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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abeba.bsky.social
I’m looking for my right-hand person to come help me run the @aial.ie

- Job Title: Lab Coordinator, AI Accountability Lab (0.8 FTE)
- Pay Scale: (€58,999 - €69,325 per annum pro-rata)
- Closing Date: 11-Feb-2026 12:00

Apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...

Main Responsibilities👇🏾
Main Responsibilities Operational and Financial Administration: • Coordinate the day-to-day operational and administrative activities of the AI Accountability Lab. • Oversee lab budgets and financial planning for research grants and cost centres; monitor expenditure and prepare financial reports for the PI and Faculty Finance Office. • Ensure adherence to Trinity and funder financial policies and procurement procedures. • Maintain internal administrative systems, documentation, and records to support efficient project delivery. • Liaise with central Finance, the Research Development Office, and external funding bodies on budgetary and governance matters. • Coordinate HR administrative processes for the lab, including recruitment, onboarding, contract administration, and research staff extensions in liaison with central HR and the Research Office. • Create and maintain shared resources, calendars, and internal documentation. • Coordinate relationships and collaboration with other research centres, government bodies, policy makers, civil society partners, and media as required by the research team. • Plan and schedule internal lab meetings, reading groups, invited speakers, collaborative work sessions, and other events as required. Research Coordination and Governance: • Track project timelines, deliverables, reporting schedules, and ethical compliance across multiple funded projects. • Ensure research activities meet Trinity and funder governance requirements (e.g., ethics, data management, GDPR, and reporting). • Coordinate workshops, seminars, and collaborative events with research centres and external partners as required. • Maintain shared documentation and project records to support effective collaboration. • Ensure that research outputs comply with ethical and scientific standards and satisfy the terms and conditions of relevant funding bodies. Communications and External Engagement • Coordinate internal and external communications for the lab, including its website, newsletters, and social media presence. • Liaise with policy makers, media, and stakeholder organisations on behalf of the lab, in consultation with the PI. • Support the dissemination of research outputs, such as academic publications, policy briefs, and public events in collaboration with ADAPT’s and TCD’s communications staff. • Work with Trinity Communications to prepare press releases and highlight lab achievements. • Representing the lab externally with media if required. Planning and Cross-Centre Coordination • Support the PI in delivering AIAL’s annual operational plan and reporting on progress against objectives. • Coordinate activities across multiple projects and partnerships to ensure consistency and alignment with institutional priorities. • Contribute to process improvements that strengthen the lab’s administrative and operational framework. • Act as a key contact for internal governance reviews, audits, and funder compliance checks. Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the PI or their delegate in support of the effective operation of the AI Accountability Lab and its objectives.
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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chrismanias.bsky.social
The book "Palaeontology in Public" is one year old today! 🦣🦖🦕🎂🎉

We've apparently had 7,756 downloads (!!), so many thanks to @uclpress.bsky.social for publishing it and making it open access, and to all the contributors, and to everyone who has read it so far
chrismanias.bsky.social Chris Manias @chrismanias.bsky.social · Jan 21
"Palaeontology in Public: Popular Science, Lost Creatures and Deep Time" is out today, and is freely downloadable as an open access pdf, published by @uclpress.bsky.social !

uclpress.co.uk/book/palaeon...

🎺🦕🦕🦕⚒️🎥🦖🦖🦖📖📰🦣🦣🦣🎺
A book cover, featuring the text "Palaeontology in Public: Popular Science, Lost Creatures and Deep Time. Edited by Chris Manias." The cover image depicts a large long-necked Sauropod dinosaur, modelled after the famous animation "Gertie the Dinosaur" in a park, with a city skyline in the background. A range of humans are standing around Gertie, pointing at and admiring her. There is also a man in a ringmaster outfit standing on Gertie's shoulder.
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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darrencroft.bsky.social
We are hiring – postdoc position exploring how kinship shapes social ageing in killer whales. Collaboration with @samellisq.bsky.social @drwhale.bsky.social and Prof Rufus Johnstone (Cambridge) starts 1st April 2026 and ends 31st March 2029. Apps close 2nd Feb. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ788/p...
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Unprecedented…?
three men are standing next to each other on top of a hill . one of the men is holding a sword .
Alt: A GIF from the Princess Bride where three men, Inigo, Fezzik, and Vizzini are standing next to each other on top of a hill. Inigo is holding a sword and saying to Vizzini, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means” It is a classic line from the movie that is often quoted.
media.tenor.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Apparently, the answer is a lot.

“How Much Can One Man Make From Being President?”
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion (Gift Article)
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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earthscope.org
EarthScope is hiring! We’re looking for a Staff Accountant II (remote, U.S.) to support a wide range of accounting activities, including maintaining, posting, and balancing financial statements, records, documents, and reports.

Learn more & apply ➡️ https://www.earthscope.org/careers/
Graphic with the text “We’re Hiring!” over a photo of a calculator, pen, and financial documents. The background fades from red on the left to purple on the right, with the URL “earthscope.org/careers” at the bottom.
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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snopes.com
After an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, social media users shared an image appearing to show Good's car aimed toward and about to hit the officer. But the image is fake. ❌
Here's how we know. 👇
www.snopes.com/fact-check/r...
Image claiming to show Renee Nicole Good's car aimed at ICE officer isn't what it seems
Credible videos of the shooting showed the wheels of Good's car were turned away from the agent when she moved forward and he shot her.
www.snopes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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sagan.bsky.social
“If we can't think for ourselves, if we're unwilling to question authority, then we're just putty in the hands of those in power.”

— Carl Sagan
January 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
I find AI to be useless.
January 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
I swear, over half my academic prep before each semester is administrative hoop-jumping and redoing my syllabi to add new wording (legalese) they want included to cover the collective university 🫏🫏🫏

🙃😑😭
January 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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conradhackett.bsky.social
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...
Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term. Primary Responsibilities Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving. Education/Training/Experience Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. Background in social science research or data curation. Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk. Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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samuelanimates.bsky.social
reposting for feeds: tenure-track assistant professor position in epidemiology at U Minnesota.

#academicsky #phdsky #episky #publichealth
rwidome.bsky.social Rachel Widome @rwidome.bsky.social · Dec 18
Good morning epi methods community! Please consider applying for (and spreading the word about) this position here at Minnesota. It's a great place to be! (You can read the whole description and apply here: apply.interfolio.com/179313) #EpiSky
Beginning of job description. It states: "The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor who has expertise in a broad range of epidemiologic methods. About the Job The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). As a faculty member, the individual will actively contribute to the Division’s mission through research, teaching, advising, and professional service activities. Key responsibilities include: ● Maintain and expand expertise in the application of foundational and cutting-edge epidemiologic methods. Candidates are expected to have a deep understanding of causal inference, bias mitigation, and statistical modelling. Expertise across diverse epidemiologic methods and content areas is welcomed. ● Develop a research program that incorporates rigorous epidemiologic methods, and collaborate with other faculty as a co-investigator on new grant initiatives. Example areas of possible methodologic applications include, but are not limited to, causal analysis, bias analysis, infectious disease modelling, mutational signatures in cancer, -omics data applications, spatial and temporal analyses, pharmacoepidemiology, quasi-experimental methods, implementation science, generative artificial intelligence and/or machine learning, digital health, wearables, etc. ● Contribute to Epidemiology curriculum development, teach epidemiologic methods as part of the Epidemiology PhD methods sequence and other classes as needed, and participate in development of the PhD qualifying examinations. Advising PhD, post-doctoral, and master's students is also expected. ● Actively engage in service, including at a national level through professional organizations focused on epidemiologic methods. ● Serve as a resource for translating up-to-date epidemiologic methods to applications i…
January 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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watershedlab.bsky.social
After reviewing nearly 200 applications from prospective grad students and postdocs over the past few months for a couple different 🧪⚒️ postings, here are some tips, at least as they apply to North American positions. I hope they help future applicants. Share with your networks. 🧵
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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a11yawareness.bsky.social
For beginners, it can be difficult to know what to put in alt text, as well as when alt text is needed and when it isn't. This decision tree from W3C helps you determine what to do, based on specific situations.

www.w3.org/WAI/tutorial...
An alt Decision Tree
Accessibility resources free online from the international standards organization: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
www.w3.org
January 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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restingdinoface.bsky.social
I can finally say Tyrant Lizard Queen comes out this year!

If you’ve ever read a dinosaur book and thought “This is cool but I wish this reptile were a disaster bi,” TLQ’s for you. 🦖
Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
bookshop.org
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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archive.org
When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, creative works from 1930 & sound recordings from 1925 will enter the public domain in the US, like:

💄 Dizzy Dishes, first Betty Boop cartoon
🕵️♀️ First 4 Nancy Drew novels
🚂 The Little Engine That Could
🎩 Morocco
🍑 Georgia on My Mind
and many more!

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Montage of creative works entering the public domain in the US in 2026.
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM