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Some art mostly about being a woman in engineering. Born at 357 ppm. Defended PhD on Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Nov. 2025
I apparently just missed wrapping up my thesis (i.e. getting my thesis accepted by the library) so now I have to wait for an email in February to apply to graduate. I genuinely think I might forget and my completeness of the degree isn't going to change. #GradSchool #PhD
December 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I apparently just missed wrapping up my thesis (i.e. getting my thesis accepted by the library) so now I have to wait for an email in February to apply to graduate. I genuinely think I might forget and my completeness of the degree isn't going to change. #GradSchool #PhD
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I’m 56 years old, and for my whole life we’ve been asking some version of the question “what would WE, our generation, have done to stop the Nazis, either in Germany as they were rising, or around the world to fight for freedom.
Now we’re answering the question in real time. Each of us & all of us.
Now we’re answering the question in real time. Each of us & all of us.
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I’m 56 years old, and for my whole life we’ve been asking some version of the question “what would WE, our generation, have done to stop the Nazis, either in Germany as they were rising, or around the world to fight for freedom.
Now we’re answering the question in real time. Each of us & all of us.
Now we’re answering the question in real time. Each of us & all of us.
More concerning than some doctors potentially over-charging the system was the end of this discussion on the radio where it was mentioned that ~40% of doctors are near retirement.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings | CBC News
Ontario is not properly overseeing doctors' billings, including cases of physicians billing for more than 24 hours in a day — money that could be going toward adding more family doctors, the auditor g...
www.cbc.ca
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
More concerning than some doctors potentially over-charging the system was the end of this discussion on the radio where it was mentioned that ~40% of doctors are near retirement.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy
Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
The scholarships, set up to pay tribute not only to the victims but also to their families, were awarded during a ceremony at the school on Monday.
globalnews.ca
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Polytechnique expands scholarship program to 14 women in memory of 1989 tragedy
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6 years ago today: A man in Wuhan, China starts feeling ill, becoming the first confirmed case of COVID-19
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
6 years ago today: A man in Wuhan, China starts feeling ill, becoming the first confirmed case of COVID-19
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Just in case anyone, like me, has never understood this meme, this is my go-to resource: www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/t...
Yummy looking biscuits btw 😋
Yummy looking biscuits btw 😋
November 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Just in case anyone, like me, has never understood this meme, this is my go-to resource: www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/t...
Yummy looking biscuits btw 😋
Yummy looking biscuits btw 😋
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Why doesn't anyone send cool ambassadors to Canada 😭
Taiwanese ambassador to Finland performs with his metal band at Taiwan-Finland cultural event! 🤘✊️
That's what I call great ambassador
That's what I call great ambassador
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Why doesn't anyone send cool ambassadors to Canada 😭
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It feels really performative at this point, but a reminder that it’s National Day of Mourning for Native folks
Relatedly, thousands of Native women are still disappearing and agencies are doing fuck all about it
Learn more here:
www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awaren...
And here:
notournativedaughters.org
Relatedly, thousands of Native women are still disappearing and agencies are doing fuck all about it
Learn more here:
www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awaren...
And here:
notournativedaughters.org
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) | NIWRC
www.niwrc.org
November 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It feels really performative at this point, but a reminder that it’s National Day of Mourning for Native folks
Relatedly, thousands of Native women are still disappearing and agencies are doing fuck all about it
Learn more here:
www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awaren...
And here:
notournativedaughters.org
Relatedly, thousands of Native women are still disappearing and agencies are doing fuck all about it
Learn more here:
www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awaren...
And here:
notournativedaughters.org
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4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
September 4, 2024 at 4:14 PM
4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
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Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Scientists: have you been the target of an online harassment campaign, doxxing, or weaponized FOIA requests? I'd like to talk to you about steps you had to take to protect your digital security for an upcoming Nature story. (You can be anonymous if necessary.)
RTs appreciated.
RTs appreciated.
@derricksimpson.bsky.social Do you have any strong feelings about protected intersections? The city is putting one in near where I live and so far (the construction is not complete) I feel much less safe crossing the road due to high right turn volumes.
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
@derricksimpson.bsky.social Do you have any strong feelings about protected intersections? The city is putting one in near where I live and so far (the construction is not complete) I feel much less safe crossing the road due to high right turn volumes.
Bit of a healthcare frustrations story: My mom had a surgery and came out with a catheter for 5 days (most people with this surgery end up with a catheter for 3 days). The folks in recovery told her that someone with home care would phone either day of the surgery or the next day to schedule removal
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Bit of a healthcare frustrations story: My mom had a surgery and came out with a catheter for 5 days (most people with this surgery end up with a catheter for 3 days). The folks in recovery told her that someone with home care would phone either day of the surgery or the next day to schedule removal
I am very curious about people's thoughts. I generally have very low trust of AI but there must be existing algorithms (if not for transit maybe things like trail cameras?).
I think both the cost of AI (Would it reduce cost or increase reliability of the system?) and security of footage are issues
I think both the cost of AI (Would it reduce cost or increase reliability of the system?) and security of footage are issues
I mean, okay, it's not that hard to perform security via cameras - but automating surveillance is an effective step.
The risk is laziness, if you expect a machine to capture all the events, then people gaming the machine, will go undetected.
The risk is laziness, if you expect a machine to capture all the events, then people gaming the machine, will go undetected.
" #OCTranspo is looking to use artificial intelligence #AI to alert special constables to crime and emergencies occurring within the agency's vehicles and facilities, #Ottawa city councillors have heard."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#CBC #news #ottcity
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#CBC #news #ottcity
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I am very curious about people's thoughts. I generally have very low trust of AI but there must be existing algorithms (if not for transit maybe things like trail cameras?).
I think both the cost of AI (Would it reduce cost or increase reliability of the system?) and security of footage are issues
I think both the cost of AI (Would it reduce cost or increase reliability of the system?) and security of footage are issues
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"Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C. We are heading into overshoot within the next few years": a stark message by PIK Director Rockström & James Dyke in @theconversation.com. Yet, science shows a way back: fossil-fuel phase-out, nature protection, carbon removal.
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
The world lost the climate gamble. Now it faces a dangerous new reality
The world bet on collective but voluntary action to keep global warming at a safe level.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C. We are heading into overshoot within the next few years": a stark message by PIK Director Rockström & James Dyke in @theconversation.com. Yet, science shows a way back: fossil-fuel phase-out, nature protection, carbon removal.
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
Visiting my parents because my mom had a day surgery. My mom is really milking her recovery with questions like 'oh, does no heavy lifting mean no vacuuming'?
(Not that she usually does a ton of vacuuming).
(Not that she usually does a ton of vacuuming).
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Visiting my parents because my mom had a day surgery. My mom is really milking her recovery with questions like 'oh, does no heavy lifting mean no vacuuming'?
(Not that she usually does a ton of vacuuming).
(Not that she usually does a ton of vacuuming).
This has happened to me several times somewhat recently and I just can not fathom why you would message a colleague just 'hey'. People are busy, just put your ask in the message.
Hot take: salutations in text messages are good and should be used.
The only exception is when messaging a professional colleague don’t just send a salutation. “Hey, <actual content of message>” is good, just “Hey” requires the other person to pry what you want out of you.
The only exception is when messaging a professional colleague don’t just send a salutation. “Hey, <actual content of message>” is good, just “Hey” requires the other person to pry what you want out of you.
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This has happened to me several times somewhat recently and I just can not fathom why you would message a colleague just 'hey'. People are busy, just put your ask in the message.
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After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
"wow, so you really like to stay inside a lot" - my mom when I'm slightly hesitant to embark on the second 1 hour walk of the day...
November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"wow, so you really like to stay inside a lot" - my mom when I'm slightly hesitant to embark on the second 1 hour walk of the day...
Cool to find that VIA rail trains now have land acknowledgements.
Given that railways facilitated in part the colonization of Canada this seems like a reasonable measure.
Given that railways facilitated in part the colonization of Canada this seems like a reasonable measure.
November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Cool to find that VIA rail trains now have land acknowledgements.
Given that railways facilitated in part the colonization of Canada this seems like a reasonable measure.
Given that railways facilitated in part the colonization of Canada this seems like a reasonable measure.
Me just casually forcing my whole immediate family to take an online autism quiz thus dragging them out of denial courtesy of my sister who arguably has both the most autistic tendencies and is the most in denial...
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Me just casually forcing my whole immediate family to take an online autism quiz thus dragging them out of denial courtesy of my sister who arguably has both the most autistic tendencies and is the most in denial...
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@ethankocak.com has done profile pics of a lot of scientists. Also, sometimes as dinosaurs. He's also been working on a comic about very disappointing authors.
Here is me as a technological ceratopsid:
Here is me as a technological ceratopsid:
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
@ethankocak.com has done profile pics of a lot of scientists. Also, sometimes as dinosaurs. He's also been working on a comic about very disappointing authors.
Here is me as a technological ceratopsid:
Here is me as a technological ceratopsid:
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🚇Have any thoughts on your bus service?
Now’s your chance to give us your input. Take a few minutes to share your experiences through the International Bus Benchmarking Group’s annual survey.
Take the bus survey here 👉 www.octranspo.com/en...
Now’s your chance to give us your input. Take a few minutes to share your experiences through the International Bus Benchmarking Group’s annual survey.
Take the bus survey here 👉 www.octranspo.com/en...
November 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚇Have any thoughts on your bus service?
Now’s your chance to give us your input. Take a few minutes to share your experiences through the International Bus Benchmarking Group’s annual survey.
Take the bus survey here 👉 www.octranspo.com/en...
Now’s your chance to give us your input. Take a few minutes to share your experiences through the International Bus Benchmarking Group’s annual survey.
Take the bus survey here 👉 www.octranspo.com/en...
I wasn't going to share that I passed my PhD defense (with minor corrections) last Wed, but in view of this nastiness and the perfect timing.
It took me 6 years because my giant research specimens were hard to access during covid but now have a doctorate in civil eng related to ASR in concrete.
It took me 6 years because my giant research specimens were hard to access during covid but now have a doctorate in civil eng related to ASR in concrete.
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I wasn't going to share that I passed my PhD defense (with minor corrections) last Wed, but in view of this nastiness and the perfect timing.
It took me 6 years because my giant research specimens were hard to access during covid but now have a doctorate in civil eng related to ASR in concrete.
It took me 6 years because my giant research specimens were hard to access during covid but now have a doctorate in civil eng related to ASR in concrete.
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If women are underrepresented in STEM, it's at least partly because men like this offer mentoring, then embarrass themselves by assuming their mentees must be into them, then decide the best solution is to cut ties, which sends the signal to other faculty that the mentee must not be good enough.
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
If women are underrepresented in STEM, it's at least partly because men like this offer mentoring, then embarrass themselves by assuming their mentees must be into them, then decide the best solution is to cut ties, which sends the signal to other faculty that the mentee must not be good enough.
Imagine the lack of support women in that audience had overcome 20+ years ago, not to mention a low support of women, especially during pregnancy and early motherhood where it's true there is a biological difference between men and women.
The low support for career progression is still there today
The low support for career progression is still there today
This should have been the end of Larry Summers.
Why women are poor at science, by Harvard president
The president of Harvard University has provoked a furore by arguing that men outperform women in maths and sciences because of biological difference, and discrimination is no longer a career barrier ...
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Imagine the lack of support women in that audience had overcome 20+ years ago, not to mention a low support of women, especially during pregnancy and early motherhood where it's true there is a biological difference between men and women.
The low support for career progression is still there today
The low support for career progression is still there today