Sarah Faber
@sciencebanshee.bsky.social
The internet's friendliest banshee, PhD.
The Werner Herzog of dynamic systems neuroscience.
Occasional Gàidhlig, constant shouting.
Researching how the brain adapts to neurodegeneration using music.
She/her.
The Werner Herzog of dynamic systems neuroscience.
Occasional Gàidhlig, constant shouting.
Researching how the brain adapts to neurodegeneration using music.
She/her.
Pinned
*Gestures expansively* you know...science, and shit
This was the entire crux of my argument against my old department requiring applicants to take the GRE. They were not delighted to have a poor person yell at them about it!
...but then they removed it for future cohorts 💅
...but then they removed it for future cohorts 💅
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This was the entire crux of my argument against my old department requiring applicants to take the GRE. They were not delighted to have a poor person yell at them about it!
...but then they removed it for future cohorts 💅
...but then they removed it for future cohorts 💅
That is SO MUCH, AAAAAAHHHHHH.
If you still have any patience, a lot of Canadian unis have fee waivers/discounts, especially for mature students. You can ask the admissions department whether they have A Process and hopefully they will be helpful about it!
$250, though, Christ Jesus
If you still have any patience, a lot of Canadian unis have fee waivers/discounts, especially for mature students. You can ask the admissions department whether they have A Process and hopefully they will be helpful about it!
$250, though, Christ Jesus
November 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
That is SO MUCH, AAAAAAHHHHHH.
If you still have any patience, a lot of Canadian unis have fee waivers/discounts, especially for mature students. You can ask the admissions department whether they have A Process and hopefully they will be helpful about it!
$250, though, Christ Jesus
If you still have any patience, a lot of Canadian unis have fee waivers/discounts, especially for mature students. You can ask the admissions department whether they have A Process and hopefully they will be helpful about it!
$250, though, Christ Jesus
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🚨🚨 NEW Assistant professor position at Northeastern! Do you study sound/language/music + brain + health? Apply! We're so excited to add a new faculty member to our community! Please post widely, we begin reviewing apps Dec 15!
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
Assistant Professor in Music, AI and Brain Health
About the Opportunity About the Opportunity: The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Music, AI and Brain ...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
🚨🚨 NEW Assistant professor position at Northeastern! Do you study sound/language/music + brain + health? Apply! We're so excited to add a new faculty member to our community! Please post widely, we begin reviewing apps Dec 15!
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
nature restaurant reviews, here I come
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 AM
nature restaurant reviews, here I come
Well, lads, I've done the sums and you're not going to believe this but
November 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Well, lads, I've done the sums and you're not going to believe this but
📣WHAT SHE SAID TIMES ONE THOUSANDDDDDDDD📣
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
📣WHAT SHE SAID TIMES ONE THOUSANDDDDDDDD📣
It's time to tap the "Phrenology Disguised As AI Is Still Fucken Racist" sign again.
Researchers are now saying that AI can find correlations between facial characteristics and success on the job.
The Economist says that corporations would have a “strong incentive” to deploy this technology when looking at applicants.
The Economist says that corporations would have a “strong incentive” to deploy this technology when looking at applicants.
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It's time to tap the "Phrenology Disguised As AI Is Still Fucken Racist" sign again.
This is EXACTLY how it feels inside my brain, YES
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is EXACTLY how it feels inside my brain, YES
A-thank you! The delight continues apace!
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A-thank you! The delight continues apace!
I like this. I like this a great deal.
Wooled over might also do
Wooled over might also do
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I like this. I like this a great deal.
Wooled over might also do
Wooled over might also do
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This kid is eleven months old. Played the long con by not going for the newborn size and now.
NOW.
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NOW.
ᴺᴼᵂ
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This kid is eleven months old. Played the long con by not going for the newborn size and now.
NOW.
ᴺᴼᵂ
NOW.
ᴺᴼᵂ
Ahahaha - it's the circle of life. And it grinds us all to make its bread...
November 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Ahahaha - it's the circle of life. And it grinds us all to make its bread...
What language would have such a word? Is it Italian? Dzongkha?
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
What language would have such a word? Is it Italian? Dzongkha?
Opening the proofs like
a man with long curly hair is looking at a computer screen
Alt: Gif of forever babe Antonio Banderas looking at something on a computer screen before sinking back with what I can only imagine is satisfaction at learning his friend liked the sweater he made for her baby
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Opening the proofs like
The sweater *I* made my friend's baby has been chosen for their family Christmas card and I do not believe English has a word that adequately conveys how thrilled I am about it
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The sweater *I* made my friend's baby has been chosen for their family Christmas card and I do not believe English has a word that adequately conveys how thrilled I am about it
Was sincerely congratulated by one of my undergraduate colleagues for knowing who Jeff Buckley is and had to stop myself from explaining the whole concept of being alive in the 90s so if you need me I'll just be over here turning into a pile of dust and pogs
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Was sincerely congratulated by one of my undergraduate colleagues for knowing who Jeff Buckley is and had to stop myself from explaining the whole concept of being alive in the 90s so if you need me I'll just be over here turning into a pile of dust and pogs
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My USB cord pentagram "Tech Witch" t-shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt.
April 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
My USB cord pentagram "Tech Witch" t-shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt.
I ADORE procedural memory...it's really fascinating how physical learning/knowing/doing stuff is. I do music and dementia research and it is always amazing to see how strongly certain skills/patterns/behaviours get encoded.
A lovely one is holding a baby - people remember how to do that real well!
A lovely one is holding a baby - people remember how to do that real well!
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I ADORE procedural memory...it's really fascinating how physical learning/knowing/doing stuff is. I do music and dementia research and it is always amazing to see how strongly certain skills/patterns/behaviours get encoded.
A lovely one is holding a baby - people remember how to do that real well!
A lovely one is holding a baby - people remember how to do that real well!
The news story at the top of the thread has a wee interview with the couple who grew it. Charming as all heck!
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The news story at the top of the thread has a wee interview with the couple who grew it. Charming as all heck!
YEEEEEESSSSSSS. Well met, fellow tree enthusiast!!
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
YEEEEEESSSSSSS. Well met, fellow tree enthusiast!!
YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS. IT IS PROBABLY AN EXCELLENT SITE FOR CHORAL SHENANIGANS AS WELL.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS. IT IS PROBABLY AN EXCELLENT SITE FOR CHORAL SHENANIGANS AS WELL.
I hope @mayorwu.boston.gov had a brilliant time and that the hospitality was done right
And if you're in Boston, go have a look! For the full Maritime experience, put your hands on your hips, rock a little bit and say "some nice tree. Beautiful tree"
bsky.app/profile/park...
And if you're in Boston, go have a look! For the full Maritime experience, put your hands on your hips, rock a little bit and say "some nice tree. Beautiful tree"
bsky.app/profile/park...
📅 Don’t miss the tree’s grand arrival on Tuesday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m. on Boston Common and join us as we light up the tree on Thursday, December 4!
boston.gov/holiday-lights
boston.gov/holiday-lights
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I hope @mayorwu.boston.gov had a brilliant time and that the hospitality was done right
And if you're in Boston, go have a look! For the full Maritime experience, put your hands on your hips, rock a little bit and say "some nice tree. Beautiful tree"
bsky.app/profile/park...
And if you're in Boston, go have a look! For the full Maritime experience, put your hands on your hips, rock a little bit and say "some nice tree. Beautiful tree"
bsky.app/profile/park...
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It was the best of times.
It was the worst of times.
It was the combination best of times worst of times.
It was the worst of times.
It was the combination best of times worst of times.
May 6, 2024 at 7:22 PM
It was the best of times.
It was the worst of times.
It was the combination best of times worst of times.
It was the worst of times.
It was the combination best of times worst of times.