Caitlin O’Brien
@membranebiology.bsky.social
Cell biologist/neurobiologist/fly pusher, Assistant Professor at Manhattan University, lover of dogs and bikes and anything weird
There’s always that moment once I post grades that I just hold my breath. We have so many chances/ways to connect students with help early that the last minute panic is kinda heartbreaking
December 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
There’s always that moment once I post grades that I just hold my breath. We have so many chances/ways to connect students with help early that the last minute panic is kinda heartbreaking
That line lives in my head rent free
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
That line lives in my head rent free
Well it’s OT rather than a loss - double up for good luck?
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Well it’s OT rather than a loss - double up for good luck?
Yup. Women don’t want “mating opportunities” with “economically viable” men. This framing is part of the problem. We want life partners who treat us as equals, as actual human beings.
December 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Yup. Women don’t want “mating opportunities” with “economically viable” men. This framing is part of the problem. We want life partners who treat us as equals, as actual human beings.
I have a shawl in my office that I’ve been using as a blanket and it makes grading so much more cozy
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I have a shawl in my office that I’ve been using as a blanket and it makes grading so much more cozy
Just left some angry ones. What absolute idiots.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Just left some angry ones. What absolute idiots.
Oh shit that one got me
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Oh shit that one got me
I’ve used it and didn’t get any comments about it
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I’ve used it and didn’t get any comments about it
I was thinking about this, thanks for the push. I’m getting ready to put together some snack packs to hand out. This seems like a good addition.
October 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I was thinking about this, thanks for the push. I’m getting ready to put together some snack packs to hand out. This seems like a good addition.
Well, solidarity! I survived with a stash of my favorite snacks in my office and evenings of trash tv when I finally dragged myself home. Hope your at least passed the halfway point in your semester or quarter!
October 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Well, solidarity! I survived with a stash of my favorite snacks in my office and evenings of trash tv when I finally dragged myself home. Hope your at least passed the halfway point in your semester or quarter!
I had that last fall and it was brutal. 15min between sections to eat. I was not at my best on those days
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I had that last fall and it was brutal. 15min between sections to eat. I was not at my best on those days
Me too. Nothing is in an intuitive place
October 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Me too. Nothing is in an intuitive place
Can’t say I found a memorable vanilla stout in my years there, but Standard Deviant’s Horchata Cream Ale is a treat
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Can’t say I found a memorable vanilla stout in my years there, but Standard Deviant’s Horchata Cream Ale is a treat