Monica Sircar (she/her)
@phenomonica.bsky.social
Science Ed PhD Candidate @ Stanford GSE| NSF GRFP Fellow | Knowles Senior Fellow| Here to wonder, learn, and grow.
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I am happy to pay $30 a year for USPS Prime, which delivers mail daily to my home
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I am happy to pay $30 a year for USPS Prime, which delivers mail daily to my home
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The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from hepatitis B is a dangerous move that will harm children.
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to downgrade its recommendations to protect infants from hepatitis B is a dangerous move that will harm children.
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
Click here to read AAP's full statement: bit.ly/3Y9ZQJT
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Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites nbcmontana.com/news/local/g...
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
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Agnotology is everywhere
I mean OF COURSE people’s decisions will be affected by climate risk. They should be.
I mean OF COURSE people’s decisions will be affected by climate risk. They should be.
November 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Agnotology is everywhere
I mean OF COURSE people’s decisions will be affected by climate risk. They should be.
I mean OF COURSE people’s decisions will be affected by climate risk. They should be.
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There are no clothing machines.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
There are no clothing machines.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
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Homeland Security doesn’t grasp the fact that the first Thanksgiving was about making “room at the table” for European “invaders.”
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Homeland Security doesn’t grasp the fact that the first Thanksgiving was about making “room at the table” for European “invaders.”
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NEW RESOURCE: The current administration took down many federal #EnvironmentalJustice & #ClimateJustice databases.
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW RESOURCE: The current administration took down many federal #EnvironmentalJustice & #ClimateJustice databases.
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
Our new @stemteachingtool.bsky.social lifts up various efforts that have republished those vital data & visualization tools:
➡️ stemteachingtools.org/brief/106
#SciEd #TeachClimate
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It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
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Friends, please don’t pick up ByHeart baby formula for awhile. It’s apparently still on the shelves.
A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it. n.pr/3Kf6Ly2
Recalled baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak may still be in some stores
A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it.
n.pr
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Friends, please don’t pick up ByHeart baby formula for awhile. It’s apparently still on the shelves.
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One of the patterns I've seen in my own research is that once parents make a decision about something (vaccines, breastfeeding, sleep training, screen time, etc.) they often stop looking for relevant news and information, because they don't want to have to question if their decision was wrong.
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
One of the patterns I've seen in my own research is that once parents make a decision about something (vaccines, breastfeeding, sleep training, screen time, etc.) they often stop looking for relevant news and information, because they don't want to have to question if their decision was wrong.
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POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success
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Don't do any of this.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Don't do any of this.
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I don't want AI generated art, I want AI emptied dishwasher
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I don't want AI generated art, I want AI emptied dishwasher
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I'll never forget @stephenshapiro.bsky.social's land acknowledgment in Heidelberg, stating that the University is housed (in part) in buildings stolen from Jews. Obviously not the same thing, but seeing the form deployed in a new context reinforced its original function (at least for me).
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I'll never forget @stephenshapiro.bsky.social's land acknowledgment in Heidelberg, stating that the University is housed (in part) in buildings stolen from Jews. Obviously not the same thing, but seeing the form deployed in a new context reinforced its original function (at least for me).
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Exciting news! Student applications for paleoCAMP 2026 are open! Are you a graduate student working on any aspect of past climates or environments? Apply to be part of our 2-week summer school in the eastern Sierra Nevada! More details here: paleoclimate.camp/apply
Application — paleoCAMP
paleoclimate.camp
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Exciting news! Student applications for paleoCAMP 2026 are open! Are you a graduate student working on any aspect of past climates or environments? Apply to be part of our 2-week summer school in the eastern Sierra Nevada! More details here: paleoclimate.camp/apply
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a massive loss for Indian history and culture. I grew up on these books, as did countless others in the diaspora; you can basically view Amar Chitra Katha as D'Aulaires for ancient Hindu mythology. such a loss www.bbc.com/news/article...
Amar Chitra Katha: Iconic Indian comic publisher loses precious drawings in fire
For millions of Indians, Amar Chitra Katha has been a gateway to stories about religion, mythology and history.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
a massive loss for Indian history and culture. I grew up on these books, as did countless others in the diaspora; you can basically view Amar Chitra Katha as D'Aulaires for ancient Hindu mythology. such a loss www.bbc.com/news/article...
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GRE prep costs hundreds of $ and time in studying, taking the GRE costs $, sending the GRE to schools costs $. It's a significant burden to applicants and might actually, according to these data, constrain who tries to get a PhD.
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
GRE prep costs hundreds of $ and time in studying, taking the GRE costs $, sending the GRE to schools costs $. It's a significant burden to applicants and might actually, according to these data, constrain who tries to get a PhD.
7yo: So Mama do you know what you want to do after you get fired at the end of the year?
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
7yo: So Mama do you know what you want to do after you get fired at the end of the year?
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
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I've reposted people getting this, but here from me again: DO NOT FALL FOR THIS.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I've reposted people getting this, but here from me again: DO NOT FALL FOR THIS.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
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No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
No health care, no deal.
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Contact info for Senators who appear to be caving.(found on Senator Schumer's Bluesky page)
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Contact info for Senators who appear to be caving.(found on Senator Schumer's Bluesky page)
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if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
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Happy #AERA2026 decision day to all who celebrate! May your day be a happy one, either because of or despite your results!
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
a man standing on a bridge with the words brace yourself written below him
Alt: a man standing on a bridge with the words brace yourself written below him
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November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy #AERA2026 decision day to all who celebrate! May your day be a happy one, either because of or despite your results!
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
#AERA2026 conference decisions just dropped! Looking forward to seeing folks in LA and sharing a slice from my dissertation on teachers' supported experiences designing relevant, localized storyline units! @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#AERA2026 conference decisions just dropped! Looking forward to seeing folks in LA and sharing a slice from my dissertation on teachers' supported experiences designing relevant, localized storyline units! @aeraedresearch.bsky.social