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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · 1d

One of the problems with my spellchecker/autocomplete in email being trained on my writing is that it no longer flags things like "Daer." Come on, that was useful to flag.

Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · 13d

Here he is! @infotainment.bsky.social

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · 13d

Not yet, not me. A grad student I know (not sure if on BSky) was "curious to use semantic search across a range of social media sites to find specific sorts of posts. I’d like to automate the process of finding social media posts pertaining to my current research." I had no answer, so if you know..

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Henson Day 2025!
UMD is having a celebration of creativity, imagination, and inspiration, about Jim & Jane Henson, UMD alums. Activities across campus and online.
innovate.umd.edu/hensonday2025
#HappyHensonDay

Henson Day 2025 | University of Maryland Innovation Gateway

Spend September 24th celebrating Creativity, Imagination, and Inspiration.Dozens of campus and community collaborators are hosting events throughout the day, and a few are even hosting activities befo...

innovate.umd.edu

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William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 17d

4.6 quake, epicenter in Berkeley. 😳

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Nov 12

worth repeating at regular intervals

Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · Oct 5

Good morning

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Jen Golbeck @jengolbeck.bsky.social · 19d

I found this birding book along the side of the road on the Tamiami trail in the Everglades on 8/25/25. It is so well loved with sightings going back decades. If you're a birder (I am not) please spread the word and hep me find the owner so they can be reunited

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Organizational Teams & Technology Research Society @ottrs.bsky.social · 20d

Webinar - Ethics for Agentic Technology Ariel Greenberg Sep 26, 2025 12:00 PM EST

umd.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We'll discuss how we can equip AI with the ethical reasoning needed for prosocial behavior.
#ai #aiethics @susannahpaletz.bsky.social

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · 21d

First talk is Sept. 26, just over a week away!

Ariel Greenberg is giving a talk on "Ethics for Agentic Technology"
@ottrs.bsky.social

Here to register:
umd.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · Sep 8

One of my favorites from my collection! Unfortunately I have no date or info about who she was.

A sepia toned photo of a woman with a stern, skeptical expression on her face. She’s wearing early 20th century clothing, sitting in a wooden chair, and lovingly cradling a dark tabby cat in her arms.

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Sep 7

Baby creation being another, we would do better as marsupials. Give birth about 2-3 months earlier than we do would be safer for everyone. Then we could have pouch babies for a good 6 months so they can develop safely. But noooo

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Sep 7

So many reasons why 'intelligent design' of humans is wrong, back design being one of them

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Sep 7

Me after tweaking my back AGAIN after having an awful few weeks in August, knowing that another steroid shot is not an option

a man wearing a mask with the words life is pain highness above him

Alt: A man wearing a mask with the words "Life is pain, Highness" below him. This is a clip from the Princess Bride.

media.tenor.com

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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · Sep 5

I am fascinated by this guy who was a Higher Ed administrator and has now moved into teaching classes as a faculty member. He is documenting his whole journey on TikTok. Over the summer, he had so much excitement 🧵

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Sep 1

We at OTTRS are getting ready for our speaker series! Interested in teams and technology? Want to get on our email list about our speakers? Go here and ask to be added:
ottrs.ischool.umd.edu

Organizational Teams and Technology Research Society

The Organizational Teams and Technology Research Society (OTTRS) aims to advance research and collaboration on the study of teams as relevant to technology and information.

ottrs.ischool.umd.edu

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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · Sep 1

i just remembered that the guidance counsellor at my high school had this little plaque on her desk, facing outward, that read "your procrastination is not my emergency"

seems relevant to several aspects of academia

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danielle weisberg @danielleweisberg.bsky.social · Sep 1

tomorrow is September all of the sudden which feels unjust

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · Aug 30

Baby. Postcard from my collection, ca. 1900.

Black and white photo cropped to an oval shape. A fluffy white kitten looks at the camera seeming a little peeved and blearily like he was just woken up for this. The word “Baby.” is superimposed in white text on the bottom.

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MurderBotBot @murderbotbot.bsky.social · Aug 22

(Normal = neutral expression concealing existential despair and brain-crushing boredom.)

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Aug 22

I have follow up questions

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Aug 22

in person, you, me, beans, spill

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Aug 22

Omg yeah wtf

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · Jul 13

Only a small % of people engage in toxic activity online, but they’re responsible for a disproportionate share of hostile or misleading content on nearly every platform

Because super-users are so active, they dominate our collective impression of the internet www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

Are a few people ruining the internet for the rest of us?

Why does the online world seem so toxic compared with normal life? Our research shows that a small number of divisive accounts could be responsible – and offers a way out

www.theguardian.com

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Susannah Paletz @susannahpaletz.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are hiring a one-year postdoc! Position involves team science with AI from a social science perspective (e.g., psychology, org behavior, communication, HCI, human factors, business technology, related fields).

Best consideration is Aug. 29:
umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/j...

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: Founded more than 50 years ago with a specific commitment to advancing social justice, the INFO College enrolls over 2,500 students in nine de...

umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

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