As I am in the "quals-ing pt. two" phase, I decided to take a beat to appreciate the new life I grew inside of me who will be 5 months old tomorrow and the progress I have made with my research, but also feel genuine excitement for what is next in my personal and professional environs.

I'm recruiting a grad student at Florida this fall! If you find boredom interesting, and psychological richness weirdly compelling, consider applying! Pumpkin carving & rock painting skills a bonus. Applications due 12/1, see website for details: www.erinwestgate.com/join-the-lab...

Andy Bernard, notorious Cornell alum, right now:

The Office Andrew Bernard: Snip Snip

Alt: The Office Andrew Bernard: Snip Snip, am I right, girls?

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Way to go @samschuelstein.bsky.social! And way to go @ufhhp.bsky.social for highlighting this important research. We will share this and Sam’s full presentation to the FL National Guard on our lab website—stay tuned—she’s just getting started! #hebproud #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #advocate

Sam Goldstein@samschuelstein.bsky.social · 6d ago

In honor of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, I’m proud to share that my college UF HHP featured my research in UF News! I conducted a pilot study characterizing IPV-related head trauma in military spouses, a population vastly underrepresented in research compared to service members/veterans.

In honor of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, I’m proud to share that my college UF HHP featured my research in UF News! I conducted a pilot study characterizing IPV-related head trauma in military spouses, a population vastly underrepresented in research compared to service members/veterans.

What happens when domestic violence causes brain injuries? New research examines an overlooked trauma risk

Domestic violence can leave a lasting injury that cannot always be seen: damage to the brain.

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After 20 years of honorable service as a Naval Officer, this amazing man is a civilian again. Can't wait for his first Veterans Day. 🥹😍 I have only been on this ride as his milspouse for the last 8 years, but super proud of him and excited to see what he decides to choose for his next career.

Tell me you have a husky without telling me you have a husky. Happy husky rebirth season to all who celebrate.

One day I will make it to an #ISTSS annual meeting, one day...

Solo parenting a 6 year old and a 4 month old the next 2.5 days.

Jim Halpert: Lord, beer me strength

Alt: Jim Halpert: Lord, beer me strength

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More news highlighting the importance of gathering systematic menopause and reproductive health data in electronic health records to improve research and women's healthcare! doi.org/10.64628/AAI... @theconversation.com🧪

Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research

Capturing data about the timing and symptoms of menopause could help address many unanswered questions about this common yet ignored experience.

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Oh Lord...and there are probably still people out there who are convinced animals can't feel pain. But let's worry about AI's feelings first!

Science Magazine@science.org · 2w ago

Can the new cutting-edge AI models feel pain? They at least behave as if they do, according to a recent study. The work, which has not been peer reviewed, has divided #AI researchers. https://scim.ag/4hHU6BA

Some of my most consistent rewatches: Six Feet Under, Curb, Girls, Veep, and of course The Office (US), are all in the top 15 of the NYT top 100 best TV shows of the 21st Century.

Our oldest son cut his hair for the first time after 6 years (basically), he had a beautiful sandy blonde mane...and now it is gone.

The Office: Michael Scott's 'I Can't Do This'

Alt: The Office: Michael Scott's 'I Can't Do This'

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Living in Monterey was like a wildlife fairytale. We would walk along the beach and just see otters floating and bobbing out on the waves. And all the Monarch butterflies during migration.

Monterey Bay Aquarium@montereybayaquarium.org · 2w ago

For over 40 years we’ve stepped up for the sea otters, and this week you can too. For Sea Otter Awareness Week, donations to the sea otter fund will be matched by a generous donor. 🦦🦦 Double down for the otters and donate via the link below! mbayaq.co/4jfuBc3

I LITERALLY feel like I just taught myself a new quantitative language in the last 3-ish weeka concerning GLM nonlinear models with product (interaction) terms, esp this dang ZINB. Special shout out to Cross Validated, Reddit stats subs, Github tutorials, r-statistics.co examples.

Gemma Hoskins, Baltimore teacher who investigated murder of nun in Netflix’s ‘The Keepers,’ dies, Cayla Harris reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Gemma Hoskins, who investigated nun’s murder in ‘The Keepers,’ dies

Gemma Hoskins, a former Maryland Teacher of the Year known for investigating the local murder of a nun in Netflix’s 2017 documentary series “The Keepers,” died Sunday.

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Why do powerful institutions and public figures continue to celebrate Brown, while the women he has harmed or allegedly harmed remain secondary to his fame and commercial success?

When Will Chris Brown's Reckoning Come?

Chris Brown recently announced he will be headlining a residency in Las Vegas. He has been accused of physical and sexual violence against women.

msmagazine.com

California warns of #measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger One person's choice not to vaccinate becomes everyone's risk #Vaccination #PublicHealth #Novax https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/19/california-officials-measles-infected-bus-and-train-passenger

California warns of measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger

Health authorities work to notify people who were exposed to person who traveled through at least six counties

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Looking for more speakers for Workshops for Ukraine (sites.google.com/view/dariia-...), so if you want to contribute to a series by teaching a workshop on #Rstats, #Python, data analysis, while helping raise money for Ukrainian charities, drop me a message or email dmykhailyshyna@kse.org.ua #Econsky

My older millennial self is really enjoying this whole Josh Hartnett "comeback" era.

New preprint! Psychometric networks are often summarized with centrality indices that are sometimes useful and other times not. We show that the "most central" node's influence depends heavily on the configuration of edges in the network; its degree distribution. osf.io/preprints/ps...

Fun project by Sarah, me and @dphansti.bsky.social ! Thanks to @bioinfoadv.bsky.social for the thread 😊

Bioinformatics Advances@bioinfoadv.bsky.social · 3w ago

🧬 New paper in Bioinformatics Advances: "Loopcity: An R package for the detection of chromatin loop communities from Hi-C data"  Read it here: https://doi.org/10.1093/bioadv/vbag269 Authors include: @jpflores.rbind.io

Happy Birthday to this 6 year old. Your smile, laugh, hugs and kisses, adventurous spirit, kind nature, and boundless curiosity are everything to me. Thank you for making me a mom. ❤️

Jean Smart has won lead actress in a comedy for all five seasons of “Hacks,” becoming the first woman to win an acting Emmy for every season of a multi-season TV series. https://wapo.st/4xUQv9f

Jean Smart won the Emmy for best actress in a comedy for her role in “Hacks,” making her the first woman to win best actress for each season of a show’s run. nyti.ms/4j4iQFe

@vincentab.bsky.social's marginaleffects 📦 just saved whatever is left of my sanity.

These are such interesting findings to me: scientifically and anecdotally. In my pilot study sample of military significant others who had endorsed lifetime IPV victimization, 83% were mothers & 51% were working full-time. Also very similar AUDIT and AUDIT-C mean scores.

Examining the protective effect of motherhood status on alcohol use: comparing outcomes of US Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and Civilian Women - Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Women are the fastest-growing demographic in the United States military and face increased risks for alcohol-related problems. Motherhood often protects against alcohol misuse in civilian populations;...

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Wow wow wow. Beautiful, poignant, and hopeful. Welcome back, future Dr. Emma Watson! Glad to have you in academia and activism. 😍🙏🏼

The New Yorker@newyorker.com · 4w ago

Emma Watson pays tribute to Gloria Steinem, her mentor and friend. “Most of all, I am in awe of her authenticity,” Watson writes. “There appeared to be almost no gap between the woman and what she believed.” www.newyorker.com/culture/essa...

Make a band edible: The Cranberries Oh wait...

David S. Cohen@dsc250.bsky.social · 4w ago

Make a band edible: Depeche ala Mode