This running thing is starting to get out of control. 😂

It's a thought.

When the animal world offers a mirror for the human world. Sigh. Free Article: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/s...

Constant Sexual Aggression Drives Female Tortoises to Walk Off Cliffs

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With 6 days notice my college announced we’d be closed for President’s Day. Florida statute requires us to post a detailed syllabus including meeting dates, topics, assignments, and grade policy 45 days in advance of the first day. It feels a bit like laws and rules apply to thee but not to me.

So the Washington Post is laying off 33% of its employees. Meanwhile the NYTs picked up 1.5 million subscribers. Hmmmmm.....

Less than 1/3 of my A&P1 class turned in a study guide that counts as a bonus grade before the first test today. Also everything on the test is on the study guide. Ss that didn’t submit will be the ones grubbing for extra credit at end of semester. 🤦‍♀️ & we wonder why fail rate is so high.

Tell me five classes you took in college: Western Civilization Lighting and Costume Design Earthquakes & Volcanoes Statistics Learning & Behavior

Daniel Loxton 🇨🇦@danielloxton.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Tell me five classes you took in college: History of Christianity (1 and 2) Feminist Lit Criticism History of Islamic Art Photography 300 Intro to Astronomy (1 and 2)

As my students say, “I just can’t.”

Dominique Baker@bakerdphd.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Oh...

It takes my breath away.

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · 7mo ago

This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again. www.nature.com/immersive/d4...

I swear it’s a cat.

It is emails like this one that make me question what I’m doing with my life as a college professor. I cannot wrap my brain around this thinking. #AcademicSky

First day for faculty of Spring Semester and I'm locked out of my account (no known reason) and cannot do any work since we do everything on Canvas/WorkDay/Email. Everything works fine from home, but I'm required to be in my office. Sooooo...

Don't give up on your dreams peppermint! You can do it. 😹

weasel307@weasel307.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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The irony of this piece is that only academics will be able to understand the writing. It exemplifies the inability (or lack of desire?) of many academics to communicate to a broader audience. Beautifully written but only for those already in the know. #AcademicSky Free without a subscription.

Opinion | Science Keeps Changing. So Why Should We Trust It?

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There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom

This came with a very high cost in Florida for the software which is less money for students in the classroom. Also since faculty have to write syllabi while currently teaching we’re seeing fewer course updates and innovations. Not a win for teaching and learning.

Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 8mo ago

UNC Professors Must Soon Post Syllabi Publicly The UNC system president cited low trust in higher education as justification for the new policy, which echoes rules in Florida and Texas. Faculty are fighting the decision. https://bit.ly/4s8vkxY #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Actual texts sent by anatomists that are totally normal. #anatomyedu 🍎 #AcademicSky

Tell me your semester is over without telling me it’s over. #AcademicSky 🍎 I’ll go first:

We are the GREATEST generation but feel no need to be exemplary. So whatever. A holiday gift for my fellow GenXers - an article all about us. My fav part is the photos of the East Coast/West Coast icons. You don't need to be told which is which. 😹

Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?

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Are you experiencing time-poverty? Rethink how you think about your time. I had a coach at National Geographic (Lisa Witter Cofounder of @apolitical.bsky.social) who taught me about making time for Deep Thinking. It requires blocking off time and no interruptions. She was ahead of the research!

Why we feel starved for time

Interruptions, to-do lists, lack of autonomy — “time poverty” depends more on perceived shortages of time than actual ones, recent research suggests.

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Looking for a faculty role in Neuroscience? 🧪🧠 RIT is hiring a tenure-track assistant prof to support our Neuroscience BS program and related PhD programs. Vision, neurobiology, computational, all welcome! tinyurl.com/RITNeuroFacu... #AcademicSky #AcademicJobs #academia

My college is getting a new phone system. Apparently it requires multiple hours long training sessions to be able to use it. Am I the only one that thinks we are definitely making things more complicated than they need to be? Pick it up and talk/dial?! #Academia #AcademicSky #HigherEd

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I’m looking for a medical artist. I was awarded a grant to write a new lab manual and will need anatomical images created. Open to someone starting out! #science #anatomy #medicalillustrations #medicalsky #academicsky #medicalart #jobalert

Word.

Meade Krosby@meadekrosby.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Thinking only of Rosalind Franklin today, and what was stolen from her (and so many other female scientists alongside her).

I just want to snuggle him but since he’s deaf waking him up is like a traumatic event for him so instead I just stare at him and will him to open his eyes so I can pet him. 😂

I’ve reached the point in the semester where I come home from work and just sing karaoke to myself. You know let it all out very loudly. Sometimes with a 🍷. 😂 #academicsky 🍎 #ITeachAnatomy

OMG. I'm watching something on tv that is saying we can absorb electrons through our bare feet which causes our blood cells to repel each other. Then we can use them in the ETC. And as a result we live longer and are calmer. Pray for me - I'm about to throw the tv. Not #science.

I see the patriarchy is hard at work trying to destroy Jane Goodall's reputation. Absolutely no one is perfect, but maybe look at their life and contributions as whole. Was their goal to make the world better? Did they come from a place of love and kindness? Did they try?? Glass houses - rocks.

a quote by jane goodall that says what you do makes a difference

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Another example of how the current administration doesn't actually care about women and children. Not studying something doesn't change the #science it only changes what we could know and what we could do about it.

She Found a Link Between Air Pollution and Infertility

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The Great Lock In is trending but I've been focused on my New Year's resolutions since January so I think I've been locked in for a minute. Hit a PB this morning and hoping to get it under 33 by February. Also I can't believe I've accidentally joined a cult. #RunLikeAGirl #Running #HateItLoveIt