Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
Genetics of immunity; nap afficionado; mammal wrangler (professional and recreational)
Biology
48%
Medicine
22%
Judgement Night was a real banger too
I really like the back label space you're adding. Did you get the bases pre-cut that way, or did it yourself? Also, is that back label magnetized on (so you can swap between rules)?
Looks good. The one bit is that (I think, still) any member of the study section can ask for an otherwise triaged grant be discussed, and then it gets a full discussion.
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Two (2) Open Rank Teaching Faculty
The Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks applicants for two (2) Teaching Faculty positions to be effective July 1, 2026. These positions will be fixed-term 9-...
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#microsky #mevosky The UNC Chapel Hill Biology Department is hiring 2 Teaching Assistant/Associate Professors with expertise from any area of biology. Individuals with expertise in microbiology are particularly encouraged to apply. Read more and apply at unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Aug 18
Lovely time hosting some friends for our SAGA-lite game of the Northern Crusades this weekend. Life has made it hard to get a game in at my place for quite a while, but felt good to break these figures out again and roll some dice (please excuse the garage mess).
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Aug 7
In a few weeks, TSS (Triangle, NC) will be hosting their annual historical miniatures con, Southern Front.
www.trianglesimsociety.org?page_id=546
Would love to see people who are in the hobby come game with us. If you're in the triangle and just curious, pop in and introduce yourselves to us too!
www.trianglesimsociety.org?page_id=546
Would love to see people who are in the hobby come game with us. If you're in the triangle and just curious, pop in and introduce yourselves to us too!
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Jun 26
HW can be described in ~20 minutes. It's an incredibly useful null that should be used to pique ppl's interest in something nique happening. Teach to ppl early as a way to spark curiosity!
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Jun 22
Someone else commented, but FB marketplace is big. There's also a lot of local neighborhood groups that use it for easy, specific communication. Lastly, there's a TON of hobbying interest groups that share files, ideas, etc (I just joined one for HeroQuest with dozens of homemade scenarios).
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· May 23
We might be facing very serious changes to federal funding/academic research. But we will never lose the culture of reply-all debacles.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· May 22
"Changes". Cool milquetoast headline. At least you had the courage to be clear in the article.
Eoin Brodie
@elbrodie.bsky.social
· Apr 11
US Applicant Week
www.grad.ubc.ca
US students. Looking to apply to graduate school? Had an offer rescinded recently? The University of British Columbia in Canada will re-open the application portal in some departments for US students from April 14-18.
Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
#ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky
Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
#ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Mar 25
Looking forward to reading this! Congrats Davide!
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Mar 18
This is a failing of the NIH/SciCom, but you can see funded grants out of NIH via reporter (reporter.nih.gov/advanced-sea...). You can see how many grants, which institute funded them, etc.
Nto be brief now, but happy to answer more. System is obtuse, but it's actually pretty transparent.
Nto be brief now, but happy to answer more. System is obtuse, but it's actually pretty transparent.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Mar 18
OD has historically funded resources that span the institutes. It's not just their office building...
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 27
I love the Jackson LotR movies, but they certainly skewed color palettes in a major way. Once I'm back with my paints, I need to recapture this vibe.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 26
I've been burned many, many times by collaborators who had different versions of endnote, open source things deprecating, etc. I use zotero currently, but i keep a backup so I can print out a grant, highlight, and put in references from a .txt I keep if needed.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Mark, you're missing the point. Most of the faculty in the SOM are fixed term (all soft money). Most promotion guidelines are focused on getting funding. UNC can make policy changes to buffer these folx during this time that have nothing to do with federal policy. Would be nice to see something.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Yes, will be devastating. Waiting for Institutions to stand up on this. Unsurprisingly, not happening.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 20
Congrats, looking forward to checking this one out!
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 14
Nice! Hundred Years War?
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 13
Didn't know it started at the Forge. I remember seeing a copy of Hero Wars at the local game store when I was a broke grad student, and wanting it because I'd read reviews on RPGnet. Recently picked up a copy 2nd hand, and was very happy. Such a cool system, thanks mate!
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Great paintjob. What company are these...mantic?
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Episode 22: Wargaming Clubs in North America: Successes & lessons learned.
YouTube video by On Patrol Podcast
www.youtube.com
I was invited to be a part of a roundtable with the On Patrol podcast to share a little about wargaming clubs and the hobby as it exists in the US. It was a fun conversation hearing how people go about growing and maintaining this hobby.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYII...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYII...
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 11
Great idea, there's so much that DOGE is "discovering" that is literally available on legally mandated and publicly funded federal sites it's infuriating.
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HODAG RPG
@hodagrpg.bsky.social
· Feb 11
Know someone looking for B/W interior art for their game by an ENNIE AWARD WINNING ARTIST?
FOR FREE?
Please share far and wide! I'll select from all pitches on 3/1/25. :)
And if you're aprehenisive, I am personally inviting you, yes, you, to pitch! 🫵
FOR FREE?
Please share far and wide! I'll select from all pitches on 3/1/25. :)
And if you're aprehenisive, I am personally inviting you, yes, you, to pitch! 🫵
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 8
Curious as to what I missed about Mearls? I've seen him hocking his patreon a lot recently, but wasn't aware there was something more controvertial.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 7
Looks great!
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 7
Congrats! Wonderful engine and excited to see it out for new gamers.
Martin Ferris
@mtferris.bsky.social
· Feb 6
Had an absolutely delightful visit to the @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social today. What a wonderful collection of artifacts, and a dedicated focus on the origin, evolution , and role of the UK's armed forces, and their members. Highly recommend it!
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Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The future of the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords, Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion...
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