Barry Pemberton
@barrypemberton.bsky.social
Former Problem; Dad; Chemist; Problem Solver; Soup Maker; Big Fan of Dogs; Educator; Good example of a bad example.
Quit academia- sleep better, feel better, less stress, more time, and happier.
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Quit academia- sleep better, feel better, less stress, more time, and happier.
@dropout.tv am I losing it or is the latest gastronauts sped up by like 5-6%?
October 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
@dropout.tv am I losing it or is the latest gastronauts sped up by like 5-6%?
I don't always post on here, and I'm certainly not the best peer reviewer, but someone, ANYONE! should have caught this before it got ripped apart on www.reddit.com/r/OrganicChe... come on we should be better than this. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... #chemistry #organicchemistry
From the OrganicChemistry community on Reddit: This new paper in JACS is really ground breaking
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July 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I don't always post on here, and I'm certainly not the best peer reviewer, but someone, ANYONE! should have caught this before it got ripped apart on www.reddit.com/r/OrganicChe... come on we should be better than this. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... #chemistry #organicchemistry
Don't jump for joy when taking CV.
May 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Don't jump for joy when taking CV.
What's all these lil fellas on my yucca plant?
May 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
What's all these lil fellas on my yucca plant?
20 years ago in undergrad I learned my most valuable lesson. Eating Cheetos with chopsticks drastically reduces getting orange stuff on everything.
May 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
20 years ago in undergrad I learned my most valuable lesson. Eating Cheetos with chopsticks drastically reduces getting orange stuff on everything.
Ever just buy a bunch of chemicals with a plan in place, only to forget that plan several week later when they finally arrive? Asking for a friend.
April 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Ever just buy a bunch of chemicals with a plan in place, only to forget that plan several week later when they finally arrive? Asking for a friend.
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Who had the inside scoop and traded on it illegally?
April 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Who had the inside scoop and traded on it illegally?
At a thrift store overhearing conversation about "chem trails" and following my wife's instructions "not to engage..."
April 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
At a thrift store overhearing conversation about "chem trails" and following my wife's instructions "not to engage..."
Ho ho, hey hey, how much money did trump lose today?
April 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Ho ho, hey hey, how much money did trump lose today?
Not the spring break we wanted.
March 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Not the spring break we wanted.
Watching my kid get upset about things she cannot control and me explaining to her, "This is why daddy doesn't bet," makes me think about that time in Vegas when I could have bet on Texas A&M after they were down 24 points in some bowl game only to come back and win it, but I didn't...
February 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Watching my kid get upset about things she cannot control and me explaining to her, "This is why daddy doesn't bet," makes me think about that time in Vegas when I could have bet on Texas A&M after they were down 24 points in some bowl game only to come back and win it, but I didn't...
I have a student who has successfully soldered/built a potentiostat. Now, we can see if we can incorporate a midi-keyboard to create an electrochemical impedance signal. We are one step closer to an electrochemical keytar...
February 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I have a student who has successfully soldered/built a potentiostat. Now, we can see if we can incorporate a midi-keyboard to create an electrochemical impedance signal. We are one step closer to an electrochemical keytar...
Just found out that my dog absolutely loses her mind if you whisper to her...
February 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Just found out that my dog absolutely loses her mind if you whisper to her...
Former students visited me today to highlight the culture shock that is graduate school. At the same time, it's clear that they are enjoying it. It truly is wild what 4 months of dedication can do to a person.
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Former students visited me today to highlight the culture shock that is graduate school. At the same time, it's clear that they are enjoying it. It truly is wild what 4 months of dedication can do to a person.
I had a student attempt my syllabus quiz 120 times... I don't think that's an effective use of their time...
January 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I had a student attempt my syllabus quiz 120 times... I don't think that's an effective use of their time...
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This map shows how much NIH funding goes to your state. I used the info on my state when I called officials to ask them to push back against the freeze. And if I can do it when my senators are Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville...well, I mean...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
January 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This map shows how much NIH funding goes to your state. I used the info on my state when I called officials to ask them to push back against the freeze. And if I can do it when my senators are Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville...well, I mean...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
Glad I didn't waste all that time working on the NIH grant...
January 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Glad I didn't waste all that time working on the NIH grant...
This year, dance like nobody is watching...
January 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This year, dance like nobody is watching...
What your stir-friday looks like if you have a kid who prefers their veggies green and eaten before Friday. #chemistswhocook
December 20, 2024 at 9:21 PM
What your stir-friday looks like if you have a kid who prefers their veggies green and eaten before Friday. #chemistswhocook
Spinach manicotti with homemade tomatoe sauce. A perfect meal for the start of finals week #chemistswhocook #foodcoma
December 11, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Spinach manicotti with homemade tomatoe sauce. A perfect meal for the start of finals week #chemistswhocook #foodcoma
#chemistswhocook, what's your go-to pizza dough hydration?
December 2, 2024 at 9:03 PM
#chemistswhocook, what's your go-to pizza dough hydration?
How my students feel taking their exam.
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM
How my students feel taking their exam.