Carolyn Davison
@carolyndavison.bsky.social
PhD candidate at University of Toronto and Baycrest Academy—interested in cog neuro (aging/memory) 🧠🧪, higher ed pedagogy 📚, ballet 🩰, embroidery 🪡, and cats 🐈.
Autistic ♾, HoH 🦻, Long-COVID caregiver 😷.
She/her.
#AcademicSky #HigherEd
Autistic ♾, HoH 🦻, Long-COVID caregiver 😷.
She/her.
#AcademicSky #HigherEd
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If Senate Democrats decide to support the administration tonight, that means every bit of suffering over the last month and change belongs on Democrats: who shut the government down to defend health care, but don't actually give a shit about the ACA's stability. If it was for nothing, it was evil!
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
If Senate Democrats decide to support the administration tonight, that means every bit of suffering over the last month and change belongs on Democrats: who shut the government down to defend health care, but don't actually give a shit about the ACA's stability. If it was for nothing, it was evil!
Reasons I will wear an N95 when teaching this fall 2025:
- WHO still classifies COVID-19 as a pandemic
- WHO still recommends masking in indoor public spaces
- 5 years watching long-COVID progressively disable my husband
- don't like participating in eugenics
- want to protect my cats and your kids
- WHO still classifies COVID-19 as a pandemic
- WHO still recommends masking in indoor public spaces
- 5 years watching long-COVID progressively disable my husband
- don't like participating in eugenics
- want to protect my cats and your kids
Some reading on that if you’re curious.
“‘The research shows that any mask is much better than no mask, and an N95 is significantly better than the other options. That’s the No. 1 message,’ says the study’s senior author, Donald Milton, a professor of environmental health.”
“‘The research shows that any mask is much better than no mask, and an N95 is significantly better than the other options. That’s the No. 1 message,’ says the study’s senior author, Donald Milton, a professor of environmental health.”
N95 Masks Nearly Perfect at Blocking COVID, UMD… | Maryland Today
Researchers Found Even Lower-Performing Masks Were Protective
today.umd.edu
August 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Reasons I will wear an N95 when teaching this fall 2025:
- WHO still classifies COVID-19 as a pandemic
- WHO still recommends masking in indoor public spaces
- 5 years watching long-COVID progressively disable my husband
- don't like participating in eugenics
- want to protect my cats and your kids
- WHO still classifies COVID-19 as a pandemic
- WHO still recommends masking in indoor public spaces
- 5 years watching long-COVID progressively disable my husband
- don't like participating in eugenics
- want to protect my cats and your kids
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🎉 Exciting news! #BrainArt 2025 blew us away with stunning submissions across 4 categories.
🗳️ Now it’s your turn to vote for your favorites!
🌐 Check out the gallery & cast your vote here 👉 forms.gle/aZr92u3K1vAH...
#OHBM2025 #Brainart #neuroart #sciart #neuroscience
🗳️ Now it’s your turn to vote for your favorites!
🌐 Check out the gallery & cast your vote here 👉 forms.gle/aZr92u3K1vAH...
#OHBM2025 #Brainart #neuroart #sciart #neuroscience
June 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🎉 Exciting news! #BrainArt 2025 blew us away with stunning submissions across 4 categories.
🗳️ Now it’s your turn to vote for your favorites!
🌐 Check out the gallery & cast your vote here 👉 forms.gle/aZr92u3K1vAH...
#OHBM2025 #Brainart #neuroart #sciart #neuroscience
🗳️ Now it’s your turn to vote for your favorites!
🌐 Check out the gallery & cast your vote here 👉 forms.gle/aZr92u3K1vAH...
#OHBM2025 #Brainart #neuroart #sciart #neuroscience
I wear a mask in public. 🤷♀️
I seriously doubt you wear a mask 24/7 in public. I think you’re full of shit.
June 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I wear a mask in public. 🤷♀️
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he’s right and he’s right to say it
April 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
he’s right and he’s right to say it
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This time last month the Guardian put out a video about my life with #LongCovid.
In it, I talk about how people with long covid are invisible.
I'm sick of being invisible & I'm sick of the lack of action to find treatments to get us well.
How do we get the government to listen? 👇
In it, I talk about how people with long covid are invisible.
I'm sick of being invisible & I'm sick of the lack of action to find treatments to get us well.
How do we get the government to listen? 👇
February 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This time last month the Guardian put out a video about my life with #LongCovid.
In it, I talk about how people with long covid are invisible.
I'm sick of being invisible & I'm sick of the lack of action to find treatments to get us well.
How do we get the government to listen? 👇
In it, I talk about how people with long covid are invisible.
I'm sick of being invisible & I'm sick of the lack of action to find treatments to get us well.
How do we get the government to listen? 👇
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Exactly 3 years ago; I'd been Covid positive for 10 days in a row.
I didn't know that blood clots had formed in my leg.
2 days later, getting out of bed and going for a walk on the beach would dislodge these clots, sending them through my heart and into my right lung.
#PulmonaryEmbolism
I didn't know that blood clots had formed in my leg.
2 days later, getting out of bed and going for a walk on the beach would dislodge these clots, sending them through my heart and into my right lung.
#PulmonaryEmbolism
February 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Exactly 3 years ago; I'd been Covid positive for 10 days in a row.
I didn't know that blood clots had formed in my leg.
2 days later, getting out of bed and going for a walk on the beach would dislodge these clots, sending them through my heart and into my right lung.
#PulmonaryEmbolism
I didn't know that blood clots had formed in my leg.
2 days later, getting out of bed and going for a walk on the beach would dislodge these clots, sending them through my heart and into my right lung.
#PulmonaryEmbolism
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Really helpful guide for healthy allies, friends and family about how to help people with long Covid in your life. www.longcovidadvoc.com/post/how-to-... by @longcovidadvoc.bsky.social
How to Help Someone with Long Covid
We created a SPLASH guide (which is also relevant for ME and other chronic illnesses), which contains a few handy pointers
www.longcovidadvoc.com
February 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Really helpful guide for healthy allies, friends and family about how to help people with long Covid in your life. www.longcovidadvoc.com/post/how-to-... by @longcovidadvoc.bsky.social
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1 in every 4 kids will develop #LongCovid symptoms following Covid infection.
It is the result of an analysis of 8373 publications with a total of 80,071 children and adolescents.
Anyone denying this cannot be a Health Secretary anywhere.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
It is the result of an analysis of 8373 publications with a total of 80,071 children and adolescents.
Anyone denying this cannot be a Health Secretary anywhere.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
1 in every 4 kids will develop #LongCovid symptoms following Covid infection.
It is the result of an analysis of 8373 publications with a total of 80,071 children and adolescents.
Anyone denying this cannot be a Health Secretary anywhere.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
It is the result of an analysis of 8373 publications with a total of 80,071 children and adolescents.
Anyone denying this cannot be a Health Secretary anywhere.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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"The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?"
The answer to this question is yes.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The answer to this question is yes.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?
Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
"The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?"
The answer to this question is yes.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The answer to this question is yes.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Right so after several recent incidents at work it seems like it's time to tap the sign again:
Never apologize to me when your cat crashes a video call.
Your cat is perfect.
I understand that the begging for attention is not charming to you but it is to me and I wish to see your cat.
Thank you.
Never apologize to me when your cat crashes a video call.
Your cat is perfect.
I understand that the begging for attention is not charming to you but it is to me and I wish to see your cat.
Thank you.
December 10, 2024 at 6:04 PM
💯
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📣 I am excited to co-edit a book w/ Fabrice Jaumont on embracing the imperfection of language learning. Do you have a story, a case study, a biography that challenges the paralyzing "gold standard" of achieving native-like fluency in an L2? For submission guidelines, visit
calec.org/2024/11/28/b...
calec.org/2024/11/28/b...
Beyond Perfection: The Beauty of Imperfect Language Learning
Call for Papers Edited by Kevin M. Wong, PhD, and Fabrice Jaumont, PhD The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities invites submissions for an edited volume exploring the…
calec.org
December 3, 2024 at 6:12 AM
📣 I am excited to co-edit a book w/ Fabrice Jaumont on embracing the imperfection of language learning. Do you have a story, a case study, a biography that challenges the paralyzing "gold standard" of achieving native-like fluency in an L2? For submission guidelines, visit
calec.org/2024/11/28/b...
calec.org/2024/11/28/b...
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Last week, in a panel discussion, I mentioned an approach to pedagogy that’s been in my mind for a while … so here’s The (very simple) Pedagogy of Letting Go lydiaarnold.net/2024/11/24/t...
The Pedagogy of Letting Go
I’ve had a phrase in my mind for some time that captures a way of teaching that intuitively appeals to me: I’m calling it the pedagogy of letting go. I mentioned this in a panel last week at Staffo…
lydiaarnold.net
November 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Last week, in a panel discussion, I mentioned an approach to pedagogy that’s been in my mind for a while … so here’s The (very simple) Pedagogy of Letting Go lydiaarnold.net/2024/11/24/t...
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In assisted dying debate - people with disabilities are being talked over, shouted at & told their concerns are invalid
Ironically - those doing this are proving our point
Our lives are not considered worth saving. Our concerns go unheeded. We’re seen as expendable.
We have a right to be scared
Ironically - those doing this are proving our point
Our lives are not considered worth saving. Our concerns go unheeded. We’re seen as expendable.
We have a right to be scared
December 1, 2024 at 9:12 PM
In assisted dying debate - people with disabilities are being talked over, shouted at & told their concerns are invalid
Ironically - those doing this are proving our point
Our lives are not considered worth saving. Our concerns go unheeded. We’re seen as expendable.
We have a right to be scared
Ironically - those doing this are proving our point
Our lives are not considered worth saving. Our concerns go unheeded. We’re seen as expendable.
We have a right to be scared
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"The Covid narrative has always been that ‘only the vulnerable need to worry.’
As though the ‘vulnerable’ are completely expendable.
Because to those in power - we are."
As though the ‘vulnerable’ are completely expendable.
Because to those in power - we are."
December 1, 2024 at 5:55 PM
"The Covid narrative has always been that ‘only the vulnerable need to worry.’
As though the ‘vulnerable’ are completely expendable.
Because to those in power - we are."
As though the ‘vulnerable’ are completely expendable.
Because to those in power - we are."
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I appreciate liberals suddenly caring about disinformation again, but those of us that've been tending this home fire for the past four years are gonna need y'all to recognize the covid disinformation you need to undo in your own mind if you want to stand in solidarity with disabled people.
November 20, 2024 at 2:31 AM
I appreciate liberals suddenly caring about disinformation again, but those of us that've been tending this home fire for the past four years are gonna need y'all to recognize the covid disinformation you need to undo in your own mind if you want to stand in solidarity with disabled people.
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This is going around again! Clearly it's time to resurrect this which I made for twitter back when it was less evil.
Types of Psych Papers
[Note: it is slightly more cynical (for humour value) than I actually am]
Types of Psych Papers
[Note: it is slightly more cynical (for humour value) than I actually am]
November 18, 2024 at 7:18 AM
This is going around again! Clearly it's time to resurrect this which I made for twitter back when it was less evil.
Types of Psych Papers
[Note: it is slightly more cynical (for humour value) than I actually am]
Types of Psych Papers
[Note: it is slightly more cynical (for humour value) than I actually am]
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🌟We've made one more Starter Pack focusing on #LongCovid & #MECFS researchers
go.bsky.app/Pb49nmb
🌟We will add as more people come over. If we've missed anyone let us know!
go.bsky.app/Pb49nmb
🌟We will add as more people come over. If we've missed anyone let us know!
November 18, 2024 at 4:26 PM
🌟We've made one more Starter Pack focusing on #LongCovid & #MECFS researchers
go.bsky.app/Pb49nmb
🌟We will add as more people come over. If we've missed anyone let us know!
go.bsky.app/Pb49nmb
🌟We will add as more people come over. If we've missed anyone let us know!
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Fantastic explanation of the anatomy of the human #Hippocampus! Great video and visualizations!👌 #neuroscience #PsychSciSky vimeo.com/323365182
Morphology of Memory: The Anatomy of the Human Hippocampus
The hippocampus is a part of the brain known to be critical for learning and memory. It is made up of many interconnected regions with distinct characteristics.…
vimeo.com
November 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Fantastic explanation of the anatomy of the human #Hippocampus! Great video and visualizations!👌 #neuroscience #PsychSciSky vimeo.com/323365182
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I just want to get this out there: Democrats lost because they ignored the pandemic's sequelae.
Joe Biden whiffed the debate because he was actively sick and brainfogged with c19! And people—rightly!—hate the economy because they are sick. Many can't work!
This matters—because it won't get better.
Joe Biden whiffed the debate because he was actively sick and brainfogged with c19! And people—rightly!—hate the economy because they are sick. Many can't work!
This matters—because it won't get better.
November 14, 2024 at 5:51 PM
I just want to get this out there: Democrats lost because they ignored the pandemic's sequelae.
Joe Biden whiffed the debate because he was actively sick and brainfogged with c19! And people—rightly!—hate the economy because they are sick. Many can't work!
This matters—because it won't get better.
Joe Biden whiffed the debate because he was actively sick and brainfogged with c19! And people—rightly!—hate the economy because they are sick. Many can't work!
This matters—because it won't get better.
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If you stopped wearing a mask, it’s a great time to start again. We need to be in solidarity with immunocompromised and disabled folks, plus your own health is important too! COVID can cause so much damage to every system in your body. It’s ok to change your mind when you learn new info! 💕
November 8, 2024 at 6:22 PM
If you stopped wearing a mask, it’s a great time to start again. We need to be in solidarity with immunocompromised and disabled folks, plus your own health is important too! COVID can cause so much damage to every system in your body. It’s ok to change your mind when you learn new info! 💕
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University administrators appear unconcerned that COVID is increasingly rampant on #Ontario campuses — 'We are witnessing a failure in public health as vulnerable people are being left to self-organize around a larger systemic problem'
ricochet.media/justice/heal...
#onpoli #COVID #Health
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#onpoli #COVID #Health
University administrators appear unconcerned that COVID is increasingly rampant on Ontario campuses
'We are witnessing a failure in public health as vulnerable people are being left to self-organize around a larger systemic problem'
ricochet.media
October 15, 2024 at 10:17 PM
University administrators appear unconcerned that COVID is increasingly rampant on #Ontario campuses — 'We are witnessing a failure in public health as vulnerable people are being left to self-organize around a larger systemic problem'
ricochet.media/justice/heal...
#onpoli #COVID #Health
ricochet.media/justice/heal...
#onpoli #COVID #Health
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‘University administrators appear unconcerned that COVID is increasingly rampant on Ontario campuses’
ricochet.media/justice/heal...
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University administrators appear unconcerned that COVID is increasingly rampant on Ontario campuses
'We are witnessing a failure in public health as vulnerable people are being left to self-organize around a larger systemic problem'
ricochet.media
October 17, 2024 at 2:29 PM
‘University administrators appear unconcerned that COVID is increasingly rampant on Ontario campuses’
ricochet.media/justice/heal...
ricochet.media/justice/heal...
Thanks to everyone who voted! 🥰
June 27, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Thanks to everyone who voted! 🥰
Do you like brains? Do you like art? Check out the #OHBM2024 brain art competition! My submission is #1.6 and there are lots of other great entries! Voting closes tomorrow.
ohbm-brainart.github.io/competition....
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OHBM Brain Art SIG - Competition
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June 25, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Do you like brains? Do you like art? Check out the #OHBM2024 brain art competition! My submission is #1.6 and there are lots of other great entries! Voting closes tomorrow.
ohbm-brainart.github.io/competition....
ohbm-brainart.github.io/competition....