Deborah Gater
@dgater1.bsky.social
Chemist. Educator. UK-based. She/her. Mostly lurking. Likes/reposts not endorsements. Views own. Etc.
Enjoyed a thoughtful discussion with colleagues at our monthly journal club this week, about the results presented in this paper by Walck-Shannon et al on student study habits. I love speculating on how closely self-reported study habits match actual study habits... #ITeachChem #STEMEd
To What Extent Do Study Habits Relate to Performance? - PubMed
Students' study sessions outside class are important learning opportunities in college courses. However, we often depend on students to study effectively without explicit instruction. In this study, we described students' self-reported study habits and related those habits to their performance on ex …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
January 27, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Enjoyed a thoughtful discussion with colleagues at our monthly journal club this week, about the results presented in this paper by Walck-Shannon et al on student study habits. I love speculating on how closely self-reported study habits match actual study habits... #ITeachChem #STEMEd
Made my own birthday cake. Full 1990s retro. #ChemistsWhoCook
January 26, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Made my own birthday cake. Full 1990s retro. #ChemistsWhoCook
I sometimes think about the assumptions made that lead to questions not being asked. Opportunities not being offered...
January 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I sometimes think about the assumptions made that lead to questions not being asked. Opportunities not being offered...
It was really tasty! I thinking toasting the walnuts first really helped the flavour. Also - still working out UK/US flour differences so I did use bread flour.
Walnut Bread
A versatile walnut bread, perfect for a Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich or toast for breakfast.
www.kingarthurbaking.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
It was really tasty! I thinking toasting the walnuts first really helped the flavour. Also - still working out UK/US flour differences so I did use bread flour.
Braising some lentils to eat with home-made walnut bread. #ChemistsWhoCook
January 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Braising some lentils to eat with home-made walnut bread. #ChemistsWhoCook
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I talked to @latif.bsky.social at @radiolab.bsky.social about brain organoids for their new episode. Listen here: radiolab.org/podcast/brai...
Brain Balls
Scientists can now grow tiny, human brain balls. They’re useful, but are they alive?
radiolab.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I talked to @latif.bsky.social at @radiolab.bsky.social about brain organoids for their new episode. Listen here: radiolab.org/podcast/brai...
Saw this and thought of the #ChemSky #GardenIndicators crowd ☺️🧪
Indian farmers turn to 'magical' butterfly pea flower
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Saw this and thought of the #ChemSky #GardenIndicators crowd ☺️🧪
I’m currently thinking about informal / verbal peer feedback in this context but not implemented yet.
January 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I’m currently thinking about informal / verbal peer feedback in this context but not implemented yet.
Cinnamon rolls but with mincemeat? Yup. Shame I picked such a cold day to try as it took three times as long to prove as usual... #ChemistsWhoCook
January 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Cinnamon rolls but with mincemeat? Yup. Shame I picked such a cold day to try as it took three times as long to prove as usual... #ChemistsWhoCook
The Green Mannich Reaction
The Crown Ether
The Stille Coupling
The Crown Ether
The Stille Coupling
December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Green Mannich Reaction
The Crown Ether
The Stille Coupling
The Crown Ether
The Stille Coupling
(Adding, I don’t know why Beaker always gives me such strong prawn vibes…)
December 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
(Adding, I don’t know why Beaker always gives me such strong prawn vibes…)
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Ringing of the Bells | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets
YouTube video by The Muppets
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December 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Also, recently had fun hosting guests with a Rick Stein chicken tray bake and some gnocchi alla Sorrentina #ChemistsWhoCook
December 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Also, recently had fun hosting guests with a Rick Stein chicken tray bake and some gnocchi alla Sorrentina #ChemistsWhoCook
Endorsing the recipe even though my oven fused half way through and somewhat messed up the bake.
Egg Yolk Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars | Sugared & Stirred
Rich, delicious, and chewy Egg Yolk Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars made with only egg yolks - a quick and easy recipe for those extra yolks!
sugaredandstirred.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Endorsing the recipe even though my oven fused half way through and somewhat messed up the bake.
How to use up egg-yolks after royal-icing the Christmas cake? Egg yolk chocolate chip cookie bars! #ChemistsWhoCook
December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How to use up egg-yolks after royal-icing the Christmas cake? Egg yolk chocolate chip cookie bars! #ChemistsWhoCook
Always love a chemistry-baking crossover 🥰
December 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Always love a chemistry-baking crossover 🥰
My sense (having read about UDL, made some small steps in my own practice, and been part of discussions with peers across a number of disciplines and institutions) is that it’s a long and bumpy road, but nonetheless worth the effort.
December 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
My sense (having read about UDL, made some small steps in my own practice, and been part of discussions with peers across a number of disciplines and institutions) is that it’s a long and bumpy road, but nonetheless worth the effort.
Thanks for this. And yes - a thoughtful pedagogical response (as opposed to relying on structural, economic, diagnostic, legal responses) is such an important part of the picture here.
December 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Thanks for this. And yes - a thoughtful pedagogical response (as opposed to relying on structural, economic, diagnostic, legal responses) is such an important part of the picture here.
Some interesting Higher Ed data in @jburnmurdoch.ft.com’s latest piece on special needs provision.
How redefining special needs rocked education
Broadened criteria are benefiting the better-off, harming those facing greatest difficulty and straining the system
www.ft.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Some interesting Higher Ed data in @jburnmurdoch.ft.com’s latest piece on special needs provision.
Reposted by Deborah Gater
LIverpool Chemistry is seeking a new Professor and Head of Department of Chemistry
Interested? It is a great department!
#chemsky #chemchat
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPQ019/p...
Interested? It is a great department!
#chemsky #chemchat
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPQ019/p...
Professor and Head of Department of Chemistry at University of Liverpool
An opportunity for an academic position as a Professor and Head of Department of Chemistry is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
LIverpool Chemistry is seeking a new Professor and Head of Department of Chemistry
Interested? It is a great department!
#chemsky #chemchat
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPQ019/p...
Interested? It is a great department!
#chemsky #chemchat
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPQ019/p...
It’s been a while, but here’s my cranberry and marzipan cake offering for this evening’s one-of-many seasonal socials… #ChemistsWhoCook
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s been a while, but here’s my cranberry and marzipan cake offering for this evening’s one-of-many seasonal socials… #ChemistsWhoCook
Reposted by Deborah Gater
Hear from the Editorial board who invite you to read and consider signing the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future & learn about how the declaration’s themes align with the mission and scope of RSC Sustainability
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5SU...
#Sustainability #Chemsky #SustainableChemistry
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5SU...
#Sustainability #Chemsky #SustainableChemistry
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Hear from the Editorial board who invite you to read and consider signing the Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future & learn about how the declaration’s themes align with the mission and scope of RSC Sustainability
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5SU...
#Sustainability #Chemsky #SustainableChemistry
🔗 doi.org/10.1039/D5SU...
#Sustainability #Chemsky #SustainableChemistry
Speaking selfishly as someone who often looks to accessible articles on developments in this area for teaching case studies… 👍
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Speaking selfishly as someone who often looks to accessible articles on developments in this area for teaching case studies… 👍