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TheGingerGeologist 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️☮️
@gingergeologist.bsky.social
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She/her Finds bones and squishy bits of dead vertebrates fascinating. Often found with laden backpack (yes, it IS full of rocks, or bones) staring at the ground
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earthscope.org
EarthScope is hiring! We’re looking for a Staff Accountant II (remote, U.S.) to support a wide range of accounting activities, including maintaining, posting, and balancing financial statements, records, documents, and reports.

Learn more & apply ➡️ https://www.earthscope.org/careers/
Graphic with the text “We’re Hiring!” over a photo of a calculator, pen, and financial documents. The background fades from red on the left to purple on the right, with the URL “earthscope.org/careers” at the bottom.
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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snopes.com
After an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, social media users shared an image appearing to show Good's car aimed toward and about to hit the officer. But the image is fake. ❌
Here's how we know. 👇
www.snopes.com/fact-check/r...
Image claiming to show Renee Nicole Good's car aimed at ICE officer isn't what it seems
Credible videos of the shooting showed the wheels of Good's car were turned away from the agent when she moved forward and he shot her.
www.snopes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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sagan.bsky.social
“If we can't think for ourselves, if we're unwilling to question authority, then we're just putty in the hands of those in power.”

— Carl Sagan
January 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
I find AI to be useless.
January 9, 2026 at 3:51 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
I swear, over half my academic prep before each semester is administrative hoop-jumping and redoing my syllabi to add new wording (legalese) they want included to cover the collective university 🫏🫏🫏

🙃😑😭
January 8, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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conradhackett.bsky.social
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...
Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term. Primary Responsibilities Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving. Education/Training/Experience Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. Background in social science research or data curation. Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk. Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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samuelanimates.bsky.social
reposting for feeds: tenure-track assistant professor position in epidemiology at U Minnesota.

#academicsky #phdsky #episky #publichealth
rwidome.bsky.social Rachel Widome @rwidome.bsky.social · Dec 18
Good morning epi methods community! Please consider applying for (and spreading the word about) this position here at Minnesota. It's a great place to be! (You can read the whole description and apply here: apply.interfolio.com/179313) #EpiSky
Beginning of job description. It states: "The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor who has expertise in a broad range of epidemiologic methods. About the Job The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track). As a faculty member, the individual will actively contribute to the Division’s mission through research, teaching, advising, and professional service activities. Key responsibilities include: ● Maintain and expand expertise in the application of foundational and cutting-edge epidemiologic methods. Candidates are expected to have a deep understanding of causal inference, bias mitigation, and statistical modelling. Expertise across diverse epidemiologic methods and content areas is welcomed. ● Develop a research program that incorporates rigorous epidemiologic methods, and collaborate with other faculty as a co-investigator on new grant initiatives. Example areas of possible methodologic applications include, but are not limited to, causal analysis, bias analysis, infectious disease modelling, mutational signatures in cancer, -omics data applications, spatial and temporal analyses, pharmacoepidemiology, quasi-experimental methods, implementation science, generative artificial intelligence and/or machine learning, digital health, wearables, etc. ● Contribute to Epidemiology curriculum development, teach epidemiologic methods as part of the Epidemiology PhD methods sequence and other classes as needed, and participate in development of the PhD qualifying examinations. Advising PhD, post-doctoral, and master's students is also expected. ● Actively engage in service, including at a national level through professional organizations focused on epidemiologic methods. ● Serve as a resource for translating up-to-date epidemiologic methods to applications i…
January 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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watershedlab.bsky.social
After reviewing nearly 200 applications from prospective grad students and postdocs over the past few months for a couple different 🧪⚒️ postings, here are some tips, at least as they apply to North American positions. I hope they help future applicants. Share with your networks. 🧵
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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a11yawareness.bsky.social
For beginners, it can be difficult to know what to put in alt text, as well as when alt text is needed and when it isn't. This decision tree from W3C helps you determine what to do, based on specific situations.

www.w3.org/WAI/tutorial...
An alt Decision Tree
Accessibility resources free online from the international standards organization: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
www.w3.org
January 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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restingdinoface.bsky.social
I can finally say Tyrant Lizard Queen comes out this year!

If you’ve ever read a dinosaur book and thought “This is cool but I wish this reptile were a disaster bi,” TLQ’s for you. 🦖
Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
bookshop.org
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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archive.org
When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, creative works from 1930 & sound recordings from 1925 will enter the public domain in the US, like:

💄 Dizzy Dishes, first Betty Boop cartoon
🕵️♀️ First 4 Nancy Drew novels
🚂 The Little Engine That Could
🎩 Morocco
🍑 Georgia on My Mind
and many more!

🧵👇
Montage of creative works entering the public domain in the US in 2026.
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Since brain felt like 4 AM was a great time to wake up and stress about a semester that doesn’t start until the 12th, I’m drinking an Irish coffee, popping excellent bourbon balls made by one of my DILs, and watching Hot Frosty because I’m an adult and on Break, darn it all 🤨
December 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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timhowles.bsky.social
Reminder: applications open for a funded doctoral position (2026-2929) with me at Campion Hall, University of Oxford.

For those working in the field of ECOTHEOLOGY via systematic, political or applied theology approaches.

See here:
lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/news/applica...
December 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
What I’ve been up to over Winter Break… well, in part.
A partially tiled bathtub. The background is bright red because of the waterproofing on the walls. The tub wall area is about 1/2-2/3 tiled in a random pattern of white, blue, and gray 4 X 4 inch tiles. There is a shallow shelf along the left and back of the tub area about halfway up the walls. The white bathtub itself is covered in translucent plastic to prevent any damage while the walls are being completed. To say this has been a major time suck is, perhaps, an understatement but it will be wonderful once it is finished.
December 30, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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climatologist49.bsky.social
🚨🔥 Warmest Christmas on record for the Contiguous U.S.! The average high of 57.9F and the average low of 36.6F each broke the Christmas record by a full 3F. 🔥🚨
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
I don’t brag about my kiddos much but they really are amazing and I’m so very proud of the humans they’ve become.
December 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Watching Muppets Christmas Carol while sipping Magners with Fireball in it (apple pie in a cup!), as one does.
There only one more sleep til Christmas, Folks 😊
December 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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lewisajones.bsky.social
🚨 Pre-announcement! 🚨

We’re hiring for 2 x two-year, full-time roles to join me and the wider @palaeoverse.bsky.social team @es-ucl.bsky.social.

- Research Software Engineer (REF: B04-06999): lnkd.in/eNRBiPnP

- Community Engagement Coordinator (REF: B04-06998): lnkd.in/ejUACCzn
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Anyone interested?
watershedlab.bsky.social Dr Dan Shugar 🇨🇦 @watershedlab.bsky.social · 25d
🚨Extremely short notice: Looking for prospective PhD or postdoc w/ geological engineering or modelling experience, w/ interests in mountain geohazards for project focused on landslide-triggered tsunamis in subarctic w/ me & @geocron.bsky.social 🧵 🧪⚒️ Pls share!

nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/news/laun...
Launch of new Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards
As announced in Budget 2025 -
nserc-crsng.canada.ca
December 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
My dudes, just stop
snopes.com Snopes @snopes.com · 25d
A recent rumor about Rob Reiner is just the latest in a trend of fabricated claims that celebrities had secret tunnels beneath their homes, which were discovered after their deaths.
www.snopes.com/fact-check/r...
False claim of secret tunnels beneath Rob Reiner's home spreads online
The slain director was the latest celebrity to be targeted in the regularly peddled AI-generated rumor.
www.snopes.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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cageosurvey.bsky.social
California Geotour is an index of field trip information for people interested in visiting California's world-famous geologic features. This site contains geologic information, photographs, maps & directions for interesting geologic locations across the state. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/californ...
Photo by Tim Dawson, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park. Dramatic sand dunes in the foreground give way to eroded mountains in the background.
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Gift article for y’all

Overlooked No More: Inge Lehmann, Who Discovered the Earth’s Inner Core
Overlooked No More: Inge Lehmann, Who Discovered the Earth’s Inner Core
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
😳
cpsc.gov U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 29d
You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?"

Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
December 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Quite literally have 2 remaining questions to grade for my last class of students to grade and my attention is wandering in the WORST way. Come on Brain! Back at it please. We can do this you puddle of goo you 🙃
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
gingergeologist.bsky.social
Sometimes, my students are adorable. Like the one today who explained a dino joke to me.
Dear readers, I’m old enough to have invented a few. Plus, I live with the king of dad jokes. There are very few I’ve not heard by now 😂
However, feel free to give it a go 😁
December 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM