I wanted to share this wisdom that resonated with me, a lifelong shy person (it's one of the most noticeable qualities about me): "The quality of your life depends on the amount of uncomfortable conversations you’re willing to have." I see posts often w/folks asking for the moon & often getting it!

We have two teaching lab manager openings at the University of Illinois! The 1st deadline deadline is July 21st at 6 PM CST. Champaign-Urbana is a lovely mid-size metro area in the Midwest! 1st is for gen chem: illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
2nd link (analytical) in 2nd post
#chemjobs #chemsky

It just hit me today how much the old ChemTwitter meant to me. It felt tangible and supportive in a way that I have not felt in any other social media outlet. I really miss it.

If you're having a little trouble getting your day in gear, maybe borrow some energy from Rep. John Larson.

Watch: youtu.be/6mFpn8BJLV4?...

"The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
—Isaac Asimov, “A Cult of Ignorance," Newsweek, January 21, 1980, p. 19