Monica Sircar (she/her)
@phenomonica.bsky.social
Science Ed PhD Candidate @ Stanford GSE| NSF GRFP Fellow | Knowles Senior Fellow| Here to wonder, learn, and grow.
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I'll never forget @stephenshapiro.bsky.social's land acknowledgment in Heidelberg, stating that the University is housed (in part) in buildings stolen from Jews. Obviously not the same thing, but seeing the form deployed in a new context reinforced its original function (at least for me).
my wokest opinion is that land acknowledgements are fine. people knowing a little bit about the land you're on, even if one isn't invested in a land back project, is not particularly worse than the status quo, even if one comes by this info in a way that is somewhat cringe and forced
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I'll never forget @stephenshapiro.bsky.social's land acknowledgment in Heidelberg, stating that the University is housed (in part) in buildings stolen from Jews. Obviously not the same thing, but seeing the form deployed in a new context reinforced its original function (at least for me).
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Exciting news! Student applications for paleoCAMP 2026 are open! Are you a graduate student working on any aspect of past climates or environments? Apply to be part of our 2-week summer school in the eastern Sierra Nevada! More details here: paleoclimate.camp/apply
Application — paleoCAMP
paleoclimate.camp
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Exciting news! Student applications for paleoCAMP 2026 are open! Are you a graduate student working on any aspect of past climates or environments? Apply to be part of our 2-week summer school in the eastern Sierra Nevada! More details here: paleoclimate.camp/apply
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a massive loss for Indian history and culture. I grew up on these books, as did countless others in the diaspora; you can basically view Amar Chitra Katha as D'Aulaires for ancient Hindu mythology. such a loss www.bbc.com/news/article...
Amar Chitra Katha: Iconic Indian comic publisher loses precious drawings in fire
For millions of Indians, Amar Chitra Katha has been a gateway to stories about religion, mythology and history.
www.bbc.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
a massive loss for Indian history and culture. I grew up on these books, as did countless others in the diaspora; you can basically view Amar Chitra Katha as D'Aulaires for ancient Hindu mythology. such a loss www.bbc.com/news/article...
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GRE prep costs hundreds of $ and time in studying, taking the GRE costs $, sending the GRE to schools costs $. It's a significant burden to applicants and might actually, according to these data, constrain who tries to get a PhD.
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
GRE prep costs hundreds of $ and time in studying, taking the GRE costs $, sending the GRE to schools costs $. It's a significant burden to applicants and might actually, according to these data, constrain who tries to get a PhD.
7yo: So Mama do you know what you want to do after you get fired at the end of the year?
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
7yo: So Mama do you know what you want to do after you get fired at the end of the year?
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
Me: I’m not getting fired, it’s called -graduating-
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I've reposted people getting this, but here from me again: DO NOT FALL FOR THIS.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I've reposted people getting this, but here from me again: DO NOT FALL FOR THIS.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
These are accounts PRETENDING to be Bluesky Security.
DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS YOU GET SENT RANDOMLY. NEVER. NOT JUST IN THIS SITUATION.
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No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
No health care, no deal.
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Contact info for Senators who appear to be caving.(found on Senator Schumer's Bluesky page)
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Contact info for Senators who appear to be caving.(found on Senator Schumer's Bluesky page)
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if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
if you are food insecure for both the humans and pets in your household there is a tool called Pet Help Finder that can help locate pet food banks nearby and other free or reduced price assistance and supplies for pets.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
no one, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, should have to give up their pet bc of this.
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Happy #AERA2026 decision day to all who celebrate! May your day be a happy one, either because of or despite your results!
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
a man standing on a bridge with the words brace yourself written below him
Alt: a man standing on a bridge with the words brace yourself written below him
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy #AERA2026 decision day to all who celebrate! May your day be a happy one, either because of or despite your results!
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
On a separate note, thanks again to all who submitted such excellent work and who worked hard to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social —I see you and I GREATLY appreciate you! ❤️
#AERA2026 conference decisions just dropped! Looking forward to seeing folks in LA and sharing a slice from my dissertation on teachers' supported experiences designing relevant, localized storyline units! @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#AERA2026 conference decisions just dropped! Looking forward to seeing folks in LA and sharing a slice from my dissertation on teachers' supported experiences designing relevant, localized storyline units! @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
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The Hasidic Jewish Community Council of Williamsburg is endorsing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!!
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
Brooklyn Leader Rabbi Moishe Indig Set to Endorse Zoran Mamdani for NYC Mayor | Williamsburg 365
www.williamsburg365.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Hasidic Jewish Community Council of Williamsburg is endorsing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social !!!
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
Tell me again about the antisemitism hysteria, centrist mainstream US rabbis, tell me.
Via Rabbi @abbystein.bsky.social
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
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Daylight savings ends this weekend in the US...so watch out for DEER.
Yes. REALLY.
Deer.
www.sciencenews.org/article/deer...
Yes. REALLY.
Deer.
www.sciencenews.org/article/deer...
Deer-vehicle collisions spike when daylight saving time ends
In the week after much of the United States turns the clock back, scientists found a 16 percent increase in crashes between vehicles and deer.
www.sciencenews.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Daylight savings ends this weekend in the US...so watch out for DEER.
Yes. REALLY.
Deer.
www.sciencenews.org/article/deer...
Yes. REALLY.
Deer.
www.sciencenews.org/article/deer...
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Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
October 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Guess what? COVID mRNA vaccines don't just protect against COVID.
COVID mRNA vaccines also cause cancers to become sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). buff.ly/GEfJ5Zl
Let's fund more mRNA research!
#medsky #oncsky 🛟😷🧪
COVID mRNA vaccines also cause cancers to become sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). buff.ly/GEfJ5Zl
Let's fund more mRNA research!
#medsky #oncsky 🛟😷🧪
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Guess what? COVID mRNA vaccines don't just protect against COVID.
COVID mRNA vaccines also cause cancers to become sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). buff.ly/GEfJ5Zl
Let's fund more mRNA research!
#medsky #oncsky 🛟😷🧪
COVID mRNA vaccines also cause cancers to become sensitive to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). buff.ly/GEfJ5Zl
Let's fund more mRNA research!
#medsky #oncsky 🛟😷🧪
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Here's a handy graphic you can save and share if you're in the Bay Area
October 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Here's a handy graphic you can save and share if you're in the Bay Area
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"No More Kings"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZ...
SchoolHouse Rock - No More Kings
YouTube video by tennesseejed93
www.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"No More Kings"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvOZ...
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Fascism is such a fundamental attack on wonder and the human imagination and I think everyone should have the opportunity to let their imagination wonder as it wanders — doesn’t matter what you do for a living. Your mind matters! Your relationship with the universe is meaningful!
October 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Fascism is such a fundamental attack on wonder and the human imagination and I think everyone should have the opportunity to let their imagination wonder as it wanders — doesn’t matter what you do for a living. Your mind matters! Your relationship with the universe is meaningful!
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I like to remind people about lifetime limits and the refusal of insurers to sell coverage to people with preexisting conditions.
The ACA has issues. But those 2 things alone make it worth saving and fixing.
The ACA has issues. But those 2 things alone make it worth saving and fixing.
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I like to remind people about lifetime limits and the refusal of insurers to sell coverage to people with preexisting conditions.
The ACA has issues. But those 2 things alone make it worth saving and fixing.
The ACA has issues. But those 2 things alone make it worth saving and fixing.
“Your job is not to turn in completed assignments; it's to learn how to think.”
Outstanding interview, so many great quotes here. Loved the weightroom analogy:
October 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“Your job is not to turn in completed assignments; it's to learn how to think.”
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I want to highlight this excellent piece by @noupside.bsky.social and @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social on the rapidly shifting information & media landscape. Domain experts and the institutions that support them must rapidly change tactics to meet the moment.
For Expertise to Matter, Nonpartisan Institutions Need New Communications Strategies
To avoid irrelevance when they are needed most, experts and nonpartisan analysts must rethink not just their channels of communication but also their theory of influence.
carnegieendowment.org
October 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I want to highlight this excellent piece by @noupside.bsky.social and @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social on the rapidly shifting information & media landscape. Domain experts and the institutions that support them must rapidly change tactics to meet the moment.
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Important reminder here that the US is not the only place where fossil fuel interests are pushing back hard against climate science and clean energy 👇
BBC decided to cancel a podcast on heat pumps deeming the topic "controversial" because it presented that the technology could contribute to net zero reducing carbon emmissions.
In 2025 an anti-science posture is not only valid, but required in any debate to be considered "balanced" 😬
In 2025 an anti-science posture is not only valid, but required in any debate to be considered "balanced" 😬
October 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Important reminder here that the US is not the only place where fossil fuel interests are pushing back hard against climate science and clean energy 👇