Kim Weeden
@weedenkim.bsky.social
Inequality, higher education, gender, work and organizations, open science, Alaska.
All posts are made in my personal, not professional, capacity. I do not speak for my employer.
All posts are made in my personal, not professional, capacity. I do not speak for my employer.
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Current view from Point Lay, Alaska, where the wind chill is in the -70Fs and the visibility is under 1/4-mile with blowing snow. @alaskawx.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Current view from Point Lay, Alaska, where the wind chill is in the -70Fs and the visibility is under 1/4-mile with blowing snow. @alaskawx.bsky.social
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Every year the BLS does a benchmark revision which incorporates new and more detailed information. This year's revision suggests that 2025 was a far worse year than earlier estimates suggested, and total job growth was less than half that suggested by the initial estimates.
February 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Every year the BLS does a benchmark revision which incorporates new and more detailed information. This year's revision suggests that 2025 was a far worse year than earlier estimates suggested, and total job growth was less than half that suggested by the initial estimates.
Reposted by Kim Weeden
The wedding dress worn by the (real) bride in the halftime show was designed by a Cornell alumna!
Yes, Cornell offers program in fiber science & design. Faculty/students there create some amazing things, both in fashion and in fabrics for elite sports, space, military, & biomedical applications.
Yes, Cornell offers program in fiber science & design. Faculty/students there create some amazing things, both in fashion and in fabrics for elite sports, space, military, & biomedical applications.
Cornell alumna designed wedding gown used during Super Bowl LX halftime show
A Cornell alumna played a role in the Super Bowl halftime Show by helping create a memorable moment for a newlywed couple.
www.wbng.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The wedding dress worn by the (real) bride in the halftime show was designed by a Cornell alumna!
Yes, Cornell offers program in fiber science & design. Faculty/students there create some amazing things, both in fashion and in fabrics for elite sports, space, military, & biomedical applications.
Yes, Cornell offers program in fiber science & design. Faculty/students there create some amazing things, both in fashion and in fabrics for elite sports, space, military, & biomedical applications.
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"racial disparities persist even under explicit disclosure, while gender-related differences are more pronounced under name-based cues" I've worried for decades that "bias" has become entirely about gender at a cost to race – it's certainly where the guardrails are.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Who Invests, Who Gets Funded: Gender and Racial Bias in LLM-Generated Investment Advice - Journal of Business Ethics
Do large language models (LLMs) generate unbiased financial advice across investor and fund manager demographics? We develop a two-sided audit framework to evaluate demographic bias in LLM-generated i...
link.springer.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:36 AM
"racial disparities persist even under explicit disclosure, while gender-related differences are more pronounced under name-based cues" I've worried for decades that "bias" has become entirely about gender at a cost to race – it's certainly where the guardrails are.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Ukrainian athlete has pictures of 21 athletes killed by Russia on his helmet.
He may be (has been?) expelled from the games because it's "too political".
Mr. Heraskevych, hai il mio rispetto.
He may be (has been?) expelled from the games because it's "too political".
Mr. Heraskevych, hai il mio rispetto.
Questo casco ucraino è troppo politico per le Olimpiadi
Questo casco ucraino è troppo politico per le Olimpiadi
Vladyslav Heraskevych vuole usarlo in gara per ricordare 21 atlete e atleti uccisi in guerra dalla Russia, ma rischia di venire espulso dai Giochi
ilpost.link
February 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Ukrainian athlete has pictures of 21 athletes killed by Russia on his helmet.
He may be (has been?) expelled from the games because it's "too political".
Mr. Heraskevych, hai il mio rispetto.
He may be (has been?) expelled from the games because it's "too political".
Mr. Heraskevych, hai il mio rispetto.
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This is troubling for multiple reasons, but one big one is companies won’t want to invest in R&D and clinical trials if they don’t think they can get a fair regulatory review—which is at the end of a long and extremely expensive process.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...
F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:37 AM
This is troubling for multiple reasons, but one big one is companies won’t want to invest in R&D and clinical trials if they don’t think they can get a fair regulatory review—which is at the end of a long and extremely expensive process.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/h...
Neat, a map of where women are safer.
February 11, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Neat, a map of where women are safer.
This school district super relied on "an AI service" to generate data on homeschool funding for Galena, Alaska.
The AI tool gave him data for Galena, Illinois.
He didn't notice.
Consider any data on Springfield, of which there are 31 in the US, immediately suspect.
(ht @alaska.bsky.social)
The AI tool gave him data for Galena, Illinois.
He didn't notice.
Consider any data on Springfield, of which there are 31 in the US, immediately suspect.
(ht @alaska.bsky.social)
Mat-Su superintendent cites incorrect data in homeschool funding presentation after AI use
Mat-Su School District Superintendent Randy Trani cited spending data from Galena, Illinois, instead of Galena, Alaska.
www.matsusentinel.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:54 AM
This school district super relied on "an AI service" to generate data on homeschool funding for Galena, Alaska.
The AI tool gave him data for Galena, Illinois.
He didn't notice.
Consider any data on Springfield, of which there are 31 in the US, immediately suspect.
(ht @alaska.bsky.social)
The AI tool gave him data for Galena, Illinois.
He didn't notice.
Consider any data on Springfield, of which there are 31 in the US, immediately suspect.
(ht @alaska.bsky.social)
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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Had a blast speaking to curler and geologist Derek Leung about the geology of curling rocks. 🥌 🧪
Why curling rocks come from just two spots on Earth
The rocks used in the Olympic sport of curling come from one island in Scotland and one quarry in Wales. What makes them so special?
www.scientificamerican.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Had a blast speaking to curler and geologist Derek Leung about the geology of curling rocks. 🥌 🧪
Fortune: "Neither [Trump] nor Clinton has ever been accused of wrongdoing by Epstein's victims"
Absolute lie by @fortune.com. Publicly available court records allege that Trump and Epstein raped "Katie Johnson"; this was widely reported in mainstream outlets. And both men accused in the new files.
Absolute lie by @fortune.com. Publicly available court records allege that Trump and Epstein raped "Katie Johnson"; this was widely reported in mainstream outlets. And both men accused in the new files.
Europe reels at Epstein files, sacking top diplomats, politicians, even princes. America shrugs | Fortune
Professor Rob Ford: "We have a more functional media ... a more functional accountability structure, that there is still a degree of shame in politics."
fortune.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Fortune: "Neither [Trump] nor Clinton has ever been accused of wrongdoing by Epstein's victims"
Absolute lie by @fortune.com. Publicly available court records allege that Trump and Epstein raped "Katie Johnson"; this was widely reported in mainstream outlets. And both men accused in the new files.
Absolute lie by @fortune.com. Publicly available court records allege that Trump and Epstein raped "Katie Johnson"; this was widely reported in mainstream outlets. And both men accused in the new files.
Reposted by Kim Weeden
One week after Granger’s protest, UAF’s student government, ASUAF, unanimously passed a resolution against the use of AI art in UAF’s art department.
UAF student makes first court appearance after eating AI-generated artwork
"It shouldn't be acceptable for this art to be put alongside these real pieces," he said. "It chews up and it spits out art made by other people."
akpub.io
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
One week after Granger’s protest, UAF’s student government, ASUAF, unanimously passed a resolution against the use of AI art in UAF’s art department.
Pretty sure Netflix is trolling us by bringing The American President (1995) back into the catalog.
February 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Pretty sure Netflix is trolling us by bringing The American President (1995) back into the catalog.
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That feeling when all your friends and mutuals are posting about where they are in the network and your account isn't even listed.
Yeah, I didn't get the ILOVEYOU virus in 2000, either.
Yeah, I didn't get the ILOVEYOU virus in 2000, either.
February 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
That feeling when all your friends and mutuals are posting about where they are in the network and your account isn't even listed.
Yeah, I didn't get the ILOVEYOU virus in 2000, either.
Yeah, I didn't get the ILOVEYOU virus in 2000, either.
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You can’t have it both ways: report scores “adjusted for demographics” (which includes poverty), rank MS #1, and claim skeptics said “nothing can be done until poverty is addressed” The regression adjustment already addressed it.
(Also, tell me who said “nothing can be done.” Nobody, ever.)
(Also, tell me who said “nothing can be done.” Nobody, ever.)
Opinion | These Three Red States Are the Best Hope in Schooling
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
You can’t have it both ways: report scores “adjusted for demographics” (which includes poverty), rank MS #1, and claim skeptics said “nothing can be done until poverty is addressed” The regression adjustment already addressed it.
(Also, tell me who said “nothing can be done.” Nobody, ever.)
(Also, tell me who said “nothing can be done.” Nobody, ever.)
Today's superb owls are far, far more interesting than the world's longest gambling ad interrupted by punts.
Almost forgot... I'm supposed to post pictures of superb owls today. 1/2
February 9, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Today's superb owls are far, far more interesting than the world's longest gambling ad interrupted by punts.
Curling is the only Winter Olympic sport I can watch and think, "I could do that."
(Alas, it's harder than it looks.)
(Alas, it's harder than it looks.)
February 9, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Curling is the only Winter Olympic sport I can watch and think, "I could do that."
(Alas, it's harder than it looks.)
(Alas, it's harder than it looks.)
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"This is the hard truth I want to land: climate does not care what’s trending. It’s not interested in Jeffrey Epstein, Gaza, or Greenland. There is no algorithmic mercy. Physics is physics, and it is getting more abrupt."
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
If Epstein is Trending, Why Isn’t +1.7°C?
The news cycle has become a hall of mirrors: Epstein, Trumpism, war, outrage, retribution. A thousand scandals designed to keep us anxious, tribal, and tired. We have to hold multiple truths at once: ...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM
"This is the hard truth I want to land: climate does not care what’s trending. It’s not interested in Jeffrey Epstein, Gaza, or Greenland. There is no algorithmic mercy. Physics is physics, and it is getting more abrupt."
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
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Our theory of victory is emphatically NOT one involving “a tent big enough for bigots but too small for critical race theorists,” to quote @victorerikray.bsky.social www.liberalcurrents.com/a-tent-big-e...
A Tent Big Enough for Bigots but Too Small for Critical Race Theory
Like so many of critical race theory's detractors, Matthew Yglesias fails to engage with the actual scholarship.
www.liberalcurrents.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Our theory of victory is emphatically NOT one involving “a tent big enough for bigots but too small for critical race theorists,” to quote @victorerikray.bsky.social www.liberalcurrents.com/a-tent-big-e...
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February 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The kids at the Mamdani presser ARE cute.
But notice how the blond boy gets/takes more than his share of airtime w/ "woo woo woo" and a long description of the golden snake with a super duper tail. The girl says one word ("goat") and is shushed when she laughs into mic.
It starts early, folks.
But notice how the blond boy gets/takes more than his share of airtime w/ "woo woo woo" and a long description of the golden snake with a super duper tail. The girl says one word ("goat") and is shushed when she laughs into mic.
It starts early, folks.
February 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The kids at the Mamdani presser ARE cute.
But notice how the blond boy gets/takes more than his share of airtime w/ "woo woo woo" and a long description of the golden snake with a super duper tail. The girl says one word ("goat") and is shushed when she laughs into mic.
It starts early, folks.
But notice how the blond boy gets/takes more than his share of airtime w/ "woo woo woo" and a long description of the golden snake with a super duper tail. The girl says one word ("goat") and is shushed when she laughs into mic.
It starts early, folks.
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Gendered administrative burdens academic.oup.com/jpart/articl...
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Gendered administrative burdens academic.oup.com/jpart/articl...
Related: the epidemic of "I didn't know," which has reached Mike Johnson levels of implausibility.
Between 2006 and 2011, the NYT published 6 articles about Epstein's sex crimes and legal troubles, not including short mentions in weekly news roundups or op-eds. Not exactly a secret, even back then.
Between 2006 and 2011, the NYT published 6 articles about Epstein's sex crimes and legal troubles, not including short mentions in weekly news roundups or op-eds. Not exactly a secret, even back then.
February 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Related: the epidemic of "I didn't know," which has reached Mike Johnson levels of implausibility.
Between 2006 and 2011, the NYT published 6 articles about Epstein's sex crimes and legal troubles, not including short mentions in weekly news roundups or op-eds. Not exactly a secret, even back then.
Between 2006 and 2011, the NYT published 6 articles about Epstein's sex crimes and legal troubles, not including short mentions in weekly news roundups or op-eds. Not exactly a secret, even back then.