Amanda Bittner
@bittner.bsky.social
I like data, dogs, and my dog named Data. Have I mentioned I like data? I study & teach political science. I live to traipse around the wilds of Newfoundland. www.amandabittner.com
Geordi and Data, best friends in the skies, soon to be best friends on land.
September 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Geordi and Data, best friends in the skies, soon to be best friends on land.
Introducing Geordi! Our new Golden Doodle puppy, who at 10 weeks old is adorable and frisky and destined to be best friends with her older brother Data, the grumpy 5 year old Scottish Terrier. Her humans are in love.
September 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Introducing Geordi! Our new Golden Doodle puppy, who at 10 weeks old is adorable and frisky and destined to be best friends with her older brother Data, the grumpy 5 year old Scottish Terrier. Her humans are in love.
It’s the first rain we’ve had in WEEKS. It startled him so much he started barking at it. 🤣
August 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s the first rain we’ve had in WEEKS. It startled him so much he started barking at it. 🤣
Shit’s gettin real so I have my “thinking licorice” at the ready. There ain’t no writers block happening here.
July 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Shit’s gettin real so I have my “thinking licorice” at the ready. There ain’t no writers block happening here.
When the world is too much, may I recommend sunrise over Signal Hill?
My photos never do it justice. I shall stick to my day job. But…glorious this morning.
My photos never do it justice. I shall stick to my day job. But…glorious this morning.
April 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
When the world is too much, may I recommend sunrise over Signal Hill?
My photos never do it justice. I shall stick to my day job. But…glorious this morning.
My photos never do it justice. I shall stick to my day job. But…glorious this morning.
Some folks at MUN have started a petition to raise the issue of chronic de-funding of education with the government. Sign it!
April 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Some folks at MUN have started a petition to raise the issue of chronic de-funding of education with the government. Sign it!
Tonight the Torbay NL Pathfinders troop came to Memorial U to chat about politics, governments, sovereignty, & what makes a good representative. What a bunch!!! So friggin smart! One thing I know for sure, the future is bright even if these days things seem dark. #theKidsAreAlright #iLoveMyJob
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Tonight the Torbay NL Pathfinders troop came to Memorial U to chat about politics, governments, sovereignty, & what makes a good representative. What a bunch!!! So friggin smart! One thing I know for sure, the future is bright even if these days things seem dark. #theKidsAreAlright #iLoveMyJob
Finding joy in the little things: the world is dark and we need more life, so I started some seeds inside. These are lupines, starting to sprout greenery. I love the shape of the leaves so much. They’re such gorgeous little babies. 😻
March 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Finding joy in the little things: the world is dark and we need more life, so I started some seeds inside. These are lupines, starting to sprout greenery. I love the shape of the leaves so much. They’re such gorgeous little babies. 😻
One of the best things in my life is that I get to meet incredibly talented humans, walk w/them for part of their learning journey, & then watch them do absolutely incredible things in the world. So proud of Xaiver Campbell. Saw his new play today at the LSPU hall & I thought my heart might burst. ❤️
February 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One of the best things in my life is that I get to meet incredibly talented humans, walk w/them for part of their learning journey, & then watch them do absolutely incredible things in the world. So proud of Xaiver Campbell. Saw his new play today at the LSPU hall & I thought my heart might burst. ❤️
Heading home from an INCREDIBLE time at St. FX University. Thanks to @mulroneyinstitute.bsky.social for hosting me! Gorgeous campus, fantastic colleagues, bright & inquisitive students. Truly amazing. AND JUST LOOK at the office they gave me to use while there! Brian Mulroney’s office! #iLoveMyJob
November 29, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Heading home from an INCREDIBLE time at St. FX University. Thanks to @mulroneyinstitute.bsky.social for hosting me! Gorgeous campus, fantastic colleagues, bright & inquisitive students. Truly amazing. AND JUST LOOK at the office they gave me to use while there! Brian Mulroney’s office! #iLoveMyJob
I’m seeing a lot of bougie Thanksgiving meals on my feed these days. Impressive! Sending y’all love and Canadian #vibes this holiday weekend! ❤️🦃
November 28, 2024 at 9:01 PM
I’m seeing a lot of bougie Thanksgiving meals on my feed these days. Impressive! Sending y’all love and Canadian #vibes this holiday weekend! ❤️🦃
Ha ha ha yes! He’s a real rascal. 🤣
November 18, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Ha ha ha yes! He’s a real rascal. 🤣
TICKET GIVEAWAY: @MemorialU students, enter to win a pair of tickets to PerSIStence Theatre/The Gender and Politics Lab's election night event next week!
October 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM
TICKET GIVEAWAY: @MemorialU students, enter to win a pair of tickets to PerSIStence Theatre/The Gender and Politics Lab's election night event next week!
Come join me for a drink this Thursday night! We've started up a new public Speaker Series @MemorialU called "Research at the Centre of the Edge" it features really cool cutting edge research being done by MUNL members of the Royal Society of Canada (which includes me! LOL I'm fancy).
April 29, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Come join me for a drink this Thursday night! We've started up a new public Speaker Series @MemorialU called "Research at the Centre of the Edge" it features really cool cutting edge research being done by MUNL members of the Royal Society of Canada (which includes me! LOL I'm fancy).
Does anyone in Polisky use a student response system in the classroom (like TopHat or iClicker)? If yes what platform do you use, bonus points if it’s free?
December 19, 2023 at 12:11 AM
Does anyone in Polisky use a student response system in the classroom (like TopHat or iClicker)? If yes what platform do you use, bonus points if it’s free?
Living his best life, snoozing at home, terrorizing the neighborhood when he exits the front door. 😂
December 16, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Living his best life, snoozing at home, terrorizing the neighborhood when he exits the front door. 😂
That glorious time of year when all I want to do is eat candy and avoid my work.
November 29, 2023 at 2:07 PM
That glorious time of year when all I want to do is eat candy and avoid my work.
The fact that Tim Horton's now has a Bailey's flavoured coffee has totally transformed my November. I am wandering through the world as if it's a lazy holiday Sunday morning despite the fact that I'm stone cold sober. An inspired combination. 💕
November 22, 2023 at 2:06 PM
The fact that Tim Horton's now has a Bailey's flavoured coffee has totally transformed my November. I am wandering through the world as if it's a lazy holiday Sunday morning despite the fact that I'm stone cold sober. An inspired combination. 💕
Took the weekend off, went for a couple sweet hikes. 😍
I❤️NL
I❤️NL
October 29, 2023 at 7:19 PM
Took the weekend off, went for a couple sweet hikes. 😍
I❤️NL
I❤️NL
TFW you're *so close* to being done edits but dammit, YOU'RE A STARTER NOT A FINISHER & you can't get your mind to focus & you wish you were anywhere but at your desk but you can't make your collaborator wait any longer.
Setting a timer for 25 mins. Gonna finish this work, one pom at a time. 🍅😭⏲️
Setting a timer for 25 mins. Gonna finish this work, one pom at a time. 🍅😭⏲️
October 12, 2023 at 1:04 PM
TFW you're *so close* to being done edits but dammit, YOU'RE A STARTER NOT A FINISHER & you can't get your mind to focus & you wish you were anywhere but at your desk but you can't make your collaborator wait any longer.
Setting a timer for 25 mins. Gonna finish this work, one pom at a time. 🍅😭⏲️
Setting a timer for 25 mins. Gonna finish this work, one pom at a time. 🍅😭⏲️
Grateful for the chance to R&R a paper I believe in but also my brain is in that semi-broken phase as I try to reacquaint myself with what the heck I did in the last iteration. Slowly piecing it all together.
September 26, 2023 at 2:32 PM
Grateful for the chance to R&R a paper I believe in but also my brain is in that semi-broken phase as I try to reacquaint myself with what the heck I did in the last iteration. Slowly piecing it all together.
Always a party when I get a royalty cheque! Momma needs a new pair of shoes. (Can I buy shoes for just $81 CAD? I need to write more lucrative books)
September 22, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Always a party when I get a royalty cheque! Momma needs a new pair of shoes. (Can I buy shoes for just $81 CAD? I need to write more lucrative books)