This headline was the entire point of the crusade against DEI:

While discussing the data cleaning module, my new research assistant asked a great question about filler words and false starts in interview transcripts. I used the example below to discuss how pauses, false starts, self-corrections, and filler words can sometimes be a valuable source of data.

I'm teaching qual methods this semester and I couldn't be more excited. The course aligns w/my efforts to build my lab, which is now 5 members deep. My newest RA feels ready to dive in bc of the training modules I created. Eventually, I hope to share them with other qual PIs who need to onboard RAs.

If no one comes to my house tonight, I’m going to be so MAD at myself for eating all this candy.

My time at Penn Sociology would not have been the same without @rsbaker.bsky.social, who took me under her wing. She still continues to support me as I move beyond the idea that everything has to be perfect before it's ready for the world.

While analyzing data, I stumbled across a gem from a 70+ year old interviewee. His words really hit home for me as I strive to reconnect with my mission of democratizing knowledge. More than anything, they reinforce my duty to those who entrusted me with their stories.

Cheers to the start of a new week 🤥

While taking in this week's news, I found myself asking: "What's the point?" Most things on my plate feel insignificant when I look at the big picture. I woke up w/ a Nina Simone quote on my mind and decided to spend the day reconnecting w/ my purpose. Maybe her words will resonate with some of you.

I’ve increasingly found myself thinking, “this was a perfect work day.” My day feels perfect when I don't stretch myself too thin in any direction. I want more days like that, which means I’ll have to continually (re)evaluate my commitments and make choices that move me toward my ideal path. 4/4