Erin O'Mara Kunz, Ph.D
@erinomarakunz.bsky.social
PhD, Social Psychology. Professor. #Survivor Scientist. I study biased self- and other-perceptions. #FirstGen #AcademicMama Avid concert goer, bike rider, B-side aficionado. She/her. Views = Mine.
I'm teaching a psych class to 70 first year students for the first time, ever. For some, my class will be their first college class.
Does anyone have an activity you to the first day/week of class w/ first-years to help them feel connected, get to know classmates, & start on a good foot?
Does anyone have an activity you to the first day/week of class w/ first-years to help them feel connected, get to know classmates, & start on a good foot?
August 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I'm teaching a psych class to 70 first year students for the first time, ever. For some, my class will be their first college class.
Does anyone have an activity you to the first day/week of class w/ first-years to help them feel connected, get to know classmates, & start on a good foot?
Does anyone have an activity you to the first day/week of class w/ first-years to help them feel connected, get to know classmates, & start on a good foot?
To everyone protesting today-here’s a great, quick video describing your rights as protesters & safety recommendations from a long-time NYC District Attorny
Be safe. Stay strong.
Be safe. Stay strong.
If you’re going to a protest, watch this.
Cops are tracking everything—your phone, your face, even your trash.
This video could keep you safe.
Please share it. And follow me for more know-your-rights content—we need each other now more than ever.
🎥👇
youtu.be/mW8yNT89dmM
Cops are tracking everything—your phone, your face, even your trash.
This video could keep you safe.
Please share it. And follow me for more know-your-rights content—we need each other now more than ever.
🎥👇
youtu.be/mW8yNT89dmM
Protest Safety Tips: How to Protect Yourself from Police Surveillance
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
June 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
To everyone protesting today-here’s a great, quick video describing your rights as protesters & safety recommendations from a long-time NYC District Attorny
Be safe. Stay strong.
Be safe. Stay strong.
So, I know all pre-jury boots go on a trip together once the last pre-juror is out, but why not time their trip so they can rejoin the cast after the winner is revealed? This way, we’d be able to hear from the whole cast in the aftershow, instead of just the jury & finalists.
#survivor
#survivor47
#survivor
#survivor47
December 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM
So, I know all pre-jury boots go on a trip together once the last pre-juror is out, but why not time their trip so they can rejoin the cast after the winner is revealed? This way, we’d be able to hear from the whole cast in the aftershow, instead of just the jury & finalists.
#survivor
#survivor47
#survivor
#survivor47
This semester I taught a special topics class, the Social Psychology of #Survivor.
It was the 1st time I taught this class & wasn’t sure how it would go; to say the class was awesome is an understatement!
We watched Survivor, we played Survivor, & we had amazing guests join us via zoom!
🧵1/n
It was the 1st time I taught this class & wasn’t sure how it would go; to say the class was awesome is an understatement!
We watched Survivor, we played Survivor, & we had amazing guests join us via zoom!
🧵1/n
December 17, 2024 at 3:09 AM
This semester I taught a special topics class, the Social Psychology of #Survivor.
It was the 1st time I taught this class & wasn’t sure how it would go; to say the class was awesome is an understatement!
We watched Survivor, we played Survivor, & we had amazing guests join us via zoom!
🧵1/n
It was the 1st time I taught this class & wasn’t sure how it would go; to say the class was awesome is an understatement!
We watched Survivor, we played Survivor, & we had amazing guests join us via zoom!
🧵1/n
One thing to know about me is that I absolutely despise people who do not return their shopping cart to the cart corral.
I spotted this outside of Target today. This person made it mere feet from the entrance and just decided, eh, this is good enough. No, no it is not good enough.
I spotted this outside of Target today. This person made it mere feet from the entrance and just decided, eh, this is good enough. No, no it is not good enough.
December 15, 2024 at 5:20 PM
One thing to know about me is that I absolutely despise people who do not return their shopping cart to the cart corral.
I spotted this outside of Target today. This person made it mere feet from the entrance and just decided, eh, this is good enough. No, no it is not good enough.
I spotted this outside of Target today. This person made it mere feet from the entrance and just decided, eh, this is good enough. No, no it is not good enough.
Since being elected & re-elected the President of our Academic Senate, I’ve learned that at least 6 of my colleagues pray for me regularly. 1. I’m sincerely touched by this. 2. I’m also me, so I turned it into a stress metric. How am I doing? Well, no one new told me they pray for me, so I’m okay!
December 13, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Since being elected & re-elected the President of our Academic Senate, I’ve learned that at least 6 of my colleagues pray for me regularly. 1. I’m sincerely touched by this. 2. I’m also me, so I turned it into a stress metric. How am I doing? Well, no one new told me they pray for me, so I’m okay!
Update: she was describing Teletubbies (unfortunately).
This morning, my daughter (4 yo) asked to watch “the show with the puppets who have colorful bodies and sleep on colorful beds and go through a hole in the ground.”
I eventually figured it out. Does anyone want to guess what show she was describing?
I eventually figured it out. Does anyone want to guess what show she was describing?
December 12, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Update: she was describing Teletubbies (unfortunately).
I know Caroline told Sue not to play the idol for her, but last night’s episode of #survivor47 showed us that Sue really could have played her idol for Caroline w/o ruining her game—bc she didn’t need it for herself. Realizing that while sitting on the Jury had to have been tough for Caroline 😩🫶🏼
December 12, 2024 at 1:21 PM
I know Caroline told Sue not to play the idol for her, but last night’s episode of #survivor47 showed us that Sue really could have played her idol for Caroline w/o ruining her game—bc she didn’t need it for herself. Realizing that while sitting on the Jury had to have been tough for Caroline 😩🫶🏼
This morning, my daughter (4 yo) asked to watch “the show with the puppets who have colorful bodies and sleep on colorful beds and go through a hole in the ground.”
I eventually figured it out. Does anyone want to guess what show she was describing?
I eventually figured it out. Does anyone want to guess what show she was describing?
December 12, 2024 at 1:08 PM
This morning, my daughter (4 yo) asked to watch “the show with the puppets who have colorful bodies and sleep on colorful beds and go through a hole in the ground.”
I eventually figured it out. Does anyone want to guess what show she was describing?
I eventually figured it out. Does anyone want to guess what show she was describing?
Look who made a cameo in my students’ final presentation today in our #survivor class! @briceizyah.bsky.social ❤️
December 11, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Look who made a cameo in my students’ final presentation today in our #survivor class! @briceizyah.bsky.social ❤️
That feeling when a student hands in their final exam and tells you that your class was one of the best classes they’ve ever taken
a woman in a suit is covering her mouth with her hand and says i may cry
ALT: a woman in a suit is covering her mouth with her hand and says i may cry
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:33 PM
That feeling when a student hands in their final exam and tells you that your class was one of the best classes they’ve ever taken
Am I the only one who has loved the last few eps of #survivor47 without the option of using SITD at tribal??
Even though we saw the savviest use of it this season from Queen @rachelalamont.bsky.social 🙌🏼, I still staunchly believe that players shouldn’t lose their vote.
Even though we saw the savviest use of it this season from Queen @rachelalamont.bsky.social 🙌🏼, I still staunchly believe that players shouldn’t lose their vote.
December 8, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Am I the only one who has loved the last few eps of #survivor47 without the option of using SITD at tribal??
Even though we saw the savviest use of it this season from Queen @rachelalamont.bsky.social 🙌🏼, I still staunchly believe that players shouldn’t lose their vote.
Even though we saw the savviest use of it this season from Queen @rachelalamont.bsky.social 🙌🏼, I still staunchly believe that players shouldn’t lose their vote.
I was yesterday years old when I learned that the legal age to purchase nicotine products in the US was raised to 21… in 2019🤯
This tells you that I’m not a smoker and, even if I was, I’m far too old to worry about being carded 🙃
Am I the only person who didn’t know this??
This tells you that I’m not a smoker and, even if I was, I’m far too old to worry about being carded 🙃
Am I the only person who didn’t know this??
November 21, 2024 at 2:06 PM
I was yesterday years old when I learned that the legal age to purchase nicotine products in the US was raised to 21… in 2019🤯
This tells you that I’m not a smoker and, even if I was, I’m far too old to worry about being carded 🙃
Am I the only person who didn’t know this??
This tells you that I’m not a smoker and, even if I was, I’m far too old to worry about being carded 🙃
Am I the only person who didn’t know this??
Twitter is like a toxic boyfriend who you give another chance because the alternatives are just meh, but you immediately regret it. Is this finally it, though? Is this THE attractive alternative to tear me away from this toxic relationship? If so, let’s do this!
November 19, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Twitter is like a toxic boyfriend who you give another chance because the alternatives are just meh, but you immediately regret it. Is this finally it, though? Is this THE attractive alternative to tear me away from this toxic relationship? If so, let’s do this!
Go Dayton Flyers!
November 10, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Go Dayton Flyers!
It's not official until July 1, but we're celebrating promotions on campus today and being patient has never really been a part of my skillset.
#fullprofessor
#fullprofessor
May 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM
It's not official until July 1, but we're celebrating promotions on campus today and being patient has never really been a part of my skillset.
#fullprofessor
#fullprofessor
Does anyone know of any universities who require that X-percent of donations made to the athletic department go to academics?
I feel like I’ve heard that this happens at some universities in the US but I can’t find any real evidence supporting it. Any help would be appreciated!
I feel like I’ve heard that this happens at some universities in the US but I can’t find any real evidence supporting it. Any help would be appreciated!
March 1, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Does anyone know of any universities who require that X-percent of donations made to the athletic department go to academics?
I feel like I’ve heard that this happens at some universities in the US but I can’t find any real evidence supporting it. Any help would be appreciated!
I feel like I’ve heard that this happens at some universities in the US but I can’t find any real evidence supporting it. Any help would be appreciated!
A group of my research assistants just emailed me a picture of them hanging out together this afternoon in the student neighborhood.
I’m honestly so touched that they thought of me amidst their fun. Peak mentor moment 🥹❤️
I’m honestly so touched that they thought of me amidst their fun. Peak mentor moment 🥹❤️
February 10, 2024 at 9:52 PM
A group of my research assistants just emailed me a picture of them hanging out together this afternoon in the student neighborhood.
I’m honestly so touched that they thought of me amidst their fun. Peak mentor moment 🥹❤️
I’m honestly so touched that they thought of me amidst their fun. Peak mentor moment 🥹❤️
But can we post gifs yet?
February 8, 2024 at 12:07 PM
But can we post gifs yet?
The video of our Real Talk Panel is up on YouTube! This was such an amazing event for so many reasons. Months later, students still tell me how much they loved it and how much they learned ❤️
youtu.be/KhfLrOjp5IY?...
youtu.be/KhfLrOjp5IY?...
January 13, 2024 at 8:52 PM
The video of our Real Talk Panel is up on YouTube! This was such an amazing event for so many reasons. Months later, students still tell me how much they loved it and how much they learned ❤️
youtu.be/KhfLrOjp5IY?...
youtu.be/KhfLrOjp5IY?...
My daughter and I were just playing with her Lite Brite. It was so nostalgic! Except I do not remember my finger tips hurting this much when I was a kid.
January 13, 2024 at 8:48 PM
My daughter and I were just playing with her Lite Brite. It was so nostalgic! Except I do not remember my finger tips hurting this much when I was a kid.
My classes begin on Tuesday and I’m seriously considering completely revamping my psych research methods course someone please stop me—save me from myself
January 5, 2024 at 12:49 AM
My classes begin on Tuesday and I’m seriously considering completely revamping my psych research methods course someone please stop me—save me from myself
Very important and timely question:
Does anyone know whether CNN has lifted the drinking ban on Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper for this year’s NYE show?
December 31, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Very important and timely question:
Does anyone know whether CNN has lifted the drinking ban on Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper for this year’s NYE show?
I’m old school so I agree w/ most of this article.
Get rid of:
1. Anything that can take away a player’s vote (SITD, Beware advantage, etc.)
2. Multiple hidden idols; 1 @ each camp in play @ a time
3. Fake idol kits (only fucking sticks!)
4. Safety w/o power…
1/2🧵
#survivor
Get rid of:
1. Anything that can take away a player’s vote (SITD, Beware advantage, etc.)
2. Multiple hidden idols; 1 @ each camp in play @ a time
3. Fake idol kits (only fucking sticks!)
4. Safety w/o power…
1/2🧵
#survivor
'Survivor' Must Continue to Go Back to Basics in the New Era
For Survivor to continue its reign, the reality competition series must revitalize some of its old practices.
collider.com
December 31, 2023 at 3:33 PM
I’m old school so I agree w/ most of this article.
Get rid of:
1. Anything that can take away a player’s vote (SITD, Beware advantage, etc.)
2. Multiple hidden idols; 1 @ each camp in play @ a time
3. Fake idol kits (only fucking sticks!)
4. Safety w/o power…
1/2🧵
#survivor
Get rid of:
1. Anything that can take away a player’s vote (SITD, Beware advantage, etc.)
2. Multiple hidden idols; 1 @ each camp in play @ a time
3. Fake idol kits (only fucking sticks!)
4. Safety w/o power…
1/2🧵
#survivor
I made holiday dalgona cookies for a friendly family competition. It took several hours to make 8 reasonably acceptable cookies, two tablespoons of sugar at a time.
Two things:
1. I will never make another dalgona cookie as long as I live.
2. I better win this competition.
Two things:
1. I will never make another dalgona cookie as long as I live.
2. I better win this competition.
December 28, 2023 at 10:58 PM
I made holiday dalgona cookies for a friendly family competition. It took several hours to make 8 reasonably acceptable cookies, two tablespoons of sugar at a time.
Two things:
1. I will never make another dalgona cookie as long as I live.
2. I better win this competition.
Two things:
1. I will never make another dalgona cookie as long as I live.
2. I better win this competition.