Geri Kerstiens
@gerikerstiens.bsky.social
Former assistant teaching professor in chemistry, chem ed researcher (when there’s time), mom, pit bull owner, wine lover, reader of all the things
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Hi all, I'm hiring a junior specialist/research technician for my lab at UCSC. An ideal applicant would be an undergraduate who would like more research experience before applying for grad school but all are welcome to apply 🧪
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01882
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01882
Bhalla Lab - Research Specialist (Junior Specialist)
University of California, Santa Cruz is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucsc.edu
April 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hi all, I'm hiring a junior specialist/research technician for my lab at UCSC. An ideal applicant would be an undergraduate who would like more research experience before applying for grad school but all are welcome to apply 🧪
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01882
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01882
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$95 b return on a $37 b investment. Federally funded research is a good return - even without, you know, remarkably effective new treatments for cancer, curing genetic disorders, making progress and improving the lives of those with neurodegenerative disease, etc. www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
NIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New Report
National Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research.
www.forbes.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
$95 b return on a $37 b investment. Federally funded research is a good return - even without, you know, remarkably effective new treatments for cancer, curing genetic disorders, making progress and improving the lives of those with neurodegenerative disease, etc. www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
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Anyone? 👇
A friend of mine has a personal contact with Alabama representatives and will send a personal message regarding #NIH #indirect funding cuts. She is looking for personal stories of the effects of science funding cuts on individual people, particularly if they are in Alabama! Share, I'll pass them.
an older man with a beard and mustache says tell me everything
ALT: an older man with a beard and mustache says tell me everything
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Anyone? 👇
Me: it smells like pie in the house, right?
Partner: it’s probably just the butter.
Me: oh yeah…but we should make pie soon, right?
Partner: it’s probably just the butter.
Me: oh yeah…but we should make pie soon, right?
February 9, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Me: it smells like pie in the house, right?
Partner: it’s probably just the butter.
Me: oh yeah…but we should make pie soon, right?
Partner: it’s probably just the butter.
Me: oh yeah…but we should make pie soon, right?
Spotify got it right:
January 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Spotify got it right:
I made paella! Meat and veggie versions. Not bad for a first try! #ChemistsWhoCook
January 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I made paella! Meat and veggie versions. Not bad for a first try! #ChemistsWhoCook
“It’s a very complicated situation.”
8 yo: “you’ve said complicated like 18 times.”
“That’s being a grown up.”
8 yo: “you’ve said complicated like 18 times.”
“That’s being a grown up.”
December 28, 2024 at 7:41 AM
“It’s a very complicated situation.”
8 yo: “you’ve said complicated like 18 times.”
“That’s being a grown up.”
8 yo: “you’ve said complicated like 18 times.”
“That’s being a grown up.”
Attempt no. 1 at chocolate geniose for a buche de Noel (for daughter’s French class): delicious but very broken upon rolling. Stay tuned for attempt no. 2. #bakingsky #howdowetagthingshere
December 16, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Attempt no. 1 at chocolate geniose for a buche de Noel (for daughter’s French class): delicious but very broken upon rolling. Stay tuned for attempt no. 2. #bakingsky #howdowetagthingshere
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It’s genuinely shocking if you’re remotely familiar with the basic facts of trans care and youth medicine.
It is *profoundly* difficult to access gender-affirming care as a minor and the Times has printed more than a dozen articles implying that it is too easy.
It is *profoundly* difficult to access gender-affirming care as a minor and the Times has printed more than a dozen articles implying that it is too easy.
in hindsight the NYT anti-trans crusade is one of the most despicable things that any big time journalism outfit in this country has ever done. a perfect and clearly intentional layup for the fascists on the Supreme Court
December 4, 2024 at 8:34 PM
It’s genuinely shocking if you’re remotely familiar with the basic facts of trans care and youth medicine.
It is *profoundly* difficult to access gender-affirming care as a minor and the Times has printed more than a dozen articles implying that it is too easy.
It is *profoundly* difficult to access gender-affirming care as a minor and the Times has printed more than a dozen articles implying that it is too easy.
Slight wicked spoilers: my 12 yo and I both got excited at the KC and IM cameos. After the movie, she said she was excited to see Elsa and thought that’s what I was excited about too 😳
November 28, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Slight wicked spoilers: my 12 yo and I both got excited at the KC and IM cameos. After the movie, she said she was excited to see Elsa and thought that’s what I was excited about too 😳
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My 8 yo: tomatoes defy physics.
November 16, 2024 at 11:33 PM
My 8 yo: tomatoes defy physics.