Concrete grad student
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Some art mostly about being a woman in engineering. Born at 357 ppm. Some day I will graduate (or give up).
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how stupid is it the “glass ceiling” probably just turned out to be “donors want dudes they can blackmail, not competent people who are good at their jobs”
November 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
how stupid is it the “glass ceiling” probably just turned out to be “donors want dudes they can blackmail, not competent people who are good at their jobs”
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Do any of my followers live near Toronto & know of this place? I’m trying to order 1 very specific bag of candy because I want to paint it. They only take payment by phone or through email (lol not doing that). Sigh teleportation powers would be nice idk how to safely pay for this candy!
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Do any of my followers live near Toronto & know of this place? I’m trying to order 1 very specific bag of candy because I want to paint it. They only take payment by phone or through email (lol not doing that). Sigh teleportation powers would be nice idk how to safely pay for this candy!
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Get yourself and your kids vaccinated!
Canada can re-establish its measles elimination status once transmission of the measles strain associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
Get yourself and your kids vaccinated!
Canada can re-establish its measles elimination status once transmission of the measles strain associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada’s Measles Elimination Status
Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the status...
www.canada.ca
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Get yourself and your kids vaccinated!
Canada can re-establish its measles elimination status once transmission of the measles strain associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
Get yourself and your kids vaccinated!
Canada can re-establish its measles elimination status once transmission of the measles strain associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
As someone who grew up in the area, it is very upsetting that the province is considering selling off portions of Wasaga beach provincial park. In addition to being a nature area accessible from Toronto it also has a big role in wildlife preservation (esp. the piping plovers).
I wrote about this too. Why isn’t Ontario hitting the barricades in rage? We’ve so little lake access. Entirely privatized shorelines. You could give the province away to oligarchs & people would be meh. Thx to Fatima for calling this early on.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
As someone who grew up in the area, it is very upsetting that the province is considering selling off portions of Wasaga beach provincial park. In addition to being a nature area accessible from Toronto it also has a big role in wildlife preservation (esp. the piping plovers).
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pre-writing a devastating obituary for your enemy is god-tier hating of a kind you don’t often see anymore. renaissance haterism. beautiful stuff.
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
pre-writing a devastating obituary for your enemy is god-tier hating of a kind you don’t often see anymore. renaissance haterism. beautiful stuff.
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Nov 25 is the UN's Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Dec 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women in commemoration of the Montreal Massacre.
Want to do something tangible to mark the dates? Let me teach you bystander intervention!
Dec 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women in commemoration of the Montreal Massacre.
Want to do something tangible to mark the dates? Let me teach you bystander intervention!
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Come learn bystander intervention with me - It's free!
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November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Nov 25 is the UN's Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Dec 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women in commemoration of the Montreal Massacre.
Want to do something tangible to mark the dates? Let me teach you bystander intervention!
Dec 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women in commemoration of the Montreal Massacre.
Want to do something tangible to mark the dates? Let me teach you bystander intervention!
During my MASc in Mech. Eng I bonded with other women over the fact that the nearest washroom had a single hygiene container on a wall instead of inside the two stalls (a true wtf moment).
Great to see these period product innovations by these women engineers at McMaster! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Great to see these period product innovations by these women engineers at McMaster! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
McMaster research targets menstrual cup ‘mess’ with absorbent tablets to tackle period stigma | CBC News
McMaster University professor Zeinab Hosseinidoust worked alongside associate professor Tohid Didar to create smart tablets that work with menstrual cups to make them more accessible and reduce the “m...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
During my MASc in Mech. Eng I bonded with other women over the fact that the nearest washroom had a single hygiene container on a wall instead of inside the two stalls (a true wtf moment).
Great to see these period product innovations by these women engineers at McMaster! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Great to see these period product innovations by these women engineers at McMaster! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Something that is already showing up in university exams where students struggle to start answering questions ultimately leaving more of the exams blank.
“‘The uncritical adoption of AI can lead to students not developing essential academic skills such as critical thinking and writing. If students are taught to learn through automation, without learning about how & why things work, they won’t be able to solve problems when something actually breaks’”
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Something that is already showing up in university exams where students struggle to start answering questions ultimately leaving more of the exams blank.
Some of my family members have been having health issues and I gotta say, nothing is more conflicting than when the specialist can see you next week.
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Some of my family members have been having health issues and I gotta say, nothing is more conflicting than when the specialist can see you next week.
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If you are a Canadian scientist 🧪 alarmed by the unfair targeting of academics working on research related to EDI in the US ➡️
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
If you are a Canadian scientist 🧪 alarmed by the unfair targeting of academics working on research related to EDI in the US ➡️
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Turn your attention to our own House of Commons' Standing Committee on Science and Research and consider signing this open letter:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Why has the US sent a mini trump to serve as the ambassador to Canada?
It's strange seeing such confusion about Canada exercising our freedom of speech being expressed in such an angry way by a diplomat.
It's strange seeing such confusion about Canada exercising our freedom of speech being expressed in such an angry way by a diplomat.
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Why has the US sent a mini trump to serve as the ambassador to Canada?
It's strange seeing such confusion about Canada exercising our freedom of speech being expressed in such an angry way by a diplomat.
It's strange seeing such confusion about Canada exercising our freedom of speech being expressed in such an angry way by a diplomat.
The thing about exercising is that as you get more fit you have to do more exercise...
October 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The thing about exercising is that as you get more fit you have to do more exercise...
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The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
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Today is the International Day of the Girl!
Did you know that in Canada, girls and young women under 25 have the highest rates of sexual assault AND criminal harassment?
All girls deserve a life free from violence ❤️🩹
Did you know that in Canada, girls and young women under 25 have the highest rates of sexual assault AND criminal harassment?
All girls deserve a life free from violence ❤️🩹
October 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today is the International Day of the Girl!
Did you know that in Canada, girls and young women under 25 have the highest rates of sexual assault AND criminal harassment?
All girls deserve a life free from violence ❤️🩹
Did you know that in Canada, girls and young women under 25 have the highest rates of sexual assault AND criminal harassment?
All girls deserve a life free from violence ❤️🩹
I think that 'AI' is a technological advancement that Canada can do without. Opting to proceed cautiously and slowly shouldn't be made into a political controversy.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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ANALYSIS | Why OpenAI wants to help Canada build homegrown artificial intelligence | CBC News
OpenAI wants to help Canada build a sovereign digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence, putting the country in a tough spot as it tries to distance itself from overreliance on U.S. tech comp...
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October 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I think that 'AI' is a technological advancement that Canada can do without. Opting to proceed cautiously and slowly shouldn't be made into a political controversy.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Just gave my two cents on this!
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Just gave my two cents on this!
I recently submitted my thesis to the committee and gotta say, my biggest regret of the PhD is that I was too stubborn to quit. Such a waste of 6 years of my life that I could have used to develope financial stability and savings with far less effort. #gradschool
October 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I recently submitted my thesis to the committee and gotta say, my biggest regret of the PhD is that I was too stubborn to quit. Such a waste of 6 years of my life that I could have used to develope financial stability and savings with far less effort. #gradschool
Dr. Bray subsequently fled the country with his family because he studied (and published) about fascism.
This week, our colleague Dr. Mark Bray came under attack by Turning Point USA’s Rutgers chapter for his public scholarship. Rutgers AAUP-AFT and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union condemn this campaign and stand in solidarity with our colleagues. Read our full statement here: https://loom.ly/BDXasRY
October 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Dr. Bray subsequently fled the country with his family because he studied (and published) about fascism.
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Could you please share this survey with Canadian university students in your life? Thank you.
"This study is being conducted to understand the adherence of public health guidance among university students to inform ongoing policy and practice."
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"This study is being conducted to understand the adherence of public health guidance among university students to inform ongoing policy and practice."
uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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October 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Could you please share this survey with Canadian university students in your life? Thank you.
"This study is being conducted to understand the adherence of public health guidance among university students to inform ongoing policy and practice."
uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
"This study is being conducted to understand the adherence of public health guidance among university students to inform ongoing policy and practice."
uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Shared reality is simply not a thing anymore, if it ever was. "Alternative facts" create alternative realities.
In Trump's alternative reality, there's a war going on in Portland. A war that justifies the use of "Full Force" by troops that Portland did not request, sent by the "Secretary of War."
In Trump's alternative reality, there's a war going on in Portland. A war that justifies the use of "Full Force" by troops that Portland did not request, sent by the "Secretary of War."
September 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Shared reality is simply not a thing anymore, if it ever was. "Alternative facts" create alternative realities.
In Trump's alternative reality, there's a war going on in Portland. A war that justifies the use of "Full Force" by troops that Portland did not request, sent by the "Secretary of War."
In Trump's alternative reality, there's a war going on in Portland. A war that justifies the use of "Full Force" by troops that Portland did not request, sent by the "Secretary of War."
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Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
September 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.
End the genocide. Ceasefire now.
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It's been almost a month since I gave an update on the global surface temperature anomaly.
Here's some helpful data to change the conversation with your friend or family from politics to something just a bit more important, namely, the 6th great extinction:
Here's some helpful data to change the conversation with your friend or family from politics to something just a bit more important, namely, the 6th great extinction:
September 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
It's been almost a month since I gave an update on the global surface temperature anomaly.
Here's some helpful data to change the conversation with your friend or family from politics to something just a bit more important, namely, the 6th great extinction:
Here's some helpful data to change the conversation with your friend or family from politics to something just a bit more important, namely, the 6th great extinction:
Just a reminder that you can just go in and edit Wikipedia articles. (Use this power for good of course, info must be impartial with references).
September 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Just a reminder that you can just go in and edit Wikipedia articles. (Use this power for good of course, info must be impartial with references).
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The thing about living in a human society is you either decide that everyone (except those for whom it would be medically dangerous) has to take VACCINES into their bodies or everyone (with no exceptions at all) has to take VIRULENT PATHOGENS in from those around them and, look, the first is better.
September 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The thing about living in a human society is you either decide that everyone (except those for whom it would be medically dangerous) has to take VACCINES into their bodies or everyone (with no exceptions at all) has to take VIRULENT PATHOGENS in from those around them and, look, the first is better.
It's almost September so it's time for a little 'what I wish I knew' about navigating undergraduate engineering. I started undergrad in 2011 at an Ontario university so that was awhile ago but I recently wrapped up a survey of undergrad enf. Students and have some thoughts (1/n).
August 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
It's almost September so it's time for a little 'what I wish I knew' about navigating undergraduate engineering. I started undergrad in 2011 at an Ontario university so that was awhile ago but I recently wrapped up a survey of undergrad enf. Students and have some thoughts (1/n).