I finally got all the data cleaned and processed the analysis.. Finished chapter 4 and submitted for review... I meed a long nap... And possibly like a hug or something .. Lol 🥱😴

Full IRB approval took forever it seems.. In actuality about 2 months because I had to wait for legal department to make sure I was good also.. I FINALLY got the full approval and the go ahead to run my data and finish my last 2 chapters of my dissertation!! 🎉🎉🎉

After 8 months of revisions and going back and forth with my committee member, I am finally ready to complete my oral defense for my proposal! Next steps, get IRB approval and start working with my data! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."

Graham Greene, one of my favorites actors. Walk with the ancestors, sir!

My proposal meets the requirements to move on to my oral defense!!!

I've been back in school since 2015 and now that I'm almost done with my dissertation proposal, I'm not sure what to do with myself. Just waiting to get the feedback from my committee member so I can do my oral defense... Hurry up and wait mode.. Lol

Just got my feedback for chapter 3 from my Chair. Minimal revisions and it will be ready to send off to my committee member.. ❤️💯🎯

I finally finished writing chapter 3 for methodology and research design for my dissertation.. Now we wait for my Chair to review it. I'm a bit nervous. The next step is IRB approval and oral defense.. 🤯

Today begins the first day of spring quarter.. I submitted my 2nd chapter... Every time I think I finished the hard part, I discover - not even. Lol

I need to find a tutor that has worked with SEER Stat to help me learn how to extract data. Recommendations?

This short documentary is a must watch on the anniversary of this important event. Today we remember Alfonso Loredo Flores and the Pharr Riots of 1971. vimeo.com/790683524?sh...

DoD cancels National Native American Heritage Month: Sec. of Defense Hegseth stated that, "Native American Heritage Month runs counter to the 'warfighting mission' of the department." - Of all the people who could challenge the "warrior mission," it's Native Americans? indianz.com/News/2025/02...

Palestinian belongs to Palestinians!

59% of banned books were children’s books featuring diverse characters or nonfiction books about historical figures, according to a new study. Authors of color wrote 39% of the books even though authors of color make up just 10% of U.S. authors #Booksky #BlackSky

Years ago my stepson was learning to paint when and left a lot of extra paint on the pallet. So I used it up to make a few smaller pieces..

🗃️ OTD: The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the US-Mexico War of 1846-48. This is something I did last year to commemorate the day. #Indigenous #Chicana #Chicano #Chicanx

Part of my Lovely Bones collection... It's been a while since I've painted.. I miss it..

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While waiting for the feedback from my Chair on my first chapter, I am organizing Chapter 2... The dreaded literature review... 🤯

If you’re a federal govt employee targeted for leave or termination on the basis of your DEI work, please file an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) complaint & retain legal counsel. I’m a former NIH PI. Happy to refer you to a law firm that has successfully sued the govt many times! Pls repost 🙏❤️

This pause in federal public health communications is NOT normal.

I feel like we are entering the zombie apocalypse era...

Without govt funding you simply don't have the community of scientists scattered across the US that helped the US to take the lead in scientific development in the 20th century! Members of Congress should be all over how this affects their districts! bsky.app/profile/mons...

Just tried to get to a health equity page on fda after seeing this and had similar issue. One thing to make clear is that ignoring equity issues in health will not make Americans healthier.

Hello everyone. I'm new here and currently exploring the app and content. Of course, I am choosing who to follow carefully. ☺️