The Canadian spring never disappoints.

This is my 5th pregnancy (in 6.5 years) and every week, when I prepare my schedule for the upcoming week, I keep ignoring past me who was always so tired and unfocused at any point in her pregnancy. Forgetfulness is the reason we survive but also burn out.

There are journal issues...and then there are journal issues! The truly epic 25th Anniversary Special Issue of the GEP journal, titled "Continuity and Change in Global Environmental Politics," is now live and free to read for the next 90 days through @mitpress.bsky.social.

Interview work: Most days are hard (why won’t they talk to me?). Many days involve self-doubt (maybe I’m doing it all wrong). Some days are great (that interview was illuminating!!). And a few days are bold (sure, I’ll reach out directly to the leader of that huge organization, they might answer).

Oatly can‘t be milk but chatGPT can think, sure.

I used to love going out for a run while listening to news podcasts. These last few weeks though I’ve only wanted to run indoors while watching Netflix. One reason is I don’t want to slip on the icy sidewalks. The other one is I really don’t want to listen to more news about our Southern neighbour.

How my 3 yo remembers that ride: there was a driver and he had no hair. I think he put it in the garbage. I am def using that example in class to talk about how diverse frames produce very different understandings of a same situation.

Really happy to see that @apsa.bsky.social is hosting a webinar on depression and anxiety in graduate school (and beyond). These events are FREE and open to everyone! politicalsciencenow.com/webinar-anxi...

A Lyft driver, after listening to me say something to my daughter, silently changed the radio station from CBC to Ici Radio Canada : a pro move.

Jan 2, 9.15 am: I’m finally back in my office, what a relief! I’m going to be able to get so much done today. Jan 2, 10.12 am: it’s quiet in here… I wonder how M&M (aka my kids) are doing at daycare today… I wish I could check in on them. Maybe I’ll find the answer scrolling through social media.

At this time of year, some people hand out presents. I hand out invitations to review papers. You're welcome.

How is my pregnancy going? For several days I’ve been sending my children to their respective school and daycare with a pair of left-hand mittens of different sizes for one and a pair of right-hand mittens of different sizes for the other. So, not great?

@ryankatzrosene.bsky.social makes an interesting argument on Bill Gates’ position shift on climate change in @theconversation.com: as climate politics is so sensitive to framing, how should we, as scientists, frame our message? theconversation.com/why-bill-gat...

A question for social scientists 😉

❗ AI skeptics: don't miss this hybrid event.❗ Register here: climatejustice.ubc.ca/events/event...

Billionaires talk about climate change and climate action. We need scientists and social scientists to understand what they say, what they mean by it and what it means for us.

Say what you want, as long as AI calls me Mary Poppins, I won‘t think it’s smarter than me.

Any tips on coming back from medical leave to 500 unread emails?

My day started at 4.30 am because my kid was done sleeping. On the one day I’m allowed to “sleep in“. I’d argue this is less exciting than a trip to Manitoba, although I must say I’ve never been.

Hello, it’s 4.39 am and they day had begun for parents of young children who do not appreciate winter time.

One sign that I am becoming more Canadian by the day is how mad I am at our provincial government right now.

Yes! Also, being recognized at a smaller institution might offer students more support than being just another student at a prestigious university. Eventually that support might be more helpful than the name of the prestigious university.

Everybody agrees we have big global problems to solve, meanwhile BigTech is selling us AI glasses to help us figure out what to wear if it’s chilly outside. Because ultimately that‘s what most tech does: marginally improve our day-to-day and distract us from what could improve it significantly.

open.spotify.com/episode/7I0I... LSD sur la transition énergétique; très intéressant de penser la transition actuelle comme une multiplication de nombreuses sources d’énergie plutôt qu’une réorientation vers des énergies “vertes”. Une transition durable ne peut exister sans sobriété.

First trimester of pregnancy is extremely hard because: you may feel physically terrible every day for weeks; the anxiety of miscarrying is all-consuming; and you feel alone, even when you’re not. Time has never gone so slow. Yet, because it’s so common, you’re expected to just push through.

Case in point: my 4 yo is excited to have my mum visit because he thinks she can make any dish that has butter in it and apparently I’m “still learning”. I won’t tell him that my grandma used a lot more butter than does my mum.

I’ve been cooking like a grandma, adding more butter, cream and/or salt to everything and I must say, there’s a reason why grandmas’ cooking is so popular.

About twenty leading scholars came together at ENAP to reflect on the future of AI and emerging technologies governance. Here’s what it looks like when they answer my questions for you (in French and English). 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g6s...

Our collaborative piece, "Supporting the Next Generation of Global Environmental Politics Research: A Call to Dialogue and Action," has been accepted at Global Environmental Politics!

"How is your day going?" "You know, just another day in academia spent cutting 15 words to get everything fit under 4 pages, not 4.05 pages."

In Edmonton, the IKEA cafeteria has switched from reusable dinnerware to compostable ones and Starbucks no longer accepts my reusable mug for health safety reasons. Are businesses regressing on sustainability because there’s not enough pressure?

This summer, I have had to write several reports on my work over the last three years. While tedious, it’s also allowed to pause and realize I have accomplished a lot. As I am currently wrapping up one of those reports, my eyes linger on the breast pump still sitting in my office,…

I have had issues of short-term memory loss for a few years (thanks, kiddos), but I am 99% sure I have never written this paper. I guess thanks for thinking of me, chatGPT.

Someone posting how sometime research is slow sounds like a useful post… Until they end up listing the three article manuscripts and two book chapters they submitted over the summer.

Congratulations Dr. @devoncantwell.bsky.social for a fantastic defence! Devon is doing excellent work in the field of global urban climate governance, follow her and her research!

A pool in our back yard. Officially living the North American dream 🤩

One thing that always makes me feel good is visiting a public library.

Buckle in for some @apsa.bsky.social Grad Status Committee updates! First up: you can finally sign up for our newsletter updates without being an APSA member! We send around 3-5 emails per year with PDFs of job postings, upcoming workshops, and $ opportunities. connect.apsanet.org/graduate/new...

As someone who has moved a lot in the last 15 years, building community was not on the top of my mind. But the more I think about the climate crisis in a context of polarization, the more I believe creating/strengthening community is key. More knowledge mobilization on that topic is needed.

Maybe everyone understands that AI doesn’t “think”, but everyone also understands that soy doesn’t make “milk” and yet we’ll all drinking soy beverage, so maybe we should revise the standards for what companies associate with “thinking”.

Perhaps not the most informative animation, but it shows that IPBES is taking social sciences seriously, something other international scientific bodies haven't always done.

In other news, I got married 10 years ago today.

How I'm thinking about gen-AI in a university context. Thoughts?

Such a great crowd! Big thanks to Jean-Frédéric and Steven! Environmental politics, come for the problems, stay for the people (and the problems).

One thing about AI in research is that it is being used to get more grants, write literature reviews more quickly, analyze data more efficiently. Beyond ethical concerns, by doing that, we are perpetuating a publish-or-perish logic where we need to produce more and faster 1/3

US climate scientists need all the help they can get. Including from foul-mouthed comedians! 🤡😱😱 Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated". #climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience

www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol... Thanks for sharing @devoncantwell.bsky.social

My new home office has birds and everything.

🚨 New WP! 📄 "Publish or Procreate: The Effect of Motherhood on Research Performance" (w/ @valentinatartari.bsky.social 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 We investigate how parenthood affects scientific productivity and impact — and find that the impact is far from equal for mothers and fathers.

I am thrilled to announce that I am running for re-election for Edmonton City Council to represent the incredible people of #WardMétis, and all Edmontonians. I love this city, and I’m ready to continue building a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous Edmonton for everyone. ashleysalvador.com