ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED 🎓 I finished my master’s in strategic communication and wrapped a capstone on researchers experiences moving from Twitter/X to Bluesky. Thanks to all of #AcademicSky who participated. I would have loved more interviews. But even with a small sample, I learned a lot. 🧵

I left Walgreens 2 year ago and my life is much improved because of it. I changed to my little grocery store pharmacy and never wait in line and pick up when I grocery shop and life is more peaceful.

Would love to get a few more participants from academia for my capstone. 5 min survey + 20 min online interview. #scicomm #commsky

This is amazing. #auroraborealis #amesia

Curious how other researchers are using Bluesky vs. Twitter/X for academic or professional communication? Me too! That’s exactly what I’m studying for my graduate capstone. Would love your input (5 min survey + optional interview) uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #AcademicSky #SciComm 🧪

Block party!!!

nothing quite like a Friday Night Block Party...

I like to listen to lo-fi tunes while I work. Stumbled across these lo-fi instrumentals based on classic Scooby-Doo tracks. It's giving a professional spooky season vibe that I didn't know I needed! open.spotify.com/album/3BDB2V...

The PBS show #caregiving is a must see. As a woman who was a full time caregiver for children and elders for 12 years, I know well the cost of serving society that goes uncompensated.

What’s the German word for that feeling when you’re binge watching an awesome show and getting to the end of the last season. You want to stop and savor but you also NEED to know how it ends. Also Pamela Adlon is a genius. #betterthings

"If federal sentencing guidelines had been followed, you probably would not be reading today about Linwood Barnhill Jr." From Colbert I. King: wapo.st/43baeTX

A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope

Autism isn’t an epidemic. It's not a disease. It’s a natural variation in how people think…which, frankly, is a relief in a world where most people don't think at all.

McCormick was born in 1968. One reason he did not remember seeing people with autism at the time was autism did not have a diagnosis separate from schizophrenia in the DSM until 1980.

I’m thinking instead of saying combat climate change, leaders should say alleviate climate suffering.

A little good news for a newsfeed palate cleanser.

SciComm at its finest. ✅ Clear explanation ✅ Great photos/graphics ✅ Defines unfamiliar terms ✅ Research as a story ✅ Conveys personal passion ✅ Introduces characters ✅ Explains why important ✅ Ends with a gentle CTA #scicomm

Hundreds showed up!

Little Ames Iowa turned out for Hands Off today. Lots of seniors and vets. Saw one lady with Bob Dole earrings.

Ag’d sir, hands off.

In December I took my teens to get their passports updated. It cost several hundred dollars to do so. USPS clerk: When are you planning to travel abroad? Me: No plans yet. Just getting our paperwork in order for when we need it. USPS clerk: Wow. That’s a lot of money for paperwork.

The psychology behind anti-trans legislation: How cognitive biases shape thoughts and policy

Last night I watched 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers on Tubi just so I could better understand the nuance of this GIF.

No one is gonna buy that book, Chuck, much less pay you to try to sell it to them.

My small act of resistance today? When I send colleagues hyperlinks to recommend books, I use @bookshop-org.bsky.social instead of Amazon.

Hey Delta, Continental, southwest, and United Airlines: ain’t no way I’m buying a ticket after NOAA is gutted. Ever.

My cat seems to be dream feeding.

Freddie Mercury didn't go into the studio and nail the vocals for "The Show Must Go On" in one take while dying of AIDS for you to despair and give up now. Take the time you need, but then get up and get back out there. The show must go on.

Black history month is a living reminder that we don’t need the powerful’s approval, consent, or support to do great things.

Had so much fun making this piece for work and learning more about the world of proteomics! Loved learning about the science and geeking out over the setup process. Big thanks to all the #massspec folks on this app who let me hang out in their space while I figured things out.

Honest question: Do academics in the humanities spend as much time at their conferences as the #SciComm folks on how to make research accessible and relevant to a general audience?

That feeling when your boss/crackerjack editor returns your draft with "good job!" in the subject line.

An excellent call to action for researchers of all disciplines! My only addition: there are people like me at nearly every research-focused institution who are here to help you do this! #scicomm

As a communication pro in academia, I echo the great points in this thread. If you’re a researcher, chances are there are several established programs on your campus to collaborate with. On my one campus we have Science Bound, Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, FIRST, 4-H and girls in STEM camps.

You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?

For real! Who is the genius who realized if boiled the dough before baking it would make something so delicious?

Delivered my final presentation for my strategic communication research class last night. It was a proposal to study the motivations and values of STEM researchers migrating to Bluesky. I don’t know if I’ll get institutional support to proceed but at least four classmates created accounts.

Me? I’m a communications specialist who started a new job a month ago at an R1 focusing on research storytelling. In my interview, I said I would want to sunset their X account because it was a reputational risk. So thrilled to see #SciComm has found a home again. So