Sheril

Sheril, 26 days ago to food

This photo was sent my way by someone who knows I work in #food security. I don’t know where it was taken or who deserves credit. (The tickets appear to name a pub).

But I’d sure love to see this kindness replicated. Widely. It’s critically needed & warms my heart. ❤️

Sheril, 27 days ago to random

Dogs are the best.

Sheril, 28 days ago (edited 28 days ago) to random

Graduation Day

Sheril, 29 days ago to random

It’s said that on this day in the year 2941 of the Third Age, a wizard came to the Shire, looking for someone to go on an Adventure...

Sheril, 29 days ago to climate

Good. Very good.

“The regulations could deliver a death blow in the United States to coal, the fuel that..has caused global environmental damage.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/climate/biden-power-plants-pollution.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nE0.9-Li.cFw_Pisqs7Zz&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare #ClimateChange #GiftLink

Sheril, 1 month ago to tech

This is fine. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/you-can-now-buy-a-flame-throwing-robot-dog-for-under-10000/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR281-oDK5Mb90FQq9SqqKk_GuzgOnsQPX68PZCE1_NuqEFvQyh4l-8ZXZo_aem_AWfy7tbFmdVqsJlb1D_aNgAJGGyrm2r0QhcmDAe_1FW8IvwRZcc9G4sGPf2sVfkzFg2SQ206DXZgg9m8mSV4cIg5 #tech

Sheril, 1 month ago to random

As an undergrad, I sent one of my biology professors a thank you card at the end of the semester bc I really enjoyed his class. He was a plant guy & it had a smiling sunflower on it with a text box that said “Thanks.”

At the time, I remember worrying he would think it was a weird thing to do.

25 years later, now sitting on the other side of things, I’m really glad I did that bc I’d be delighted to be on the receiving end.

Always let people know what their contribution means to you.

Sheril, 1 month ago to climate

It’s #EarthDay & I’m giving a talk all about the global food system & its impact on the environment.

The agricultural sector is one of the most significant + immediately scalable places to have impact.

Since my talk isn’t public, here’s a great piece from @globalecoguy & the good folks at Project Drawdown. https://drawdown.org/news/insights/how-food-and-farming-will-determine-the-fate-of-planet-earth
#climatechange #science #food

Sheril, 1 month ago to science

Born in 1750, Caroline Herschel worked as assistant to her astronomer brother William. But she also made her own discoveries of nebulae, stars & 8(!) comets.

In 1787, King George III employed Caroline as her brother's assistant, including a small salary that made her one of the first women paid for their contributions to #science.

Caroline submitted over 550 stars to the existing star catalog & received honorary membership in the Royal Society. https://www.space.com/17439-caroline-herschel.html #history

Sheril, 1 month ago to random

"Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check.

But that is not what I have found.

I've found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay.

Simple acts of kindness and love.”

• Gandalf, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Sheril, 1 month ago to random

Welp, it’s official. The dissertation is accepted. 🎉

mzyw, 1 month ago to random

Congratulations to @cplong who has been named provost and senior vice president at University of Oregon! https://around.uoregon.edu/content/chris-long-named-uo-provost-and-senior-vice-president

Chris was my favorite dean at MSU. He is thoughtful, fair, and honest. UO chose an amazing new provost!

#highered #leadership

Sheril, 1 month ago to random

Wishing everyone a day of this much joy 🐾

A black white and tan puppy rolling in the grass.
A black white and tan puppy rolling in the grass.
A black white and tan puppy rolling in the grass.

Sheril, 1 month ago to politics

Financial constraints to living & working in Washington, D.C. likely define & reinforce the community of people able to stay long enough to achieve senior positions, leading to a policy-making community distinct from the American public.

https://sheril.substack.com/p/left-out-of-the-room-where-it-happens #politics

So what? "Misperceptions & blind spots among decision makers may occur, in part, because their lived experiences primarily reflect those from communities with the resources required to maintain influential roles."

Sheril, 1 month ago to trans

Ben Barres was a trailblazing transgender neurobiologist who promoted equity & diversity.

His pioneering research on glial cells changed science & he became the 1st #trans person admitted into the National Academies of Science.

Barres was a strong advocate for women, early career scientists & the #LGBTQ+ community at a time when few people openly discussed gender identity. https://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2017/12/28/mourning-ben-barres-the-transgender-scientist-who-changed-neuroscience/ #history #science

Excerpt from his autobiography: https://stanmed.stanford.edu/ben-barres-autobiography-transgender-scientist/

Sheril, 1 month ago to random

We traveled to Toledo, Ohio last night for today’s #eclipse. The journey from here depends on the clouds.

Wishing everyone clear skies & great viewing. Have fun & make sure to protect your eyes. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses

Sheril, 1 month ago to science

Our little show about the science behind what we eat & its impact on the planet made the ‘Championship Round’ of the local PBS ‘March Madness’ brackets…

If you have an Instagram account, this is the last time I’ll request support from the fediverse https://www.instagram.com/wkarofficial?igsh=ZjBqZ3E0azd3N294 (click on the profile icon for stories)

The competition is just for fun of course, but I do love that we’ve made it this far with a family program about #science ✨

Sheril, 1 month ago to science

Misinformation & pseudoscience is not a new or emerging phenomenon because of social media.

Rather, it’s been amplified & weaponized through social media.
#science #socialmedia #culture

Sheril, 1 month ago to science

The “History” channel 😆

I simply adore this comic by Sketching Science #science #art