Michael Lerner

My annotated syllabus for diversity/inclusion/decolonisation (a work in progress) now has PPT slides for every scientist, automatically generated, and indexed so you can instantly grab materials for the chapter you're teaching right now! #ITeachPhysics github.com/mglerner/Intro…

I find that a lot of my students need support right now, but a lot more of them are quiet about the ways in which they need support. Teachers, I hope we're all reaching out actively.

I have now replaced the screen on my daughter's iPhone 13 mini. I think this is roughly equivalent to an advanced physics lab project.

Science reading list for this week

Today's assignment in Science and Pseudoscience: use ChatGPT to write a 250-500 word reflection on the question "how can we distinguish science from pseudoscience?" Make ChatGPT write it either in the style of Shermer or in the style of Sagan. Exit ticket: how did ChatGPT do?

@BrainsBeesBikes I am so, so sorry. I wish you all the strength, bravery and joy you can find

My cancer has returned and spread to my liver. While my oncologist can't give an exact timeline, I'm planning for 2-5 more years. I’ll be receiving treatment until it no longer works. I'm facing this reality head-on, but it’s still a difficult road ahead. #breastcancer #tnbc

PUI Faculty rock! Engaging undergrads in research & quality teaching!! @SOBLA_BIOF @ApsDbio

Made a good run, but it finally got me

My dog is in this paper #ack" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

After 20 years, the 3rd edition! ..... Daan and I are not giving up our search for a better understanding.

@IBJIYONGI @MrProfChanda This is like when people first learn that lots of Latinx folks are .. not super white liberal. Also my public school education in Kansas spent a good chunk of time on MLK Malcolm SNCC John Africa etc. Big clue. How are folks both not learning in school AND not talking to people?!

Currently watching the mullet competition at the Indiana State Fair

“One, here comes the two to the three to the four Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre is at the door” Why hasn’t someone made the @ShaboozeysJeans @SnoopDogg @drdre mashup yet??

This is literally the most scientific thing I have ever heard. I am sure my Science and Pseudoscience class will agree this Fall ….

@neilfws No, it’s a complete 360 from that

I always struggle with this: doesn't "full circle" imply that you returned to your starting point and therefore hold your original opinion?

Physics: Einstein is wrong. Or perpetual motion. Natural History Museum: Dinosaur bones.

Please nominate one of your amazing junior or mid career colleagues for the @BiophysicalSoc Theory & Computation Subgroup Award They'll receive a cash prize & speak at the 2025 annual meeting in sunny Los Angeles☀️🌴 biophysics.org/awards-funding… Nominations due Aug 1, 2024 ⏰

@yeajijeong @NCStateVetMed Congratulations!

Today, my dreams came true. I officially started as an assistant professor in anatomic pathology at @NCStateVetMed with warm Wolfpack welcome. Cannot wait to start share my enthusiasm for pathology & translational research with vet students and grad students 🤗. #newPI

Do any of you use an under-the-desk exercise bike/treadmill/etc? I'm considering it.

Happy Father’s Day to all. And especially to dads whose kids aren’t there, and to kids whose dads aren’t there.