acaMAMA @PostdocM

scientist at Harvard Med. Proud mum. Tweeting about working moms, who live in the academy’s glaring blindspot. And trying to #MakeTragedyComedy, when I can. Boston, MA Joined September 2018

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Itai Yanai @ItaiYanai

2 years ago

Credit is infinitely divisible in academia: the more authors on a paper, the merrier. Middle authors contribute so much and share in the credit, while that doesn’t take away any of the credit from the lead contributors.

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Harmit S. Malik @HarmitMalik

2 years ago

A very timely (but also timeless) 🧵

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

5 years ago

So, we are back to socially distanced lab work and I am soooo happy. Not seeing many ppl around is actually kinda nice 😁

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Sunny Singh @ProfSunnySingh

6 years ago

“So learn (and remember) what really matters to you and ONLY do that. Learn to say no. Learn to let the rest go.” Point taken, mom! 😎😎😎😎

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Sunny Singh @ProfSunnySingh

6 years ago

“Telling women they can be superheroes and have it all is the patriarchy’s trick for making women do all the work for little of the credit. It isn’t worth the toll on you, your relationships, your energies, your life.” My mum rocks 😁

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Elizabeth Waters @BethWatersNeuro

6 years ago

It’s been a busy couple of weeks doing workshops with students. I learned a lot from them. 8th graders wanted to talk about anxiety. From their definition, I think they get it. We talked how brain changes with puberty increase risk, made plans coping.

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

6 years ago

Annoyingly true.

Professor Jaded @ProfessorJaded

7 years ago

Annoyingly true.

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

11 am: running to the FACS facility with my cells. Walking past the treatment facility where I’ll be irradiated for cancer treatment at 2PM. #surreal #AHatIDontWantToWear

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

😂

Michael Levin @drmichaellevin

7 years ago

😂

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

We spend ALL our income on daycare+rent. 2 postdoc household in Boston. Academic science is for the rich and privileged.

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

Several. Still standing!

Kalisto Zenda Nanen @Blackhoodoo

7 years ago

Several. Still standing!

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

This is so cool!

Anne Hilborn @AnneWHilborn

7 years ago

This is so cool!

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

Bench working scientist-moms, how do you make time to read and keep up with the literature? Also looking for tips on stealing away some thinking time. @Momademia @PracheeAC @NeedhiBhalla @VirusesImmunity @SmtimScienceSux

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

Is anyone shocked by how much of parenting involves COOKING?

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

Friendly postdoc dude feels that this job is so big/stressful, takes up so much space in his life, he has nothing left to give@ home, rest of his life a mess. Pleasantly surprised by the reflection/ openness. Managed to not say, “Now, throw a child into this equation”.

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acaMAMA @PostdocM

7 years ago

Could’ve written this myself: “Even so, I want to do science. Academic research shouldn’t only be for people who have the privilege of time and money. So I’m pushing forward with my academic training.”