A few people have asked “what the heck is Moore v Harper & what did they decide?” This 🧵 is for them. If you're already in the weeds, keep scrolling. Nothing to see here. With that, a nuance free summary of Moore v Harper:

Affirmative action produced Barack and Michelle Obama. It gave talented students a seat at elite tables. We must fight onwards, as usual, unbowed and graceful - but today still hurts.

I'm 32 today!! Our baby girl will be making her appearance in about 8 weeks. If anyone would like to contribute for my birthday here's a link to the registry! amazon.com/baby-reg/aubre…

Today my lab, Franz Lab surprised me with a baby shower!!! They even invited my family. So grateful to have these wonderful colleagues/friends in my life. Also happy for the reminder that academia does have plenty of good sides! Academic Mom, PhD

So upset I couldn't be there in person but I absolutely don't regret putting my family first. Looks like it was AH-MAZING!!! Special thanks to Debolina Hati, M.Sc.,Ph.D. for all of her hard work and to everyone that attended!

George Santos has been expelled. If they can do this to a college volleyball star, world famous Brazilian journalist, successful NYC financier and noted producer of the Spider Man musical, what hope is there for we mere mortals?

Bet: Can you fall asleep anywhere?? Can you really?? My kid:

In the thick of this right now trying to finish my postdoc with 2-4 year olds and a 7 month old. My partner is also highly involved and we get our house cleaned once a month.I refuse to sacrifice being highly involved in my kids lives though. Que sera, sera.

Congratulations to #RCSAFellow Catherine Denning-Jannace, PhD, Chemistry, Franz Lab Duke University Chemistry Duke University!

So pumped to be a part of the inaugural class of RCSA fellows! Special thanks to Amanda Hargrove for the nomination. Major thanks also to Franz Lab & Duke University Chemistry for the constant support. Can't wait to meet the other fellows in May!

Vanessa Trinidad Mariscal is a grad student I met while visiting UC Santa Cruz Science. They are an amazing community member and scientist. As chemists, we support our own, especially rising stars. Please consider donating to their GoFundMe...gofundme.com/f/support-vane…

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

So North Carolina went blue across the board except for president. Dem Governor, Dem Lt Governor, Dem school superintendent, Dem AG, and 2 dem reps. And Trump. Do I have that right?

Watching Gen Z men veer right hits different for Millennials. We lived through Columbine, 9/11, the Iraq War, 2008 crash, 2016 election, covid, abortion bans, & now this. We watched institutions repeatedly fail us while older generations selfishly protected the status quo. 🧵1/

Joining the science exodus...follow me in blue sky!

I can't believe I get to start my independent career in such a supportive environment. Excited to be a Spartan!! 💪🏾💪🏾