Safia | صفية

a girl with a red bow on her head sits in a field of flowers Alt: Kiki (from Kiki’s delivery service) sitting in a field staring at the cloudy sky.

This might be my worst post-conference crashout ever.

Anyone else struggling with different parts of life right now, my heart is with you.

We gotta believe things will workout and things will get better. 🤍

#Life

I have been critical of ACS a number of times for some of their poor leadership decisions and this time I want to recognize and praise their efforts to support graduate students here.

This is an example of what good scientific leadership and community looks like.

Thank you, @acs.org 🙏🏽

ACS announces millions in funding for students affected by terminated grants The grants will help students within 1 year of completion of their degree

The American Chemical Society announced that the ACS Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million to be granted to graduate students who have been impacted by the termination or cancellation of their adviser’s research grant(s) cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs... #chemsky

“Science does not speak for itself… but you can—and should!” — Dr. Sarah Ackenhusen

At the Science Policy Symposium by WCC @acs.org

#ACSFall2025

ACS Council approves the petition to establish the Committee on the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Chemists, 86% to 14%.

#chemsky 🧪⚗️ #acsfall2025

“Advocacy and support must be constant and consistent now more than ever.” — Dr. Alyssa Adcock

At the Science Policy Symposium by WCC @acs.org

#ACSFall2025

Omg this convo is a deep fried meme and I love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

ChatGPT tends to ignore retractions on scientific papers Study finds the chatbot doesn’t acknowledge concerns with problematic studies

The large language model–based chatbot ChatGPT fails to highlight the validity concerns with scientific papers that have been retracted or have been the subject of other editorial notices, according to a new study. cen.acs.org/policy/publi... #chemsky 🧪

I hope colleagues and friends attending #ACSFall2025 are having a good conference so far.

It is refreshing and inspiring to learn about so many science projects and efforts happening despite many hardships right now. 💙

🤣 @ the TW

There is something poetic that my final year of graduate school was in DC, with protests, with a certain political admin, and with the national guard / military presence* and now I get to go back there under the same conditions, if not worse, to share my scientific work.

*and peak pandemic lol #oof

#BlackInChemWeek #STEM #Chemistry #Science #BlackSky

It’s only problematic through a capitalist lens -- to people who mistake community for a growth metric rather than a space for actual conversation.

friends, this is (to me) a bit of an embarrassing request, but I am going to ask anyway:

1. do you have a favoriate online class (however defined) about statistics?
2. do you have a favorite basic (like 101-level) text on statistics?

thank you!

#chemsky

I don't drink energy drinks but now: new Muslim fear unlocked 🤣🤡🤣🤡

A flyer sharing highlights of my 4th year with a PhD. Title: Year 4 of Safia Z. Jilani, PhD A scientist on an adventure Body: Organized 3 science and community events Working on 1 research project Visited 4 time zones in the USA this year 2 research publications 1 workshop given 2 conference presentations 1 new research collaboration 2 awards 3 advocacy / service projects tried 7 new things in my life babysat 2 adorable cats for >1 week taught my first college level chemistry course started my deep fried gym rat journey #ChemistsWhoLift Luckiest aunt in the world

Greetings & I am grateful to share another PhD birthday.

I am grateful for the knowledge and opportunities I have had and I hope I can give forward to others.

I look forward to future adventures with more growth, discovery, community, care, and curiosity.🧪💙

#AStoryOfAScientist #TheDayOfEndings

Tagging @stuartcantrill.com for British rage bait LOLOLOLOLOL

It was so wonderful to meet you!! I appreciate all the feedback and constructive advice and I plan to use it as I apply for prof jobs!! Thank you!! 💙

It was so great to meet you, @finetraces786.bsky.social, Shasha, and Anuraj!

A recruiting flyer for a research study. Title: Effects of science communication and outreach in graduate school on post-graduate outlooks. Description: We are looking for participants for a study exploring how involvement in science communication and outreach during graduate school affects post-graduate career experiences! Participation in this research is open to anyone who has completed a PhD in chemistry or intends to complete one within the next year, regardless of whether you participated in science communication or outreach activities during graduate school. Eligibility: Either completed a PhD program in chemistry or a closely related field from a US academic institution or intends to complete one within the next year, 18+ years old. QR code for participation, contact info for questions, and logos for the University of Minnesota, the National Science Foundation, and the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology.

Excited to share a new survey being conducted by CSN graduate student @abbypigeon.bsky.social looking at how participating in science communication and outreach during graduate school affects post-graduate outlooks: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

oh I absolutely need to plan this - I owe you a scoop and something for your office desk!

a group of cartoon turtles wearing sunglasses are gathered together Alt: squirtle squad all nodding in agreement

I just wanted to take a moment and say that @petercarlton.bsky.social, @cesapo.bsky.social, and @chemfunman.bsky.social are absolutely amazing friends and I am super super grateful for them! 😊

#HappyMonday #Grateful #Blessed

a close up of a cartoon eevee with sparks coming out of its eyes Alt: a close up of happy eevee with sparkles in their eyes

One of my dear friends is defending for her PhD on Wednesday & another one of my dear friends has received an acceptance of their first author paper & while both of them are not on bluesky / twitter, I just wanted to put out there that I am so SO happy for my friends & their successes. 💙💙

#Chemsky

every wave rolling in is just another node :))))

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If you’re feeling post con crash after #CVG2025 this article from @takethis.org can help www.takethis.org/2017/09/how-... How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro - Take This

The press keeps writing this awful fanfic where the president is someone who cares about other people and merits respect

I think different labs are... different, but a lot of lab spaces I have seen have stools w/wheels (which is still hard to sit at a lab bench because your knees would hit the drawers) but not a lot of labs have desks that you can sit at. (like there can be desks for instruments but not for people)

Making figures & writing up some of the data from the #InvisibleWorkSTEM research has been full of contrasts - I feel hope & inspiration from some of the experiences ppl have reported but I also feel hopelessness & anger for so much crap ppl have gone through (wrt invisible work).
#Inequity #Chemsky

For safety reasons, office desks (ppl's personal belongings + meals) I think should be outside of the lab space. But having 1-2 desks in the lab can be inclusive for ppl who may need to sit to finish up taking notes in their lab notebook or have a place to sit while pipetting, etc.

#chemsky

California Farm Workers are going to call a strike to demand rights and dignity. Please join me in donating to their strike relief fund through the United Farm Workers Foundation.
www.ufwfoundation.org/donate