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OSU PhD Student (CWRU '23 - Mathematical Physics) Terraria Enthusiast, Cosmere, Reading Dresden Files, Board Games, and Karaoke

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Cant stop laughing about P ∈ Ass

02.06.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Personally do struggle finding good calorically dense foods

26.05.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s pretty wild to live in a timeline where Harvard, the most conservative (with a small c) place I’ve ever worked, is now the front line or the resistance.

23.05.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades (Gift Article) The lag in funding extends far beyond D.E.I. initiatives, affecting almost every area of science: chemistry, computing, engineering, materials and more.

Share the details of how the Trump administration is killing American science and technology with someone you know who might not otherwise see it:

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

23.05.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A stone shrine appears in the background of the image. The shrine has a golden bell, and a stained glass window depicting the image of a torch. In front of the shrine are the words 'Steadfast Steward's Update'

A stone shrine appears in the background of the image. The shrine has a golden bell, and a stained glass window depicting the image of a torch. In front of the shrine are the words 'Steadfast Steward's Update'

The next Darkest Dungeon II update is taking shape.

This update is set to release ahead of our third Kingdoms module. We’ll be working closely with the community to make changes to existing features, finish off hero reworks and more.

Learn more: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/steadfa...

16.05.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Lilinum, a Devastating One with white and red marbled skin, walking toward the viewer menancingly with a smile on her face. She is holding a shardblade with one hand while the other hand is scraping the edge of the blade.

Lilinum, a Devastating One with white and red marbled skin, walking toward the viewer menancingly with a smile on her face. She is holding a shardblade with one hand while the other hand is scraping the edge of the blade.

"Tatak-Im, Devastating One" concept art from Petar Penav. A white and red marbled skin Fused with her legs bent and claws out

"Tatak-Im, Devastating One" concept art from Petar Penav. A white and red marbled skin Fused with her legs bent and claws out

"Tatak-Im Devastating One" concept art by Petar Penev. A black and red marbled skin Fused crouching with his hand touching the ground while the other arm covers his abdomen with his claws out"

"Tatak-Im Devastating One" concept art by Petar Penev. A black and red marbled skin Fused crouching with his hand touching the ground while the other arm covers his abdomen with his claws out"

This Shardblade-wielding Fused wants to hear *you* scream

In the Stonewalkers campaign, you'll face a new type of Fused. Chaotic & playfully reckless, Lilinum is a Devastating One with the power of Division. A graze of her claw can destroy nearly any object & the stone turns to ash beneath her feet

12.05.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
The cover of Little Blue Book #1567, Elizabeth Palmer’s Making Men Happy With Jams & Jellies

The cover of Little Blue Book #1567, Elizabeth Palmer’s Making Men Happy With Jams & Jellies

07.05.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 167    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4
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New Video Incoming!

03.05.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

If what has been going on in the US was happening in a movie it would be far fetched and heavy handed

01.05.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081

25.04.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 60366    πŸ” 20685    πŸ’¬ 599    πŸ“Œ 832
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APS photos

21.03.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

*stuff

14.03.2025 02:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Renfaire at COSI stiff

14.03.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.

An unvaccinated child died of Measles in the United States, the first Measles death in a decade.

No child should die of the Measles. This is entirely preventable. Vaccinate your children.

abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-m...

27.02.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 161    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

This is the kind of simple and direct message we need right now: long-term damage aside, this attack is going to very quickly make it even harder for people to have the jobs and medical care they need.

08.02.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 770    πŸ” 226    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 5
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD

⚠️ Effective Monday 2/10/25, NIH indirect rate capped at 15%. Applies to existing & future grants.

β€”> Deep budget cuts & program closures coming to a university near you.

Is this the break the glass moment for university administrators who have been silent so far about the attack on science?

07.02.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2155    πŸ” 837    πŸ’¬ 101    πŸ“Œ 266
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD

This will destroy US research universities.

β€œNIH is... imposing a standard indirect cost rate on all grants of 15%
…
For any new grant... for all existing grants to IHEs retroactive to the date of issuance... recipients are subject to a 15 % indirect cost rate.”
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

08.02.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For the record- if this happens for NSF too (and I assume it will), it will devastate R1 universities.

08.02.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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FDA changes to Labelling of allergens

06.02.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Starforge were kind enough to send me their new Terraria PC, so let's unbox it!

youtu.be/0tmzoHzXst8?...

03.02.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 237    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

What a day huh

04.02.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 126    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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few days late, but I just finished my first year at the gym! πŸ’ͺ

02.02.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 148    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Employee of the month.

πŸ“Έ emma_ferguson18

30.01.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 451    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Cosmere RPG Update: Pre-Production! #cosmererpg
YouTube video by Brotherwise Games Cosmere RPG Update: Pre-Production! #cosmererpg

The Cosmere RPG is officially in the "pre-production" stage for the Stormlight Campaign Setting! ⭐

This video shows a sneak peek at the production-quality prototypes - we're in great shape to head into production shortly after the Lunar New Year holiday ends!

youtube.com/shorts/lmYaG...

29.01.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Do you even Balatro?

29.01.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1022    πŸ” 91    πŸ’¬ 44    πŸ“Œ 12

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