DrFerrous , 25 days ago to random

As educators and scientists, we can and should communicate clearly that generative AI tools are not sentient, have no capacity for truth, and are merely complex statistical algorithms dressed up in a plain language outfit.

#GenAI #ProfLife #AmWriting

GetzlerChem , 2 months ago to random

Does anyone on here have any experience with #refinishing #science #lab benches? Most are #epoxy #resin (very flat and smooth, softer) but some are #phenol (slight textured, harder & lighter). Flinn sells an epoxy product, but I have no idea if it’s any good. Please boost for visibility! #lablife #proflife #chemistry #biology #research #chemiverse

GetzlerChem , 3 months ago to random

Are you normal or do you also name the vortex mixers in your teaching labs with mixing-appropriate names? #chemistry #chemiverse #proflife #MixMasterMike #MixxyElliot #SirMixalot #MisterMxyzptlk

Machine for swirling test tubes to mix them (Vortex Genie 2: a blue box with a toggle switch and speed dial on the front and a cupped moving unit on top) with an pale blue tape label on which “Mister Mxyzptlk” is written in black sharpie. Sitting on a black epoxy resin lab bench with lab detritus scattered nearby
Machine for swirling test tubes to mix them (old Vortex Genie 2: a corroded tan box with a toggle switch and speed dial on the front and a cupped moving unit on top) with a yellow tape label on which “Sir Mixalot” is written in black sharpie. Sitting on a black epoxy resin lab bench with lab detritus scattered nearby
Machine for swirling test tubes to mix them (Vortex Genie 2: a blue box with a toggle switch and speed dial on the front and a cupped moving unit on top) with a pale pink tape label on which “Mixxy Elliot” is written in black sharpie. Sitting on a black epoxy resin lab bench with lab detritus scattered nearby

DrFerrous , 3 months ago to random

Some news this week.

Our budget was cut 10%. I shouldn’t plan on submitting abstracts or organizing symposia at conferences.

We made reservations to visit München this October.

My daughter (on spring break) dropped me off at work so she could have my car for the day.

I won a Teaching Excellent Award. (Yeah, that one I was grousing about earlier this semester. I should feel happier, but my prevailing emotion is gratitude I don’t have to apply again.)

#Personal #ProfLife #overwhelmed