Jennifer Kirk

Microbiology PhD Candidate @michiganstateu | MSc @EasternMichU | Microbial Ecology | +/- Culture-Based Technique | Conservation | Teaching as Research | she/her

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

This morning during my Zoom meeting, my 3-year shared that he had a sticky bugger, so that was nice.

[Selva Marroquín @Sedimentologo]

I’ve seen and heard a lot of stories from white female professors in academia upset about being confused for students when they are walking through their building or into their own classroom where they will be teaching. While I can understand that this must be demeaning,.. 1/7

[Nkrumah Grant @NkrumahGrant]

We just don’t need police reform, we need human reform. I will never forget talking with a colleague who voiced how exhausting it is to be black. Our beautiful black skin – the subject of constant hate and discontent. Can we have the chance to live!!!!! https://t.co/NId0OoD51N

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

This is beautiful.

[KL_grady @grady_kl]

I know it's a drop in the bucket of what's needed but it heals my heart a bit to see the @MSU_MMG medical supply donations piling up after just a few hours notice 🥰

Gathering up #ShadeLab and #DufourLab contributions to add to the pile!! #spartanswill 💚

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

@NkrumahGrant Full cross!

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

@kymmer7691 We all had a good laugh.

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

This morning during my Zoom meeting, my 3-year shared that he had a sticky bugger, so that was nice.

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

@GemmaReguera This wins the internet today.

[Baris Kasikci @bariskasikci]

Seen in the UMich meme page on Facebook

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

@DrAlgaeGirl I completely agree, except this situation seemed to me more obvious because she kept getting stuck and stopping. Her expression also indicated something was off, looking concerned and glancing around. Of course it is possible I misinterpreted but she thanked me for stopping.

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

Walking and saw a student having difficulty getting up a hill. Watched >20 people pass; no one paused. As I approached, she said her wheelchair battery was nearly dead and it didn’t have enough power to get up the hill. Would the story differ if my legs gave out on the same hill?

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

Still love to crunch numbers, play with spreadsheets, and organize everything but the context and office are extremely different. All positive....except the salary.

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

@grady_kl Oh my, you are so correct. I am certain my subconscious told me not to read the FB comments because I didn't until you commented here. Now I am sad again. Also, not really surprised.

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

Exactly. Yes, this. You got it. That's an affirmative. Absolutely, yes. Supported in the literature. Do you believe me now? Can we say "active learning" together? How many ways can I say yes?

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Memorization is not in the top ten skills needed in 2020.

If school is about preparing students for the future, we need to shift our focus.

#futureready #teachergoals

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

Congratulations to these young scientists!

For The First Time In History, Girls Won All Five Top Prizes at the Broadcom Masters STEM Competition | A Mighty Girl https://t.co/x5nS8BOOai

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

Glad to be taking part in this important workshop. #DiversityandInclusion #diversityinSTEM @MSU_NatSci @MSU_MMG

[Katie Dickinson @katie_jane_d]

This is so cool!!

[Jennifer Kirk @J_K_Kirk]

Student lab notebook for DNA Isolation protocol: level expert.

Still my favorite. This student did this the ENTIRE semester. She is going places. @michiganstateu @MSU_MMG @kazophile MMG408 Fall 2016 #STEMteaching #HigherEdTeaching #modelling #laboratory