Tim McKay

Educator, learner, reader, writer, physicist, astronomer, data scientist. Working on Equity & Inclusion in higher ed.

[Tim McKay @TimMcKayMI]

Another beautiful morning at Pickerel Lake.

[Program for Computing in the Arts and Science @UmichCompFor]

Excited for our new Linguistics+PCAS course:
Alien Anatomy: How ChatGPT Works.

[Program for Computing in the Arts and Science @UmichCompFor]

Gus Evrard and Mark @Guzdial are presenting on the @umichLSA Computing Education Task Force and on PCAS at the Koli Calling Computing Education Conference next week in Finland. https://t.co/62UP51R0UQ

[Tim McKay @TimMcKayMI]

@KHayhoe Raindrops on a fallen tulip tree leaf. Worth zooming in.

[American Ornithological Society @AmOrnith]

BREAKING: AOS will change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction—one step in an effort to address past wrongs and engage more people in the enjoyment, protection and study of birds. https://t.co/EgGbux7TPR #BirdNames

[The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize]

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Nature Writing Longlist for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize. Congratulations to all our wonderful longlisted authors! ✏️🌿

#JamesCropperWainwrightPrize #JCWP23 #10YearsOfWainwrightPrize

[LEO Union @ Bluesky @LEOUnionUmich]

Congrats to Michela Arnaboldi, Katri Ervamaa and Paul Kessenich our 2023-24 Collegiate Lecturers and Colleen van Lent for the 2023 Lecturer Excellence in Inclusive Teaching Award! Our LEO Lecturers contribute significantly to this University!
https://t.co/9PRGZNrpXr

[Tim McKay @TimMcKayMI]

@catcthomas @daviddunning6 @UMich Welcome to @umichLSA! Hope to see you at the New Faculty Teaching Academy in August.

[Bird Center of Michigan @birdcentermi]

Dive into the long weekend with our #BeltedKingfishers! While these gorgeous young birds were learning how to dive for fish, we used shallower pools as they gained confidence in their abilities. Check back tomorrow for an update on these daring divers!

[Spencer Foundation @Spencer_Fdn]

Edited by @spamfriedrice and @MichaelBastedo, "Rethinking College Admissions" probes the many facets of higher education admissions and translates research into actionable strategies for innovative, equitable admissions practices. Learn more: https://t.co/WHejO0vj3M

[Program for Computing in the Arts and Science @UmichCompFor]

What's inside "Computing's Impact on Justice: From Text to the Web" COMPFOR 111. https://t.co/UjdnQEfahD

[Program for Computing in the Arts and Science @UmichCompFor]

What's inside "Computing for Creative Expression," COMPFOR 121. https://t.co/04RGtJzEry

[Mark Guzdial @guzdial]

Broadening Participation in Computing by Moving Away from Computer Science: Information, Arts, Humanities, and Sciences offer better models for #CSforAll https://t.co/8XcbMQPXkz

[University of Michigan @UMich]

Last week, the U-M Regents approved the expansion of the #GoBlueGuarantee for students at the Ann Arbor campus as part of a 2023-24 budget that highlights affordability along with @UMichStudents, faculty, and staff success. https://t.co/h2EcKXxdSN

[Pat Maher, PhD | 🇨🇦 @DrPatMaher]

Just finished this book: What Teaching Looks Like, published by the @CEL_Elon. Excellent examination of the challenges and celebrations in Higher Ed. https://t.co/OEwK4KrNPe @NU_TeachingHub @ISSOTL @STLHESAPES

[WPBO @WPBO]

We're hiring!

Are you interested in contributing to avian research at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory? We are currently seeking a fall waterbird counter and fall lead owl bander. You can learn more about each position and how to apply at https://t.co/0c8YIW5lZX.

[Ann Arbor District Library @aadl]

You've just ordered pizza and the fridge is stocked with drinks. Your computer is ready to go. No school tomorrow. Your parents don't care if you stay up all night long. You're 41 years old. The year is 2023.

It's the start of another SUMMER GAME!

https://t.co/2p8nVUmSGz

[Marisa Rose @marisaarose_]

Beyond grateful for everything the Cook Family Foundation has done for me, and I could not be more excited to continue my education at the University of Michigan!! Go Blue💙💛

[WPBO @WPBO]

Chris Neri started banding owls at WPBO in the spring of 1999 and has dedicated much of his life to working at this unique migration site. Here he is, banding his 10,000th WPBO owl (a long-eared). This is such a significant accomplishment for any bander!

📸 Nova Mackentley

[Michigan Library Association @MLAoffice]

STRONG LIBRARIES = A STRONGER MICHIGAN. What a sight to behold…the Michigan library community stands united in support of all Michigan libraries at MLA’s Michigan Library Advocacy Day in Lansing. #MiLibraryDay #StrongLibrariesEqualAStrongerMichigan