Brianna Loeks

Grad student, limnology, outdoors, beer, dogs #queerinstem #lgbtinstem #womeninstem

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something unpleasant after a period of relief.

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

@MurderSmall @momentworld Anyone got ideas for a drinking game while we watch?

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

Now that I’m back from a pandemic/research focus/two new jobs hiatus of reading papers while updating citations for my dissertation, I’m seeing all the super cool and novel research that has happened while I caught my breath! Cool work, scientist!! Keep it up! #phdchat

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

People! Who have worked with #humann #biobakery bacterial community outputs… how did you analyze it and will you HELP me 🙃 #metagenomics #humannbiobakery3 #microbialgenomics

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

@jbcotner “YOU. DID. THIS.”

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

Finishing up your dissertation while working full time is no joke! Here are the tragically neglected children wondering when work turned to dissertation work will result in a walk. #phdchat #stem #limnology #ScienceTwitter

[Lake Canada 🇨🇦 @LakeSuperior]

Mom, look what I can do!

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

I know I don’t have any power or pull, but Elon Musk buying Twitter is a prime example of how the billionaire class runs the country/world. I feel like a toy to the billionaire class and I will be deleting my account. I hate this.

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

As I wrap up my first (and ONLY, this gig is not for me) year of full time instruction in biology, I'm left with a few thoughts. My biggest sigh and challenge right now is keeping up with the amount of plagiarism while grading this exam. And it's LAZY plagiarism. #STEMeducation

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

@lesleyknoll @miamiuniversity What an awesome opportunity for you and what a loss for us!

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

Harkening back to my research roots for a women in STEM showcase in #Glencoe with an interactive display on gall forming flies! #flieslikeasolidago

[Aquatic N2 Fixation @AquaticN2Fix]

Our first working group is off and running! RCO1 Focusing on Rates, Drivers and Biodiversity of N Fixation across Aquatic Habitats had a second kickoff meeting today - now, groups will start data gathering in prep for a Workshop in June. #NSFfunded #RCN @NSF

[Shedd Aquarium @shedd_aquarium]

“If we want a safe environment for our children and grandchildren, we must clean up our act, no matter how hard a task it might be.” Hazel M. Johnson—aka “the mother of the environmental justice movement”—was a Chicagoan who fought to improve her local environment. (1/6)

[David Frum @davidfrum]

You may wonder, "what can I as an everyday citizen do to help?"

There is something.

Putin's war will raise, is raising, the cost of fuel and food. Be ready to explain that to friends and neighbors when Putin-friendly talkers and politicians try to blame our elected leaders

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

@cissyballen This is a great accomplishment! And I can't help but feel discouraged by the stat of FOURTH woman.... it's 2022....

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

I have applied to work with the @mndnr so much this last year, they must be getting tired of seeing my name and resume falling into their pile. Hopefully I find a right fit sometime soon! #phdchat #STEM #WomenInSTEM #ecology #hireme

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

I’m at the stage in my career where I get excited and feel honored to be chosen to review a paper. I work really hard at them both in thinking critically about the content AND battling my impostor syndrome 😐🤫#phdchat #stem #lgbtstem

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

I just prepped and did the intro for the entirely wrong lab looking out at a sea of confused students. Can this semester be over please?

[Oceana @oceana]

Smile. 😊 It's #WhaleWednesday!

[Brianna Loeks @bloeksjohnson]

I am nearing the end of my graduate studies (fingers crossed!) and I am wondering, what advice do you wish someone would have given YOU at this important pivot and advancement in your career goals and ultimate satisfaction? #phdchat #AcademicChatter #STEM