DrBryanGerber

A psychologist and college professor. Interested in student success, higher education development, and academic reform.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Kind of on a mission now. It is humbling but yet I appreciate the opportunity to build empathy. I have no idea what it feels like to be disabled. I will get better. Insight none-the-less.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Broke my leg at MPA. Now dealing with severe blood clots. Navigating campus in a wheelchair is more difficult than I was aware. I will get better. Mapping routes for those who won't. How accessible is your campus?

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

@aqbmn3 @ReganARGurung @ericlandrum Google Docs seems great but it adds steps. Maybe I am with @ericlandrum and simply need a quality tutorial.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

... and not all may have had the "privilege" some assume.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

I think this is why just saying, "false" rarely works. Dialogue, presenting the research and shrugging your shoulders may be most effective (?)

[R. Eric Landrum (he, him, his) @ericlandrum]

It is super hard to disbelief the myths, and just mentioning the myth then attempting to disbelief it -- that brief mention tends to strengthen the myth's valence. https://t.co/CdpcNRgCrh

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

I have been doing Psychology Nights this semester discussing common myths in psychology. Students, staff, and folks from the community attend. I just present the research and let them decide.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

@GarthNeufeld @ericlandrum @CascadiaCollege @TeachPsych Congratulations! Much deserved. Your passion for teaching shows and is inspiring.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

@AliMattu @ericlandrum Number 4 needs to be qualified. If they spent 25 years in applied fields prior to coming to academia, they might know a little (outside academia).

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Learn to appreciate defense. Something our society has all but forgotten. We simply acquiesce to the aggressive offense.

[Erin Westgate @ErinWestgate]

So I'm no expert on boredom, but this Super Bowl is pretty. damn. boring.

oh, wait, yes I am.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

@psychoBOBlogy Not to diminish the mistakes of the past, the NFL Village in Canton, OH is coming along nicely. This "compound" will house and treat former players/performers who suffer from life-long maladies incurred during their days in the league. Past-learn-improve.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Classy rendition of the National Anthem performed by a classy woman prior to the Super Bowl. This vet shed a tear. It doesn't happen nearly enough. Thanks Gladys, for everything.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Thomas Szasz re-visited? I'm intrigued.

[Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵ @sbkaufman]

Psychopaths don't exist. All that exists are humans with differing levels of typically-expressed psychopathic personality traits. Same for everything listed in the DSM. Humans aren't dichotomous categories; we each express some level of each classification at some point.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

This is so bad I will need to use it in class. My students expect old psychologist jokes from me.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Real "dudes" cite whoever is relevant. Gender should never be an issue.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

The problem is great conversations @nitopconference go until 2 am. I would advocate for brunch at 10 and sessions beginning at 11.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Dude. I worked in applied fields for 25 years before I came to academia and got my (2nd) doctorate in my late 50's. It is never too late to make an impact. We can make a difference. Be confident, listen to the young folk, and inspire them to finish what we started.

[Adam Schembri @AdamCSchembri]

Yes I’m a middle aged academic, but I only graduated with my PhD at age 37, was doing postdocs in my 40s and got my first permanent academic position aged 45. I wish I was more confident about my career choices when I was younger, but it took me longer than some to get here.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Love you too!

[Jenel Cavazos @jenelcavazos]

@drbryangerber Only the OLD ones! (couldn’t resist...)

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

I have on of these! It was a gift and does not say, "Melissa Beers". Just to b clear.

[R. Eric Landrum (he, him, his) @ericlandrum]

You can melt wax on the back of envelopes and embossed your initial. https://t.co/eatqzZVJ4D

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

Seems like yesterday to some of us.

[DrBryanGerber @drbryangerber]

@ReganARGurung @kbeckerblease @rnsoicher @rycmart @GeorjeannaWD We have unfinished business with psychology honor societies. We need to make them relevant and important. I am committed to carrying the flag and confidence is high as I know you are beside me.