Heather Kirkpatrick

Isotope geochemist studying early Earth and magmatism;
Assistant Professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

My paper, started during the first year of graduate school at @UCLAEPSS, has finally been published! We confirm and improve several trace element thermobarometers. Check it out! @BABgeo https://t.co/mKwyc3hyx9

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

Are you interested in high temperature geochemistry, igneous petrology, or early Earth and plan to attend graduate school? I'm planning to take students (M.S. and PhD) this Fall, so reach out if you're interested! #Geology

[shelby cole @shelbylcole]

the literal *only* thing i want to talk about today is mark de ballot, the dapper crawfish on the new "i voted" sticker that louisiana voters will get this november

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

@godemarcus_ Looking at the brutalist architecture (which became popular in the post-war 1950s) of science buildings on college campuses, many

[Emma G. Cartisano @egcartisano]

A 🧵 on burnout

Yesterday I learned that when people are burnt out, their amygdala enlarges. For all you non-neuroscientists, here's what that means and why it's important. 1/

#AcademicChatter @AcademicChatter @CouragePhD

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

Why did I not get a cape when I finished? #disappointed

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

Congratulations @godemarcus_!!

[Biogeosciences @EGU_BioGeo]

New research article: Iron “ore” nothing: benthic iron fluxes from the oxygen-deficient Santa Barbara Basin enhance phytoplankton productivity in surface waters https://t.co/8Xs8KHWRCM

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

I received a similar email when I applied to graduate school. I doubt that the person who wrote it remembers, but I certainly do.

[Lucas Bellaiche @LucasBellaiche]

I need to acknowledge our director of grad studies @GregoryRSL for treating all students—current, past, accepted, & rejected—with the kindness that academia can so sadly lack. He’s going viral on Reddit for his thoughtful rejection letters, & I hope other programs follow suit.

[Lucas Bellaiche @LucasBellaiche]

I need to acknowledge our director of grad studies @GregoryRSL for treating all students—current, past, accepted, & rejected—with the kindness that academia can so sadly lack. He’s going viral on Reddit for his thoughtful rejection letters, & I hope other programs follow suit.

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

We had volcanics before you were even a sparkle in Earth's eye.

[Mt. St. Helens @MtStHelensWA]

You know what’s weak? A state with no volcanoes. Michigan is one of those states.

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

The Dogs of 2023

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

We only rate dogs. These are clearly giant pandas. Please understand that the word giant can also be in reference to the size of their hearts, and only send dogs. Thank you… 13/10 for both

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

There is a designated poster tube overhead bin on my flight. The annual migration to #AGU23 has begun.

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

@JeffHavig Cowards

[Beth Ann Bell @BABgeo]

SIMS has applications to many Earth sciences fields and our workshops typically have participants with diverse scientific interests. Looking forward to another great workshop in February! #geology #geochemistry #cosmochemistry #biogeochemistry #geochronology #stableisotopes

[Beth Ann Bell @BABgeo]

The ion probe lab at UCLA will host a workshop for grad & advanced undergrad students on the application of secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) to Earth & planetary sciences, Feb 12-16 2024.  Application deadline Dec. 21. Apply at  https://t.co/yqmbdMLEJr #SIMS #geology

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

Look who showed up today!!! Venkman!!!
@TheGoldenRatio4 @jengolbeck
Thanks @BooksHonest!!

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

🐉🐙Cthulhu for Speaker of the House
Who is better than an immortal with astronomical power? #SpeakerOfTheHouse
#Cthulu

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

🐙 Cthulhu for Speaker of the House 🐲
🐙Consensus-builder
🐲Visionary

#crossstitch
#Speakerofthehousevote

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

I'm still disappointed you all eliminated toxic cinnabar, so I (and urge you to) vote for #Arsenuranospathite, a mineral that has both U and As
#MinCup23

[Mineral Cup #MinCup @MineralCup]

#MinCup23 R2M8 Barbenheimer showdown!

Arsenuranospathite has radioactive uranium nestled in a deadly cocktail of arsenic, while Rhodochrosite is a brilliantly-pink carbonate gem.

Vote: https://t.co/D8tfNAkvoG

Results: https://t.co/hCb4HKMmWJ

[Heather Kirkpatrick @hm_kirkpatrick]

My longshot favorite Cinnabar was voted out, so I vote for #Adamite in remembrance of Cinnabar's toxicity.
#MinCup23

[Mineral Cup #MinCup @MineralCup]

#MinCup23 Round 1 Match 10 is a pair of A+ minerals associated with alterations: guano-born sky-blue #Ammineite vs pale arsenic-rich #Adamite lurking near weathered zinc deposits.

Vote: https://t.co/mS8F7685Eb

Results: https://t.co/fBNuc1gt6E