Melissa Leach

Former user experience researcher. Opinions all my own #empathy #BehavioralPsychology

[Tufts University School of Engineering @TuftsEngineer]

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Michael C. Hughes (“Mike”) on being named the Wittich Family Assistant Professor.

This professorship, established in 2019, supports faculty in teaching, research, and service.

https://t.co/77MVdbB491

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

New AI Tool Reveals How Drugs Kill Tuberculosis https://t.co/j5CwbPBkAW
Immediately thought of my current reading obsession, Everything Is Tuberculosis by @johngreen

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

Newton, MA teachers are on strike.

Teacher strikes are illegal in Massachusetts, but 98% of the union voted to strike.

The union president says they "felt so disrespected, so abandoned, so left alone by the political leaders" that they had no choice.
https://t.co/ItoHlb7P8H

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

The big pharm chains @Walgreens and @cvspharmacy perpetually under staff their pharmacies. Long waits for meds, long lines for vaccines even with an appt. The staff are clearly stressed and doing their best w/ limited resources. Staff up & treat your employees better!

[Texas AFL-CIO @TexasAFLCIO]

This is Texas under HB 2127.

Banning required rest breaks for construction workers in the Texas heat is deadly.

Our hearts are with the family of this worker.

https://t.co/geMHu9V2HD

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

Lasted summer I planned my day based on the wonderful water quality hotline run by @MassDCR that noted which lakes and ponds weren’t safe to swim in based on the testing. Last update was August 2022. Any plans to update @MassDCR ?

[Mike Hixenbaugh @Mike_Hixenbaugh]

This group is walking around the NRA convention with a child-sized casket and holding up photos of kids killed in Uvalde.

“Protect our kids, not guns!”

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

30 Rock is on Netflix now, so there’s no better way to self soothe crippling depression than via streaming service. Thanks Dr. Spaceman! #nightcheese

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

Disappointed that @IKEAUSA has failed to resolve their account or password reset issue. Never received an email or code. It's a known issue in forums. @IKEAUSA I'd like to shop please!

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

@IKEAUSA customer service fail. I can't sign in nor reset my password (reset emails are a no-show), and your customer service disconnected me after 37 min on hold. Please DM me so I can shop!

[Louise Miller 🐐 @louisethebaker]

I’m almost 50, and here is the best thing I have learned so far: every strange thing you’ve ever been into, every failed hobby or forgotten instrument, everything you have ever learned will come back to you, will serve you when you need it. No love, however brief, is wasted.

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

As long time @evernote premium subscriber, I am wholly disappointed with the new roll out. It took weeks for Evernote to load notes properly in iOS. On Mac, it’s crashing constantly. I think it might be time to break up 😢 #evernote

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

@Seesaw is there a way for students to search assignments using keywords? Would be super helpful. TY #SeesawChat

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

I call this “the spiral.” So tired.

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

See thread. Well articulated, difficult truth to accept. Leadership (if you can even call it that) has made masks political.

[Jared Yates Sexton @JYSexton]

This isn’t easy to hear but here’s the truth.

Because Trump and the Republicans decided to deny the pandemic was real and turned it into a political debate, it’s not safe to reopen and it’s not safe for schools and it’s not safe for sports or anything approaching “normal” life.

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

I don’t know about you, but with the world in a state of chaos, my anxiety and depression makes me overwhelmed and ineffective. I am so grateful for the @calm app’s Daily Calm meditation with @TamaraLevitt that grounds me.

[Rusty Reads @ReadwithRusty]

Because your teachers love you. Today Rusty reads Thank You, Mr. Falker by @PatriciaPolacco. What are you reading?
#florencesawyerschool #literacy #thankful

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

There is no true separation of church and state in this country— this is abundantly when it comes to passing laws and regulations. Exhibit A:

[Greg Hogben @MyDaughtersArmy]

FFS, you people are insane. Wake up and engage in reality before you kill someone.

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

@ComedyGivesBack mission is to create a safety net for stand-up comedians. And we need your help. https://t.co/L0FepEEGIm

[Melissa Leach @LissieL]

Seriously. The “quarantine 15” talk is ludicrous.

[Jennifer Wright @JenAshleyWright]

If you’re worried about putting on a few pounds during this time I have a GREAT tip for you. Ready? Okay:

Stop worrying about that, you’re living through a pandemic. You can have a cookie.