Chelsey Mertens

Just trying to be the best scientist, plant mom, wife, and cat mom I can be.

[Chelsey Mertens @smertypants]

@PrenticeLabUF @UFChemistry Can a Prentice group alumni buy one? Always trying to rep my mass spec peeps!

[Prentice Lab UF @PrenticeLabUF]

#Twitterverse! We need your help selecting our next group photo for our webpage for @UFChemistry! See the thread for photos and vote which one you like best. The poll ends in 3 days so good luck and may your choice win! #GoGators

[Chelsey Mertens @smertypants]

Back at it again with the science tik toks

https://t.co/JuHIwzzUQp

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I don't know who needs to hear this but if you're making snow cream right now you don't need to worry about what's in the COVID vaccine.

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A little side project I had in lab this week. Turned out alright I guess?

https://t.co/TjTqdFtTxQ

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@Stevie_walters Omg Leslie Nope. Wednesday was made specifically for her.

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@XOJessCrosson Every time man.

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How do y'all eat your pizza lunchables? Real skimpy on the first two then load up the last one or the wrong way?

[Chelsey Mertens @smertypants]

@IlhanMN That's how it is for literally every civilian. Cops should be held to the same standard

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@neiltyson It's SCIENCE

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[Chelsey Mertens @smertypants]

@TheDillonTBaker @1075theriver I've never been shy to bopping to Sorry tbh. Nothing wrong with some pop music!

[Chelsey Mertens @smertypants]

So, I think we as scientists need to reinterpret the word "groundbreaking" to little tiny whacks that contribute to a larger project. At least, this interpretation helps me keep my motivation.
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[Chelsey Mertens @smertypants]

In science, I think we may have the wrong interpretation of the word "groundbreaking" when describing research
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But that first, and literal, breaking of ground was a tiny chunk carved out with a pick axe. It took an unfathomable amount of those to build the rail system.
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Apartment advertisement be like: *BRAND NEW * RECENTLY RENOVATED UNIT

And the kitchen sink look like this:

Like come on y'all. I know y'all had an extra 50 bill to get a better sink than that 🤣

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@XOJessCrosson @voteherspod @Brandon4Tenn Freaking phenomenal!!!

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@DustinRMitchell Live a little. Get the straw bowls.

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2019 me: *paints 900 sq ft of popcorn ceiling* I am never doing this again!

2020 me: *paints 900 sq ft of popcorn ceiling* HOLD UP JUST A MINUTE