Stephanie Schwartz

Writer and fan of things interesting, quirky and compassionate.

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

Convenient having a model at home who will work for treats. Grateful I was able to pull him away from his busy schedule of digging holes in the yard and ripping stuffing out of his toys. @austonianews

[Austonia @austonianews]

.@stephjschwartz's dog Mateo helpfully demonstrates how veterinary telemedicine works.

https://t.co/DPe5haDO8o

[R. O. Kwon 권오경 @rokwon]

extremely rude of writing to remain difficult in the midst of a global crisis

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

"I'm feeling more of a responsibility to the community and things that benefit the public," says Chris Savittiere. "I feel there's a cultural shift that's going to happen after this." A silver lining? @austonianews https://t.co/wzPGoOJuL2

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

Today Austin health authority Mark Escott said masks will be a longstanding requirement in Austin. The new reality, and maybe a glimpse of the way forward. @austonianews https://t.co/2FYsgDOYso

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

The global scientific cooperation to fight SARS-CoV-2 is amazing. And how great is it that we have one of the world's best computing resources right in here in town?!

[Austonia @austonianews]

Scientists enlist UT-Austin’s supercomputers in global war on COVID-19 https://t.co/XqrmkaO6RX

[Emma Freer @freer_emma]

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern reassured Kiwi kiddos that the Easter bunny is an essential worker and encouraged families to post drawings of Easter eggs in their front windows (with the bear hunt teddies). Is this happening in Austin? How are families that celebrate preparing? 🐣

[Max Levchin @mlevchin]

Is there a site for complete coverage of the many ongoing efforts to treat/cure/vaccinate/research COVID19?

Many projects (eg @MaxCRoser’s) are tracking cases/deaths/etc.

I, for one, would like to start my mornings by reading about scientific advances against the virus.

[Austonia @austonianews]

Austin restaurants may be able to get federal help @stephjschwartz writes in today's newsletter, but they need it soon. “We’ve been through recessions," Salt Lick's Scott Roberts tells her. "But nothing compares to not being able to actually open up." https://t.co/OhzXvzqk1A

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

I'm writing about what the federal coronavirus relief bill means for Austin restaurants. I'm looking for restaurant owners who can tell me, in the next couple of hours, what the bill will mean for them. [email protected] [phone]. Thanks. @TXRestAssoc

[Austonia @austonianews]

If you have questions about what is happening or ideas for stories you want to read, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or using this Google form (https://t.co/Ryrpq1h2BJ). 6/8

[Susan Orlean @susanorlean]

The truth is, it’s not so boring being stuck at home. But it’s interesting that one bag of rice has 8,453 grains, while another has 8,462

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

Hey @LinkedIn, when I sign into LinkedIn with my username and password, someone else's profile shows up. What can I do??

[Michael Tisserand @m_tisserand]

we are all edward hopper paintings now

[NASA @NASA]

You are made of star stuff.

Hydrogen, helium, nitrogen – these and other elements were formed in the stars. And they make up our bodies. The next time you gaze at the night sky, remember: you are star material.✨ Explore more beautiful space imagery: https://t.co/bZXmuEMjd1

[Deborah Cole @doberah]

If Germany tried to mimic La Dolce Vita 😁

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

No pressure

[Martin Kleppmann @martinkl]

In 1665, the University of Cambridge temporarily closed due to the bubonic plague. Isaac Newton had to work from home, and he used this time to develop calculus and the theory of gravity. https://t.co/EA98WDihJA

[Stephanie Schwartz @stephjschwartz]

The New York Times is offering free coverage:
The Coronavirus Outbreak https://t.co/NzZdnk4yka

[ARCHIVED - Curiosity Rover @MarsCuriosity]

What to do after climbing a pile of rocks (on any planet):
✅look at said rocks
✅gaze into the distance
✅take pictures of everything
✅shoot lasers*

*optional, but IMHO both fun and good for remote science. https://t.co/pKVGroDg32

[Pamela Colloff @pamelacolloff]

I'm involved with @austinbatcave's free journalism programs for teens & I'm speaking on this panel to support their work! Join @Femmefeministe @keribla @vacumberbatch & me at @TexasTribune on 3/18. Proceeds support ABC’s free writing programs for kids. https://t.co/9yW2KgGoyZ