Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀

Assistant Professor at VCSU. Cow and mosquito wrangler. part-time Pokemon trainer. Views are my own

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

Finally finished this cross stitch. What does everyone think? Thinking of putting it up for silent auction at the parasitology meeting this summer but don't think it may be good enough quality. #parasitology #entomology #medical #parasites #pathogen #biology #crossstitch

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

Does anyone have lab notebooks implemented into their classes? In particular, i am thinking of adding this component to my zoology class. The end goal would be hand written/drawn notes usable on the lab practical. Is this feasible? #biology #teaching #professor #laboratory

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

If you have enemies, plant daylilies in their yard. These things are a PITA to get rid of. #gardening

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

My husband just watched a 1960s documentary on turpentine. And now he's watching one on making rebar. It's his Roman empire. Please send help. #marriage

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

Springtime might be here #northdakota #spring #prairie #midwest

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@thefogmutters @allangmiller1 @BenSmit81581660 Universal donor for plasma though!

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@glennthegreat @ask_aubry As a woman in academia: yes

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@DanCamp87 @BenSmit81581660 Excuse me, if you put cheese on those tortilla chips and microwave them, it is absolutely a meal!

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@lylovir @BadMedicalTakes I drink orange juice. I know it doesn't help medically, but having it makes me feel better

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@TString5 @Trespasserz @peterjam @BadVaccineTakes Will we be immortal if we just keep getting our boosters??

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

The worst part about teaching zoology is getting to the Arthropods and suddenly remembering that sea spiders are a thing. Or maybe that's just my arachnophobia...#zoology #phdchat #collegeprofessor #arthropods

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@elle_carnitine My family is religious but my mom made sure I got the hpv vaccines when I was eligible at 17. I think she even had to pay out of pocket. She had abnormal pap smears for years and decided any prevention she could give me was best. I am very grateful for her for doing that.

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

Hazel didn't make it. Having a hard time dealing with losing her #rats

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

The worst thing about owning rats is their lifespan and watching them decline. Hazel isn't doing well and I'm heartbroken 💔 #rats #pets #grief

[GlobalVectorHub @GlobalVectorHub]

🦟🇧🇷"#Brazil to release millions of anti-#dengue #mosquitoes as death toll from #outbreak mounts.
Mosquitoes infected with #Wolbachia bacteria that inhibit spread of disease to be introduced in 6 cities after successful pilot scheme" by @ConstanceMlrt
https://t.co/y1cO6dzEBN

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

@Mammals_Suck Thanks! I kept it pretty informal (instead of a 5 point quiz, they will turn in their brackets) and they had a blast today in class. I may try to make it a more formal event next year, but it's my first year as an assistant professor and I'm just trying to survive 😅

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

Going to have my students participate in #2024MMM. I am worried they won't like it or they'll think it's weird for a college class. But I gotta try anyway. #biology #college

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

I currently have a small isopod enclosure in my university office. Considering getting a 5 gallon for the isopods. Anyone have a similar set up for isopods or any suggestions? #isopods #college #entomology #officepet

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

One of my students described a polytomy as "the junk cabinet of phylogenies" and I'm still chuckling 🤣 #evolution #phylogenetics #teaching #college

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

I'm not ready for next semester. At all. I'm trying to get this online class done and struggling. Along with my two other classes. And with the ice storm, driving back and forth to grand forks from valley and Christmas...I don't know what to do. #teaching #college

[Staci Dreyer-Larson Ph.D. 🐀 @takeatoothbrush]

Really cool sunset in Valley City, ND #NorthDakota #sunsetphotography #sunset