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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I got my flu and COVID shots today, and so should you! But also, this is me right now...

Undertaker meme, where the Undertaker is labelled "Flu and COVID vaccine side effects", and he's lurking behind someone labelled "me"

Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This is hilarious, someone sent me a Chick tract (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_t...) in the mail! (it was addressed just to "Resident" at my address, and had no return address)

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

My sabbatical in NYC is almost at an end, so I'm glad I was able to cross this off my list: walking the entire length of Manhattan! (more photos at www.instagram.com/p/DdCM2lPCZY8/)

Map showing the route through Manhattan, largely hugging the western end of the island, except for Central Park and a few blocks south of Central Park. It also shows that we walked 18.23 miles in 6 hours and 30 minutes (not including breaks).

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Mike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton dying hits so hard. She felt like one of those figures who always was and always will be. She felt like America when it was trying to be the place it promised to be. As beloved as her music is, it’s even better than people give it credit for. There won’t be another one like her.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I haven't posted much about AI and CS Education here, but it's a topic I've been doing a fair amount of work on lately. So, I'm pretty stoked to share that I'm a co-author on a CRA-E white paper on AI in Computing Education that just dropped! cra.org/crn/2026/08/...

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Guiding Computing Education in the Age of AI: New CRA-E White Paper Offers Principles for Program Leaders

By Matt Hazenbush, Director, Communications and Member Engagement Generative AI is transforming knowledge work across professions, and computing is no exception. As faculty adapt their teaching and…

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Walking around NYC and surprised (not surprised) at how many people are walking around without masks when the weather forecast is basically "the air is poison" (I'm wearing an N95, btw)

Air pollution forecast for New York stating the air is "Very Unhealthy" (208 AQI)

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Fellow teaching-track faculty members in CS and related computing fields: If you are in Chicago (or driving-distance from Chicago), I am running a CRA-E regional summit on June 30th for all of us to meet each other and learn from each other! More details here: cra.org/events/cra-e...

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

CS (and CS-adjacent) academic peeps: If you are (or have been) involved in PhD admissions in your department, please take a moment to fill out this 10-minute survey:

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Domingos de paella Recipe: borja.recipes/paella/

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, DC, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Spielberg, Cameron, Wachowskis, or Ghibli:

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a close up of a ferris wheel with a blue background and a spider on it .

ALT: a close up of a ferris wheel with a blue background and a spider on it .

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BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Portrait: Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social #ComputerScientist bryanwjones.com/2026/04/port...

A black and white portrait of computer scientist Borja Sotomayor.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I got to visit the Large Scale Systems Museum outside Pittsburgh, and it was AMAZING. They have an impressive collection of machines, and you're actually allowed (nay, encouraged) to play around with them.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you're interested in pursing a teaching-focused academic career in computing, make sure to check out the (online) workshop series that @peck.phd and I will be running in May!

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Theological arguments on the streets of NYC (colorized)

Text drawn on a brick wall: "He is coming back. Are you ready" Below it, written by someone else: "Are you ready for these nuts?"

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Well I think we can all agree that was a great way to spend two full hours of our lives.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

And Trump has now officially set the record for the longest ever State of the Union address (and presidential speech before Congress).

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Trump got boring. Perhaps the worst thing that could have happened to him. Just old, boring tricks now. Nothing new.

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This is unbelievable. Everyone of these slack-witted sycophants is proud of the fact that they stand when Trump tells them too. My dog has more independence than these clowns.

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This is the Stephen Miller section of the speech, isn't it?

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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

TFW you made him king and he still doesn't love you

Image of John Roberts looking sad with the thinnest lips you've ever seen after Trump trashed the tariff ruling during state of the union 2026. What a fucking loser

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

trump is always in dialogue with the teleprompter, he reads a line then repeats it or comments on it as if it's the first time he's seen the words

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Going to watch the State of the Union, mostly in case there are any fireworks. My predictions: [ ] Calls Supreme Court justices "traitors" to their faces [ ] Drops an f-bomb [ ] Has a McConnell-style brain freeze [ ] Whoopsie, he did a poopsie

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Absolutely phenomenal and inspiring keynote from @amyko.phd at #sigcse2026 today.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Macarrones al horno! Recipe: borja.recipes/macarrones-a...

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

It's -10°C (14°F) outside, and the snow keeps coming down. Perfect weather for some home-made chili. Recipe: borja.recipes/chili-con-ca...

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Brian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

thinking about the pope pacing back and forth in his apartment at 3:30 am yelling at the tv

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Hey FootballSky, I don't usually follow football stuff, but tonight I'm here for DA BEARS 🐻🏈

Photo of a TV showing a football player getting ready for the game. The bottom of the screen says "Rams vs Bears, NFC Divisional"

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

First paella in NY! (thanks to a paella pan I got as a Reyes gift from my parents) Recipe: borja.recipes/paella/ Doesn't look like my usual paellas because (1) I didn't have short-grain rice so I used basmati instead, and (2) I don't have a mortar and pestle here, so I couldn't crush the saffron.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Easing the transition back to the US with some homemade magdalenas. Recipe: borja.recipes/magdalenas/

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

My newest t-shirt design just dropped! Get it at borjasotomayor.threadless.com and, for a limited time, get 15% off ANY product in my Threadless site with this promo code: HELLOWORLD26

A black t-shirt depicting a laptop computer floating in space, saying "Hello, world!" to planet Earth (which bashfully accepts the greeting)

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

ChRIBSmas accomplished! (it was really good)

Two slabs of ribs (cooked and glazed) on an oven pan. They look amazing.

Quarter of a slab of ribs on a plate with some mac and cheese. It all looks scrumptious.

One rib held in my hand. It looks delicious.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Preparations for ChRIBSmas have begun.

A pan with two slabs of ribs covered in dry rub.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

First time making carbonara with guanciale (I typically use bacon or pancetta) and it turned out spectacular.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Hey folks, @sarahbecan.bsky.social is an *amazing* Chicago-based artist and you should totally buy some of her stuff (links below)

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

My birthday fundraiser for @transequality.bsky.social is still open for #GivingTuesday, and I will continue to match all donations up to $4,500! So, you're still on time to wish me a (belated) happy birthday AND support trans rights AND have your gift count for double!

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Donate to Borja's 45th Birthday Fundraiser, organized by Borja Sotomayor

UPDATE: My birthday has passed, but I am keeping the fundraiser open until Giving Tue… Borja Sotomayor needs your support for Borja's 45th Birthday Fundraiser

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

I did my first 5K! (the StuyTown Turkey Trot) No official times, but did it in around 30 minutes.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Nothing like a steaming pot of chili on a chilly autumn day. Recipe: borja.recipes/chili-con-ca...

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

[1/2] Hey folks! I am conducting a study of how Computer Science departments at research-focused (“R1”) US universities support their teaching activities, and I’m looking for volunteers to participate in 60-90 minute interviews or focus groups, either remotely or in-person at your institution.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Chicago is the greatest city in the world

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thanks everyone for the birthday greetings, and a special huge THANK YOU to everyone who generously gave to my birthday fundraiser in support of @transequality.bsky.social! We've raised $742 so far, and I will continue to match your donations until #GivingTuesday (December 2nd).

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Donate to Borja's 45th Birthday Fundraiser, organized by Borja Sotomayor

UPDATE: My birthday has passed, but I am keeping the fundraiser open until Giving Tue… Borja Sotomayor needs your support for Borja's 45th Birthday Fundraiser

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

One year later, feeling a bit more hopeful after all the election results yesterday.

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Hive mind (but particularly those of you who are trans or trans-adjacent): tomorrow is my birthday and, as usual, I'll be doing an LGBTQ fundraiser, and I'd like to fundraise for an organization focused on trans rights. (1/2)

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Software/web development hive mind: I'm looking for suggestions on how to level up my (web) frontend skills. I am already comfortable writing Django-based web applications, but I use server-side rendered frontends that sometimes feel a bit clunky (minimal JavaScript, no AJAX/SPA/etc.) [1/3]

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Borja Sotomayor @borjasotomayor.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Just got my COVID shot, and so should you!

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