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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙

@theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social
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She/they Dynamical systems and pattern formation in biology Former VAP in Math @ TAMU Postdoc from Pitt Math PhD from Georgia Tech Physics BA physics & math (minor Latin) from BU Bisexual, poly, neurodivergent Cosplayer, gamer, D&D, crafter

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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My Jester Lavorre cosplay from #DragonCon this year! Will need to make some updates for next time but I think it came out well! #JesterLavorre #CriticalRole #TheMightyNein
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A World Worth Fighting For: A FFVI Fanzine @ffvizine.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
✨CONTRIBUTOR LINEUP!✨ We are excited to present our full lineup of contributors. We have so many talented people working on this zine, and we are confident that they will all do an amazing job.
“A World Worth Fighting For: A Final Fantasy VI Zine" 

Contributor Lineup
Meet our team!

Illustration of Terra on the right side, by KushuArt.

Social media: X/carrd/Tumblr/Bluesky/Instagram: ffvizine
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Seva @seva.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
at this point if an undergrad asks about jobs in academia I nudge them toward something more practical like shark assassin
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Michael Okun @michael-okun.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I’ve officially resigned as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. It used to be a reputable journal, but became a case study in how forced automation destroys academic integrity. 👇
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Physics Magazine @physicsmagazine.aps.org · 26/05/2026
The thousands of microscopic hairs on coral surfaces coordinate their motion to shape the flow of seawater. A new study reveals how these cilia generate complex 3D currents that help corals transport nutrients and maintain healthy microenvironments.
physics.aps.org
How Corals Stir Seawater
A new model explains how the microscopic hairs carpeting corals coordinate their beating to shape fluid flow.
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Physics Today @physicstoday.aip.org · 08/06/2026
The top two challenges that physics and astronomy undergrads say they are facing are research funding availability and uncertainty about the viability of physics and astronomy as careers. A decade's worth of surveys shows how student concerns have substantially shifted. #physics #astronomy
physicstoday.aip.org
Undergraduate students grapple with an uncertain future
Apprehension about career pathways and research funding dominated the list of concerns expressed by physics and astronomy undergraduates in a recent survey.
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Spending the week at MSU at the Courses to Careers Workshop coursestocareers.physics.uconn.edu learn more about to support people with disabilities in STEM academia. Looking forward to learning a lot!
coursestocareers.physics.uconn.edu
Home | Courses to Careers Workshop | Physics Department | University of Connecticut
Courses to Careers (C2C) Summer Workshop: Inclusive Physics, Career Development, and Student-Faculty Partnerships Workshop Synopsis The Courses to Careers ( ...
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LGBTQReads @lgbtqreads.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Happy Aromantic Visibility Day 2026! Young Adult Shapes of Love by L.V. Peñalba When nineteen-year-old Sasha’s first album throws her into stardom, her fans become obsessed with discovering who inspired her love songs.... lgbtqreads.com/2026/06/05/happy-aro…
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Happy Aromantic Visibility Day 2026!
Young Adult Shapes of Love by L.V. Peñalba When nineteen-year-old Sasha’s first album throws her into stardom, her fans become obsessed with discovering who inspired her love songs. Except, Sasha is aroace-spec (aromantic, asexual), and she’s not interested in romance (unless it comes in the shape of a slowburn enemies-to-lovers book or a star-crossed-lovers manga). Her music is all about her favorite love stories, not her own.
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Going to lose measles elimination status is indeed amazing... in a terrible and preventable way.
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APS DSNP @aps-dsnp.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
📆 Join us next Tuesday, June 9 at 12 PM EST for the next klogW seminar featuring Jonas Veenstra (ENS Lyon) and Matthew Leighton (Yale University). Don’t miss this chance to hear from two outstanding early-career researchers! Please sign up and find more details here: engage.aps.org/dsnp/resourc...
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Olivia V. Ambrogio (she/her) @squidfan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A little #SciComm PSA for #pride month 🐡
Drawing of a purple dorid nudibranch atop text in pride colors that state, “Sea Slugs are all simultaneous hermaphrodites”
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
My in-person take on today's State of the Science and how to avert a path towards American mediocrity in a diminished vision of what is possible shared by the President & panelists.
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A Response to The National Academies' Vision for Science: Averting a Path Towards Mediocrity
On the National Academy of Sciences Presidential address & panel on 'The State of Science' - both what was said and the many things that were left unsaid.
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This is a cat check point. Relinquish your most recent cat picture on your phone #ProofOfCat
Three cats on a couch. To the left is a chocolate tuxedo curled up. Curled right around him is a gray tabby. A little further to the right is a white cat curled up. There are blankets and pillows with cats on them on the couch.
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Did I tell y'all I did not renew my contract? There are many reasons for this (some I won't get into publicly) but that means I am currently out of a job. My goal is to stay in academia and in particular be at a small teaching-focused school in the US northeast. I would prefer a physics department
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy pride, y'all! 💕🌈 Here's a photo from a renfaire we recently went to. While being in TX it has been a place that has felt queer friendly. Hoping everyone can find their little pockets of fun and safety if they are in places that are typically unsafe
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
New book just arrived! Unlocking Justice: The Power of Data to Confront Inequality and Create Change by @chadtopaz.bsky.social ! Looking forward to learning a lot from this. If anyone wants to read along, maybe an unofficial journal club, let me know!
A yellow hardcovered book with a hand holding up a sign which says in black text "Unlocking Justice" in large texts and in smaller below it "The Power of Data to Confront Inequity and Create Change" and then "Chad M. Topaz"
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Semester is over. Grades are in. And I put in my resignation today! I don't have another job lined up at the moment, but this is the best decision for me and my mental health. Last official day is May 31st. I don't want this to be the end of academia for me. Just some time apart may do us both good.
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
A senior in my class told me yesterday that my class has been so hard and all his others have just been regurgitating stuff. He said despite mine being hard, he's learned a lot and enjoyed it. I kind of struggled this semester with my expectations of the students and trying to make my material
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
When we got Minki, I was hoping that he would get along with Fermi because I felt like Fermi would want to cuddle or play, but Millie never wanted to (despite the two of them growing up together). They are now very good brothers that like cuddling and it makes me so happy. Millie two feet away
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Zwicker Group @zwickergroup.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Our latest preprint at arxiv.org/abs/2604.26346 provides insights on chemically active mixtures that can produce mesmerizing patterns, such as this one:
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I have asked my students in my math bio class to use my reaction diffusion code that generates Turing patterns and by playing with certain parameters, try to reproduce my cat's pattern as a bonus problem. Here is my attempt (and Minki for reference). How did I do?
Grey tabby cat with white belly and paws laying on its side looking directly at the camera.Picture of a heat plot in shades of gray showing semi broken stripes going vertically.
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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
If a university bans Plato from the Philosophy classroom they should loose their accreditation.
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AAUP @aaup.org · 21/04/2026
This May Day, higher ed will join a massive wave of resistance to demand: ✅Make higher ed affordable ✅End the assault on science & research ✅Protect students' right to learn & faculty’s right to teach ✅Suspend ICE activity Show up on May 1 and RSVP here: www.labor4highered.org/may-day-events
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
My sign from yesterday. We need to fight back to keep academic freedom! #BTHOcensorship
A white sign that says "What is civil discourse if only some people can speak while others are fired and their courses cancelled?" in black and "Let the experts teach the topics they were hired to teach" in red.A white sign that says "The IRONY of hosting a 'Civil Discourse Symposium' when Plato's Symposium was banned is lost on you because of cuts to and censoring of the Liberal Arts!!" where the words "Irony," "banned," "cuts," "censoring," and "Liberal Arts!!" are in red and the rest is in black.
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AAUP Texas A&M-College Station Chapter @tamu-aaup.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Protest organized by...us! (You're welcome!) #BTHOcensorship
texastribune.org
Texas A&M civil discourse symposium met with protest
Some students said the message of the forum, headlined by former Vice President Mike Pence, rang hollow as the university has placed limits on what professors can teach.
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AAUP @aaup.org · 21/04/2026
“We’re showing the Board of Regents that we’re not backing off.” @tamu-aaup.bsky.social www.texastribune.org/2026/04/20/t...
Dr. Leonard Bright speaks to protesters at the Texas A&M civil discourse symposium. Sign reads “Aggies for Academic Freedom.”
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AAUP @aaup.org · 21/04/2026
We filed suit against the Trump administration (again) today to block the implementation of an unlawful executive order that seeks to undermine inclusion & equal opportunity, threatens government contractors w/ criminal prosecution, & chills protected speech. These are not normal times.
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AAUP Joins Coalition Fighting Latest Trump Anti-DEI Order
The AAUP has joined a coalition challenging a new Trump executive order that seeks to undermine efforts designed to promote inclusion and help ensure equal opportunity.
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
While this semester has been hard, there have been a lot of fun things about teaching this math bio class to upperclass STEM students. I get to be really excited about a lot of cool topics that I am personally interested in and hopefully get others excited too. While it has been hard to find the
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
"The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Jay Bhattacharya) has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the covid-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last winter by about half." !!! 🎁
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CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefits
The acting CDC director cited concerns with the methodology, but the design has long been used to test vaccine effectiveness.
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 08/04/2026
Calling all physics/astronomy science communicators! Applications are open for the 2026 #Scicomm Collider at @perimeterinstitute.ca! A great opportunity for folks doing all kinds of astro/phys engagement to meet, network, and share expertise on connecting the public with science! ⚛️🧪🔭🎢
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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
It's International Asexuality Day today! Inspired by my experiences of coming out as asexual, I have written a zine which provides an introduction to asexuality for those newer to this invisible sexual orientation. Download it here (enter '0' to get it for free): ko-fi.com/s/446bca3822
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What is Asexuality? zine - Sarah Cosgriff's Ko-fi Shop
This zine provides a brief introduction to asexuality, and helps signpost to resources to help educate those who are newer to understanding this sexua...
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APS DSNP @aps-dsnp.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📣 DSNP Early-Career Spotlight: Megan Engel from University of Calgary! Her research focuses on molecular motors' efficiency—and how to apply these principles to bio-nanotechnology. Check out the interview below! Want to suggest who to feature next? Email us at gsnpsocialmedia@gmail.com
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AAUP @aaup.org · 07/04/2026
BU President reverses position on Pride flags removal without discussing broader censorship on campus. “The statement did not address the larger pattern of free speech suppression...the admin either does not see those issues as important or does not plan to address them." —Joseph Harris, BU AAUP
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BU president pauses removal of pride flags, reversing position
The pause follows weeks of public backlash by faculty members and others over the administration’s enforcement of a policy it defended as “content neutral.”
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
www.wbur.org/news/2026/04... I am glad they stopped this, but it's not over. "BU President Melissa Gilliam said the university needs “more time and opportunity” to consider the matter." What else is there to consider? @bostonu.bsky.social Please do the right thing and support your LGBTQ+ Community
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BU president pauses removal of pride flags, reversing position
The pause follows weeks of public backlash by faculty members and others over the administration’s enforcement of a policy it defended as “content neutral.”
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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
This is important because the administration has been taking them down
boston.com
‘It felt like a gut punch’: Pride flags removed from BU offices ignite free speech, inclusion debate
Faculty and students are challenging BU’s removal of Pride flags, arguing the enforcement of a “content-neutral” signage policy undermines free expression.
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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Good morning from Boston University. Pride flags EVERYWHERE
Pride flag in the windowPride flag in a window
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I got a call this week about @bostonu.bsky.social Day of Giving which is April 8th. I at first said I was not donating specifically because I read recently about their new policy which forced removal of Pride flags from campus locations: www.boston.com/news/local-n...
boston.com
‘It felt like a gut punch’: Pride flags removed from BU offices ignite free speech, inclusion debate
Faculty and students are challenging BU’s removal of Pride flags, arguing the enforcement of a “content-neutral” signage policy undermines free expression.
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Dr. Andrea Welsh 💖💜💙 @theoreticalwzrd.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Currently at the #APSSummit26 in Denver. If you are around and want to meet up at some point, let me know! I'm leaving some time Thursday!
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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Texas A&M University to end women's studies due to new policy on race and gender topics 😡👩‍🔬
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Texas A&M University to end women's studies due to new policy on race and gender topics
Texas A&M University is ending its women’s and gender studies program and changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses.
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
"I believe that in the importance of speaking up, being truthful and try to fight for this most important thing called academic freedom, but also a deep quality education. So I think that’s more important to me." —Leonard Bright, @tamu-aaup.bsky.social President
texasstandard.org
Texas A&M faculty, students rally against policy they deem censorship
A professor says he’s speaking up for others “deathly afraid” of losing their jobs or being targeted by state leadership.
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AAUP @aaup.org · 29/01/2026
Aggies for academic freedom! A broad coalition of faculty, students, staff, and community members are out here at Texas A&M to say NO to censorship and YES to making higher ed a common good! @tamu-aaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org @movetexas.bsky.social
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AAUP @aaup.org · 29/01/2026
Unionizing is our right! Education is our right! That is why we have to fight! Faculty, students, staff & the Texas A&M community are ready to fight against government censorship and for a better university. @tamu-aaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org @texasaaup.bsky.social @movetexas.bsky.social
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
Not for censorship and deportation! Money for jobs and education! We’re out here making our demands known: Texas A&M must protect all students and faculty, including noncitizens, and not censor them. @tamu-aaup.bsky.social @texasaaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org @cwa-tseu.bsky.social
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
“This is an academic institution explicitly using political ideology to censor and police faculty and students. If we believe the censorship will stop here, we are making a serious mistake.” —Chaitanya Lakimsetti, Texas A&M @texasaaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org @tamu-aaup.bsky.social
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
Legalize Plato! Top-down decisions to censor, cancel, or flag classes at Texas A&M do not protect students. It harms their growth. Brian Evans, @texasaaup.bsky.social president, believes in the students’ ability to stand up for themselves, and for the futures of their university and of Texas.
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AAUP @aaup.org · 30/01/2026
Students and faculty won't stop fighting until censorship ends at Texas A&M. "I'm terrified that this will devalue my degree and the degree of every single person here." —Justin Walther, Texas A&M student @tamu-aaup.bsky.social @texasaaup.bsky.social @texasaft.org
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Texas A&M students continue protests over academic freedom restrictions
Texas A&M students rallied for a second week, calling on the university to reverse policy changes they say limit academic freedom.
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AAUP Texas A&M-College Station Chapter @tamu-aaup.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The Houston Chronicle is paying attention! www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...
houstonchronicle.com
'Don't cheapen our degrees': A&M students, faculty protest for academic freedom
A&M students held posters that read: "I'm sorry that higher education hurts your feelings," "Plato isn't 'woke'" and "Don't cheapen our degrees."
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AAUP @aaup.org · 31/01/2026
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Dr. Leonard Bright @drleonardbright.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Texas A&M claims it has “seamlessly completed” its Spring 2026 course review. That statement is false. Multiple courses addressing race, gender, and sexuality are still under review with faculty facing pressured to censor well into the semester. Texans deserve the truth, not spin.
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