Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Today's #ClassicCartoon 27543209
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 27/08/2026A once great country is now a joke, lead by a narcassitic moron. Ontario comes from an indigenous word for sparkling water or great lake. www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...cbc.caTrump moves to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid trade spat with 'entitled' Canada | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America as tensions with Canada worsen. 131
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Before Europeans arrived, these were some of the names for The Great Lakes: Superior: gichi-gami (great sea) Erie: erielhonan (long tail) Michigan: michigami (long body of water) Ontario: Ontarí'io\kanadario (great lake\beautiful water) Huron: karegnondi (fresh water sea) 293121264191
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 01/05/2026CJC presents Chemistry Sings the Blues, a special issue honouring Prof. Willie J. Leigh (1953–2024) and his influential career in photochemistry and chemical education. View the full issue ▶️ ow.ly/9gWi50YTvSt Cover 📸 Omobolanle (Eva) Ojo #Chemistry #Chemsky WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 055
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 04/05/2026📰 Kinetic studies of the interaction of borane–amines with alkoxyl radicals and ketone triplets: relevance to polarity reversal catalysis 👥 Saba Didarataee, Melissa Cely-Pinto, Mahtab Hamrahjoo, Juan C. Scaiano ▶️ ow.ly/5rVs50YTytL 📸 Omobolanle (Eva) Ojo #ChemSky univmiami 021
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 18/05/2026📰 Silylium ions in selenium-rich platforms describes silylselenonium formation, reversible selenium coordination, and maintained chemical reactivity Read the full article in this special issue▶️ ow.ly/Klqw50YTxwn 📸 Omobolanle (Eva) Ojo #Chemistry #Chemsky WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 021
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026📰 Weak interaction alters the photochemical reactivity of 1,5-dienes within a supramolecular organic capsule 👥 Sujit Kumar Ghosh, Amal Sam Sunny, and Vaidhyanathan Ramamurthy ▶️ ow.ly/6KXH50YTyrv 📸 Omobolanle (Eva) Ojo #Chemistry #ChemSky WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 033
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 02/06/2026CJC presents Chemistry Sings the Blues, a special issue honouring Prof. Willie J. Leigh (1953–2024) and his influential career in photochemistry and chemical education. View the full issue ▶️ ow.ly/OYJx50Z6bp6 Cover 📸 Omobolanle (Eva) Ojo #Chemistry #Chemsky WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 021
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The Canadian Journal of Chemistry is expanding its editorial team! Applications for Associate Editor roles are open until June 30, 2026 Apply here▶️ ow.ly/S8V050ZaggM #ChemSky 033
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Rob Scott @saskchemprof.bsky.social · 27/03/2026My personal belief system is that truth (and kindness) will always win out, but man, it's been bleak lately. Great column by Derek reminding us that the truth matters. 052
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Marcus Drover @marcuswdrover.bsky.social · 18/03/2026🚨 Our dept. is hiring an X-ray Facility Manager / Research Scientist. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a state-of-the-art X-ray facility (SCXRD/PXRD). Reach out if you have any questions! 💼 Apply here: lnkd.in/eYnH-j23 1414
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Jen Love 🇨🇦 🐸 #NoKings @jenlove.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Please RT #ChemSky #RealTimeChem 034
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 08/03/2026Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. George could have written this yesterday.youtu.beRockets & Penises in the Persian Gulf | George Carlin | Jammin' In New York (1992)YouTube video by Official George Carlin 22110
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 02/03/2026www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... BC doing the lord’s work. I hate time changes.cbc.caB.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time | CBC NewsMarch 8 will be the last time British Columbians have to change their clocks, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday. 000
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Nessa Carson @supersciencegrl.co.uk · 26/02/202619thnews.org/2026/02/epst... 🧪19thnews.orgThe boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEMIn one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s “hard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.” 094
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Trade Matthews. It for winning gold… the other thing. 000
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canadian Journal of Chemistry @canjchem.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Looking for the right home for your research? CJC publishes high-quality work in all branches of chemistry. Explore the scope and see if it’s the right fit for your next manuscript. Publish with us ▶️ buff.ly/qRGD95g 011
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 05/02/2026www.cbc.ca/news/canada/.... And students in 2006 were significantly better in university than those coming in with 20% higher HS grades.cbc.caOntario high schoolers need higher grades to get into university than ever before, data shows | CBC NewsThe numbers paint a stark picture of what it’s like to be a graduating student in the province right now, as university admissions ramp up and education experts call for an overhaul of both the high s... 010
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 07/01/2026It was only a matter of time before US citizens were being killed for no reason. What has that country become? 010
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 06/01/2026My long time colleague, Prof. Phil A. W. Dean passed away at the end of Dec. He was a gentleman, outstanding colleague, and superb educator. He was also a loving husband, dad, grandad and great grandad! Sympathies to his wife of 60+ yrs Midge and his family. www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4... 010
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Boycott CBS. 60792133054
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Chemistry Sings the Blues: Professor William (Willie) J. Leigh, FCIC 1953–2024 cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10....cdnsciencepub.comChemistry Sings the Blues: Professor William (Willie) J. Leigh, FCIC 1953–2024 021
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Wow. Who would have thought I now hate soccer. 120
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Glenn Facey @uottawanmr.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Which one would you put on your pancakes? u-of-o-nmr-facility.blogspot.com/2016/06/nmr-... #nmr #nmrchat #chemsky 1196
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Abe Oudshoorn @abeoudshoorn.bsky.social · 13/11/2025www.cbc.ca/news/health/...cbc.caWhat’s the point of getting a flu shot this year? Here’s what the science says | CBC NewsSome scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Her... 052
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Jocelyn Sinclair @jocelynsinclair.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Please consider signing this open letter to protect funding status and application information (including de-anonymized info on the evaluators/reviewers, entire contents of appllications, and EDI/identity data) from Tri-Council funding applications #CdnScience docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comOpen Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI DataWhy do we need urgent action to protect our data? The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ... 221
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Steph @stephy.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) is hosting a virtual symposium on Friday, November 14th 3-4:30 pm EST. Keynote speaker Dr. Vy Dong will be presenting “Choose Your Own Adventures in Catalysis” #chemsky 🧪⚗️ Learn more about EWOC at EWOChem.org Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...ewochem.orgEWOC – Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry 1178
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Flu and Covid vaccine in me. Protecting me and others around me. Thank you Ontario for following the science and making it easy for us to get. 010
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Western University @westernu.ca · 18/09/2025#WesternU is a place where people of many backgrounds come together to learn with one another. Diversity is our strength – let’s lean on it. Read more: uwo.ca/community-up...uwo.caMessages to the CommunityMessages to the Community 041
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 09/09/2025The level of stupidly in the US leadership now is off the charts. 040
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 01/07/2025June 30. The end of 30 years @westernu.ca as a professor of chemistry. Tomorrow I start my 31st…. 150
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Wow. The US really had gone all handmaids tale so quickly. Doesn’t anyone want to fight it? 010
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 15/06/2025To think I was one electron away from fame :) I remember the theory group asking if I could grow a crystal pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...pubs.acs.orgN6.bul.-. Spectroscopic and Theoretical Studies of an Unusual Pseudohalogen Radical Anion 030
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Kyle Grice @gricechemistry.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Yay! J. Chem. Educ. paper out on removing DCM from teaching labs! It was a delight to work with Dr. Vosburg and his students, especially because I graduated from Mudd, which is where David teaches now (he started the year after I graduated so we didn't overlap). pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...pubs.acs.orgAlternatives to Dichloromethane for Teaching LaboratoriesNew US regulations restricting dichloromethane (DCM), also called methylene chloride, may prompt instructors of teaching laboratories to avoid its use entirely. This commentary addresses the hazards, ... 46825
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 29/05/2025The lowdown on MAGA's ambassador to Canada. This guy is bad news. There is a reason Trump put him on the Canada file. charlieangus.substack.com/p/trumps-mag...charlieangus.substack.comTrump's MAGA Ambassador: The Lowdown on Pete HoekstraThis past week has been interesting in terms of the messaging coming out of Washington. 81618264
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Iceland is stunning- awesome adventure vacation with the family. 060
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Travelling in Europe reminds me how shitty hotel breakfasts are in Canada. So easy to do….love a European breakfast. 040
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Non-elected “leader” says what? Why doesn’t he wait to see how a financial leader handles things before criticizing? 020
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 12/05/2025The answer to the question can America ever be bought? #dictatortrump 000
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Removing the arts is how civilization collapses. RIP America. 020
WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁 @workentinchem.bsky.social · 02/05/2025My ethics wouldn’t allow me to do this. Hell, ethics shouldn’t allow anyone to do this. 000
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 30/04/2025The journalist in Poilievre’s viral "apple" video feels "a substantial degree of satisfaction that Pierre Poilievre lost." "Canadians saw through his three-word grade-school rhyming, and his toxicity and bullying nature which points more to a tearing down, not a unifying of our country."pressprogress.caJournalist in Poilievre’s Viral ‘Apple’ Video Says Election Results Bring Him ‘Satisfaction’Don Urquhart believes Canadians 'dodged a bullet' 40912270
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Western University @westernu.ca · 28/04/2025#WesternU celebrates outstanding educators across campus who are committed to inspiring, engaging and supporting students. 🎉🏆Congratulations to the 2024-25 recipients of the Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching.buff.lyWestern Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize educators across campus - Western NewsThe 2024-25 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize educators making “outstanding contributions to the academic development of students.” 051
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canada eh? 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @canadaeh14.bsky.social · 24/04/2025If you’re in Canada, check out smartvoting.ca before you vote. It helps you vote strategically in your riding to stop a CPC win by avoiding vote-splitting on the left. Vote with your heart → Liberals: 195 | CPC: 115 Vote smart → Liberals: 220 | CPC: 84 PLEASE REPOST THIS WE ALL NEED TO KNOW THIS!smartvoting.caSmartVoting 615294
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Greg Gloor @ggloor.bsky.social · 23/04/2025w. t. f. how is this guy polling in double digits? 021
Reposted by WorkentinChem 🇨🇦🍁Canada eh? 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @canadaeh14.bsky.social · 22/04/2025If you’re in Canada, check out smartvoting.ca before you vote. It helps you vote strategically in your riding to stop a CPC win by avoiding vote-splitting on the left. Vote with your heart → Liberals: 191 | CPC: 120 Vote smart → Liberals: 213 | CPC: 91 PLEASE REPOST THIS WE ALL NEED TO KNOW THIS!smartvoting.caSmartVoting 36537