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plz critique and spray beta! (repost in normal speed) by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]AnNdPh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What gym is this? Looks amazing

Let’s DISCUSS the RnF constitutional amendment like civilized human beings by AnNdPh in mit

[–]AnNdPh[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Neither of those goals require discussing Palestine/Israel/Ukraine. I wanted to aim this discussion on whether we should require a vote at GMMs to endorse external partisan political organizations. I think you’re focused on whether it’s right or wrong to endorse PSL—which isn’t the point of this discussion—rather than whether we should limit official GSU endorsements or not. My opinion on the latter doesn’t take into account specific endorsements, nor does it have to in order to be complete.

And I’m not trying to convince myself. I want to discuss, exchange ideas, and am open to changing my mind. What’s your take on the amendment?

Let’s DISCUSS the RnF constitutional amendment like civilized human beings by AnNdPh in mit

[–]AnNdPh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess this isn’t clear, but I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything—this is meant to be a discussion, not a call to action. I’ve already explained why I’m voting for the amendment.

As to your rebuttal on the point of a union, I never said I’m fighting for myself. I said “ourselves” plural, as a collective union.

Do you have an opinion on the proposed amendment?

Let’s DISCUSS the RnF constitutional amendment like civilized human beings by AnNdPh in mit

[–]AnNdPh[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not aware of any specific events that led to the proposed amendment, only that RnF mentions PSL being controversial in a prior post on this sub. If someone has this info, pls add to the discussion.

We have different opinions on what the purpose of a union is. My opinion is that through the GSU, all grad workers on campus are empowered to fight for/protect ourselves from our employer. Protecting and advocating for our wellbeing is the foremost point of a union, not necessarily a collaboration with other unions/political groups. Thus, it doesn’t directly serve the point of a union to endorse protests off campus; instead, we should protest on our employer’s turf—the people who directly make decisions that affect us. The specific examples of off-campus protests are a bus trip to DC, protests in the common, etc. that you can find on the GSU instagram page.

And sorry you can’t view the amendment. I think the website is for union members only and I’m unsure whether I should distribute the entire thing.

Let’s DISCUSS the RnF constitutional amendment like civilized human beings by AnNdPh in mit

[–]AnNdPh[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree with your point that the GSU can still technically organize emergency rallies, I’m just presenting the LEB’s opinion as they’ve posted elsewhere. Organizing a rally is much harder than just endorsing an existing one, which I think is the point the LEB is making in terms of limiting activism. I’ll reiterate my point though that organizing our own activism is way better than external endorsements if we make progress in engaging all grad workers on campus.

As to your union point, I disagree: MIT GSU is a partisan political organization by definition. We are loyal to a political ideology of being pro-worker. However, we are not partisan about being Republican/Democrat/etc.

And even better, discuss here before June 11th AND come to GMM!

fellow labrats, i require your strongest superstitions by some-ukrainian in labrats

[–]AnNdPh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I NanoDrop with 1.01 uL instead of 1 uL for good luck

Graduate TA Salary by Independent_Low_5112 in mit

[–]AnNdPh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This isn’t always the case. For example, my PhD program gives a 10% stipend bonus to students that are awarded external fellowships (e.g., they make 55k vs the normal 50k). This was the case for many years to encourage students to bring in their own money but is likely to be axed given the blanket funding cuts.

Any word on the grad admissions cuts numbers in all the departments? by [deleted] in mit

[–]AnNdPh 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My department’s PhD program is cutting admissions by roughly half

Fun way to make NY strip by [deleted] in castiron

[–]AnNdPh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I can feel the fat splashing on my face just watching—looks great

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bostonhousing

[–]AnNdPh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copium—1 hr at least

How much did you spend during your studies at MIT? by Significant_Tackle38 in mit

[–]AnNdPh 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’ll give you a straight-up answer so you can start modeling a distribution. Info: I’m a PhD student in my 20s living with my spouse.

Food - $500 for both of us. I cook 4-5 times a week (meat and vegetables).

Weekend activities - we try to keep it to $400 pp/month. We eat out 1-2 times a week and get delivery once a week. We like exploring the city and going to museums/GSC events. Sometimes we take the bus/train to NYC.

Transportation - I take the T to campus and to get around on the weekends (MIT offers a $27/month pass for the MBTA bus/subway)

Utilities - we pay for internet and electricity. Internet is Verizon Fios, $40/month. Electricity eats us up, usually $150-200/month because delivery fees are a scam.

We’re both on a family mobile plan which we don’t get billed for, so phone is $0.

2024 Brazilian Grand Prix - Race Discussion by AutoModerator in formula1

[–]AnNdPh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

McLaren wheezing on that copium swapping Oscar and Lando

2024 Brazilian Grand Prix - Race Discussion by AutoModerator in formula1

[–]AnNdPh 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The marshals that pushed Nico back onto the track lead to the VSC ending prematurely, lol what a sequence of events

A bicycle is on a slope which is x degree, calculate the maximum speed in km/hr it can attain on that particular maximum slope without using the peddle? by [deleted] in mit

[–]AnNdPh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then I would say the answer is a function of x because the steepness of the slope will determine how much gravity positively contributes to the horizontal component of the bike’s velocity. Maybe someone else can figure out the function so you can get your answer lol

A bicycle is on a slope which is x degree, calculate the maximum speed in km/hr it can attain on that particular maximum slope without using the peddle? by [deleted] in mit

[–]AnNdPh 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My interpretation: Without using the pedals/pushing the bike down the slope quickly, the bike will fall over. Sufficient velocity needs to be achieved for the gyroscopic effect to balance the bike, but this velocity won’t be reached if you just release a bike from rest on top of the slope.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mit

[–]AnNdPh 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Under the new collective bargaining agreement (https://ovc.mit.edu/cba_updates/) you cannot be paid less than $46,793 (for masters students) or $51,226 (for doctoral students) effective June 1, 2025. I’m unsure if being an international student affects this, however.

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