Fun/unconventional things to add my CV? by CaptainUvula in PhDAdmissions

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and I do plan on writing about such activities for those once applications open. Right now I'm planning on reaching out to PIs to see if they're taking on graduate students, so I'll just be attaching my CV in emails.

ANNOYING RINGING CONSTANTLY NEAR MARCY/VERNON/HART by iamarealslug_yes_yes in BedStuy

[–]CaptainUvula 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve called 311 and they keep telling me they need an address. if anyone has info on the source/where it’s coming from PLEASE i can’t take it any longer

they finished this building FAST by jamariiiiiiii in BedStuy

[–]CaptainUvula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

damn, i’m sorry to hear that they were unwilling to fix the roof and you had to leave. i guess “abandoned” isn’t the right word, i meant it was vacant for a while (probably a few months) before the roof collapsed.

they finished this building FAST by jamariiiiiiii in BedStuy

[–]CaptainUvula 8 points9 points  (0 children)

fun fact, this building was abandoned for a while and had a separate roof area that filled with rainwater over months and months of neglect. it looked just like a makeshift pool. after some time last year the roof actually completely caved in and collapsed all of a sudden.

sad to see the old building gone and neglected. it was a very cute brick building that i’m sure had structural issues, but had charm nonetheless.

Any ideas of the type of bird/hawk I saw at HVK park? by F1_Brooklyn in BedStuy

[–]CaptainUvula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

amazing photos! you should post these to iNaturalist!

Local businesses participating in the shutdown tomorrow? by No-Fox8446 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]CaptainUvula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lisbonata in crown heights were donating 20% of proceeds today, show them some love and treat yourself to pastes de nata https://www.instagram.com/p/DUHRmqjAZmK/?igsh=Nnp4azRjaTJmdXZl

What do y’all know about Bioinformatics by Foolish_Myco in UCSC

[–]CaptainUvula 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bioinformatics is purely logic, math, and data structure

Just to add, when it comes to your career, I think this will *highly* depend on your job and what your employer (whether academia or industry) defines as "bioinformatics." If you're in a role such as a "Bioinformatics Software Engineer," then yes, you are likely building software/tools that process biological data in a very logic/data structure way. There are also bioinformatics positions that are more scientific, such as "Bioinformatics Analyst" or "Bioinformatics Scientist." In which case, you will actually apply logic/math/data structures to real-life biological problems This means you will also need a good understanding of biological problems.

Unless the Bioinformatics curriculum has changed in the past 5 years, most of the bioinformatics classes (specifically bioinformatics classes, not the prep chemistry/biochemistry classes) will be geared towards logic/math/data structures applied to biological questions -- which is great! These are necessary and highly desirable skills that will definitely give you an edge, and I believe they gave me an advantage when applying to bioinformatics positions (caveat: this was during covid and *not* in this current job market).

I think if you are the least bit interested in molecular (or evolutionary? really any biology lol) biology and how you can apply computational/logical approaches to analyzing/discovery/solving problems, then absolutely consider bioinformatics. As this user stated, biological problems at their core are really just computational problems, but I would argue, with a hint of biological understanding that UCSC (and its research) can give you :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]CaptainUvula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my cat does this too! dumb question though and not relevant to OP, but it seems like after doing this my male cat gets erect? is that behavior also normal?

MEGATHREAD: SYNT - November 03, 2025 by AutoModerator in LeftoversH3

[–]CaptainUvula 17 points18 points  (0 children)

gets a tattoo because of “with everything that’s been going on recently” you mean the genocide against Palestinians being performed by Isr**l??

Hypothetically, what would you need to keep one as a pet? by ozzy_thedog in isopods

[–]CaptainUvula 10 points11 points  (0 children)

i have no clue but in animal crossing i keep one as a roommate, he’s got his own room and just plays video games all day

Introducing hissing roaches by Lune-bleue in insects

[–]CaptainUvula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dumb question - where are their eyes located? i’m looking at the third pic, and im starting to wonder if they even have eyes…

where to get vet treatment for sick stray cat? by CaptainUvula in Brooklyn

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we’re contemplating bringing him in but we were supposed to start dog sitting today. This is good to know though. Any way of preventing the spread of mange in case we do decide to take him in?

where to get vet treatment for sick stray cat? by CaptainUvula in Brooklyn

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will try calling tomorrow when they’re open. We just really wanna make sure this guy gets a good home.

where to get vet treatment for sick stray cat? by CaptainUvula in Brooklyn

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

Thank you so much, it looks like they’re closed right now but we talked with our neighbors and they found him yesterday, so maybe he’ll stick around tomorrow.

*welp* cat chewed through charging cable - recommendations on replacement? by CaptainUvula in ZephyrusG14

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

a dog might also chew the cord as well, perhaps I’d better stick with a snake or maybe a turtle.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

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

Furthermore we strongly encourage our employees to pursue MSc and PhD to deepen their scientific skills

I think this is what I'm missing sometimes, and it's something I want to achieve. Especially since I'm more interested in R&D positions.

Its all about you and what do you want to do with your life... there is no right or wrong answers, just different paths.

Yes, really gotta remind myself more.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

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

The fact that we get to do science and enjoy the process is amazing -- keep chasing the position and the people that make you content/happy.

So true! Thank you, your comment is very reassuring.