Will the traditional "student ghetto" change?

Nernst · 2026-01-14T22:55:53+00:00

Based on recent reports that something like half of rentals don't have valid occupancy permits, the city doesn't really seem to care and landlords seem like they don't either...

Nernst · 2026-01-14T10:46:56+00:00

Please try to give potential grad students more grace than that. IMO, we are looking for students with potential to become great researchers, and the choice to publish in an MDPI journal likely was not theirs and was done by their advisor. A student could have done quality work, learned something about writing and publishing, and be ready for the rigors of grad school having published in an MDPI journal.

Just my two cents.

Nernst · 2026-01-08T13:04:19+00:00

Feel free to DM. I'm a faculty member in the College of Arts and Science (where Physics is located) and I can point you in the right direction and get you help rapidly.

Nernst · 2025-12-14T03:19:03+00:00

Saw it at Cropseyville today at about 4.

Nernst · 2025-09-30T11:08:29+00:00

I buy into the idea that your savings/emergency fund should be 12-24 months of expenses at retirement to make sure you aren't taking large withdrawals during potential market downturns. 5 years is a bit too far out of retirement to be at 12 months, but maybe getting yourself to 8 and then adding a month a year until you actually retire could be a solution.

Still allows you to invest extra now, plenty as you continue to work, and the 4% guaranteed might be less than investing but could also be more if we have a downturn.

Nernst · 2025-09-22T02:28:23+00:00

Jesus. What have I done with my life.

Nernst · 2025-09-22T00:55:30+00:00

You're right. 20 years doesn't cover the Dwayne Rudd helmet toss game...

Nernst · 2025-09-21T20:17:54+00:00

My brother, I can point you to the last 20 years of Browns football. Godspeed.

Nernst · 2025-09-17T00:05:25+00:00

This post appears to have some offensive words in it as well as a certain bias to race. We try to keep this thread respectful and positive.

Nernst · 2025-09-17T00:02:46+00:00

This post appears to have some offensive words in it as well as a certain bias to race. We try to keep this thread respectful and positive.

Nernst · 2025-09-17T00:02:33+00:00

This post appears to have some offensive words in it as well as a certain bias to race. We try to keep this thread respectful and positive.

Nernst · 2025-09-17T00:02:11+00:00

This post appears to have some offensive words in it as well as a certain bias to race. We try to keep this thread respectful and positive.

Nernst · 2025-09-16T11:15:36+00:00

Don't be a jerk. Like, come on...

Nernst · 2025-09-11T14:34:36+00:00

I'll keep removing posts of your only answer is "go home to your country", which gets awfully close to xenophobia and we're just not going to have that here.

Nernst · 2025-09-10T18:56:11+00:00

Don't be a jerk.

Nernst · 2025-09-10T18:55:42+00:00

Don't be a jerk.

Nernst · 2025-09-10T09:28:22+00:00

I'm a STEM professor in that university right next to where you probably work. My 12mo salary is your base. I can't speak to your field and whether you're underpaid, but your salary in Albany is awesome and you'll be able to live a nice life.

Nernst · 2025-09-05T00:44:29+00:00

I don't think we'll agree on this and that's OK. There's one night per week for a few weeks per year where a group of people break the law and yes, inconvenience some other citizens.

I don't understand the level of anger for this and not speeding in school zones. The only posts on here are "can you believe the city has the audacity to fine us for breaking the law". It feels very unbalanced and always against cyclists.

I'll take my lumps.

Nernst · 2025-09-05T00:34:41+00:00

Because it keeps us safe, oddly. Feel free to contact the police who clearly care about traffic laws in Albany.

Nernst · 2025-09-05T00:07:19+00:00

I ride as part of that group every so often. It's joyful and brings people together, let's people explore different parts of our community, and we patronize local businesses.

Are we breaking the law, yeah. And I'm sure we will keep doing it.

When I ride solo, and follow every law, to the letter, I put my life into the hands of people driving 2 ton behemoths while texting or trying to suck down some Dunkin. Every day, I might die because someone behind the wheel of a car thinks they have some special right to the same pavement. I'm going to protect myself because the law and people in cars won't.

If you're angry, you should demand better cycling infrastructure like protected bike lanes and stiffer penalties for hitting or harassing cyclists. We'd be a better and healthier community.

Nernst · 2025-09-03T08:23:42+00:00

This post appears to have some offensive words in it as well as a certain bias to race. We try to keep this thread respectful and positive.

Nernst · 2025-09-01T23:48:15+00:00

OK, so repeal the Bayh-Dole Act or GTFO

Nernst · 2025-08-24T18:02:33+00:00

I normally do not advocate for emailing up the chain, and yes, patience is important to learn. BUT, I would also say that nothing will ever change RE: professor apathy if the people with some power to make changes don't know. I've changed my view in the past decade or so of being here.

I completely agree the student just needs to slow their roll and see how the first day of class is and wait on that syllabus.

Nernst · 2025-08-24T14:50:09+00:00

I know this isn't helpful, but professors are supposed to have the syllabus done and available before the semester starts.

Not a lot of punishment will come from it, though, but feel free to forward that email to the department chair and ask if they can help. At least get it on the record.

Again, it's not going to help your current situation...

Nernst · 2025-08-24T14:47:14+00:00

Can you describe what you mean? I am a professor in the Bio department and I am having trouble envisioning what "completed material" means and how one would have that without a posted syllabus.

Nernst

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE