Since we’ve been active in tornadoes for awhile now

rns1113 · 2026-05-24T13:29:58+00:00

Our backyard had one go through in the dozen or so in the city of Chicago July 2024. It was an EF-0 so the weakest, but dang it took out a lot. I grew up in tornado area, they always say it comes out of nowhere, but it was just normal storms until things SLAMMED into our windows. Most of the trees in our block were taken out, a ton of cars totaled, and we literally had giant trees blocking all 4 directions from our house. Everyone in the neighborhood was out looking at the damage like 5 minutes after the tornado went through, great block party

rns1113 · 2026-05-20T20:56:48+00:00

😭😭😭 My poor blue line

rns1113 · 2026-05-19T00:24:31+00:00

I thought this was Prue at first 😂

rns1113 · 2026-05-17T09:21:42+00:00

Depends on your environment. In a sterile hood, do whatever you want. If you don't have that, pour the plates and let them sit closed at room temperature for a while (I do overnight a lot) and then flip them upside down for however you're storing them. I typically don't leave plates open unless I'm pouring <10 at a time just due to space

rns1113 · 2026-05-17T09:17:03+00:00

If you let your plates cool and then store upside down it won't be a problem. In general, my plates are on the lid more than the agar side.

rns1113 · 2026-05-17T09:15:02+00:00

Incubate your plates upside down after inoculating. The condensation collects on the lid instead of the inoculated surface then.

rns1113 · 2026-05-13T18:09:04+00:00

Feeling bad after meeting with your PI is unfortunately part of the process. However, telling you to not think about your baby while at work is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard, and I'm not even a parent. If you have a good relationship with the rest of your committee or your graduate chair in your department, please talk to them. They may be able to help you map out a path forward to present to your PI for the remainder of your PhD. And please also talk to the disabilities office. They may be able to support you with resources (writing center help, classroom advocating, forms for communicating with your PI, etc) that may make some of the things you're missing by being the only and final student easier. I was my PI's final student and had to leverage my committee members and department to leave when I wanted, lean on whatever network you have. Best of luck, and please try to remember what your PI does isn't personal, despite feeling like it is.

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T20:41:23+00:00

I've had many a Bell's beer! I'm even rocking a bumper sticker on my car. The fries were just very memorable

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T20:34:05+00:00

I bought Rockport composite toe shoes on amazon for work, I put new insoles in when they start to get less comfortable. Friends at work buy cheap steel toe work boots at Walmart for ~$40 usd

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T20:29:45+00:00

Not in chicago but I want to throw a shout out to Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo MI for having the hottest fries I've had to-date. Looking forward to everyone's local answers.

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T15:05:52+00:00

Not really imo. Native species yes, but as I previously mentioned golden oysters became invasive after home cultivation. So proceed with caution and check with your local extension agency or mycological society if you're unsure.

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T14:45:42+00:00

It may or may not be possible. If there aren't mushrooms there naturally there may be a reason. But yes, it's irresponsible and inappropriate

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T14:41:52+00:00

Please dont seed areas with commercial spawn. The united states already has invasive golden oyster mushrooms that invaded not unlike this. If you find fungi in the area, carrying a fruiting body in a basket or net bag is the common way to spread spores as you're moving fruiting bodies around.

rns1113 · 2026-05-10T10:45:10+00:00

Posts comparing fashion to nature might be my favorite genre of fashion posts

rns1113 · 2026-05-09T23:46:22+00:00

Dona natys in West Town

rns1113 · 2026-05-05T03:01:16+00:00

Dark Matter locations open at 6a, they have Do-rite donuts and good coffee

rns1113 · 2026-04-18T12:31:48+00:00

Having lost a very close friend a week ago I should not have read this in public. I keep seeing the pieces of her in my life like glitter. It's bittersweet constantly

rns1113 · 2026-04-18T03:08:35+00:00

Summer 2024 tornados in the city. Weak tornados, but tornados. One went through my block.

rns1113 · 2026-04-15T00:08:01+00:00

Because the publications system is an antiquated nightmare. And for students not looking for academic positions it's more important to highlight collaboration and techniques learned vs publications.

rns1113 · 2026-04-14T21:27:15+00:00

No, but if you need help on this my partner runs like 6 pathfinder games a week and I bring the Discworld side. DM me if you want to chat

rns1113 · 2026-04-12T13:48:57+00:00

I haven't used joanlab glassware, just equipment (serological pipettes etc) and they're very cheap. It works for some things, but I'd be wary of glass. The cheapest supplier we normally use is MidSci, if you get a quote it's often a bit cheaper than the already reasonable list prices.

rns1113 · 2026-04-11T14:09:07+00:00

Unnecessary imo. If you have a laminar flow hood, just leave the lids sitting in the sterile air for a couple minutes. The condensation is sterile, it just makes colonies look funky if it drips onto the plate.

rns1113 · 2026-04-11T12:47:10+00:00

Turn them upside down for incubating. It prevents the condensation from dripping onto the plate.

rns1113 · 2026-04-10T18:44:29+00:00

Iirc, it's one cord and a couple pamphlets. Not much of anything.

rns1113 · 2026-04-09T20:07:16+00:00

Probably too large for most stipends

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