Sociologist. Higher education, mental health, culture, organizations. I work for the Census but this is a personal account 🌈 #adhdhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lervvmkutk2i“What was THAT?” - Charlie, about a “beep beep” noise from a trash truck #academiccats #skycats02 Jan 2025 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lervvmkutk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lemcijq5ms2rThis was the wrap up I didn’t know I needed. 11/10 good job keeping us safe despite our best efforts to explode ourselves [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Dec 2024 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lemcijq5ms2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3ldo3rw5ggs23My cat is basically my remaining coping skill. And he causes a lot of chaos so tbh not sure he counts as coping. #catsofBluesky #academiccats [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Dec 2024 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldo3rw5ggs23https://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3ldjbxrt5wk2yOne of the things I am most grateful for in my work life is how genuinely respectful everyone on my team is of boundaries. It’s expected that when you’re on lunch, you are on lunch and NOT responding to pings. When you’re off, you’re off, and my team models it. That should be the norm everywhere. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Dec 2024 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldjbxrt5wk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lcxdmb3pus2dScout heard about the orcas using salmon as hats and was jealous that the trend started without him. He also doesn’t know what a salmon actually IS but he is committed to fashion. So he got creative with this artful hay fascinator that may inspire a wave of copycats within equine society.10 Dec 2024 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcxdmb3pus2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lcsnsroah224Friends (and enemies? Not that I really have any. Other than my nemesis in Finance) HOW do you handle a cross country move? I am getting overwhelmed and will happily take any and all tips and suggestions https://media.tenor.com/vcaptpMEoAAAAAAC/palmashow-d%C3%A9m%C3%A9nagement.gif?hh=365&ww=49808 Dec 2024 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcsnsroah224https://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lcsfflgquc2eI know Bluesky is really here because my favorite cousin has finally joined 🤩 welcome @trochabeardall.bsky.social08 Dec 2024 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcsfflgquc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lbsg5rstjs2cI broke my leg *in my doctor’s office* two hours after defending my dissertation. (For the medical nerds, it was a medial malleolus avulsion fracture and a gnarly lateral ligament sprain) [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Nov 2024 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbsg5rstjs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lbkfk6dzyk2kSeeing a sea turtle GLOW after building her nest and laying her eggs remains one of the coolest things I have ever experienced. Nature is incredible [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Nov 2024 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbkfk6dzyk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lbj3tizv7b2jI really love how kind and engaging people are here. So many neat conversations happening. Shoutout to @drcompton.bsky.social for getting me back in this space and shoutout to the blocking features. I missed having a place to share research AND advocacy AND fun things #sociologysky #academiccats22 Nov 2024 04:02 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbj3tizv7b2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lbg7spn56c2bI want the ability to bookmark posts but in the meantime I guess reposting (reskeeting?) will have to suffice [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Nov 2024 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbg7spn56c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lbevnwfvhs2mIf you want people to stay and do good work, then creating a culture that does not tolerate harassment needs to be prioritized. It’s not hard to see the connection between feeling safe and performing well. The challenge(s) is changing ingrained cultural norms that tacitly allow ongoing harassment [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Nov 2024 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbevnwfvhs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lb7zxoc2b22j1a. I don’t know how much of my work work I can share, but I work on testing economic surveys 1b. for academic work, how higher ed honors programs essentially work as a tracking mechanism 2. the demographic cliff and how it’s (not?) impacting HE responses to Covid, Palestine, or election results [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Nov 2024 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb7zxoc2b22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3layrifdvo224My great-grandmother was one of the first women in her small town to work outside the home. Her husband decided to do medical school in his 40s, and to support the family she got a job at the small town post office. She supported her family on that salary while he went to school. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Nov 2024 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3layrifdvo224https://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lax6engvj22rThis (finally) arrived today. PhDone for real for real for reals #academicsky #sociologysky15 Nov 2024 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lax6engvj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lauoq4llgs27I am Sports-adjacent at best but I will be thrilled when Gritty shows up here. I am not a Philly sports team person, and I can’t claim any particular connection to the city (beyond loving it the times I’ve visited) I just really unironically love Gritty [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Nov 2024 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lauoq4llgs27https://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lapirwes5b2xI love the internet sometimes [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Nov 2024 23:44 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lapirwes5b2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3laohasokib2xReposting to amplify @jessicacalarco.bsky.social ’s Field Guide is an incredibly helpful resource for students and can confirm that a @bskybymidge.bsky.social giveaway will make your day (the motivational card she sent still lives on my fridge). Sometimes the internet is a good place. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Nov 2024 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3laohasokib2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lammnc4v5s2c#proofofcat some assembly possibly required but Charlie is here to welcome all the new friends [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Nov 2024 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lammnc4v5s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lajivb7xnb2yI really love how many social scientists have started to join and make starter packs of cool people. Re-upping this sociology list for those who might be interested! @drcompton.bsky.social was ahead of the curve making it 🤩 [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Nov 2024 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lajivb7xnb2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3lajiq47xhg2tNo thoughts, just snuggles [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Nov 2024 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lajiq47xhg2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3l7dvcxaoi52gThis morning I got an IUD from an excellent provider who practices trauma informed care, provides topical lidocaine, and generally made the process as easy as possible. I still had a vasovagal response (from pain) and hours later it still HURTS. We deserve better from healthcare.25 Oct 2024 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3l7dvcxaoi52ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3l6s2pdmvdm2oNot sure if #felineFriday is a thing, but Charlie hopes everyone has a nice sunbeam nap in a cozy bed planned soon!18 Oct 2024 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3l6s2pdmvdm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/kbeardall.bsky.social/post/3l4t4qdympr2cCalla at sunrise23 Sep 2024 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:vr27u4c2rqohj7wqdfdcoojd/app.bsky.feed.post/3l4t4qdympr2c