Norman Bier (he/him/yinz)

That bat knows he's not flying. He's putting on a show for his caregivers. Who's taking care of whom?

Wow.

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

From Kindergarten to Career Change: How CMU Designs Education for a Lifetime CMU’s learning initiatives are shaped by research on how people learn, rather than by any single discipline. That approach shows up in K–12 classrooms, college courses, and workforce training programs...

At CMU, we know that education is a lifelong process that must evolve quickly.

Rooted in decades of research in learning science and AI, CMU equips classrooms and workforce development programs with a blend of high-tech tools and evidence-based courses.

“We’re excited at the innovations we’re pushing,” Norman Bier, Learnvia’s executive director, told @chronicle.com. “But I’d also really emphasize the focus on how we use this technology to amplify great teaching.”

Can AI Improve Intro Courses? A New Courseware Project Hopes So. Learnvia, started by Carnegie Mellon University and supported by the Gates Foundation, says its AI-enabled tools can save professors’ time and help students make quicker progress.

Learnvia, started by Carnegie Mellon University and backed by the Gates Foundation, says its AI-enabled tools can save professors' time and help students make quicker progress. https://chroni.cl/4rFGR6X

Carnegie Mellon Launches Learnvia To Catalyze Student Success Nationwide The nonprofit learning collaborative leverages a landmark $55 million investment from the Gates Foundation and CMU’s longstanding leadership in Learning Science and AI.

Gateway courses derail 30% of learners nationwide. Learnvia, developed with support from Carnegie Mellon University and the Gates Foundation, is working to solve this national challenge. Learn more at cmu.is/learnvia

Support George Conway! Donate to send George to the House!

If you had told me 10 years ago that I'd one day donate to @gtconway.bsky.social's congressional campaign....I'd still be less confused than if you'd told me about Jan 6, 2020.

Give 'em hell, George.

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But don't you deserve it? Haven't you earned it?

Walked through concert doors
And roamed all over coliseum floors

Appreciate that you 86'ed the post publicizing your dubious taste in chili. Keep making good decisions.

@joshtpm.bsky.social oh no. I don't love it.

What the fuck do you mean I got a longer prison sentence than Diddy

MOAR!

Super long shot, but any of you have a connection with author Stephen Deusner? I'm desperately trying to get an autographed copy of one of his books....

Oh no

If you can't manage the appropriate pre/post Labor Day fabrics, then haven't you already lost?

Strong @davidbrin.bsky.social "calculus of forgiveness" vibes, no?

‘Burn it all’: Progressives meet in the Trump-era wilderness The 3,000 attendees of this year’s Netroots Nation conference doubted whether there will be a “next election.”

"There can’t be a free and fair election in 2026, or something resembling one, if we don’t f*ck them up now,” said Evan Sutton, a strategist who helped organize #TeslaTakedown protests.

I said what I said 😂
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Preach, sister.

Deep cut.

Fast as lightning?

"Always look on the bright side of life" energy, Mike.

Yes! When did this become a thing?

how unfathomably lucky i am to be here, to be a part of this fight, to be blessed with a moment of light on this timeline where i can make change and prove love. i cannot in my wildest dreams think of a greater gift than breathing with a beating heart and an electric brain, if only for a moment

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Are developers slowed down by AI? Evaluating an RCT (?) and what it tells us about developer productivity Seven different people texted or otherwise messaged me about this study which claims to measure “the impact of early-2025 AI on experienced open-source developer productivity.” You know, when I decid...

@grimalkina.bsky.social’s analysis of this study is a great read: www.fightforthehuman.com/are-develope...

It's a Jiinn, John. My god. Don't tell us your first wish.

Feel like I'm getting shortchanged on this hashtag? MOAR!