Kim Weeden
@weedenkim.bsky.social
Inequality, higher education, gender, work and organizations, open science, Alaska.
All posts are made in my personal, not professional, capacity. I do not speak for my employer.
All posts are made in my personal, not professional, capacity. I do not speak for my employer.
Yeah, I wouldn't want this attributed to me either.
To be fair, the original was published under a CC license in 2010 and "adapted" later. I didn't look up the 2010 version to see if the author makes the same incorrect statements about repro biology, or if they were added in the adaptation.
To be fair, the original was published under a CC license in 2010 and "adapted" later. I didn't look up the 2010 version to see if the author makes the same incorrect statements about repro biology, or if they were added in the adaptation.
September 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Yeah, I wouldn't want this attributed to me either.
To be fair, the original was published under a CC license in 2010 and "adapted" later. I didn't look up the 2010 version to see if the author makes the same incorrect statements about repro biology, or if they were added in the adaptation.
To be fair, the original was published under a CC license in 2010 and "adapted" later. I didn't look up the 2010 version to see if the author makes the same incorrect statements about repro biology, or if they were added in the adaptation.
Perfect for parents who name their kids "Ikea."
September 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Perfect for parents who name their kids "Ikea."
Alaska just got a lot smaller and more remote.
OK, it didn't really, but AK "benefited" more than any other state from the Mercator projection.
Below is the Equal Earth map just adopted by the UN, against US objection (of course).
OK, it didn't really, but AK "benefited" more than any other state from the Mercator projection.
Below is the Equal Earth map just adopted by the UN, against US objection (of course).
September 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Alaska just got a lot smaller and more remote.
OK, it didn't really, but AK "benefited" more than any other state from the Mercator projection.
Below is the Equal Earth map just adopted by the UN, against US objection (of course).
OK, it didn't really, but AK "benefited" more than any other state from the Mercator projection.
Below is the Equal Earth map just adopted by the UN, against US objection (of course).
I don’t want to start any blasphemous rumors but if you need proof that God has a sick sense of humor, I give you the quince: a wanna-be pear with winter fur.
August 21, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I don’t want to start any blasphemous rumors but if you need proof that God has a sick sense of humor, I give you the quince: a wanna-be pear with winter fur.
Goodbye, Boo Radley. This spot of sunlight will always be yours.
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August 21, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Goodbye, Boo Radley. This spot of sunlight will always be yours.
💔
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7 years ago tonight. It’s just a tourist’s snapshot, but notice there is water (and it’s not green), a reflection, and no ugly fencing.
August 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
7 years ago tonight. It’s just a tourist’s snapshot, but notice there is water (and it’s not green), a reflection, and no ugly fencing.
Making disparaging remarks about America's dysfunctional safety net has long been a Canadian national sport, but I don't think most Americans fully comprehend the prevalence and depth of the shade thrown at the US these days.
Here's just one example, in a news story about devastating BC fires.
Here's just one example, in a news story about devastating BC fires.
August 9, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Making disparaging remarks about America's dysfunctional safety net has long been a Canadian national sport, but I don't think most Americans fully comprehend the prevalence and depth of the shade thrown at the US these days.
Here's just one example, in a news story about devastating BC fires.
Here's just one example, in a news story about devastating BC fires.
"[Their 4th or 5th architect] came back with this design that had this big open space over the kitchen that just excited me so much,” Ms. Pinkerton said. “I thought, ‘Finally!’”"
Oh, honey. You have grandchildren. You do not want a big open space, accessible by a loft, over your kitchen area.
Oh, honey. You have grandchildren. You do not want a big open space, accessible by a loft, over your kitchen area.
August 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM
"[Their 4th or 5th architect] came back with this design that had this big open space over the kitchen that just excited me so much,” Ms. Pinkerton said. “I thought, ‘Finally!’”"
Oh, honey. You have grandchildren. You do not want a big open space, accessible by a loft, over your kitchen area.
Oh, honey. You have grandchildren. You do not want a big open space, accessible by a loft, over your kitchen area.
CASM is *exactly* what will happen if the GOP is successful in mandating genitalia checks of girls who want to play sports, as in the WA GOP's ballot measure. Especially without bans on pervert glasses.
A party as devoid of critical thinking skills as it is of empathy (until it's their loved ones).
A party as devoid of critical thinking skills as it is of empathy (until it's their loved ones).
August 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
CASM is *exactly* what will happen if the GOP is successful in mandating genitalia checks of girls who want to play sports, as in the WA GOP's ballot measure. Especially without bans on pervert glasses.
A party as devoid of critical thinking skills as it is of empathy (until it's their loved ones).
A party as devoid of critical thinking skills as it is of empathy (until it's their loved ones).
Except for religious studies, the graduates of these "loan ineligible" majors are disproportionately women.
Fans of this policy have probably never considered that social worker, cosmetician, teachers aide, etc might be low-paying jobs *because* women do them.
newrepublic.com/post/213446/...
Fans of this policy have probably never considered that social worker, cosmetician, teachers aide, etc might be low-paying jobs *because* women do them.
newrepublic.com/post/213446/...
August 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Except for religious studies, the graduates of these "loan ineligible" majors are disproportionately women.
Fans of this policy have probably never considered that social worker, cosmetician, teachers aide, etc might be low-paying jobs *because* women do them.
newrepublic.com/post/213446/...
Fans of this policy have probably never considered that social worker, cosmetician, teachers aide, etc might be low-paying jobs *because* women do them.
newrepublic.com/post/213446/...
Moody & Light (2006) is one of early papers on this that I know of. They argue sociology traded low internal cohesion for high network centrality: in other words, it's a weak core field, at least in citation patterns.
Econ chose, or developed, ... differently.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Econ chose, or developed, ... differently.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
July 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Moody & Light (2006) is one of early papers on this that I know of. They argue sociology traded low internal cohesion for high network centrality: in other words, it's a weak core field, at least in citation patterns.
Econ chose, or developed, ... differently.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Econ chose, or developed, ... differently.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Personally, I'm a fan of the llama cat.
(Source: YouGov)
(Source: YouGov)
July 25, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Personally, I'm a fan of the llama cat.
(Source: YouGov)
(Source: YouGov)
ChatGPT still gives a confident "no" to prompt, "do vaccines cause autism?"
I wonder how long it will take before the anti-vax, RFK Jr nonsense infects it, or before the Gen-AI platforms are sued/threatened until they play along.
I wonder how long it will take before the anti-vax, RFK Jr nonsense infects it, or before the Gen-AI platforms are sued/threatened until they play along.
July 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
ChatGPT still gives a confident "no" to prompt, "do vaccines cause autism?"
I wonder how long it will take before the anti-vax, RFK Jr nonsense infects it, or before the Gen-AI platforms are sued/threatened until they play along.
I wonder how long it will take before the anti-vax, RFK Jr nonsense infects it, or before the Gen-AI platforms are sued/threatened until they play along.
When you live in Ithaca, reading posts and articles about The Odyssey takes a bit of mental translation.
Homer is the small town you head toward, but never reach, on your odyssey to the Greek island of Ikea.
And if we have a palace, I've never seen it. (Though I suppose Risley Hall comes close.)
Homer is the small town you head toward, but never reach, on your odyssey to the Greek island of Ikea.
And if we have a palace, I've never seen it. (Though I suppose Risley Hall comes close.)
July 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
When you live in Ithaca, reading posts and articles about The Odyssey takes a bit of mental translation.
Homer is the small town you head toward, but never reach, on your odyssey to the Greek island of Ikea.
And if we have a palace, I've never seen it. (Though I suppose Risley Hall comes close.)
Homer is the small town you head toward, but never reach, on your odyssey to the Greek island of Ikea.
And if we have a palace, I've never seen it. (Though I suppose Risley Hall comes close.)
One reason why US has a gerontocracy is that "Gen X" (age ≈45-60 now) couldn't successfully claw power & seats from Boomers, who had advantage of (a) more same-age voters; and (b) campaign finance rules, many of which they devised, that effectively shut Gen X out.
Here's CBS, c. 2018, w/ an assist:
Here's CBS, c. 2018, w/ an assist:
July 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
One reason why US has a gerontocracy is that "Gen X" (age ≈45-60 now) couldn't successfully claw power & seats from Boomers, who had advantage of (a) more same-age voters; and (b) campaign finance rules, many of which they devised, that effectively shut Gen X out.
Here's CBS, c. 2018, w/ an assist:
Here's CBS, c. 2018, w/ an assist:
Our resident inquisitive moose calf discovered that dandelion fluff is not very tasty and sticks to one's nose.
📷 Homer, AK.
📷 Homer, AK.
July 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Our resident inquisitive moose calf discovered that dandelion fluff is not very tasty and sticks to one's nose.
📷 Homer, AK.
📷 Homer, AK.
I have an effective 7-step program for surviving the hottest part of the day during a heat wave with no AC.
July 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I have an effective 7-step program for surviving the hottest part of the day during a heat wave with no AC.
When there 18 hours of sunlight per day, being a pinniped requires a lot of tiresome lounging.
Homer, Alaska, June 28.
Homer, Alaska, June 28.
July 1, 2026 at 5:41 AM
When there 18 hours of sunlight per day, being a pinniped requires a lot of tiresome lounging.
Homer, Alaska, June 28.
Homer, Alaska, June 28.
June 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Vandal caught in the act of peeling paint off the bottom of the DC reflecting pool.
June 24, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Vandal caught in the act of peeling paint off the bottom of the DC reflecting pool.
My sister in law is looking for blue nylon marine twine for an American flag project.
I’ve got her covered.
I’ve got her covered.
June 21, 2026 at 4:35 PM
My sister in law is looking for blue nylon marine twine for an American flag project.
I’ve got her covered.
I’ve got her covered.
Homer, Alaska.
11:30 pm.
A sunset worth waiting for.
11:30 pm.
A sunset worth waiting for.
June 18, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Homer, Alaska.
11:30 pm.
A sunset worth waiting for.
11:30 pm.
A sunset worth waiting for.
Is there anything cuter than a baby chipmunk?
June 9, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Is there anything cuter than a baby chipmunk?
Today I remember Robert L Weeden. As far as I know, he is no relation -- none of the many Robert Weedens in my family tree had the middle initial "L" -- but whoever he was, may he rest in peace.
(pic taken at the Vietnam memorial, August 2019).
(pic taken at the Vietnam memorial, August 2019).
May 25, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Today I remember Robert L Weeden. As far as I know, he is no relation -- none of the many Robert Weedens in my family tree had the middle initial "L" -- but whoever he was, may he rest in peace.
(pic taken at the Vietnam memorial, August 2019).
(pic taken at the Vietnam memorial, August 2019).
Today is my 25th Shiny Happy People Laughing day at Cornell Sociology.
It never gets old.
Congratulations Hyo Joo, Haowen, and the rest of our new Sociology PhD, MA, and BA degree holders.
It never gets old.
Congratulations Hyo Joo, Haowen, and the rest of our new Sociology PhD, MA, and BA degree holders.
May 22, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Today is my 25th Shiny Happy People Laughing day at Cornell Sociology.
It never gets old.
Congratulations Hyo Joo, Haowen, and the rest of our new Sociology PhD, MA, and BA degree holders.
It never gets old.
Congratulations Hyo Joo, Haowen, and the rest of our new Sociology PhD, MA, and BA degree holders.