Catherine Tan

Katelyn Butler @katelynjbutler.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 13, 2024 at 14:28 UTC

It was the first line that got me @catherinetan.bsky.social. Excited to read it (and have it on my shelf so I can brag that I’m in the acknowledgments).

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 05, 2024 at 22:17 UTC

Students come in and tell me they like my filthy office. Today I stepped back and realized I am working in one of those “I Spy” books—remember those?

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 03, 2024 at 13:30 UTC

Ahhhh I loved that place. Happy to hear it’s still around!

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 19:30 UTC

I know what it's like to lose the chance to say something because I was obsessing over how to say it. So, I hope this encourages more students to participate, feel less self-conscious, and share what they have as it comes out. (4/4)

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 19:30 UTC

In the past, I also used this subtle strategy to help students find more appropriate phrasing for sensitive topics. In evals and meetings, students have expressed their appreciation for this strategy (at least among the ones who notice what I'm doing). (3/4)

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 19:29 UTC

As part of accessibility, I often repeat what students say so that others in the room can hear the comment/question and to make sure I fully understand their point. But this also provides me the chance to help articulate ideas so it's more coherent. (2/4)

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 19:29 UTC

A student expressed concerns about being judged by peers bc they are not able to "fancy talk" in class. It's not enough to assure students that there are no stupid questions, that making mistakes is okay. Here is how I support engagement and save them from their peers: (1/4)

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 26, 2024 at 01:25 UTC

Big day at the workshop! Woodland lamp #3 is done! A freestanding lantern. Features: 🐿️ 🦉 🐢 🦇

As promised in the acknowledgment, this one is going to @jenniferreich.bsky.social. She read my book #SpacesOnTheSpectrum a million times and provided invaluable feedback.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 23, 2024 at 14:59 UTC

Thank youuuuu!

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 23, 2024 at 14:32 UTC

Today is the ✨official✨ release date for “Spaces on the Spectrum”!

Get 20% off with code CUP20 on the @columbiaup.bsky.social website. Also available on Amazon, Book Shop, Barnes & Noble.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 20, 2024 at 13:21 UTC

I love this filter. It’s called dirty train window.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 15, 2024 at 01:39 UTC

I’m carrying like four full, active conversations with friends via text at this moment. My eyes have not come up from the screen in hours. BUT this is one of the reasons why women live longer.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 15:34 UTC

Yay! My copies of “Spaces On The Spectrum” from @columbiaup.bsky.social arrived!

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 13:36 UTC

If you haven’t yet, listen to @profhajaryazdiha.bsky.social on NPR CodeSwitch! Brilliant conversation on the political right’s attempts to co-opt MLK’s legacy and retell the civil rights movement.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 11, 2024 at 00:23 UTC

100 duck sized horses obviously.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 10, 2024 at 20:41 UTC

Every semester I develop new ice breaker questions that try to avoid revealing class background (this is the issue with ‘what did you do over the summer?’ ‘what are your hobbies?’). They are given a list of 4 and are allowed to answer as many as they want. The questions this semester:

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 09, 2024 at 20:51 UTC

Evals are in: "...pushes students to produce stellar work." "course was engaging, her lectures were organized and thoughtful, and her assignments were fulfilling and appropriate." OK. But can I hear a little commotion for the dress? "...the best stylish outfits." Thank you❤️

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 09, 2024 at 01:07 UTC

I was giving some advice to a good friend today and maybe others need this reminder: as academics, what we do is important (mostly to ourselves) BUT... people do not die when we cancel a class. There is no such thing as a sociological emergency. SO, prioritize health and family.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 08, 2024 at 21:25 UTC

Added together I think I found two sand dollars on the beach, but with inflation you can’t buy much with two sand dollars these days. Practically worthless.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 08, 2024 at 20:21 UTC

Thanks Andy!!!

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 08, 2024 at 20:06 UTC

I created a separate page for my book on my website. I am especially pleased with the little scrolling bar at the top.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 07, 2024 at 20:09 UTC

If you’re teaching health social movements, patient activism, medical knowledge, disability rights, or qualitative methods this semester… please consider “Spaces on the Spectrum”:

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 06, 2024 at 17:55 UTC

I thought a sports betting place opened up near my parent’s place because there was a very anxious crowd hovering outside this shop—exciting! Turns out it’s a kids karate class… 😐 boring.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 05, 2024 at 20:34 UTC

Right before flying out to CA, the vet told us that the dog needs to lose 5lbs. With my parents, she has done the opposite of that.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 04, 2024 at 18:17 UTC

I have wondered what my retired parents do all day aside from cooking and watering plants. Today I learned that my dad is curating a collection of his favorite Far Side cartoons on his iPad.

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 04, 2024 at 15:57 UTC

“This was merely a single skirmish in a broader war to unravel public faith in pillars of American society. Campaigns of this kind often start with attacks on education and expertise, because these are the tools that best equip communities to see through propaganda.”

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Catherine Tan @catherinetan.bsky.social [ View ] Jan 03, 2024 at 16:42 UTC

I’m still in the burbs. Instead of my normal workout today I might just go do laps around the IKEA and then get a plate of meatballs.

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