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Biomedical engineer chasing PhDs. When I'm not doing science, I'm advocating on policies and working to make STEM more inclusive. Once upon a time, "warrior diplomat" for the US Army. links — https://projectbiotech.co/tom

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Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 4h

Ready for the next radiology revelation. If there was an MRI — THERE IS A REPORT! Your doc doesn't read an MRI, they read a radiologist's report. Every clinical image is interpreted by an MD specialized in imaging. This gets into HIPAA and legal grey area, but I'd FOIA the fuk out of those records.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 1d

I see MRI is a popular topic. As someone who works in radiology research, some of the most common reasons an 80yr old needs an MRI are to diagnose cancer, cardiac issues, or dementia.

He doesn't have much time left folks!!

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Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 2d

I like this Bullfrog Bagel place in Union Station.

No one pays me to say shit so take it or leave it. Decent bagel sandwiches.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 4d

DC Metro > NYC Subway

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 6d

Since my therapist insisted I call her tonight, a festive midterm season update for all:

I took an exam. 3 PDE math problems. 3 hours. I did not "ace" it but it's possible I see an 80. Confident there is one complete and correct solution. I can do better.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 8d

I did not have shaking hands with Andrew Yang on my bingo card for today.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 12d

Just here to say shutting down Young Republican groups only makes it harder to keep our eyes on them.

They learned their behavior the same way my kids picked up habits from me and their mom. So when Vance tells you this stuff happens in the Oval Office believe him.

Show up to a protest. Okay bye.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 13d

I have a midterm next week and can't look at a math problem without thinking about the black women working at NASA in the 60s who did all this math by hand. I know a few a holes whitewashed history so you might not see this at the Smithsonian but it happened.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 16d

Of course you're not getting into heaven you dumb, evil bitch.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 19d

Breaking: human foreskin admits to causing an increase in train fanatics.

Reposted by Tom

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 21d

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 23d

You look better. Thanks the pediatric inpatients are blaring Shake It Off loud enough to hear all the way down the hall while doing their physical therapy today.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · 26d

Despite what you might hear from the lunatics currently running this asylum, vaccines are safe and still recommended by experts. Spread the word.

Vaccine selfie — meathead with a sleeveless shirt showing a bandaid on the shoulder.

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Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 28

Quick PSA: if I tell you "I don't have a medical license but..." you should immediately do 2 things.
1-leave me alone
2-go talk to your f'n doc about the rest of my advice

You should go talk to your doc anyway. I'm so tired of saying this — Stop doing your own damn research.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 26

Chat I'm buying a home!! We have everything set - except a closing date. Right now I need my therapist to help me unpack exactly why this is suddenly causing me such great distress.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 23

Chat I just signed a contract, I'm one step closer to being a homeowner. 🤞🫨

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 23

Please start the rapture before my homework is due tomorrow morning.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 22

DISNEY DID NOT APOLOGIZE THEY'VE SHOWN NO REMORSE AND NO INDICATION THEY UNDERSTAND WHY THEY LOST SO MUCH MONEY

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 22

The interns are all high school students. We had a Sat huddle and I gave them some improvement ideas. NGL I'm psyched to see the next game though. One of my fav interns made his own little game engine and smart opponent.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 22

Hi friends, interns at Lift & Shift Foundation spent the summer making free puzzles and games. Over the weekend they fixed word hunt and you can solve 50 puzzles!! I added some donation links (we are a nonprofit) but game play feedback is just as valuable! games.weliftandshift.org

Lift & Shift Games Collection

Explore and play games built by Lift & Shift Foundation interns. Fun, challenging, and supporting a good cause.

games.weliftandshift.org

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Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 21

What if the rapture is just Jesus coming down to deliver the Epstein files?

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 21

Special shout out to all my Jewish and Muslim friends.

Desperately need each of these days off school over the next 2 weeks.

Maybe I convert 🫶

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 20

Get your ass outside folks. It's a gorgeous day... Especially to protest billionaires!!

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 20

For a few days I've had my hands on a practice exam for this grad school applied mathematics class. There are some problems with no solutions. In those cases, they turn into an essay where we have to explain theorems. Our exam is a few weeks out and we are so cooked.

Tom @smootasaurus.bsky.social · Sep 19

Also funny, YouTube user Anthony Cox bunch-o-numbers claims all the healthcare cuts are absolutely what he voted for in my comments. 😝