AJ Lauer
@ayjaylauer.bsky.social
Author, speaker, nerdy about leadership in STEM & HPC
Owner Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions: thrivingibis.com
Formerly NCAR, CO School of Mines, Miami Dade College, UIUC
My Monster Mungo: https://www.amazon.com/My-Monster-Mungo-Imposter-Syndrome/dp/B0
Owner Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions: thrivingibis.com
Formerly NCAR, CO School of Mines, Miami Dade College, UIUC
My Monster Mungo: https://www.amazon.com/My-Monster-Mungo-Imposter-Syndrome/dp/B0
Wise words from @giulsguidi.bsky.social while talking about her career story at the #SC25 @womeninhpc.org workshop:
"Your path keeps evolving as you meet the right people" and "if in doubt, yet a dog. Or two." ❤️🦮
"Your path keeps evolving as you meet the right people" and "if in doubt, yet a dog. Or two." ❤️🦮
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Wise words from @giulsguidi.bsky.social while talking about her career story at the #SC25 @womeninhpc.org workshop:
"Your path keeps evolving as you meet the right people" and "if in doubt, yet a dog. Or two." ❤️🦮
"Your path keeps evolving as you meet the right people" and "if in doubt, yet a dog. Or two." ❤️🦮
Great advice from @verolero86.bsky.social at the @womeninhpc.org workshop! Keep track of the things you say no to, to keep encouraging yourself to prioritize what is most important in your life.
#sc25 #hpc
#sc25 #hpc
November 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great advice from @verolero86.bsky.social at the @womeninhpc.org workshop! Keep track of the things you say no to, to keep encouraging yourself to prioritize what is most important in your life.
#sc25 #hpc
#sc25 #hpc
The kids moved a pumpkin into the backyard because they were worried about the squirrels not having enough to eat.
..this little guy looked quite happy about their gift today 😂
..this little guy looked quite happy about their gift today 😂
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The kids moved a pumpkin into the backyard because they were worried about the squirrels not having enough to eat.
..this little guy looked quite happy about their gift today 😂
..this little guy looked quite happy about their gift today 😂
I'm happy to be offering FREE 30 minute coaching sessions at #SC25.
Having a career dilemma? Leadership challenge? Conflict at work? Existential drama?
I'll be a sounding board to process through whatever you have going on!
DM for the reg link - I'll see you in St. Louis!
#HPC #Supercomputing
Having a career dilemma? Leadership challenge? Conflict at work? Existential drama?
I'll be a sounding board to process through whatever you have going on!
DM for the reg link - I'll see you in St. Louis!
#HPC #Supercomputing
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I'm happy to be offering FREE 30 minute coaching sessions at #SC25.
Having a career dilemma? Leadership challenge? Conflict at work? Existential drama?
I'll be a sounding board to process through whatever you have going on!
DM for the reg link - I'll see you in St. Louis!
#HPC #Supercomputing
Having a career dilemma? Leadership challenge? Conflict at work? Existential drama?
I'll be a sounding board to process through whatever you have going on!
DM for the reg link - I'll see you in St. Louis!
#HPC #Supercomputing
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Sewed in all the darts on the bodice and started working on the pleats and peplum skirt! Starting to be able to see where I'm headed 😄
Tails will be shorter eventually.
Halloween fabric for modesty, but I actually like how it looks..!
#sewsky #sewing #upcycle #thriftstorefinds #fashion #plaid
Tails will be shorter eventually.
Halloween fabric for modesty, but I actually like how it looks..!
#sewsky #sewing #upcycle #thriftstorefinds #fashion #plaid
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Have decided to turn this $8 thrift store suit jacket into a vest with a peplum.
The destruction phase is fun so far!
#sewing #upcycling #fashion #madetomeasure
The destruction phase is fun so far!
#sewing #upcycling #fashion #madetomeasure
November 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Have decided to turn this $8 thrift store suit jacket into a vest with a peplum.
The destruction phase is fun so far!
#sewing #upcycling #fashion #madetomeasure
The destruction phase is fun so far!
#sewing #upcycling #fashion #madetomeasure
One of my favorite things about parenting is the random little stuff the kids leave around the house ❤️
#parenting #love #art #graffiti #lovenotes #kids
#parenting #love #art #graffiti #lovenotes #kids
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
One of my favorite things about parenting is the random little stuff the kids leave around the house ❤️
#parenting #love #art #graffiti #lovenotes #kids
#parenting #love #art #graffiti #lovenotes #kids
And I'm really happy with how the Tulin costume came out! He got a lot of "aw cute!" reactions.
These Zelda costumes were no joke, but i learned a lot and the kids loved them, so overall a success 👍🏻
#sewsky #Halloween #cosplay
These Zelda costumes were no joke, but i learned a lot and the kids loved them, so overall a success 👍🏻
#sewsky #Halloween #cosplay
November 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
And I'm really happy with how the Tulin costume came out! He got a lot of "aw cute!" reactions.
These Zelda costumes were no joke, but i learned a lot and the kids loved them, so overall a success 👍🏻
#sewsky #Halloween #cosplay
These Zelda costumes were no joke, but i learned a lot and the kids loved them, so overall a success 👍🏻
#sewsky #Halloween #cosplay
Finished the Prince Sidon costume just in time! Happy kid, though he only wore the shark hat for about a block 🤷♀️
An older kid actually knew who he was! Very satisfying. 😄
#Halloween #sewsky #Zelda #trickortreat #cosplay #parenthood #sff
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An older kid actually knew who he was! Very satisfying. 😄
#Halloween #sewsky #Zelda #trickortreat #cosplay #parenthood #sff
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November 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Finished the Prince Sidon costume just in time! Happy kid, though he only wore the shark hat for about a block 🤷♀️
An older kid actually knew who he was! Very satisfying. 😄
#Halloween #sewsky #Zelda #trickortreat #cosplay #parenthood #sff
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An older kid actually knew who he was! Very satisfying. 😄
#Halloween #sewsky #Zelda #trickortreat #cosplay #parenthood #sff
🧵
It's been a busy few days in Illinois! 4 Imposter Monster workshops and one book signing. I had a great time connecting with UIUC faculty, staff, and students and it was lovely to be back on campus.
#speaking #academicsky #booksky #entrepreneur #uiuc #Illinois #sapros #studentaffairs
#speaking #academicsky #booksky #entrepreneur #uiuc #Illinois #sapros #studentaffairs
October 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It's been a busy few days in Illinois! 4 Imposter Monster workshops and one book signing. I had a great time connecting with UIUC faculty, staff, and students and it was lovely to be back on campus.
#speaking #academicsky #booksky #entrepreneur #uiuc #Illinois #sapros #studentaffairs
#speaking #academicsky #booksky #entrepreneur #uiuc #Illinois #sapros #studentaffairs
And some end of day progress on the Tulin costume!
7yo was worried I wasn't going to finish their costume in time so I got a little done to help them relax. 💕
This Halloween is a lot of work lol
#sewsky #cosplay #Halloween #LegendOfZelda #bird #motherhood
7yo was worried I wasn't going to finish their costume in time so I got a little done to help them relax. 💕
This Halloween is a lot of work lol
#sewsky #cosplay #Halloween #LegendOfZelda #bird #motherhood
October 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
And some end of day progress on the Tulin costume!
7yo was worried I wasn't going to finish their costume in time so I got a little done to help them relax. 💕
This Halloween is a lot of work lol
#sewsky #cosplay #Halloween #LegendOfZelda #bird #motherhood
7yo was worried I wasn't going to finish their costume in time so I got a little done to help them relax. 💕
This Halloween is a lot of work lol
#sewsky #cosplay #Halloween #LegendOfZelda #bird #motherhood
Prince Sidon for Halloween sewing day 2.. made the weird shark hat.
It's supported by an upside down visor.
That red jersey is SO flimsy. There was much cussing.
Needs a chin strap to keep it on! But the hard parts are done 🫠
#cosplay #Zelda #costumes #motherhood #sewsky
It's supported by an upside down visor.
That red jersey is SO flimsy. There was much cussing.
Needs a chin strap to keep it on! But the hard parts are done 🫠
#cosplay #Zelda #costumes #motherhood #sewsky
October 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Prince Sidon for Halloween sewing day 2.. made the weird shark hat.
It's supported by an upside down visor.
That red jersey is SO flimsy. There was much cussing.
Needs a chin strap to keep it on! But the hard parts are done 🫠
#cosplay #Zelda #costumes #motherhood #sewsky
It's supported by an upside down visor.
That red jersey is SO flimsy. There was much cussing.
Needs a chin strap to keep it on! But the hard parts are done 🫠
#cosplay #Zelda #costumes #motherhood #sewsky
Positive side effect of broken ankle recovery: found change! Today I found 8 cents walking to my car after an appointment. The other day I found a dime.
Watching where I was going paid off heh
#brightside #money #humor
Watching where I was going paid off heh
#brightside #money #humor
October 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Positive side effect of broken ankle recovery: found change! Today I found 8 cents walking to my car after an appointment. The other day I found a dime.
Watching where I was going paid off heh
#brightside #money #humor
Watching where I was going paid off heh
#brightside #money #humor
Halloween costume sewing day 1.. good progress on Prince Sidon's jacket.
We've got some legit Zelda cosplay happening this year!
Epaulettes on an 8 yo amuse me.
#sewing #parenthood #motherhood #videogames
We've got some legit Zelda cosplay happening this year!
Epaulettes on an 8 yo amuse me.
#sewing #parenthood #motherhood #videogames
October 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Halloween costume sewing day 1.. good progress on Prince Sidon's jacket.
We've got some legit Zelda cosplay happening this year!
Epaulettes on an 8 yo amuse me.
#sewing #parenthood #motherhood #videogames
We've got some legit Zelda cosplay happening this year!
Epaulettes on an 8 yo amuse me.
#sewing #parenthood #motherhood #videogames
This homemade pistachio paste is quite a bit of work to make but y'all.. it's SO good!
For real though it took an hour to peel the pistachios after blanching. 😅
www.seriouseats.com/homemade-pis...
@seriouseatsbot.bsky.social
#Food #baking #homemade
For real though it took an hour to peel the pistachios after blanching. 😅
www.seriouseats.com/homemade-pis...
@seriouseatsbot.bsky.social
#Food #baking #homemade
October 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This homemade pistachio paste is quite a bit of work to make but y'all.. it's SO good!
For real though it took an hour to peel the pistachios after blanching. 😅
www.seriouseats.com/homemade-pis...
@seriouseatsbot.bsky.social
#Food #baking #homemade
For real though it took an hour to peel the pistachios after blanching. 😅
www.seriouseats.com/homemade-pis...
@seriouseatsbot.bsky.social
#Food #baking #homemade
Today's completed sewing project: reusable snack bags.
A friend had made us some truly lovely ones with zippers, and the kids lost all but 2 😖
These just fold over to close (like the sandwich bags) and were a snap to make. We'll see how they hold up!
A friend had made us some truly lovely ones with zippers, and the kids lost all but 2 😖
These just fold over to close (like the sandwich bags) and were a snap to make. We'll see how they hold up!
September 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today's completed sewing project: reusable snack bags.
A friend had made us some truly lovely ones with zippers, and the kids lost all but 2 😖
These just fold over to close (like the sandwich bags) and were a snap to make. We'll see how they hold up!
A friend had made us some truly lovely ones with zippers, and the kids lost all but 2 😖
These just fold over to close (like the sandwich bags) and were a snap to make. We'll see how they hold up!
I'm happy to offer my new FREE Mid-Career Visibility Boost workbook to help you out!
It's got 5 activities that I do with my STEM clients ALL the time to help them go from unseen to undeniable at work.
Learn more: www.thrivingibis.com/visibility-l...
It's got 5 activities that I do with my STEM clients ALL the time to help them go from unseen to undeniable at work.
Learn more: www.thrivingibis.com/visibility-l...
September 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I'm happy to offer my new FREE Mid-Career Visibility Boost workbook to help you out!
It's got 5 activities that I do with my STEM clients ALL the time to help them go from unseen to undeniable at work.
Learn more: www.thrivingibis.com/visibility-l...
It's got 5 activities that I do with my STEM clients ALL the time to help them go from unseen to undeniable at work.
Learn more: www.thrivingibis.com/visibility-l...
Had a pretty magical night at my signing at the @boulderbookstore.bsky.social last night!
Thank you to the Bookstore and everyone who attended ☺️
#booksky #author #event #boulder
Thank you to the Bookstore and everyone who attended ☺️
#booksky #author #event #boulder
September 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Had a pretty magical night at my signing at the @boulderbookstore.bsky.social last night!
Thank you to the Bookstore and everyone who attended ☺️
#booksky #author #event #boulder
Thank you to the Bookstore and everyone who attended ☺️
#booksky #author #event #boulder
Did I put my book on the shelf at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social before they had copies just so I could take this picture?
Yes, yes I did.
Was it fun? Yes, yes it was.
Signing event is next week!
Lauerbbs.eventbrite.com
#Booksky #author #event #Boulder #entrepreneur #leadership
Yes, yes I did.
Was it fun? Yes, yes it was.
Signing event is next week!
Lauerbbs.eventbrite.com
#Booksky #author #event #Boulder #entrepreneur #leadership
September 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Did I put my book on the shelf at @boulderbookstore.bsky.social before they had copies just so I could take this picture?
Yes, yes I did.
Was it fun? Yes, yes it was.
Signing event is next week!
Lauerbbs.eventbrite.com
#Booksky #author #event #Boulder #entrepreneur #leadership
Yes, yes I did.
Was it fun? Yes, yes it was.
Signing event is next week!
Lauerbbs.eventbrite.com
#Booksky #author #event #Boulder #entrepreneur #leadership
Just sat down at my sewing machine for the first time since breaking my ankle in June! Warming up with an easy pair of PJ bottoms for a kid.
Fabric is from Modern Domestic in Portland!
Fabric is from Modern Domestic in Portland!
September 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Just sat down at my sewing machine for the first time since breaking my ankle in June! Warming up with an easy pair of PJ bottoms for a kid.
Fabric is from Modern Domestic in Portland!
Fabric is from Modern Domestic in Portland!
Ooh here's a fun thing for the sewists out there!
Share a photo you've taken of an RTW item to learn from (or make fun of!) the sewing, pattern, or other technique.
I'll start! This is a shawl neckline that is just like what I'd been thinking of doing on a project.
Share a photo you've taken of an RTW item to learn from (or make fun of!) the sewing, pattern, or other technique.
I'll start! This is a shawl neckline that is just like what I'd been thinking of doing on a project.
September 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Ooh here's a fun thing for the sewists out there!
Share a photo you've taken of an RTW item to learn from (or make fun of!) the sewing, pattern, or other technique.
I'll start! This is a shawl neckline that is just like what I'd been thinking of doing on a project.
Share a photo you've taken of an RTW item to learn from (or make fun of!) the sewing, pattern, or other technique.
I'll start! This is a shawl neckline that is just like what I'd been thinking of doing on a project.
Sewing adventures:
TFW fabric is *just barely* big enough for the pattern. I have to extend the leg length to the edge the fabric 😳
Yay for very little waste, but I'll be sweating as I cut! 😅
+1
TFW fabric is *just barely* big enough for the pattern. I have to extend the leg length to the edge the fabric 😳
Yay for very little waste, but I'll be sweating as I cut! 😅
+1
August 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Sewing adventures:
TFW fabric is *just barely* big enough for the pattern. I have to extend the leg length to the edge the fabric 😳
Yay for very little waste, but I'll be sweating as I cut! 😅
+1
TFW fabric is *just barely* big enough for the pattern. I have to extend the leg length to the edge the fabric 😳
Yay for very little waste, but I'll be sweating as I cut! 😅
+1
