Jessie Sun

@JessieSunPsych

PhD candidate enthusiastically researching , , in daily life. Vegan effective altruist.

Davis, CA
Joined September 2014

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    1 Oct 2019

    Really readable coverage of our paper on well-being and the quantity/quality of social interactions (w/ ). Full paper here:

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    Feb 2

    Seen a lot of posts lately about work/life balance + evils of academia. I’m not denying their existence for many (+ some disproportionately), but I also want prospective to know this: My work is to play w ideas + talk to smart people. That’s a great life!

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    How many psychologists does it take to change a lightbulb? Only one, but the lightbulb has to *want* to change.

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    I [26F] am upset with my boyfriend[24M] for eating all of the potatoes.

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    Grad school interview season is upon us. My former students and I prepared this list of potential interview questions (and some tips), primarily for social psych PhD programs in US. I hope this helps! Good luck! Link:

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    An older woman came into the bookstore today. I made a joke about a credit card reader issue and she said "these things are all programmed by twenty-five-year-old boys who don't comment their code" and somehow we ended up having a great conversation about programming and biases.

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    17 hours ago

    It is grad school interview season in North America. Amusing how esteemed social psychologists through all social psychology knowledge out of the window when approaching this topic. Despite interviews having no benefits for estimating students' future performance, many favor them

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    If you are a scientist, do you feel you have enough time in your job to learn new skills you think would improve the way you do science? If a magic wand could free up time to learn new skills that improve the science you are doing, how much time would you like to have?

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    How politicians talk to the masses has changed over time, becoming more nationalistic and communal (rather than appealing to hierarchy and duty). Neat new work by and Shige Oishi, now in press at PSPB

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    23 hours ago

    Definitely would like to try this at a faculty meeting.

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    Neat peek into how people *feel* when blasting others with noise or sticking pins into dolls - we need more work that looks at “time”, and how emotions unfold across it.

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    Feb 1

    One of the most unexpected challenges that I am facing in my new job is developing a good criteria for estimating graduate students/RA. I thought I had a clear idea of who I want to work with, but interviewing so many good people got me confused.... any advice?

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    Feb 1

    1/3 As an outsider to this situation, hearing that everything that has come out are "all mistakes (...) not unheard of in data management" is a bit odd and really comes across as gaslighting

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    Feb 1

    Recently found out that the PhD student with the best JMP I’ve seen this year—someone I don’t know personally, isn’t in my field, & didn’t apply to our opening—is struggling to find a job. Important reminder that there is a lot of randomness and unfairness in labor markets.

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    Feb 1

    I'm biased since I'm going into an industry position after PhD, but I strongly believe that reducing this stigma w/i PhD programs will go a long way to making students happier and healthier. Seen too many students who stay in academia *because* leaving has been framed a failure.

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    Jan 30

    Please please please be aware that just because your PhD acceptance letter says fully-funded it does not necessarily mean that funding is sufficient for your needs.

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    Jan 31

    I just learned about a new health trend called “earthing” that claims you can heal yourself simply by touching your bare feet to the earth. Why do proponents claim this is good for you? Because it “transfers free electrons from the earth” and “neutralizes free radicals”, etc. 1/x

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    I’m a big proponent of traveling to visit coauthors when it’s feasible. You get lots of work done (more than of working apart) and get some good friend time in!

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    Jan 30
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    I say be clear/set boundaries w/o feeling the need to make something up. It also models for others. I say: Thx for stopping by. I’m in the middle of X. Let’s set up a time to talk when I can focus on you 💯. Shoot me an email. Look forward to it.

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    Jan 30
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    Been using this spinner sign for a decade. If the door is closed and it's on "do not disturb" my habitual answer to a knock is, "WHO'S BLEEDING OUT?" Works great!

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    I have an policy that I communicate with students and lab members: Door shut = lab better be burning down. Door cracked = Urgent, quick requests. Door open/office hours = Come on in.

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