Dr. Kayla A. Kaiser

Part-Time Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Northridge.

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Pandemic parenting be like...

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By the end of pregnancy, your placenta produces more estrogen every day than in a year when you aren’t pregnant

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“Music is liquid architecture; Architecture is frozen music.”

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Feeling pretty Violet Beauregardey these days.

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In hopes of inspiring younger generations, NASA created this series of gorgeous retro travel posters that encourage you to imagine a future where common space travel is a legitimate possibility. Source

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Yo Semite here we come. CA-99 N.

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Thoughts on today

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Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs

Season 11 ribs with 2 packets of ramen soup seasoning. Add 6 cups of water to the pressure cooker. Line the outside of the pot with the ribs. Bring to pressure, cook 30 minutes, quick release.

In the meantime, add 1 cup long grain white rice to a small pot with 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

In the meantime, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir until well combined. Add 3/4 cup brown sugar. Heat to boiling, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and stir 5 minutes.

Shred and rinse 1 Romaine heart and serve lightly dressed with ranch.

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Yes I love my country and I love living in California -- but I am concerned about the impacts of global climate change.

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#WomensMarch2019

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Loraine Lundquist: Mom, Scientist, Professor, Neighborhood Council Boardmember, and candidate for LA’s City Council District 12 seat. Join us a for a conversation about bikes, mobility, sustainability, and local issues. With Wolfpack Hustle/ Marathon Crash/ Midnight Ridazz organizer/ District 12 resident Don Ward.

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‪Why is gold’s symbol Au? And why is mercury Hg? 11 confusing element symbols explained here: http://bit.ly/2LVzR2S #IYPT2019 ‬ http://bit.ly/2sgAGu5

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It was a lot of work for a piece of paper. I still have to prove that I belong. When I relaxed and let down my guard, to allow student voices to take center stage, a colleague concluded that I lack content knowledge. Wow.

Another colleague suggested that I show off on the day I am being observed and then demonstrate humility the rest of the time. I feel pretty off balance now and unsure of my job. Still need to do some reflecting on last semester.

And then there's the threats to our campus that were made by a coward causing final exams to be compromised and forcing last-minute changes in grade calculations. I have some lingering baggage associated with that stress. We all do as a campus community.

I wish there were a leader I could count on to help me make sense of this and give us clear direction and inspiration for the upcoming year.

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Attending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) meeting at LADWP to advocate for the Mobility Bill of Rights

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Happy winter solstice ❄

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#teacherlife #wildwest #selfportrait #thisisourhouse #standyourground