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Mother || Neuroscientist || Jiu-jitsu athlete Assistant professor in McCaneLab.org πŸ™ŒπŸΎ

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Flyer for the Black In Neuro Conference session titled #BlackInNeuroAltCareers Symposium: β€˜Beyond the Bench’, happening Thursday, September from 3:00-4:00 PM ET. The session features three speakers: Sheena M. Posey Norris, M.S., PMP., Senior Program Officer, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Korie Grayson, Ph.D., Critical & Emerging Technology Analyst, Systems Planning & Analysis; and Emmanuel Taiwo. M.S., Senior Technical Specialist - AI Security, Microsoft . Headshots of each speaker are shown alongside their names and institutions. The flyer notes it is a hybrid event with virtual registration available. Decorative borders and logos for Black In Neuro and #5YearsOfBIN are also included.

Flyer for the Black In Neuro Conference session titled #BlackInNeuroAltCareers Symposium: β€˜Beyond the Bench’, happening Thursday, September from 3:00-4:00 PM ET. The session features three speakers: Sheena M. Posey Norris, M.S., PMP., Senior Program Officer, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Korie Grayson, Ph.D., Critical & Emerging Technology Analyst, Systems Planning & Analysis; and Emmanuel Taiwo. M.S., Senior Technical Specialist - AI Security, Microsoft . Headshots of each speaker are shown alongside their names and institutions. The flyer notes it is a hybrid event with virtual registration available. Decorative borders and logos for Black In Neuro and #5YearsOfBIN are also included.

There’s more than one way to do science πŸ§ πŸ’Ό
Join us for #BlackInNeuroAltCareers: Beyond the Bench at #BINW25 β€” featuring Black scientists thriving in tech, policy & beyond.

πŸ—“ Sept 11 | πŸ•’ 3–4 PM ET

#5YearsOfBIN

05.09.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Michelle Obama: "please I'm begging you feed kids just one (1) vegetable"

RFK: "some children deserve to die. there's a healthy way to eat deep fried burgers"

Media: "these are the same, to me"

01.09.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1180    πŸ” 252    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 5

In my experience, it is difficult to prevent a genocide by providing the genocider with unlimited weapons

29.08.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 215    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

They don't need prayers. They were literally in church. What they need are laws that prevent this kind of senseless yet quotidian violence. And you know, this Ted.

27.08.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer for the Black In Neuro Conference for a Symposium on September 12th , 8:45-11:00 AM ET. The background is a soft peach with vibrant geometric patterns in mustard yellow, coral, teal, and pink at the top border. A bold orange "#BINterdisciplinary, Exploring the Future of Science" title is centered. Below that reads: "Black In Neuro, in partnership with EE JUST, will host a candid conversation about the future of Black scientists at the intersection of life sciences. We will discuss strategies for building resilient communities and networks that propel and sustain Black scientists across life science research fields. This session is open to scientists and non-scientists alike interested in providing their experiences and expertise in the field". The Black In Neuro and EE Just logos appears in the bottom left corner with "A collaboration" above. To the right, text reads "#5YearsofBIN".

Flyer for the Black In Neuro Conference for a Symposium on September 12th , 8:45-11:00 AM ET. The background is a soft peach with vibrant geometric patterns in mustard yellow, coral, teal, and pink at the top border. A bold orange "#BINterdisciplinary, Exploring the Future of Science" title is centered. Below that reads: "Black In Neuro, in partnership with EE JUST, will host a candid conversation about the future of Black scientists at the intersection of life sciences. We will discuss strategies for building resilient communities and networks that propel and sustain Black scientists across life science research fields. This session is open to scientists and non-scientists alike interested in providing their experiences and expertise in the field". The Black In Neuro and EE Just logos appears in the bottom left corner with "A collaboration" above. To the right, text reads "#5YearsofBIN".

What’s the future of science and who’s shaping it? Join #BINterdisciplinary at #BINW25 in collab with @EEJustLSSociety for a convo on resilience, networks & the future of Black scientists.
Open to ALL #BlackInX communities πŸ–€

πŸ”— Register to attend: forms.gle/42C7fpK78vKJbW…

26.08.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You know, fascist regimes have a proven track record of suppressing science and education; it's part of the fascist playbook.

23.07.2025 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

PBS streaming service!

did not know this was a thing!

can send our canceled paramount+ dollars this way for a double win (and it’s cheaper)

20.07.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 546    πŸ” 268    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 3

I've long been a monthly donor to my local NPR. Please consider figuring out who your local PBS and NPR stations are and if you can budget a few $ a month for them, do so.

If you're in a market where your station is well-funded, please support stations in smaller markets like @nhpr.org.

18.07.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 188    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOJ seeks one-day sentence for officer in raid that killed Breonna Taylor In November, a federal jury found officer Brett Hankison guilty of violating Taylor’s civil rights during a March 2020 police raid in which she was fatally shot.

One day. That’s the slap in the face the DOJ is calling β€œaccountability” in Breonna Taylor’s case.

Now they want to act like civil rights charges were too much? Please be for real.

If you’re wondering how little they value Black livesβ€”look no further.

17.07.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9459    πŸ” 3041    πŸ’¬ 462    πŸ“Œ 204
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BREAKING: Scientists are staging a β€œscience fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.

08.07.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 40524    πŸ” 11351    πŸ’¬ 1091    πŸ“Œ 860
Call for Applications: ECR Advisory Board | Journal of Neuroscience

🧠 Join the JNeuro Early Career Advisory Board! πŸ§ͺ

A great way to learn about the world of publishing and support other early career researchers by sharing your perspectives!

Apps due July 18

www.jneurosci.org/content/ecr-...

08.07.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

I love this so much πŸ’œ

01.07.2025 04:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

@drbediya.bsky.social
Sorry to message you, but my children are starving and I have nothing to feed them. Food is scarce and prices are unbearable. Please, if you can help, I beg you. πŸ˜­πŸ™
bsky.app/profile/help...

27.06.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An addled president is shredding the Constitution to usher in white nationalism and fascism while destroying the economy and our health care, so if you’re going to write an alarmist op-ed because a mayoral candidate might open five (5) city-run grocery stores, you can kindly get bent.

27.06.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 25938    πŸ” 6064    πŸ’¬ 341    πŸ“Œ 225

New outlets are literally giving more smoke to a candidate for A LOCAL ELECTION who wants to pilot 5 state owned grocery stores, fix vendor licenses and raise taxes on the rich by 2% then Trump literally doing fascism

27.06.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1917    πŸ” 466    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 18
Award

Award

Acceptance speech

Acceptance speech

So grateful to @rsaofficial.bsky.social for the 2025 Animal Research and Ethics Committee Award! Not often do we get recognized for things that we believe in deep within our cores, so this one is really special! Especially at a time when animal research is under attack across 🌎 #RSA_ISBRA2025

26.06.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5

Elon’s rocket blowing up on Juneteenth in Texas reminds me that the ancestors are always with us. πŸ˜‚

19.06.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all Neuroscience postdocs! 🧠 Share your research through SPiNES (Seminars from Postdocs in Neuroscience: Extramural Series) from the NYUGSoM Department of Neuroscience. Applications close 08/20/25. Apply today! πŸ‘‰ nyumc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#Neuroscience #Postdoc #ResearchOpportunity

15.06.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Carter-William @carterwalek:
alexa show me the unnervingly large Venn Diagram of people who hate immigrants but love to take 23andMe tests to find out exactly what type of immigrant their family once was

Carter-William @carterwalek: alexa show me the unnervingly large Venn Diagram of people who hate immigrants but love to take 23andMe tests to find out exactly what type of immigrant their family once was

This is a strong point.

14.06.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 412    πŸ” 71    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Musk vs Trump day for all those celebrating.

05.06.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7807    πŸ” 1195    πŸ’¬ 277    πŸ“Œ 79
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a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement ALT: a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement

Did the Tr*mp administration cancel your NIH or NCI grant proposal? Know someone who was affected? The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the House wants to hear from you. Please fill out this link and share. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#CancerResearch #OncoSky #CanSky

05.06.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 77    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

🚨Book NOW for RSA/ISBRA 2025 in New Orleans!
Stay at the Hyatt Regency, HQ hotel for the 48th RSA Annual Scientific Meeting/ISBRA Congress
πŸ›οΈRSA rate: $235++/night
⏳Expires May 29, 2025β€”no extensions!
πŸ‘‰ www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-...
#RSA_ISBRA2025 #AlcoholResearch #NOLA @isbracomm.bsky.social

27.05.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to share our EVENTS for #BlackInBiophysicsWeek 2025!!! We will be host #BIBPSWeek from Monday, 5/26 to Friday 5/30.

RT and help us spread the word!

A thread of Events below
#BIBPS25
#BlackInBiophysics

@biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
@blackinx.bsky.social

19.05.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
Save The Date graphic for the Black In Neuro Conference 2025. The top features a large group photo of diverse participants posing together in front of a "Black In Neuro" sign. Below the image is the Black In Neuro logo and bold orange text reads β€œBLACK IN NEURO CONFERENCE.” Event details follow: β€œWednesday, Sept 10 - Friday, Sept 12, 2025, Washington, DC.” A note states: β€œA 2.5-day in-person event highlighting and celebrating Black neuroscientists globally.” Colorful geometric patterns frame the top and bottom of the design.

Save The Date graphic for the Black In Neuro Conference 2025. The top features a large group photo of diverse participants posing together in front of a "Black In Neuro" sign. Below the image is the Black In Neuro logo and bold orange text reads β€œBLACK IN NEURO CONFERENCE.” Event details follow: β€œWednesday, Sept 10 - Friday, Sept 12, 2025, Washington, DC.” A note states: β€œA 2.5-day in-person event highlighting and celebrating Black neuroscientists globally.” Colorful geometric patterns frame the top and bottom of the design.

πŸŽ‰BIN is turning 5️⃣—and going in-person for Black In Neuro Conference 2025 in Washington, DC 🧠✨
πŸ—“οΈ It's time to save the date: September 10-12, 2025

Let’s celebrate 5 years of community, connection, and Black excellence in neuroscience!

More details to come soon!! πŸ€—

08.05.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

@drbediya.bsky.social

I beg you, I am extremely hungry and haven't eaten for four days. Our children are hungry too. Any small amount can help buy food. Please don't ignore this urgent call for help.
Donate and share .
bsky.app/profile/abee...

20.05.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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