The Experimentalist

How ​​Fancy Comma continues to be the torchbearer for voicing Science Policy Change — The Experimentalist Eisha Mhatre In the whirlwind of early 2020, just before the world shifted dramatically, Sheeva Azma launched Fancy Comma, LLC , a science communication consultancy with humble aspirations. ...

As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:

What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?

Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social

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Science Communication for Scientists | Linking Strategy with Creativit Grounded in strategic thinking and social science research, this textbook empowers students to confidently navigate skillful and effective science

Before you start a podcast or plan that exciting event, you may want to ask yourself, "Why?"

This wonderful resource from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is open-access!

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We are back with episode 3 of Art x Science Conversations, this time diving into the world of #corals and studying them in the backdrop of the #desert.

Featuring Dr. Liza Roger from @asu-sms.bsky.social & Dr. Raquel Peixoto from KAUST

Register here: www.theexperimentalist.org/services/eve...

#luxembourg #guthealth #gutmicrobes

How does a mother’s diet influence an infant’s gut health, immunity, and development during lactation?

Check out our latest article featuring Dr. Mahesh Desai from the Luxembourg Institute of Health, written by Mohit Nikalje for The Experimentalist www.theexperimentalist.org/microbes/whe...

Are we ready for evidence-based science communication? — The Experimentalist Santiago Gisler Science communication has never been more visible—or debated—in our society. TikTok videos teach us about black holes, and blog posts discuss vaccines and climate change. We’re all tr...

Does science communication need a research-based approach? ‪Santiago Gisler, founder of @ivoryembassy.bsky.social tells you why in our latest article:
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Art X Science Conversations Podcast · Emerging Creatives of Science · A collaborative community of creative science communicators comes together to talk about topics across both science and art and where creative problem solving...

This World Environment Day, take a moment to tune into our latest Art X Science Conversations podcast, created in collaboration with Emerging Creatives of Science, now streaming on Spotify open.spotify.com/show/1wOzpZW...

Hope Beneath the Waves: Dr. Emma Camp’s Battle for Coral Reefs — The Experimentalist Mohit Nikalje The rate at which corals are plummeting is drawing exasperation not only from the scientific fraternity but also from the local communities.  Often dubbed the ‘ rainforest of the...

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@emmafcamp.bsky.social is working at the frontlines of #coral reef conservation, studying how resilient 'super corals' may help ecosystems survive in a changing climate.
Her community-driven restoration, the Coral Nurture program, is the first of its kind in science tourism, writes Mohit Nikalje

Crafting Local Climate Change Stories to Spark Global Action — The Experimentalist Anurag Srivastava

We need to up our game to sensitize people about the climate crisis. We science communicators are using personal stories to help people realise the transient effects of changing climate: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...

Crafting Local Climate Change Stories to Spark Global Action — The Experimentalist Anurag Srivastava

5 personal climate stories from around the world remind us to reimagine how we talk about climate.
Written by Anurag Srivastava: www.theexperimentalist.org/planet/craft...

#artXsci #podcast #storytelling #climateaction #climateadvocacy

Looking at Alzheimer’s beyond genetics— with insights from Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai — The Experimentalist In recent years, Blue Zones —regions known for their high numbers of centenarians—have captured the public’s imagination, sparking interest in the science of healthy aging. While scientists have long...

"We owe women centuries of research"— Dr. Lisa Mosconi

Reflecting on similar thoughts, Dr. Sivaniya Subramaniapillai sheds light on how women and other marginalized communities are frequently underrepresented in research studies
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#alzheimers #BrainHealth

I feel like I say this a lot, but what's amazing is that the animal has no idea that it's so perfectly camouflaged. The undirected process of evolution works as a pretty amazing optimization algorithm.

Not great news for the geckos that don't make the 'cut', but hey, birds gotta eat.

Women in STEM should tell more stories. Today, there are numerous platforms ⤵️ to engage and make our voices heard, provide us with tools to share our voices, and shape the changes that include us.

#creativesolutions #WomenInSTEM #artXscience

Advice for talking to the media as a conservation scientist: Part 2, mechanics of the interview By  David Shiffman and Brett Favaro. Many environmental scientists understand that there is value in communicating about their work through the media, as publicity can help raise public awareness o…

Here's part two of my series with @brettfavaro.bsky.social on tips for speaking to journalists as a scientist, this week focusing on things every scientist should know about how interviews work (and do not work). Please read and share!

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Following our article: www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/cre... we invite you to brainstorm on each of the solutions we listed to highlight biases that still exist in our academic circles.

First up, what #games would you recommend at science retreats to spark discussions on gender equity?

How important are analogies to our science stories?
Diatoms- think solar panels
Autoimmunity- similar to biting your tongue

They simplify complex ideas, create relatable connections, and make stories more memorable.

#scicomm #sciencestories #analogy

Inspired by our Art X Science Conversations webinar with Emerging Creatives of Science, Melissa Pappas, Anurag Srivastava and Eisha Mhatre set out to outline these creative resources.

Give it a read and discuss implementing these ideas with us.

Because innovative solutions already exist and can seamlessly integrate into departmental meetings, conferences, and mentoring programs—not just to highlight and address the challenges but to actively engage everyone in being part of the solution.
#designthinking #artXscience

Art x Science Conversations I: Creatively Solving Gender Inequity in STEM — The Experimentalist Eisha Mhatre, Melissa Pappas & Anurag Srivastava Real-world problems are interdisciplinary. Take some of the biggest problems we face today — climate change, resource scarcity and disease outbrea...

Today, more than ever, as grants and funding supporting inclusivity come under threat, it is crucial to redirect the discussion on gender equity in STEM. 💡
Why does this conversation need a fresh perspective?
#scicomm #equityinSTEM
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We live in an uncertain, volatile climate today where limited words and big threads are not enough to put our opinions constructively. We invite researchers and readers to submit opinion pieces on the current academic climate. Your voice will definitely find a home @theexperimentalist.bsky.social

Why are we so afraid of Artificial Intelligence? — The Experimentalist Wherever you go these days— whether in casual coffee conversations or scrolling through your timeline— fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be creeping into every discussion. Let's explore wh...

The first article of the year is out. Also the firsts of our Opinion pieces.
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#artificialintelligence

Three films that redefine our perceptions on changing climate: notes from the 6th Global Science Film Festival, Zurich — The Experimentalist When we discuss climate change, we often forget that people have been navigating environmental upheavals for centuries. Indigenous communities around the world have survived droughts, floods, earthqua...

What if the solutions for climate change we are desperately searching for already exist, embedded in the traditions, stories, and sustainable practices of Indigenous communities?
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Missed us?
We are back with a series of science communication workshops. Check them out:https://www.theexperimentalist.org/services

Want to book a creative thinking workshop for your research group, departmental retreat, or association? Have a look at The Experimentalist's new workshop series, from improv to storyboarding your science:

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What is our upcoming session about?
- Creative thinking with scientists and science communicators from various disciplines.
- Communicating your research to a diverse audience
- Discussing insights from Alan Alda's book 'If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?'

Join us for our next monthly Improv for Scientists session- 16th February | 3-5 pm CET

Register by sending an email to theexperimentalist8@gmail.com

Attending @meehubs.bsky.social today? We are too.
If you are participating with a talk or a poster, comment here. We would like to ask you some questions for our upcoming Coverstory on MEEhubs meeting.

Joining the Lab - Joining the Lab Postdoctoral Fellows We currently have two openings for postdoctoral fellows in our lab. The two postdoctoral fellows will work on an NIH R01 jointly with Dr. Greg Sawicki (Georgia Tec...

Our lab is hiring two postdocs! They’ll work on a new R01 with Drs. Aaron Young, Greg Sawicki, and Trisha Kesar on intelligent exos for post-stroke mobility. Cool joint positions between Georgia Tech and Emory!

More info on our lab website: t.co/3Y2sscaUg9

How do climate change and habitat degradation affect the tropical bird population? Study by
IISc Bangalore and Univ Texas
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#ClimateCrisis #biodiversity