she/her Genetics & epigenetics PhD student interested in science communication and the overlap between science and the humanities
Philadelphia, PA
Joined December 2020
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I had a lot of fun combining my interest in science and my love of TTRPGs to work on this project with a great team of collaborators!
Start the new year off right with PSPDG’s first ever #scicomm TTRPG! This D&D 5E adventure, A Misfolding Misfortune, was written by @D_Boufidis, Freddy S. Purnell, Tammy Ray, @ddbsidi23, and @AmandaN_Weiss, and covers information about neurodegenerative disease #TTRPG #dnd #STEM
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Race doesn’t have a biological basis, yet many people still believe in biological race. Amanda Weiss (@AmandaN_Weiss) reports on a study that suggests that in-class discussions 📚🗣️ surrounding the topic can start to erode the incorrect belief that race is biologically based 🧠
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Looking for #scicomm opportunities in genetics? @GeneBites is looking for you! Join a diverse group of researchers from undergraduates to postdocs making edge genetics and genomics research topics accessible.
Click on the link below to apply!
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My recent vacation to @SequoiaKingsNPS inspired me to learn more about the giant sequoia trees! Check out my new blog post about them #STEM #scicomm #trees wp.me/pcJ9aZ-3q
🛑 Why are so many clinical trials stopped early? @AmandaN_Weiss explains how researchers found evidence suggesting that trials that were stopped prematurely often lacked genetic support. Read more here! 🧬 genebites.org/2024/08/27/gen…
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Check out the latest PSPDG Science Short about an algorithm to make AI-generated images more generic to reduce copyright infringement, written by Hiroaki Chiba-Okabe: pspdg.com/science-shorts/202… #scicomm #STEM #AI
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Check out the latest PSPDG Science Short about the role of fat in the development of chronic kidney disease, written by @metabolauren : pspdg.com/science-shorts/202…
#scicomm #STEM #kidneydisease
Check out my @genebites article about a recent study on coffee population genetics! #scicomm #STEM #genetics
Coffee is a staple for morning routines all over the world ☕ GeneBites Writer @AmandaN_Weiss sheds light on the history of the beloved crop and how scientists are fighting to protect it from pathogens and our changing climate! ♨️ Check it out here:
genebites.org/2024/07/09/a-c…
So much science research is publicly funded, yet we scientists aren't required to make our findings understandable to broad audiences--that should change. Check out my opinion essay published at @insidehighered #scicomm #STEM #research insidehighered.com/opinion/v…
Check out my latest blog post, where I reflect on lessons learned from participating in recent science outreach events with @UPennSciencePol and @pintofscienceUS! #scicomm #STEM offthenotebooks.wordpress.co…
To my Philly friends, come see me and several other local scientists talk about our research fields at the Pint of Science festival this upcoming week!
🎯Philadelphia: 3rd focus of the week!
Here's the list of🗣️and speakers for #pint24 in Philly🔔
Meet us for 2 full-packed evenings of science discussions on🗓️May 13&14 at Two Locals Brewing.
Book your 🎟️here👉pintofscience.us/events/phil…
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Check out this piece by GeneBites writer @AmandaN_Weiss about a RNA binding protein linked to multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects ~2.8 million people across the globe!
genebites.org/2024/04/15/mis…
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Calling all adventurers! 🐉
NASA’s first tabletop role-playing campaign is ready for download! In “The Lost Universe,” @NASAHubble has disappeared from Earth’s timeline. Embark with your party to restore what was lost: go.nasa.gov/3UY6keA
Happy Halloween! Check out my latest blog post, where I take a dive into the literature about bat biology 🦇 #scicomm #bats #halloween wp.me/pcJ9aZ-2E
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We are so excited to launch the Ace in the UK Report with @theyasminbenoit this #AceWeek 💜
The report uncovers the shocking experiences of healthcare, workplace and societal discrimination that ace people face in the UK, and the need for better legal and policy protections 🧵⬇️
ALT Unveiling the Ace in the UK Report
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Learn about neutrinos, how they are detected, and other questions. Featuring an interview with Professor Josh Klein from the Department of Physics and Astronomy from Penn.
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Check out my newest blog post about music for STEM learning and data sonification: wp.me/pcJ9aZ-2z
#scicomm #STEM #sonification
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Check out the final post in our #PrideMonth collaboration with students from @LTBGS_Penn and @lambdagrads . Kay Labella writes a spotlight about Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room: pspdg.com/blog/2023/6/30/phi…
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Check out the newest post in our #PrideMonth collaboration with students from @LTBGS_Penn and @lambdagrads. Kay Labella writes a biography spotlight about Ben Barres: pspdg.com/blog/2023/6/23/bio…
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New blog post in our #PrideMonth collab w/ students from @LTBGS_Penn & @lambdagrads ! @PetersonStefanT writes about a sci-dip project led by @SciPolNetwork alumni @shane_coffield and @KolinClark39 to address LGBTQ+ community attrition in STEM pspdg.com/blog/2023/6/16/sci…
