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We are a coalition with members from across the Penn State community that advocates for better science literacy, policy, and diversity. #WeAreForScience

University Park, PA
Joined November 2016
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What a fantastic opening event for SoMuSE (Society for Museum Science Education) and @WeAreForScience in the PSU College of EMS @PSUEMS Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum & Art Gallery! Join us on Google Groups "SoMuSEnews".
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Here are some snapshots from our diversity mixer in the Earth and Mineral Science Museum & Art Gallery. Thanks to @WeAreForScience and the new museum student groups for their efforts!
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The art of science was on full display at booths at @CPArtsFestival. Here, our hail experts show life-size replicas of hailstorms gleaned during storms and our #geoscientists help kids create art using prehistoric paints. buff.ly/2XyeMAB @psumeteo @PSU_RadarMeteo
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Call for proposals: Lead a session at #EnergyDays. Deadline Friday, Jan 18 energydays.psu.edu/2018/12/1…
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For effective #GeoCommunication, we must remember to listen, not just speak. Read this fantastic report on the ‘Communicating Geoscience’ meeting by @iamhazelgibson & @the_JenRoberts doi.org/10.1144/geosci2018-0… #SciComm
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Trump announced today that Ryan Zinke will resign as Secretary of the Interior. Zinke is facing a number of ethics inquiries. A new report documents suppression of science, denial of climate change, and the silencing and intimidation of staff at the DOI. blogs.scientificamerican.com…
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Not just for COMM students, our new #scicomm course provides an overview of the effects of media representations of #science, the environment, and health topics. Open for the Spring '19 semester.
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From local officials to Congress, the decisions made by the people elected on this #electionday will have consequences that affect generations of people around the world. Every vote counts. Marchforscience.com/vote or text vote4science to 40649 #voteforscience
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Mark your calendars & show up early to make sure you get a seat. @GradSchoolPSU @PSUScience @PSU_Undergrad @EngagePennState @PSUresearch @WeAreForScience @psupostdoc @huckinstitutes @PSUugresearch @PennState411 @psubiochemistry @PSUBiotechClub @ASM_PSU buff.ly/2O9DlmP
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Attention all graduate students: Do you want to sharpen your #science communication skills? Check out this free workshop! Click link for more to to register: ow.ly/sTgp30lVbQt @PSUGradSchool @eme_psu @PSIEE @PSUBellisario @PennStateMatSE @psumeteo @psugeography
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Mark your calendars & show up early to make sure you get a seat. @GradSchoolPSU @PSUScience @PSU_Undergrad @EngagePennState @PSUresearch @WeAreForScience @psupostdoc @huckinstitutes @PSUugresearch @PennState411 @PSU_HGSAC @PSUSciAdvising @psubiochemistry @PSUBiotechClub @ASM_PSU
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2018/19 Call for Proposal in Support of Undergraduate Research, presented by @PSUScience's Office of Science Engagement. Submit proposals & see award details & requirements at: buff.ly/2DsYNOM. @PennState411 @WeAreForScience @PSU_Undergrad @PSUugresearch @EngagePennState
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Help educate PA voters! We're drafting a pamphlet on Congressional candidates voting records regarding science issues this Monday (9/24). Stop by 301A Chemistry anytime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm and check us out! #SciencePolicy #VotingMatters @PSUSciPolicy
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#Climate science symposium to honor African-American #meteorology pioneer Warren Washington @NCAR_Science @psumeteo #climatechange ow.ly/ZOIW30lHlU8
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Today we launch our #MyImmigrationStory campaign to bring our immigration and naturalization stories to light. Tag us on Twitter and Instagram @500womensci and share your immigration story, using the hashtag #MyImmigrationStory and #meetascientist. 500womenscientists.org/myimm…
Hi #SciPol enthusiasts: do you work with a company or organization that would be interested in supporting the next generation science policy leaders?! We are looking for sponsors for our Annual Symposium at @RockefellerUniv on November 10th! sepanyc.org/sciencepolicysym…
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There may be more habitable planets in the universe than we previously thought, according to #PennState geoscientists, who suggest that plate tectonics are in fact not necessary. @PSUEMS ow.ly/oEB530lcW6w
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Read EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s resignation letter here: wapo.st/2MQLXtj
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Curious what scientific research says about #MedicalMarijuana? Join us tonight for #ScienceonTap at Liberty! Talk starts at 7 but come early to get a seat and grab a drink! teapawt.net/PSUSciPolicy/status/10…
For #ScienceonTap this month, we're hosting Dr. Daniel Morgan from @PennStHershey to discuss #MedicalMarijuana research. How does it affect health and disease? How do its effects compare to other pain meds? Join us at Liberty at 6pm on Tues 6/19 to hear more!