Director of Center for the Environment @museumofscience, environmental scientist, science policy convener, and proud dad. Views expressed are my own. he/him.
Joined June 2009
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Warming up to receive my 25 year anniversary award @museumofscience for #MuseumSelfieDay! (I remember my head having more hair last time I tried this). @ScienceCenters @SciStarter
I'm very honored to be part of this group led by @lifeandscience that will work with 30 US communities to help identify vulnerabilities to #extremeheat. Applications open on 11/1! Many thanks to @HeatGov @NOAA for supporting!
📣 Applications to work with the NIHHIS Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring open on November 1st! The center supports communities in collecting #heat distribution data through community-led campaigns.
Save the date, and visit collaborativeheatmonitoring.… for more information.
ALT A flyer that says, "Save the Date. Apply to the NIHHIS Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring! Want to work with your community to collect heat distribution data? You can apply to collaborate and receive funding from the NIHHIS Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring starting November 1st. Visit HEAT.gov for updates and more information." The flyer also includes the logo for the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)."
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📣 Applications to work with the NIHHIS Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring open on November 1st! The center supports communities in collecting #heat distribution data through community-led campaigns.
Save the date, and visit collaborativeheatmonitoring.… for more information.
ALT A flyer that says, "Save the Date. Apply to the NIHHIS Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring! Want to work with your community to collect heat distribution data? You can apply to collaborate and receive funding from the NIHHIS Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring starting November 1st. Visit HEAT.gov for updates and more information." The flyer also includes the logo for the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)."
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The incubation period for Marburg virus disease is about a week, which means this outbreak has been going on for a few weeks to have this many cases already- and likely a lot of contacts may already be missed. Rwanda has strong public health infrastructure. But this outbreak will take effort & international collaboration.
There is a Marburg outbreak in Rwanda
Marburg and Ebola are very similar in their clinical and epidemiological features
So far, more than 25 cases, mostly in healthcare workers, and 6 deaths
Here are three reasons this is concerning
1. As opposed to Ebola, we don’t have a vaccine for Marburg that has yet been proven effective
2. A lot of the cases are in and near Kigali, a major city. More contacts. Harder to track and control. Usually these outbreaks tend to be in rural areas
3. Related to #2, Kigali is a major international city with lots of travelers. So would worry about spread beyond Rwanda
David Sittenfeld, PhD retweeted
Heat is taking a toll on students' learning, especially for low-income families without access to adequate cooling. @VKellyTurner discusses how the heat crisis deepens educational disparities. Read more in @LAist buff.ly/4e7UUM9 @Erstone7 @UCLA @uclaluskin
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HEY! WANNA BE A MARINE ECOLOGIST AT @UMassBoston!? We've just posted an Assistant Professor Position at employmentopportunities.umb.…
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#Environmental scientists have worked with the public to collect and enrich field data for centuries. How can we make “citizen science” better?
Researchers investigate: ⤵️ bit.ly/3W2u0NB
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🚨i'm hiring! the newly-formed center for collaborative heat monitoring is looking for our program manager, and we need someone great!: appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R…
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NIHHIS is excited to announce two new Centers of Excellence that will work alongside communities to collect #heat data, evaluate factors influencing risk at a local scale, and inform decision-making for heat management. Learn more here: bit.ly/44OxNCg
ALT Raed Mansour shows Ashwin Sunderraj how to use a sensor for Chicago’s July 28, 2023 urban heat island mapping campaign (Image credit: 2023 Chicago Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign)
David Sittenfeld, PhD retweeted
New #TuftsCTSI Happenings:
1) Decoding Nutrition Guidance Forum at @museumofscience April 2
2) Tele-mental Health Forum in #Roxbury April 4
3) Long Covid Forum
4) T32 Fellowship
5) Spring 2024 Faculty Mentor Training
6) Job: Research Admin. Coordinator
mailchi.mp/tuftsctsi/march25…
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The US government wants to hear *your* ideas about #hydrogen infrastructure - apply to give @ENERGY your perspective in this fun forum @museumofscience and earn a $100 stipend!
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
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Share your voice to inform @ENERGY policy in #Boston and earn $100! We still need some more participants. You don't need to know anything about the topic to participate and we are hoping to include a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
Share your voice to inform @ENERGY policy in #Boston and earn $100! We still need some more participants. You don't need to know anything about the topic to participate and we are hoping to include a variety of perspectives and backgrounds.
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
Inspiring work being done by our partners at @GreenRootsEJ and @c_heatproject!
How are young people taking climate action?
@AlexDainis breaks down all the projects Environmental Chelsea Organizers are doing to create more green spaces in their city, including revitalizing barren parking lots into thriving green spaces.
#Science #Climate #GreenSpaces
The US government wants to hear *your* ideas about #hydrogen infrastructure - apply to give @ENERGY your perspective in this fun forum @museumofscience and earn a $100 stipend!
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
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Share your perspective as part of this event we're doing @museumofscience on April 6 with @ENERGY & earn a $100 stipend. We'll select 100 or so people to ensure diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. Apply now!
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
David Sittenfeld, PhD retweeted
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
Share your perspective as part of this event we're doing @museumofscience on April 6 with @ENERGY & earn a $100 stipend. We'll select 100 or so people to ensure diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. Apply now!
Hydrogen, as a power source, could soon be coming to communities across the US. Apply to participate in our interactive forum exploring hydrogen technologies and emerging questions about using hydrogen as a fuel. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 27. We have limited capacity; the Museum of Science will confirm all accepted applications via email by Friday, March 29. Applicants who are selected will receive a $100 electronic gift card approximately one month following the event. Apply here: bit.ly/3ILSZyx
Happy #PiDay! I'm honored to be the director of the Center of the Environment at @museumofscience where I have spent my entire career. Today is our biggest fundraiser - please help support our work if you can and get some fun Pi-themed swag!
Today is #PiDay! Every dollar of your gift to the Museum will be TRIPLE MATCHED to support the exhibits and educational opportunities that lead to a lifetime of science. And when you give now, you’ll receive a pair of socks and all gifts 100+ will receive a whole pie! bit.ly/3TpXxjl