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I am Scout, an aspiring Science Communicator with a focus on promoting equitable, effective, and engaging SciComm backed by research.
I studied Physics with ...
Scout Barker
Life-long learner and budding science communicator.
Rebecca Dang
Sarah is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studies immunology and science communication. As an author on SciCommBItes, she hop...
Sarah Ferguson
Andrea Isabel López (she/her/ella) is a public health researcher/practitioner and a science communicator. As a SciCommBites Author Andrea explores science commu...
Andrea Isabel López
Sam Ridgeway
In academic circles, I am a passionate promoter of scientific communication and mental health research, with my own podcast devoted to the subject. I hold a dee...
Mahima Samraik
Ph.D. candidate in Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Queer, boricua, ribosome enthusiast engineering ribosomes for chemistries...
Héctor L Torres Vera
Health sciences writer, Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory University. I love helping people understand science better and mentoring others to communicate m...
Tony Van Witsen
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Biology major, science education minor
Indian institute of science education and research (IISER), Mohali India
Mental health is a priority in academia and I pursue it daily. Yoga fanatic who loves podcasting!
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Postgraduate Student
UCL
I love being outdoors especially long walks in the parks and the peaks. But you can't beat being wrapped up warm with a cup of tea and a good book!
SAM RIDGEWAY
(HE/HIM/HIS)
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TV Assistant Producer
Freelance
Enjoys wildlife photography, finding new music and geeking out over scicomm.
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Research Lab Technician
McMaster University
Am an avid baker--especially love cake and cookie decorating
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Civic Science Fellow
Ciencia Puerto Rico
I can’t get enough of Gilmore Girls, Doctor Who, and cult documentaries. And I love to dance salsa and read non fiction.
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Ph.D. Candidate
University of California - Berkeley
Collects Tamagotchis
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PhD Candidate
VanderbiltUniversity
I love going for hikes outside of Nashville with my border collie, Nova. I also have far too many plants per square foot in my apartment and an arm full of nature tattoos to match.
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Graduate Student
University of Wisconsin-Madison
I am all about water! I love to kayak, sail and snowshoe across the lakes in Madison. I also think mac n' cheese tastes better cold (with loads of garlic salt added on top).
MEET OUR ADMIN TEAM
Niveen is a science communication educator and researcher at the University of Texas at Austin. She teaches Engineering Communication and studies individual, in...
Niveen AbiGhannam
Kirsten Giesbrecht
Iris Du
Instructor and MIT Communication Lab, SciCommBites co-creator and author, Astronomer.
Jacqueline Goldstein (she/her)
Short Description
Kay is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at McMaster University. They research the application of atmospheric chemistry to art con...
Kay McCallum
STEPHANIE DEPPE (SHE/HER)
Cofounder, Admin
Astronomy Content Strategist
Vera C Rubin Observatory
Obsessed with Oreos, being outdoors, and her cat.
JACQUELINE GOLDSTEIN (SHE/HER)
Cofounder, Admin
Instructional Designer
MIT Communication Lab
Loves hiking, organizing, experimenting with gluten-free baking, and whiskey.
NIVEEN ABIGHANNAM (SHE/HER)
Admin, Author
SciComm Researcher and Educator
University of Texas at Austin
Enjoys quiet spaces, but will break any awkward silence in one of three languages. Often found starting DIY projects or Marie-Kondo'ing something (next on the list is her "To Read" folder).
IRIS DU
(SHE/HER)
Admin, Author
Medical Writer
INVIVO Communications
Loves camping, sketching, reading, a good cup of coffee, and all the dogs.
KIRSTEN GIESBRECHT (SHE/HER)
Admin, Author
PhD Student
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Commonly found mushroom foraging with her dog
KAY MCCALLUM (THEY/THEM)
Admin, Author
PhD Student
McMaster University
Loves bookbinding, baking, crochet, and cosplay
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Joshua Buchi
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Sustainability advocate, sports enthusiast and aspiring Science Communicator!
Currently working at the National Youth Science Forum in Australia, as Partnershi...
Michael Golden
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Neuroscientist, Gastronome, Writer, Dogmom Extraordinaire, Yogi and Sky Watcher. Details about me at www.curiouscortex.com.
Teodora Stoica
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With an MSc in Science Communication and a BSc in Microbiology, both from the University of Sheffield in the UK, I am passionate about health-related science an...
Megan Widdows
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Reyhaneh Maktoufi
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CAROLYN PRALLE (SHE/HER)
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Wildlife Researcher
University of Rhode Island
I love swamps and marshes. I appreciate but fear millipedes. So far, I've been to nineteen countries on five continents.
JOSHUA BUCHI
(HE/HIM)
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Student
Stanford University
Loves fiction and writing fiction; runs Dungeons & Dragons games for his friends; orange juice aficionado.
MICHAEL GOLDEN (HE/HIM)
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Partnerships and Alumni Officer
National Youth Forum (Australia)
Can be entertained for hours on end watching just about any kind of sport, Indulges far too regularly in pastries from the local cafe, Can scientifically prove that dogs are better than people
REYHANEH MAKTOUFI
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Civic Science Misinformation Fellow
Rita Allen Foundation, NOVA | PBS
TEODORA STOICA, PHD (SHE/HER)
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Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Arizona
Makes noises on the cello that are sometimes melodious, amateur birder.
MEGAN WIDDOWS (SHE/HER)
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Associate Health Writer
Association of British Science Writers
I love going to the theatre (especially musicals!), reading, and trying new restaurants (I have a major sweet tooth!)