500 WS Cambridge Pod

Welcome to the 500 Women Scientists Cambridge pod! This page has been created to share information and initiatives carried out by us

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

We are making it easier than ever to connect with women and gender minority scientists in your local communities. Register on Orca to join your local Pod https://t.co/hp4am95JlO #STEM #STEMM

[EMBL @embl]

Viruses don't discriminate, societies and systems do.

Join prominent scientific leaders discussing the disproportionate impact of #COVID19 on women & single-parent scientists on 9 Sept 2020 at this EMBL Virtual Conference:

#wiscovid19 #WomenInScience
https://t.co/5raVlK6hli

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

Pods are local chapters of 500 Women Scientists - we take “pod” from whale pods, signifying good team work and collaboration. Our pods are located all around the world. You can find a pod near you or start one in your local community. https://t.co/FoYCIhjyw7

[Athene Donald @AtheneDonald]

This is likely to strike a chord with many women: Benevolent sexism, complementing its ugly counterpart, hostile sexism https://t.co/Z3iTT7tMdY

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

We cannot achieve #GenderEquity without #RacialEquity. On #BlackWomensEqualPay, we must work to dismantle barriers & systems of oppression holding women of color back: occupational segregation, low pay, health inequities, racial gaps in education, & more. https://t.co/MOj9LnkXQQ

[Sano Genetics @sanogenetics]

From researchers who self-infect with whipworms, to citizen science projects, and the crucial role the gut microbiome plays in everyone's life - we talk to @TapokaM a PhD student in #parasitology & #genomics at the Wellcome @sangerinstitute

Listen: https://t.co/rjJfxf148N

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

With the launch of our new logo, we want to take this opportunity to publicly share our internal discussions about the organization’s name and mission. (THREAD) 1/

[The National Centre for the 3Rs @NC3Rs]

Congratulations to both of our 2019 #3RsPrize winners, who will each receive a £15k prize grant and a £2k personal award for their outstanding contributions to 3Rs research. https://t.co/M9ClU92iVQ

[Lia Chappell @LiaVLChappell]

I've written a blog post about why I haven't moved countries for a post doc, and some of the assumptions people make about that. Pls read & RT, hoping to break some taboos around the subject and to contribute to a conversation about how academic CVs shouldn't all look the same!

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

Communicating about #BlackLivesMatter (THREAD)

Over the past week, protests erupted around the US and the world in response to the murder of George Floyd, highlighting systemic racism and over-policing of black communities

https://t.co/DjjrOTGKVL

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

Communicating your support for #BlackLivesMatter: dos, don’ts and resources. https://t.co/VTisrGHZdj

[Dr. Juli Cudini @julicudini]

Feel like giving scientific journalism a go? Do you have a passion for public health?? Consider contributing to our next issue! (And check out our latest issue for inspiration at https://t.co/ZS3fXFN8rB)

[Lindsay Pike @LJPike92]

Love this! I'm inspired to share the mini #microbiology #gutmicrobiome story/activity book I created: The adventures of a #poo #scientist and #SUPERPOO!
https://t.co/f4fTngVFV9
Let me know if problems accessing. Would love to see any coloured in super-poos!

[Cambridge Festival @Cambridge_Fest]

Missing #CamSciFest? We are! While we're all spending more time at home and unable to attend events, we will post online content related to Cambridge Science Festival 2020 events, that both went ahead and those that got cancelled. Follow this thread!
#ScienceAtHome

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

“We believe women scientists have untapped potential to leverage their expertise and perspective and to connect with their elected officials to lead discussions about policies that impact their communities.” #womeninscience ⁦@UCSUSA⁩ https://t.co/8xJCactnAO

[500 Women Scientists @500womensci]

We’re excited to announce that our application form for #Fellowship4TheFuture is now OPEN until Sept 15!

Please share with #WOCinSTEM who need support for their #equity & social justice work in #STEM.

https://t.co/CZ8kF2SSSB

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

A family friend encouraged Mary Pickford FRS to become a doctor, but advised her against research:
“Don't think of it. Women are no use at that kind of thing”
Thankfully, she did not listen and went on to become the first women to be elected to the @BritPharmSoc #WomenInSTEM

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

Many people will know Beatrix Potter for her marvellous illustrated works. We’re celebrating her birth #OnThisDay in 1866 because she was also a skilled scientific illustrator, conservationist and scientist as well… and we love her books #WomenInSTEM

[Inês Barroso @InesBarroso4]

A great scientist, a great leader, a great manager. These are not synonymous. Excelling at one does not automatically mean you will excel at the others. #ResearchCulture #leadershipskills

[Inês Barroso @InesBarroso4]

Inspiring quote!
“Leaders don’t force people to follow, they invite them on a journey”
#ResearchCulture #leadership