AU Biology

For all students at American University with a filter on science and student support.

[USA Science Festival @USAScienceFest]

Join us tomorrow to hear from underwater cinematographer @JoeRomeiro as he talks about his mission to document sharks in their environment and educate the public about these awe-inspiring apex predators.

https://t.co/gRGLCKvlHe

[Origami Organelles @OrigamiCells]

Happy #BiologyWeek! If you're looking for some cool activities, check out our paper models! We have over 180 biology paper models covering #anatomy, #genetics, #biochemistry, #microbiology & more! https://t.co/sorpAyyoyV

@RoyalSocBio #iteachbio #scienceteachers #biologyteachers

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

BREAKING NEWS:
The 2022 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Svante Pääbo “for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.”

[HuffPost @HuffPost]

Video shows Mike Ross of Bonita Springs, Florida, saving the “terrified” feline right before the “absolutely terrible” storm made landfall. https://t.co/Ey8U5Og3uo

[AU Biology @AUBiology]

Considering a MS/MA in Biology, Chemistry, CS, Env Sci or Statistics? Consider AU! Application session is here! #sciencethatmatters #changemakers

[Labconscious @Labconscious]

We're reading Marta Rodríguez Martínez et al, Molecular biology for green recovery—A call for action (2022) @PLOSBiology. Agreed, it's time for life science to tackle climate change biodiversity loss head-on. https://t.co/oD20YnoQf0

[AU Biology @AUBiology]

Based on the Washington Post's non fiction best seller list, people are craving some science! And some bell hooks

[Biochemical Society @BiochemSoc]

#IAmABiologist returns for 2022! Share a photo of yourself that highlights your love for Biology on 7 October to join in.

[IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ @iaeaorg]

📢 Women studying nuclear-related subjects: apply to our scholarship by 30 September.

[WebMD @WebMD]

Here's what happens inside your body when you have a hangover -- and how you can ease the effects. https://t.co/inhYJ7GZYv

[The Story Collider @storycollider]

When journalist @jonronson goes on a quest to interview 'sentient' #robots he finds they don't live up to the hype. 🤖🤖🤖

Listen to Ronson's classic story on the #podcast this week 👉 https://t.co/N9eyP5rfJu

[NYT Science @NYTScience]

For the 37 million Americans with diabetes, the pandemic has been especially deadly, with more than a third of all Covid fatalities occurring among people with diabetes. https://t.co/WLBdgmys7n

[Georgetown CEW @GeorgetownCEW]

#STEM occupations have the highest median earnings of all occupational groups at $81.6K. This high pay seems to compensate workers not only for high levels of education but also for mastery of specialized #competencies used intensively on the job. https://t.co/MYkhPiNN3m

[AU Women’s Basketball @AU_WBasketball]

CHAMPS ON OUR HOME COURT! 🏆

With a 65-54 win over Bucknell we are @PatriotLeague Champions for the 3rd time in program history and we are GOING DANCING!!! 💃

[Black in Natural History Museums @BlackInNHMs]

As we wrap up BHM we would like to take some time to recognize some of the historical figures in NHMs whose efforts and accomplishments may have been forgotten.

With our blog page, we pay homage to the Black people who have contributed to natural history: https://t.co/1C5MCpaG27

[CAS Career Advisors @AU_CASCareers]

Apply to be an AUx Peer Facilitator in Fall 2022! This is a paid position, and Federal Work Study may apply. To learn more about the position and application process, visit: https://t.co/bbBaU7lrmE
Application due March 6th 11:59 PM

[Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen]

Last May, @MichaelWorobey wrote a column asking scientists to keep an open mind about a natural v lab origin of Covid.

But data accumulated & he sifted: “When you look at all of the evidence, it is clear that this started at the market.”
My story @Nature https://t.co/Txz9E9p5fZ

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

On 28 February 1928, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman discovered the Raman effect. The Raman effect is the change in the wavelength of light that occurs when a light beam is deflected by molecules.

[Dr. Joanne Kamens @JKamens]

Applying or just accepted to #GradSchool? Best thing you could do to get ready is get this new book just out by @MGLemieux. It's chock full of great advice.
https://t.co/w8hmqfgk5O

[CAS Peer Advisors @CASPeerAdvisors]

Don’t miss out on coming to learn about being a CAS Peer Advisor this Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm!