Allison Bender

Captivated by connection, fueled by water, wind, sunlight | Outreach Coordinator living the WI Idea for @UWEnergy and @GLBioenery | Born @ 356 ppm | she/her

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

A reminder that even in chaos, you can give your 4 yr old neighbor a cottonwood stick that holds a star inside when you snap it, and he will write you a thank you note saying, “THANK YOU FOR THE STICK. I LIKE STARS AND I LIKE STARS IN THE NIGHT.” #EarthDay2020 #ApartNotAlone

[Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D @SarahMackAttack]

Ok @SkypeScientist is doing alright. 1,130 classrooms signed up this fall. That's...ok!

Buuuut we have so many scientists twiddling their thumbs waiting to get matched. SO!

Do the thing humans are built to do. Connect with people! Tell an educator you know we exist! Tag 'em!

[UW Energy Institute @UWEnergy]

Looking for something to do with the kids this Saturday, April 15th? Design and test your own wind turbine blades, learn about the research here at WEI, and meet our very own scientists and more at UW Science Expeditions! https://t.co/YXW9ffhGNu
@sciencewiscedu

[Center for Transportation and the Environment @Go_CTE]

More than 50 school districts from across the country are in attendance at @Gen180's #CleanEnergySchools Symposium to talk #ElectricSchoolBus transition planning! Today's all-day ESB workshop is facilitated by @Go_CTE and sponsored by @WorldResources @ESBInitiative.

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

In two days @UWBuckyBadger will be hopping on the STEM train at the WI state KidWind Challenge hosted by @UWEnergy and @DiscoveryBldg!

[PSU CSATS @pennstateCSATS]

#WeAre #STEMinPA #Engineering Even @NittanyLion is getting his #STEM on at @PSAltoona + @pennstateCSATS @KidWind_Project challenge regional competition! https://t.co/0JKrpWlOUq #ChangED

[UW Energy Institute @UWEnergy]

Come feel the #energy in the air! There will be fun for learners of all ages at this year's #WIKidWind Challenge at the @DiscoveryBldg. Plenty of science exploration stations to visit from 10am-12pm on March 4: https://t.co/OlDjTsGuYN

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

Tonight! See you on Zoom!

[UW Energy Institute @UWEnergy]

At our next #ForwardInEnergy Forum on 2/28, join us in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth and the inspiring achievements of Midwest's Black leaders in #cleanenergy!

Our panelists will share their experiences and advice for the next generation: https://t.co/xx4aYJRFOt

[BIPOC Coalition @UWBIPOCCo]

We are hoping to provide utility assistance for folks in Wisconsin! You can apply using this form https://t.co/J9YYIpqUGM.

Currently, we have a cap of $75 per request, and we will be prioritizing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color), queer and/or disabled applicants.

[UW Energy Institute @UWEnergy]

In this time of adaptation and transformation, the disability community holds immense wisdom on living in, and with, change. Join us on 1/31 to explore the intersections of #energy & #disability and learn about solutions from disabled leaders and allies: https://t.co/9Us1lrAE0M

[UW-Madison Nelson Institute @NelsonInstitute]

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, join @uwenergy next Tuesday 11/1 to learn how sovereign Indigenous nations are responding to the challenges and opportunities of energy infrastructure development on tribal lands.

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

We’re looking for a science writer at @UWEnergy! Come be my colleague!

[Matthew Wisniewski @mwisniewski]

Come work with me at @UWEnergy! I'm looking for a science writer to help share our research and outreach stories. If you are curious, love science, and are passionate about telling stories, you should apply! Share with anyone who might be interested. https://t.co/jcvwUPk29e

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

Headed to @girls_inc STEAM camp at @GoodmanCenterWI. How many snap circuit kits and wind turbine supplies can I fit into my car? Life of an outreach coordinator!

[Natalie Yahr @NatalieYahr]

Madison-area health care workers: What kind of parental leave does your employer offer? How has that affected your choices as a (prospective) parent? How does it compare w/ your advice to patients? I'd love to talk for a @CapTimes story:

☎️ [phone]
✉️ [email protected]

[Andrew Marantz @andrewmarantz]

After Manchin blew up climate negotiations earlier this month, a group of congressional staffers started planning to take radical, unprecedented action. My report from inside that process, culminating in their sit-in at Schumer's office this week:

https://t.co/jBBTc5v8uP

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

I got to tour this lab last week, and I can tell ya that this work is motivating!

[UW Energy Institute @UWEnergy]

Interested in novel CO2 air capture systems? Want to design a new system that stores captured carbon as #CarbonNegative cementitious materials? WE'RE HIRING!!! Rob Anex & Bu Wang are looking to fill a #postdocposition in their lab. More info at https://t.co/Viof9sMPhy

[Bonnie Willison @BonnieWillison]

I ride my bike past Monona Terrace all the time, and I’ve always been curious to talk to the many people gathered there to fish, day and night. My co-producer Hali and I finally went to talk to them. The anglers were all so nice, which was great for me as a nervous reporter. 1/x

[Allison Bender @A_dot_Ben]

Spent the solstice with a whole lot of solar! Thanks @KidWind_Project and @InvenergyLLC!

[Laura Schulte @SchulteLaura]

BREAKING: The EPA has released new recommended health limits for PFAS in drinking water:
• PFOA = 0.004 parts per trillion (ppt)
• PFOS = 0.02 ppt
• GenX chemicals = 10 ppt
• PFBS = 2,000 ppt

[Center for Limnology @WiscLimnology]

Tons of rain? Check. Record highs? Check. Lakes in a watershed dominated by agriculture? Check.

We’re not clairvoyant or anything, but folks in the Midwest are about to see some big-time algae blooms…

[Risa Pesapane, Ph.D. (she/her) @RisaPesapane]

I really LOVE the new pick-off-your-ticks stations that have been installed in our @CbusMetroParks 😍 with tick ID info, tweezers, and a jar for surveillance! I see some D. variabilis inside so ppl are using these stations!!

[WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) @WARF_News]

Innovative faculty, staff and students from @UWSystem are invited to join @UWEnergy, @PSCWisconsin, #WARF and @wisystto tomorrow to learn more about upcoming @ENERGY funding opportunities offered through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. https://t.co/3xBz5BohC3