Dana Norton

Socially Conscious Scientist & Graduate Student

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

I knew my dr probably didn’t want to run the test. And I knew to push back against that. Skin cancer runs in my family and I have a background in biology- I know when a spot isn’t just a spot.
Self diagnosis is valid. Self diagnosis is useful.

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

I went to my dr for a nose scab I had for a YEAR- I was told not to worry. I insisted on a referral. The dermatologist didn’t even notice the spot until I circled it for them.

Biopsy came back, positive for basal cell carcinoma.

If I hadn’t insisted, they would’ve missed it.

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

@ErtelBonnie @noaacoastalsci I’d like to formally request a tour

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

I was told multiple times I didn’t have the “academic rigor”. I was only seriously considered as a grad applicant once I had ALREADY built my own lab and was doing my own research

[Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith @LNivisonSmith]

Underrated skills in academia

▫️simplify complex topics
▫️prioritising finished over perfect
▫️being kind

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

Citizen science is just as valid as studies done solely by scientific professionals. It opens up avenues not only to increase the scope of research for scientists, but involves the community and increases community awareness!! All you need is a good training program

[Joe Milliano @MrJoeMilliano]

Which of your STEM education related opinions would get you in this position?

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

@mcmsharksxx More like a dope-epod, am I right?

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

@lovedoveclarke For pants, avoiding seams that will cause cameltoe is huge for me. For shirts I’ve never found a “long line” or skin tight crop top that doesn’t immediately roll up and make camp under my tatas. Love a flowy crop and high waisted seamless pant 🫶🏼

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

Y’all have not been to South Carolina then 😂

[No Context Brits @NoContextBrits]

Only in Britain would a road look like this.

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

It’s 78°F in lab today- why can’t we have independent AC for lab spaces?? It’s almost too hot to be running processing!

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

My arms feel like overcooked spaghetti noodles after my workout today 🥲

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

@ErtelBonnie

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

@RemySqueaks 0/10 for us both I fear

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

Taking recs for colorful and professional outfits for my upcoming conference! Bonus points for clothes made from only natural fibers (cotton, silk, linen, etc)

[SUE the T. rex @SUEtheTrex]

If you grew up making these, how's being bi / working in STEM treating you?

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

@memoriamatters A grenade would be less destructive than everything they just shot off 🙄

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

A month into the semester and my prof still hasn’t posted the syllabus 😒

[Prof. Michael Sweet @DiseaseMatters]

This “living” chandelier is composed of 70 glass leaves filled with algae that purify air. Designed by engineer and biotechnologist Julian Melchiorri https://t.co/8i9uD6moZN

[Dana Norton @FeetOrFins]

Sometimes I get to say really cool sentences like “don’t worry my friend grow neurons” and it makes me so proud to be a scientist