Kicking off the first day of #GEM2021 virtual conference by highlighting scientists who are part of the @malariagenomics—a network of researchers around the globe.
To find out more about #Malaria see:
https://t.co/zSb1xPboC9
On the first day of #GEM2021 science illustrator @Nina_Chhita profiles 4 #malaria scientists focusing on genomics to unlock the genetic mechanisms of parasite and vector resistance to drugs and pesticides.
See profiles:
https://t.co/oQWhF1arsU
#DYK that Flossie Wong-Staal was the first scientist to clone HIV?
Her virology research helped lay the groundwork for vaccines to fight #COVID19!
Learn about #AAPI scientists like Wong-Staal, and the calls for inclusion in curriculum and textbooks: https://t.co/NUjsmohgvl
What makes a "good" scientist? Why is Rosalind Franklin's story so important? Nina shared some wonderful & thought-provoking answers with us!
How 2 illustrate a scientist with Nina Chhita @Nina_Chhita
https://t.co/XEvi6mEtfW
#WomenInSTEM#WomenInScience
It's #WorldAnthropologyDay & we are spotlighting Dr. Leith Mullings.
Through her Sojourner Syndrome framework, Mullings illustrated "the multiplicative effects of race, class & gender on the health of African American women."
https://t.co/oMD9dffoR0 @Nina_Chhita#BlackInSBS
“As a Black woman researcher, I am keenly aware of those who are missing from rooms. I believe we have a responsibility to work together to make sure that our science & [tech]...reflects all of us.”
Read more about #sociologist@alondra: https://t.co/20KaZFV4cJ @Nina_Chhita
Hey all! I hope you'll consider me for the #Inspiration4contest so that I might be able to take my science communication to orbit :)
To raise money for @StJude I'm offering personalized videos for kids here: https://t.co/Dva2BKzlRN I'll match all donations up to $5k.
Ad Astra🚀
“I knew well that the only way I could get that door open was to knock it down; because I knocked all of them down. Don’t let anything stop you." - Dr. Sadie TM Alexander.
Learn more about Dr. Alexander: https://t.co/pLntfcpUdt
#BlackInSBS@SadieCollective@Nina_Chhita
Black women belong in STEM and have been making huge contributions. Here are just 5 examples.
Thank you @BlacademicUS for this edit – brilliant idea to see the illustrations alongside photos!
Happy #ThreadThursday everyone! Just wanted to share these lovely drawings/ informational flyers focusing on normalizing positive representation of Black women in history + science books because #RepresentationMatters! These were created by @Nina_Chhita 💛💙💚🧡🤎❤️
On Wednesday, join alumna @Nina_Chhita and @EdgeArtsBath for an interactive illustration workshop ✏️
Learn how illustration can communicate science, how it can be incorporated into revision and enhance data presentation.
Register for your space now ⤵️
https://t.co/uHohxiBTk8
Your girl's published in @nature!
My top tips for compassionate #scicomm online in this piece, "Going viral: how to boost the spread of coronavirus science on social media"
https://t.co/GMe2qpbzSV
@BanffMarathon really disappointed that no refund has been offered. Completely understandable that it’s a financially difficult time. But not holding the event immediately results in savings - refunds should be issued, even just a percentage.