Maya D Yanez

Enthusiastic Planetary Scientist & Astrobiologist!| PhD from @USC @amend_lab| C2H2 bugs on Titan| DEI Leader | She/her

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

When I did the townhall a few weeks back, I was also asked to be interviewed about my internship @NASAJPL. @NASAJPL_Edu just published my interview! #livingthedream #internship #JPL #WomenInSTEM Check it out here: https://t.co/GEPUv5xp0u

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

So proud of this achievement!
Couldn’t have done it without my wonderful and supportive committee!! Si se puede!

[Morgan Cable @starsarecalling]

Congratulations Dr. Yanez!!! @PlanetaryMaya just defended her Ph.D. today!!!

[AAS Public Policy @AAS_Policy]

This is a critical moment for the astronomical sciences. Congress needs to pass a bill that provides the necessary support to federal science programs.

Call/email your representatives today to let them know how important federal funding is to you!

https://t.co/pdIhEDoG1e

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

I need #science help today! For those folks who measure microbial metabolic products--how in the world do you measure ethanol?
I'm running into blocker after blocker...it is literally the last thing standing in my way of graduation
#ethanol #chemistry #GC #HPLC #microbiology

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

Oh hey that's my paper! So excited to share!

[Morgan Cable @starsarecalling]

Did you know some microbes eat acetylene? Yep, like in welding torches. That carbon triple bond holds a lot of energy! These little dudes could thrive in the oceans of Enceladus or Titan. Learn more in this great paper led by the awesome @PlanetaryMaya !

https://t.co/9alFA9Ttym

[Daniel Olivares-Cordero @Eco_Evo_Danny]

Thanks again to the people who contributed and shared their cuentos @eduardo_tassoni @su_leles @MicrobialMelody @PlanetaryMaya @Formorphology @termofilos @Anemone_Padawan @frogdiaz @Sea_dais @s_m_aguillon @bhjuarez

[USC Earth Science @USC_earth]

Catch our @PlanetaryMaya giving a STEM bytes seminar:

[GSWOC-UAW Local 872 @gswocusc]

Major Milestone!! A majority of Graduate Student Workers support forming our union, Grad Student Worker Organizing Committee-UAW!

[Dr. Cynthia Phillips @PlanetCynthia]

Great article from @TheAtlantic on the new @NASAJuno images of Europa & the upcoming @EuropaClipper mission. Includes my thoughts about the new images and the potential for life in Europa’s ocean. Thanks for a great story @marinakoren! https://t.co/6SJBWPxysd

[Dr. Cynthia Phillips @PlanetCynthia]

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[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

Come join other students at the Student Townhall at #DPS2022 ! Register below 🤩

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

This is my last @DPSMeeting as DPS Student Rep! Come hangout and learn more with me and the incoming Student Rep as well as DPS leaders at the Student Townhall at #DPS54! Register here: https://t.co/0MM6AZpPcd

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

#DPS2022 will be great! Register for the student reception below 😎

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

The @DPSMeeting this year will host our annual Student & Early Career Reception, entirely virtually at our hybrid #DPS54 ! Join us regardless of your career stage for a fun advice sharing time! Register here: https://t.co/72wy6K39hC

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

Definitely one of the coolest people ever! AMAZING!

[Morgan Cable @starsarecalling]

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[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

The @DPSMeeting this year will host our annual Student & Early Career Reception, entirely virtually at our hybrid #DPS54 ! Join us regardless of your career stage for a fun advice sharing time! Register here: https://t.co/72wy6K39hC

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

This is my last @DPSMeeting as DPS Student Rep! Come hangout and learn more with me and the incoming Student Rep as well as DPS leaders at the Student Townhall at #DPS54! Register here: https://t.co/0MM6AZpPcd

[GSWOC-UAW Local 872 @gswocusc]

We’re forming a union! Grad Student Workers at USC are coming together to win better workplace protections, wages, and benefits. Follow us for updates as we work together to build our union!

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

@methanoJen @PlanetCynthia Awesome! Thanks for the information. I think a saw in a different thread that recordings will also be available ~24 hours afterwards. For clarity, did I miss this information for remote attendees somewhere? I thought I read all that was available to me 😅

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

@PlanetCynthia I was going to try to be in the conference on two devices at once, and could not access the townhall on the Decadal, which I very much wanted to attend!
Also thanks for the praise! #acetylenotrophs are pretty neat :)

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

@AstralArchaea That is definitely not just you! I love thinking about how much Earth life has been influenced by our green-light peaking Sun 💚🧫

[Maya D Yanez @PlanetaryMaya]

I can attest to Carlos’ diligence, perseverance, and passion for doing planetary science!! Ping him if you’ve got opportunities 🤗