Raisa Rahim

I'm a cognitive neuroscience PhD student interested in effective science communication and integrating principles of diversity and inclusion into our systems.

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Want to know what politicians *really* think about science? It's a great time to get involved with the National Science Policy Network’s Science on the Ballot initiative so let me know if you are interested!

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

@funkminister @scifri Given that you’re looking for more neuro recs, any of Robert Sapolsky’s books would be great (like “Behave” or “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers”.

[SOMA @ucdavisSOMA]

We’re excited to share a blog post featuring last month’s SOMA Summit from our sponsor @SciPolNetwork! The LUV grant was central to the our success and we are incredibly thankful for their support. Find out more about the Summit and the LUV grant here!👇🏼

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

So thankful to have participated in the CBS DEIJ Leadership Fellowship over the past two quarters @Alexuss_Symone and @ElenaSuglia ! What a powerful collaborative network to join. Highly recommend (application now open): https://t.co/g5QSgXyroM

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

I echo @rose_dekock -- the CBS DEIJ fellowship has been a truly impactful experience @Alexuss_Symone @ElenaSuglia, so I encourage people to apply!!

[Rose De Kock @rose_dekock]

I had a lot of fun sharing my outreach work at today’s CBS DEIJ fellowship poster session! I’m so proud of all the amazing projects led by my peers. If you’re a CBS grad student interested in this work, applications are open for the next cycle! @ucdavisbiology

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Please excuse the typo -- thanks for your contribution @HaywardSien !

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Are you a prospective/ current grad student with a physical disability? Check out my series Grad School Decoded on how to apply to (https://t.co/BO6ZrCvRQ4) / navigate (https://t.co/ppHLr2y7mg) the STEM PhD! Thanks @yannistevissen, H'sien Howard and @HrycykCara

[Rose De Kock @rose_dekock]

I was honored to be part of the inaugural cohort of CBS DEIJ Leader Fellows this year! It’s so important to allocate funding for student-led DEI projects. Thank you to @Alexuss_Symone and @ElenaSuglia for leading this program. https://t.co/09gWAEvRfp

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

The Science Says Science Policy Group (SSSPG) is excited to present their first workshop: Diplomacy 101! Get started thinking about policy work on April 13th from 12:00-4:00pm in Walker Hall 1230! Register here: https://t.co/eNkJBrtm1P

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

The weekend is almost here! Noticed how congested Downtown Davis gets? Check out how we can transition towards a more safe, equitable and walkable city! 🚴🧑‍🦽 https://t.co/uDWH5pLkRX

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Also please join us for @SciPolNetwork Lifting Underrepresented Voices grant info session (Thursday 1/19 @ 2 PM PT; https://t.co/8tsz7oargJ)!!

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Attention DEI community! The @SciPolNetwork's Lifting Underrepresented Voices (https://t.co/8tsz7oargJ) grant is opening soon!! Let's get those great ideas funded :)

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

@DisabledStem are you a PhD candidate with a physical disability? I am writing a piece on tips for applying to/ navigating grad school specifically for this group. Message me if you are interested in contributing!

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

“Water is Life” — learn how it can be used more efficiently and equitably!
https://t.co/75QQjle7Id

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Wanted to also tag the other members of our great scipol communication team, @AlexandraJ1010 @Omanjana21. Looking forward to working with you in the future!

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Worried what toxic "forever chemicals" like PFAS do to us? Learn about our (@SpectorianS @zoekanavas) University-Community Alliance to Address PFAS proposed initiative to monitor these hazardous substances and protect California's citizens! https://t.co/tZXOtbg390

[Korie Grayson, PhD (she/her) @teamkorie]

I’m not playing diversity; I’m publishing it!

So excited that the @WomenDoingSci team was able to publish our first paper about the importance of featuring diverse #womeninstem on social media!

If you haven’t already, check it out! https://t.co/4wEJcwYlHE

[SOMA @ucdavisSOMA]

Join us next Friday (5/6) for the in-person SOMA Summit: Toward a Safe and Equitable Graduate Workplace. Open to the entire UCD community, this is a dedicated space to discuss the importance of unionization, mental health, and more! Please register here: https://t.co/XkoiQotyIy

[SOMA @ucdavisSOMA]

Reminder to sign up for our next virtual seminar this Thursday:
Dr. Alicia Izquierdo (UCLA) - Frontocortical mechanisms of flexible reward learning and value-based choice
All trainees are invited to a networking "lunch" following the talk!
Eventbrite: https://t.co/KcxydhhHxA

[Raisa Rahim @RaisaRahim4]

Enjoying your lunch? Take some time to read the latest post of Cassandra's Prophecy Revisited , where I discuss how food systems work for and against us! Check it out here : https://t.co/p92Rk0xrEG