C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D.

I wear many hats! Living my dream as a Teaching Faculty @UWMadison. Passionate about all things Global Health. Auburn University & UNILAG alumna 🦟🎓

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

My top tips for maintaining wellness: stay hydrated and nourished, go outside, take deep breaths at intervals of the day, don't overschedule, make time for fun hobbies, volunteer, pray/meditate #selfcare #wellnessinacademia #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #intentionalliving🧘‍♀️🍉🤸‍♀️🥰

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@JSaguez @EntsocAmerica Yes I did. Thank you!

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

Excited to be presenting my research on #mosquito🦟 at the @EntsocAmerica International Branch Virtual Symposium #ibranch23 on the 26th of April with the support of a grant waiver!

I've created the unique hashtag #larvalecolurbanslum for online correspondence on my talk. 🎉

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

Good resource on #self-care #HappyNewYear2023 🎉

[Academic Chatter™ @AcademicChatter]

What is your self-care goal for 2023?

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary
11 yrs 🤭How time flies!

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

It's okay not to be okay. It's okay to ask for help. Like physical wounds, mental wounds need attention too. It's okay to get treated. There's no shame in getting mental health care.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #Mentalhealth #Selfcare #healthiswealth #healthandwellness

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay.

Close to 1️⃣ billion people have a #MentalHealth disorder. Despite the magnitude of mental ill health, relatively few people around the 🌍 have access to quality mental health services.

Let's make mental health & well-being for all a global priority!

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay

Here’s what you should know about #depression:
💚 It can happen to anyone
💚 It is an illness and not a sign of weakness
💚 It can be treated

#LetsTalk

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@cecrts @Docalcuadrad0 @hapyresearchers 😂 yasssss

[Fredros Okumu @Fredros_Inc]

I am opposed to th idea of using drones [UAVs] for the application of larvicides to control #malaria & mosquitoes in Africa
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Such vehicles can greatly improve mapping of habitats, but actual application of larvicides shld be by trained locals, preferably paid

LSM = JOBS & Wages

[Vrinda Nair @VnVrinda]

How extra-curricular activities make me a better researcher!

A short presentation. Hope you can find some relation.

A thread 🧵

#phdchat #research #volunteering #mentorship #applications
@PhDVoice @AcademicChatter

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@hapyresearchers 😂😂

[Esther Ngumbi @EstherNgumbi]

To all the insect lovers-and scholars- What is the one important role, you think insects play in our world and society? Just name one. Looking to get just 20 answers. #insectsroleinsociety @EntsocAmerica

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@EstherNgumbi @EntsocAmerica Vectors - transmitting disease causing pathogens to humans, animals and plants

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@SeguraAndres7 @PhDVoice All serve slightly different but unique purposes. LinkedIn is also good to keep ties with industry contacts as well.

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@OnyicheThankGod Thank you

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

New paper alert! Happy to be making small strides in the mosquito🦟 world in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and others.

Read paper here:

https://t.co/XGDDu5U2RE

#research #mosquito #morphologicalidentification #diversity #larvalsurveys #entomology #STEM

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

So much bad news, so many emotions. The hopelessness of it all.. 💔💔 God help us

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@AcademicChatter Funniest tweet I've read today 😂

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

Bookmarking this! 💖

#healthyacademia #onmistakes #labculture #mistakesareexpected #mistakesarecorrected

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@antaraverma01 @PhD_Genie @AcademicAunt @PhDVoice And No, taking gap year(s) should not affect your admission whether you use it for fun/relaxation or work. Both are constructive and good for personal development. I took breaks a lot; after secondary sch, undergrad and after PhD. All were worth my mental and physical wellbeing:)

[C. Linda Oforka, Ph.D. @drlinoforka]

@antaraverma01 @PhD_Genie @AcademicAunt @PhDVoice Volunteering is one way. Good for personal growth and for CV. Really depends on what you want. You could learn a non-academic skill or take up a hobby. The world is your oyster. Paint your canvass as you desire :)