Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc)

Mrs.S, Mom, Scientist, Genetics Lecturer, Mentor, Co-founder

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

@mothersinsci Happy new year!

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

@AkwiAsombangMD Happy new year!

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Happy new year! Grateful for everyone who’s been part of my journey as a scientist, mentor, and mom. Excited to keep learning, serving, and building together in 2026.
What is 1 word you’re carrying into 2026?

#DrJedyChilufyaScalessa #ScientistMom #MentorMom #NewYear2026

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

🌿✨ Passionate about science communication & mentoring? Join us for the OJSSR Green Carpet Launch! 🎉
Nov 21, 2025 | 🕐 1:30–2:45 PM
📍 UMass Amherst SEL (2nd Floor Studio)
💻 Hybrid — join in person or via Zoom!
👉 RSVP: https://t.co/MrrKKH3dNl
🔗 Zoom: https://t.co/wUeqxceNnK

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Happy Monday everyone!

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Congratulations to our very own mentor!!

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Today marks 10 years since I packed my life into 2 suitcases and embarked on my graduate school journey in the U.S. Deeply grateful to my family, friends, mentors, mentees, & colleagues who have played a significant role in my professional growth. #10years #reflectionandgratitude

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

@AWARDFellowship Congratulations and Zambia representing 🎉🎉🙌🏾🙌🏾

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!
Thank you to our babies who made me a mom, my first and most important job in this world🤗🤗. And thank you hubby for all the love and support in my mothering journey.

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Join us! Happening now until 9pm CAT is the Genius STEM Summit 2024, a virtual event dedicated to exploring the future of STEM education! Free event! Join us now using the link below.
- 🔗Summit Link: https://t.co/dkbgAZd01U

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

I'm thrilled to announce that I am attending and speaking at the Genius STEM Summit 2024! 🚀 Focused on enhancing science communication and boosting digital connectivity in Zambia. This is taking place on the 6th of April virtually!
#GeniusSTEMSummit2024

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

@St_MM2 @CambridgeAfrica @PDN_Cambridge @Cambridge_Uni @UNZA_ZM @CambridgeTrust This is awesome!

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

Applications are open! We are celebrating #IDGWS with the launch of our new Caregiver Grants to help our brilliant members attend an in-person conference in 2024. Deadline is March 24 @ midnight CET. Happy #IDGWS2024!
Apply now: https://t.co/gbxgH4kjaO
@momademia #womeninSTEM

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Hello mentors and mentees, family and friends! We are almost halfway through February! Time flies! How is your month going? What are your goals for this month? For this new week and for today? Reach out if you would like to join our weekly Sunday goal-setting 30 mins session!

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

@mothersinsci @PlantTeaching @Momademia This is great!

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

BIG NEWS! We’re excited to announce the launch of a new caregiver travel grant for members to help them attend in-person scientific conferences. With this flexible grant, you can find the ideal solution to meet your specific childcare needs. Call opens Feb 11! @momademia #IDGWS

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Sarah, Abby, Jedy Business Collaborations 🙏🏾❤️😍🥰! Thrifting/Vintage, Wellness and Fitness, How to obtain USA Visas-Visitors/Business visas (B1/B2), Religious visas (R1/R2) & Student visas (F1/F2), UK Visas, Church ministry & leadership mentorship, personal development & more!

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Another ‘Thankful’ moment to hubby’s awesomeness taking care of our 22-month old and 5-month old baby girls, so that I can do science in addition to ‘mommy-ing’. #Thankful #Dr.JedyChilufya#MomDr. #Science. October 2023 Plant Biology Symposium, UMAss Amherst

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

Happy new month! Here’s to setting and achieving new goals! If you want a copy of the ‘Goal-Achieving Planner’, let us know and we can send you a soft copy for you to print out

[Dr. Jedaidah Chilufya-Scalessa (PhD, MSc, BSc) @Jade_chill]

@ASPB @FrontCenterPS Sad I missed this!