Kim N.

Iowan, cat lover, studied science communication (MSc).

[Imari Walker-Franklin | Microplastics Bae | PhD @dr_imariwalker]

Since we are using today to focus on black voices in academia and self reflection....Can y’all help me get more followers on here and subscribers on my STEM based YouTube? #Strike4BlackLives #ShutDownSTEM #ShutDownAcademia #amplifyBlackvoices #retweetme #blm

[Alexis Ohanian 🗽 @alexisohanian]

I co-founded @reddit 15 years ago to help people find community and a sense of belonging.


It is long overdue to do the right thing. I’m doing this for me, for my family, and for my country.

[Kim N. @kim_nels]

This dude! He sounds like a student who forgot he had to present a persuasive speech assignment in class today.

(He is spewing a lot of obvious lies, by the way.)

[Iowa Starting Line @IAStartingLine]

Here is video of State Rep. Jeff Shipley, a Republican legislator from the Fairfield-based swing district, saying, “This virus isn’t even killing anybody” to a crowd of Anti-Vaxxers at the Statehouse

[National Farmers Union @NFUDC]

In response to our press release last week on racism and police brutality, we've heard from several people saying that this is "not an agricultural issue."

But we disagree. Agriculture, like many industries, is rife with racism. It is our responsibility to fight that racism.

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Liftoff!

[Frank Mitloehner @GHGGuru]

Remember the recent NYT opinion piece from best selling anti livestock author Foer about the “end of meat”? Here is what Bessie thinks about all of the blame game. Have a nice weekend everyone!

[Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar]

Police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and is in custody for the murder of George Floyd. The first step towards justice.

[Kim N. @kim_nels]

@CASTagScience @Beef A classic cheeseburger with sharp cheddar cheese. :)

[NPR @NPR]

Nearly half of the accounts tweeting about the coronavirus pandemic are likely bots, Carnegie Mellon researchers say, adding that the tweets appeared aimed at sowing divisions in America.
https://t.co/2g0E3AwmHu

[Frank Mitloehner @GHGGuru]

Global carbon reductions due to #COVID19 are the largest on record. However, all carbon saved globally during the entire lockdown equates to only 14 days worth of total global CO2 emissions —- a blip overall that will not majorly affect our climate.

[CAST @CASTagScience]

We're one hour away from announcing the #2020BCCA winner. Join here: https://t.co/yOL1UIHOjf

[Kim N. @kim_nels]

Watching my first Rocky movie--probably shouldn't have started with the one where he is coming out of retirement to prove he's still got it. #cringe

[Kim N. @kim_nels]

Checks and balances. #MurderHornets https://t.co/jXt1ckjYZV via @NatGeo

[CAST @CASTagScience]

#GivingTuesdayNow (May 5) is a new global day of giving created in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. CAST is focusing on this altruistic movement in several ways.
Click here for more information and links. https://t.co/Yd5Qpnvi5O

[Iowa Public Radio @IowaPublicRadio]

Victory gardens first emerged during World War I, and in World War II Americans were once again urged to plant gardens to provide food for their families and neighbors.

With social distancing in effect, will there be a resurgence in "victory gardens?"

https://t.co/kpUC4ROsjB

[Katarina Sostaric @KatarinaSos]

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announces the 77 counties shaded in gray can reopen certain businesses starting May 1. She's extending all existing closures for the red counties through May 15 #iagov

[Clay Masters @Clay_Masters]

As the number of meatpacking workers with COVID-19 rises, Iowa plants struggle with remaining open amid political pressure. Food supply interruption versus worker safety is one of the tradeoffs. @hellokatepayne reports for @npratc:

https://t.co/08iU7nGVsM

[CAST @CASTagScience]

Go Ahead and Worry—But Science Says Your Food Is Safe
https://t.co/1DdJWHJnGi #agriculture #COVID19 #FoodSafety

[CAST @CASTagScience]

How has #COVID19 affected your ability to buy and prepare #food? Share your experience anonymously in this 5-minute survey from @PennVetAg . #Pandemic #Family #Relationships

Survey link --> https://t.co/58Oayr7rA8