Karen Roberts

writer & storyteller; #scicomm at #UDel; baseball mom; #BlueHen

[Karen Roberts @krobUD]

Lots of exciting work being showcased @UDCHS Research Day— from students exploring the effects of bioidentical hormone therapy on blood pressure to ways the gut microbiome effects stuttering and more. ⁦@UDResearch⁩

[DOE Office of Science @doescience]

You may have last seen mealworms in 4th grade science class. But the gut of the yellow mealworm has a microbial community that could be useful for breaking down a major type of plastic. @UDelaware, @ORNL & @WUSTL researchers are researching these microbes: https://t.co/ClNHYwelSR

[UD Research @UDResearch]

Penguins, melting glaciers and lots of ecological data are in focus for #UDel researchers in Antarctica. Scientist Matthew Breece checked in from Palmer Station this week and took Delaware high school students on a virtual field trip. https://t.co/xwbRPGc3YF @udceoe @NSF

[Univ. of Delaware @UDelaware]

UD’s new Center for Clean Hydrogen will accelerate the #cleanenergy transition and train the future workforce. @chemours @NREL

[Univ. of Delaware @UDelaware]

Ryan DeRosa, a junior environmental studies and public policy major is helping to create some major sustainability solutions.
https://t.co/WsxVsxrjQX

[DOE Office of Science @doescience]

Catalysts + non-edible plants = renewable fuels, chemicals and plastics. Researchers @UDelaware & @BrookhavenLab improved certain catalysts in a way that enables them to convert these plants into products 10 times faster than traditional methods: https://t.co/IcQbD6mWbD

[UD Research @UDResearch]

Carbon dioxide makes it hard for environmentally friendly fuel cells to breathe. Now #UDel researchers have found a way to remove 99% of it from an air stream before it gets to the fuel cell. https://t.co/nojeUBUjeM #cleanenergy @UDengineering

[UD Research @UDResearch]

Innovations in #catalysis: #UDel-led team demonstrates 'dynamic catalysis' by making ammonia in milder conditions with less energy.
https://t.co/zNjivw6ryy @UDengineering

[UD Research @UDResearch]

Adapting to #climate change: Data collection from #UDel's A.R. Siders and collaborators gives researchers new tool to evaluate how humans are adapting and how well those adaptations reduce risk. https://t.co/BmquQaIiNR @udceoe @UDELDRC @sidersadapts @NatureClimate

[UD Research @UDResearch]

#UDel chemical engineering major Toni Akin-Adenekan says the potential to create new knowledge was an exciting part of her summer research in #biopharmaceuticals with @MarkBlenner. https://t.co/6fEgHtzlU9 @UDengineering @UDChBE

[UD Research @UDResearch]

#UDel is thrilled to host the @URMA_EDU conference on science communication starting Wednesday at noon (EST). 'Navigating A New Age' is all online and registration is just $40! Check out the schedule, register and join us! https://t.co/oNCLb0xh84 #scicomm

[Karen Roberts @krobUD]

@sidersadapts @Scrapking1 Such a pleasure to help highlight this important work @sidersadapts !

[UD Research @UDResearch]

#UDel's A.R. Siders and collaborator Katharine Mach say 'managed retreat' should be on the menu of options as coastal cities plan for the effects of climate change. https://t.co/EoLw67bgV2 @UDELDRC @sidersadapts @UMiamiRSMAS @udcas

[DOE Office of Science @doescience]

Your discarded water bottle could become jet fuel or lubricant, with new research from @UDelaware. Researchers developed a process to break down hard-to-recycle polyolefins, which make up 60-70% of plastics. It uses 50% less energy than similar tech: https://t.co/dgAMkK9FNN

[Karen Roberts @krobUD]

Behind the scenes look at the making of @GrittyNHL so proud of you @jackrob302

[SPORTSRADIO 94WIP @SportsRadioWIP]

The inside story on the making of @GrittyNHL

[UD Research @UDResearch]

A new tack in the search for dark matter: #UDel researchers Jack Manley and Swati Singh & collaborators propose using tabletop sensors as a way to detect elusive dark matter particles. https://t.co/0D1ul1BYGY
@NSF @PhysRevLett @UDengineering

[Karen Roberts @krobUD]

A Chinese proverb says “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” #UDel’s Doug Tallamy suggests Oak trees are the ideal choice for the planet.

[UD Research @UDResearch]

Planting for the planet: #UDel's Doug Tallamy says oak trees are the best choice if we want to help #RestoreOurEarth on this #EarthDay2021. https://t.co/KaLcAQkRsk @UDcanr

[Univ. of Delaware @UDelaware]

We are at a decisive moment in our fight against COVID-19 at UD. We need our UD community members to take critical steps now - especially limiting gatherings & participating in testing - so we can slow the spread & resume our plans for the spring semester. https://t.co/TnIHoRVmmE

[Karen Roberts @krobUD]

New #UDel research sheds light on connection between groundwater depletion and crops/food production

[UD Research @UDResearch]

New study by #UDel's Pinki Mondal and collaborators offers important new insight on how groundwater depletion could affect India's winter crops and food production. https://t.co/fhnOHa8V7I @ScienceAdvances @udceoe @environmondal

[Karen Roberts @krobUD]

@dannagal I love this so much. Yes, some days this IS the parenting experience.