Robyn M Perrin, PhD

Chief Communications Officer - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Coffee enthusiast. Views are my own. RT does not equal endorsement.

[Nataliya Uboha @NataliyaUboha]

This trial is opening at @UWCarbone in November. Exciting to be able to offer cutting edge cancer therapies to our patients @uw_hemeoncpc @UWHealth.

[Vanessa Sperandio @VanessaSperand2]

View from the meeting room at the microbial sciences building at University of Wisconsin Madison we are hiring Assistant Professors in parasite-host and bacteria-host interactions in the MMI ⁦@UWMadisonMMI⁩ department. Come join a very collaborative dept

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Web Content Specialist (apply by 10/17/22). https://t.co/fs8TGnYqhB

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Thread 🧵- We're hiring! Currently recruiting for 3 positions, 2 of which are new roles. Please share with contacts who are interested in joining a small team in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health's Office of Strategic Communications.

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Web Operations Manager (apply by 10/17/22). https://t.co/I490kXrkl2

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

We’re hiring! Seeking a Creative Director to lead Media Solutions, a creative services unit within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Apply by 10/21/2022. https://t.co/rUz6O7IrYW

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

@SamuelVisner Hypothesis: society and culture, including the culture of science, is exerting negative selective pressure on the use of measured or neutral language. We see this in some social media algorithms. It wouldn’t be surprising if human behavior followed suit.

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Hyperbole in grant proposal language has risen dramatically, according to a study analyzing more than 90,000 grant abstracts from 1985-2000. https://t.co/endUWHfLam

[UW–Madison @UWMadison]

🚧 Plan ahead: Whether you are walking, biking or driving on campus, the following road and sidewalk utility projects will be in effect September 2-16.

https://t.co/0ZZlfTB6fL

[Grace Blakeley @graceblakeley]

My Ethiopian taxi driver is talking to me about the extraordinarily deadly conflict in Tigray.

His mother is trapped there. He hasn’t spoken to her in a year because the gvt has shut off communication.

And he’s heartbroken that no one seems to be paying attention.

[Tessa Davis @TessaRDavis]

The most powerful feature that Twitter has:

Advanced search

Until recently I hadn't even heard of it, but now I use it all the time.

Here are 6 twitter advanced search features that will revolutionise the way you search for what to read: 🧵👇

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Terrific AAMC Conference for Institutional Advancement in Chicago! Thanks to all organizers and presenters, and congrats to excellence and service award winners. Wonderful to convene with others in academic medicine. #gia22

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Congratulations to Karen Peterson on this well-deserved recognition! #GIA22

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Fair point.

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Incredible loss.

[Kelly 🧶 Tyrrell @kellyperil]

I am heartbroken. I had the immense privilege of working with Sharon for several years, and she inspired my career in science writing. I know I'm not alone. She was warm and welcoming and sharp as nails and I will miss her terribly.

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Strong form, Minnesota.

[Minnesota Department of Transportation @MnDOT]

Drumroll, please… here are your new snowplow names, Minnesota!

After nearly 60,000 votes cast, Plowy McPlowFace has eight new friends joining the fleet – one for each MnDOT district around the state. Learn more here: https://t.co/vCCLVYw2s3

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

@TriciaKvitrud (Raises hand) yum!

[Robyn M Perrin, PhD @robynmperrin]

Yo-Yo Ma is such a treasure. Enjoy his gift of music. Happy New Year, friends!

[Yo-Yo Ma @YoYo_Ma]

Wishing you all a happy 2022.