Samantha Jensen

Genetics and Genomics PhD at UCLA under Dr. Valerie Arboleda

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

If you’re at #ASHG2024 come say hello at poster 5018W!

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

Consider how much more powerful we will be to collectively bargain for the pay and respect we deserve when all graduate students - TAs and GSRs - are free to prosper as I have. I hope you will join me in voting "YES" today before the vote closes at 5PM. (14/14)

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

I've hesitated to share my story because I don't want it to affect my future career, but I would be negligent if I didn't try to help my fellow union members understand why a "YES" vote is so important. (1/n)

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

The new contract's non-discrimination article, along with others addressing work-incurred injury, time and effort commitment, and respectful work environments, are an important first step to establishing protections for GSRs and other academic researchers. (13/14)

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

When I first joined the Geschwind lab, Jill went out of her way to welcome me. She always had a smile and encouraging words for. I'll miss her, but I'm excited to see what she does next!

[Geschwind Lab @ UCLA @GeschwindLab]

@jillhaney21 successfully defended her thesis today - woohoo!

We couldn't be more proud of Jill, and we appreciate all the contributions she made to both @GeschwindLab and @GandalLabUCLA. Congratulations, Dr. Haney!

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

@Jazlyn_Mooney Your work and your attitude are fabulous! I know you have both extensive expertise and openness to constructive criticism. I'm glad you've called this behavior out, because undermining the contributions of women scientists is far too common.

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

Some of the runners up: Stephen Hawking (4%, deceased), Albert Einstein (2%, deceased), Bill Gates (1%, @BillGates), and Elon Musk (1%, @elonmusk). So proud of my country!

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

Most important thing I learned at #ASHG20 today: an increase in the number of Americans who can name one living scientist has increased from 20% to 29% during the last year. The suspected culprit: Anthony Fauci, who 24% of respondents named. (Thanks @MaryWoolleyRA)

[Samantha Jensen @samleejensen]

Important update from #ASHG20: