Ariana Elena Castillo
@arianaelena97.bsky.social
meteorologist & PhD candidate studying stratospheric dynamics & chemistry @ Harvard, visiting researcher @ OU SoM | proud Latina & mental health advocate | probably running, knitting, drinking coffee or going outside
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I do chemistry. I do dynamics. I do long term trends to *hopefully* understand how climate change impacts the stratospheric circulation by using in-situ observations, satellite observations AND climate model output.
Here is what I do expressed in meme format:
Here is what I do expressed in meme format:
Got my three beverages - including my @mathworks.bsky.social mug - and it’s time to rewrite my manuscript! 💃🏽
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Got my three beverages - including my @mathworks.bsky.social mug - and it’s time to rewrite my manuscript! 💃🏽
Day 4 of knitting every day for the American Cancer Society. Started my project all over because I am a perfectionist!
Plz consider supporting or you can support by reposting or sharing this post with others! Thank you so much 💜 @americancancersoc.bsky.social
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Plz consider supporting or you can support by reposting or sharing this post with others! Thank you so much 💜 @americancancersoc.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Day 4 of knitting every day for the American Cancer Society. Started my project all over because I am a perfectionist!
Plz consider supporting or you can support by reposting or sharing this post with others! Thank you so much 💜 @americancancersoc.bsky.social
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Plz consider supporting or you can support by reposting or sharing this post with others! Thank you so much 💜 @americancancersoc.bsky.social
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Can’t believe I went from seizures and MRIs earlier this week to … running my first half marathon since 2023 with a 6+ minute PR today! #DisabledInSTEM
November 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Can’t believe I went from seizures and MRIs earlier this week to … running my first half marathon since 2023 with a 6+ minute PR today! #DisabledInSTEM
I started medication to treat my ADHD today, and I am very exited for what is to come 😊
October 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I started medication to treat my ADHD today, and I am very exited for what is to come 😊
Really excited to give a talk over my work titled “Mean Stratospheric Age of Air from Satellite Observations of N2O and Tracer Correlations” at AMS in Houston in January!!!
I love talking about my science and how cool it is! #AMS2026
I love talking about my science and how cool it is! #AMS2026
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Really excited to give a talk over my work titled “Mean Stratospheric Age of Air from Satellite Observations of N2O and Tracer Correlations” at AMS in Houston in January!!!
I love talking about my science and how cool it is! #AMS2026
I love talking about my science and how cool it is! #AMS2026
Taking much needed time away to relax and hike after a big week and to feel refreshed for paper edits this upcoming week.
Happy Fall, y’all. I hope you all have a lovely and restful weekend! 🍂🍁🎃
Happy Fall, y’all. I hope you all have a lovely and restful weekend! 🍂🍁🎃
October 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Taking much needed time away to relax and hike after a big week and to feel refreshed for paper edits this upcoming week.
Happy Fall, y’all. I hope you all have a lovely and restful weekend! 🍂🍁🎃
Happy Fall, y’all. I hope you all have a lovely and restful weekend! 🍂🍁🎃
Never a dull day at Harvard. I can’t believe that I have to write a post-it notes because someone stole my food 🥰
October 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Never a dull day at Harvard. I can’t believe that I have to write a post-it notes because someone stole my food 🥰
What it’s like to have some sort of seizure disorder as a graduate student: I could barely talk and use my brain during office hours today. It’s so embarrassing to not be able to be as effective and helpful as I want to be for my students. #DisabledInSTEM
October 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
What it’s like to have some sort of seizure disorder as a graduate student: I could barely talk and use my brain during office hours today. It’s so embarrassing to not be able to be as effective and helpful as I want to be for my students. #DisabledInSTEM
After trying to see a neurologist for 9 months, I finally got to see a neurologist and was told that my seizures are real, likely non-epileptic & VERY likely triggered by PTSD starting almost a year ago.
I can finally breathe and start making progress toward an official diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM 1/
I can finally breathe and start making progress toward an official diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM 1/
I’m finally getting disability accommodations for the first time and I am so relieved.
Usually there’s documentation to send to Harvard. I told them about my seizures and underlying health conditions and they have been so helpful and understanding as I try to get a diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM
Usually there’s documentation to send to Harvard. I told them about my seizures and underlying health conditions and they have been so helpful and understanding as I try to get a diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM
October 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
After trying to see a neurologist for 9 months, I finally got to see a neurologist and was told that my seizures are real, likely non-epileptic & VERY likely triggered by PTSD starting almost a year ago.
I can finally breathe and start making progress toward an official diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM 1/
I can finally breathe and start making progress toward an official diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM 1/
Enjoying my weekend hiking trip in New Hampshire 🍂🍁🥰
The colors aren’t as vibrant and the leaves are dry and falling instead of turning due to a huge drought this summer, but the foliage is lovely nonetheless!
The colors aren’t as vibrant and the leaves are dry and falling instead of turning due to a huge drought this summer, but the foliage is lovely nonetheless!
October 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Enjoying my weekend hiking trip in New Hampshire 🍂🍁🥰
The colors aren’t as vibrant and the leaves are dry and falling instead of turning due to a huge drought this summer, but the foliage is lovely nonetheless!
The colors aren’t as vibrant and the leaves are dry and falling instead of turning due to a huge drought this summer, but the foliage is lovely nonetheless!
Views from Vermont when I was driving from OKC to Boston on Monday 🍁🍂
October 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Views from Vermont when I was driving from OKC to Boston on Monday 🍁🍂
I’m finally getting disability accommodations for the first time and I am so relieved.
Usually there’s documentation to send to Harvard. I told them about my seizures and underlying health conditions and they have been so helpful and understanding as I try to get a diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM
Usually there’s documentation to send to Harvard. I told them about my seizures and underlying health conditions and they have been so helpful and understanding as I try to get a diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM
October 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I’m finally getting disability accommodations for the first time and I am so relieved.
Usually there’s documentation to send to Harvard. I told them about my seizures and underlying health conditions and they have been so helpful and understanding as I try to get a diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM
Usually there’s documentation to send to Harvard. I told them about my seizures and underlying health conditions and they have been so helpful and understanding as I try to get a diagnosis #DisabledInSTEM
I did my best with my shorts and accessories!
I don’t identify as Indigenous, but I’ve been taking time to return & reconnect with the culture & customs that were taken from my people. I hope today serves as a reminder that we continue to amplify stories and voices every day and past them forward 🧡
I don’t identify as Indigenous, but I’ve been taking time to return & reconnect with the culture & customs that were taken from my people. I hope today serves as a reminder that we continue to amplify stories and voices every day and past them forward 🧡
October 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I did my best with my shorts and accessories!
I don’t identify as Indigenous, but I’ve been taking time to return & reconnect with the culture & customs that were taken from my people. I hope today serves as a reminder that we continue to amplify stories and voices every day and past them forward 🧡
I don’t identify as Indigenous, but I’ve been taking time to return & reconnect with the culture & customs that were taken from my people. I hope today serves as a reminder that we continue to amplify stories and voices every day and past them forward 🧡
Reposted by Ariana Elena Castillo
For #OrangeShirtDay, donate to give joy to Native kids on my Winnebago Reservation. Our children were once stolen from us & many didn’t return others did with immeasurable trauma. Uplifting community events bring priceless healing. #EveryChildMatters www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Donate for Pumpkins for Native kids
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September 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
For #OrangeShirtDay, donate to give joy to Native kids on my Winnebago Reservation. Our children were once stolen from us & many didn’t return others did with immeasurable trauma. Uplifting community events bring priceless healing. #EveryChildMatters www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Fall is in full swing in New England! 🍁🍂
Photo taken in the White Mountains in New Hampshire this past weekend
Photo taken in the White Mountains in New Hampshire this past weekend
September 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Fall is in full swing in New England! 🍁🍂
Photo taken in the White Mountains in New Hampshire this past weekend
Photo taken in the White Mountains in New Hampshire this past weekend
Hi from Cambridge! Excited to be back at Harvard in-person to finish my PhD (and to experience fall and summer in New England)!
I took this “first day of school” pic for my mom!
I took this “first day of school” pic for my mom!
September 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Hi from Cambridge! Excited to be back at Harvard in-person to finish my PhD (and to experience fall and summer in New England)!
I took this “first day of school” pic for my mom!
I took this “first day of school” pic for my mom!
It’s been difficult to explain the onset of a new chronic illness (non-epileptic seizures where I’m waiting for an official diagnosis) to my committee.
I’ve said that: the PhD takes time and science takes time.
One day at a time! #DisabledInSTEM
I’ve said that: the PhD takes time and science takes time.
One day at a time! #DisabledInSTEM
I can’t wait to see if I finally have answers for my chronic health issues when I have a neurology appointment in November that I scheduled in May!!
Flare ups are so fun!! #DisabledInSTEM
Flare ups are so fun!! #DisabledInSTEM
September 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It’s been difficult to explain the onset of a new chronic illness (non-epileptic seizures where I’m waiting for an official diagnosis) to my committee.
I’ve said that: the PhD takes time and science takes time.
One day at a time! #DisabledInSTEM
I’ve said that: the PhD takes time and science takes time.
One day at a time! #DisabledInSTEM
I couldn’t have imagined that I would build such a beautiful community over the past 11 months that I now consider my second family.
These people showed up to say goodbye, when really: it’s a see you later! ❤️
These people showed up to say goodbye, when really: it’s a see you later! ❤️
The power of community can be such a healing tool in grief. So grateful to have a fantastic group of people to be surrounded by especially with what has happened in the last week. Segunda familia!
September 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I couldn’t have imagined that I would build such a beautiful community over the past 11 months that I now consider my second family.
These people showed up to say goodbye, when really: it’s a see you later! ❤️
These people showed up to say goodbye, when really: it’s a see you later! ❤️
Reposted by Ariana Elena Castillo
In honor of losing both my dad and grandmother to this disease, I've started a team to help raise awareness and fundraise for this year's @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk ("If You Feel It, Chase the Alzheimer's Cure"). The walk is set for Saturday, Nov 1. Any support is greatly appreciated!
#ENDALZ
#ENDALZ
Brian Matilla's Walk to End Alzheimer's Page
I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
In honor of losing both my dad and grandmother to this disease, I've started a team to help raise awareness and fundraise for this year's @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk ("If You Feel It, Chase the Alzheimer's Cure"). The walk is set for Saturday, Nov 1. Any support is greatly appreciated!
#ENDALZ
#ENDALZ
Quick & unexpected career update: I’m moving back to Cambridge/Somerville to finish my PhD in-person at Harvard w. a trio of co-advisors Marianna Linz, Eric Ray & Steve Wofsy in 3 weeks!
I’m continuing my work on stratospheric composition, dynamics + transport. I’m excited to return to New England!
I’m continuing my work on stratospheric composition, dynamics + transport. I’m excited to return to New England!
August 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Quick & unexpected career update: I’m moving back to Cambridge/Somerville to finish my PhD in-person at Harvard w. a trio of co-advisors Marianna Linz, Eric Ray & Steve Wofsy in 3 weeks!
I’m continuing my work on stratospheric composition, dynamics + transport. I’m excited to return to New England!
I’m continuing my work on stratospheric composition, dynamics + transport. I’m excited to return to New England!
When you make a raspberry cheesecake, but you’re also an atmospheric dynamicist and realize there are cyclonic and anticyclonic raspberry eddies on said cheesecake 😂
August 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
When you make a raspberry cheesecake, but you’re also an atmospheric dynamicist and realize there are cyclonic and anticyclonic raspberry eddies on said cheesecake 😂
My office setup is almost complete 👩🏽💻🌱
July 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My office setup is almost complete 👩🏽💻🌱