Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson
@copperbae.bsky.social
Assoc Prof Immunobiology at University of Arizona, Assoc Dean Basic science and grad studies for College of Medicine-Tucson, NSURP.org director. Long live copper!
STEM Black History Fact 10/28
Vivien Thomas developed the surgical techniques that made lifesaving pediatric heart surgery possible for “blue baby syndrome.” He did not have an education past high school but received an honorary doctorate from Hopkins for his efforts.
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Vivien Thomas developed the surgical techniques that made lifesaving pediatric heart surgery possible for “blue baby syndrome.” He did not have an education past high school but received an honorary doctorate from Hopkins for his efforts.
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Ten Black Scientists That Science Teachers Should Know About
Help your students see the possibilities of careers in STEM fields by providing them with diverse role models.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
STEM Black History Fact 10/28
Vivien Thomas developed the surgical techniques that made lifesaving pediatric heart surgery possible for “blue baby syndrome.” He did not have an education past high school but received an honorary doctorate from Hopkins for his efforts.
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Vivien Thomas developed the surgical techniques that made lifesaving pediatric heart surgery possible for “blue baby syndrome.” He did not have an education past high school but received an honorary doctorate from Hopkins for his efforts.
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I'm "Dimetapp ruined grape candy for me forever" years old.
February 10, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I'm "Dimetapp ruined grape candy for me forever" years old.
STEM Black History Fact 9/28
Dr. Jane Cooke Wright pioneered chemotherapy techniques and helped establish personalized cancer treatment as a scientific discipline.
Dr. Jane Cooke Wright pioneered chemotherapy techniques and helped establish personalized cancer treatment as a scientific discipline.
Ten Black Scientists That Science Teachers Should Know About
Help your students see the possibilities of careers in STEM fields by providing them with diverse role models.
www.pbs.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 AM
STEM Black History Fact 9/28
Dr. Jane Cooke Wright pioneered chemotherapy techniques and helped establish personalized cancer treatment as a scientific discipline.
Dr. Jane Cooke Wright pioneered chemotherapy techniques and helped establish personalized cancer treatment as a scientific discipline.
Did I miss it?
Still waiting for the 50 cent DoorDash commercial.
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Did I miss it?
The bushes were people!?!??
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM
The bushes were people!?!??
Still waiting for the 50 cent DoorDash commercial.
February 9, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Still waiting for the 50 cent DoorDash commercial.
Reposted by Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson
Reposted by Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson
Ok that prostate cancer screening one was pretty good.
February 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Ok that prostate cancer screening one was pretty good.
Whether it’s one artist who is known for singing a song about liking underaged girls, or another who hands blunt objects to kids, it is clear that there is a lot of blame to go around.
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Whether it’s one artist who is known for singing a song about liking underaged girls, or another who hands blunt objects to kids, it is clear that there is a lot of blame to go around.
So that moment had so much more meaning knowing who it was.
Handing the kid the Grammy was cute
February 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM
So that moment had so much more meaning knowing who it was.
The only thing more powerful than hate is love!
February 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The only thing more powerful than hate is love!
Props to the person who designed the set.
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Props to the person who designed the set.
Handing the kid the Grammy was cute
February 9, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Handing the kid the Grammy was cute
Wasn’t expecting Lady Gaga singing Bruno Mars. That arrangement is fire though.
February 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Wasn’t expecting Lady Gaga singing Bruno Mars. That arrangement is fire though.
That’s an epic juxtaposition, don’t be racist to look at your pee
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM
That’s an epic juxtaposition, don’t be racist to look at your pee
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No Kings includes Draft Kings
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
No Kings includes Draft Kings
Nice commercial Lays
February 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Nice commercial Lays
Top tier
Green Day should shut up about politics and just stick to singing songs about politics.
February 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Top tier
Oh I did a thing before the game today :) LooperBowl 2026
February 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Oh I did a thing before the game today :) LooperBowl 2026
I know we just got back to the game, but can we get a report on what happened to that surfer…
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
I know we just got back to the game, but can we get a report on what happened to that surfer…
The betting commercials are relentless
February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The betting commercials are relentless
How much money changed hands on that coin flip prop bet?
February 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
How much money changed hands on that coin flip prop bet?
Green Day was a real one for that
February 8, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Green Day was a real one for that
STEM Black History Fact 8/28
Dr. Charles H. Turner demonstrated learning and memory in insects, laying the foundations for behavioral neuroscience.
Dr. Charles H. Turner demonstrated learning and memory in insects, laying the foundations for behavioral neuroscience.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for…
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February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
STEM Black History Fact 8/28
Dr. Charles H. Turner demonstrated learning and memory in insects, laying the foundations for behavioral neuroscience.
Dr. Charles H. Turner demonstrated learning and memory in insects, laying the foundations for behavioral neuroscience.