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Why does snow sometimes look blue in photos? ❄️📷 It’s not a filter — snow scatters light in a way that makes blue stand out, especially in shadows.
More on the science here 👉 [https://bit.ly/4aGNGQ7]
#MeteorologyMonday #BlueSnow #WeatherFacts #WomenInSTEM
January 26, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Yvonne Clark was the first woman to earn a mechanical engineering degree from Howard University — and a mentor who shaped generations of engineers. 🔧
#WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInSTEM #RoleModel #Engineering
December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Frozen precip isn’t just snowflakes ❄️
This week on #MeteorologyMonday: sleet, freezing rain, and how these winter threats form differently. Knowing what’s falling makes a big difference in how we stay safe.
#TulsaWeather #WomenOfWx #WeatherPreparedness #WomenInSTEM #STEMInfluencer
December 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Martine Rothblatt — the visionary behind GeoStar & Sirius Radio. 🚀
She turned bold ideas into global communication systems that changed the world.
#WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInSTEM #Innovation #WednesdayInspiration #STEMTrailblazer
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
How likely is a White Christmas in Tulsa?
🎄 Not very—but it has happened.
This #MeteorologyMonday looks at past patterns and 2025 potential.
#WhiteChristmas #TulsaWeather #HolidayForecast #Meteorologist #MeteorologistLife #TulsaMeteorologist #WomenInSTEM #STEMInfluencer
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Marion Schmidt Escallon — the first woman petroleum exploration geologist for Sinclair and Texaco. ⛏️
She didn’t just map oil fields — she mapped a path for women in STEM.
#WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInSTEM #STEMTrailblazer #WednesdayInspiration
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Why does it feel colder than it is? Wind chill! 💨
This week’s #MeteorologyMonday breaks it down fast—and the blog has even more science.
#WindChill #WinterSafety #TulsaWeather #Meteorologist #MeteorologistLife #TulsaMeteorologist #STEMInfluencer #WomenInSTEM
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Dr. Sarah Stewart’s discovery that viruses could cause cancer changed medicine forever — leading to the HPV vaccine. A true #WomenInSTEMWednesday legend. ❤️
#WomenInSTEM #STEMTrailblazer #WednesdayInspiration
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
5 ways to protect your house before winter arrives:
✅ Seal drafts
✅ Insulate pipes
✅ Prep HVAC
✅ Drain hoses
✅ Stock up for outages
This week’s #MeteorologyMonday has more!
#TulsaWeather #ColdPrep #Meteorologist #MeteorologistLife #TulsaMeteorologist #STEMInfluencer #WomenInSTEM
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space in 1963, orbiting Earth 48 times. Her bravery continues to inspire women in science and exploration today. 🚀
#WomenInSTEMWednesday #RoleModel #WomenInSTEM #SpacePioneer
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
❄️ Tulsa's first measurable snow usually arrives in December — but not always.
This week’s #MeteorologyMonday looks at historical snowfall trends and what counts as “measurable.”
#TulsaWeather #FirstSnow #Meteorologist #MeteorologistLife #TulsaMeteorologist #STEMInfluencer #WomenInSTEM
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Katsuko Saruhashi measured carbon dioxide in seawater 🌊 — and changed climate science forever. A geochemist and women’s advocate, she showed how one discovery can ripple across generations.
#WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInSTEM #ClimateScience #STEMHistory
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
❄️ What is a blue norther?
It’s a fast-moving arctic front that can drop temps dramatically—Tulsa’s 1911 event saw ~83°F to ~17°F in hours.
This #MeteorologyMonday breaks it down.
#BlueNorther #StormHistory #TulsaWeather #Meteorologist #MeteorologistLife #STEMInfluencer #WomenInSTEM
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte was the first Native American woman doctor in the U.S. She cared for her community, built a hospital, and changed history. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInSTEM #RoleModel #NativeWomenLead
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎃 Tulsa Halloween Weather History 🎃
Here’s a spooky look at how wild Halloween weather has been in Tulsa! 👻

🧊 Coldest: 18° in 1993
🔥 Warmest: 87° in 1950
🌧️ Wettest: 3.12" of rain in 1981

Stay safe and have a weather-aware Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🕸️
October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Bertha Lutz was a Brazilian zoologist who turned science into social change. She fought for suffrage, gender equality, and global policy reform.
Learn more: bit.ly/4o0ZIXU
#WomenInSTEMWednesday #GirlsJustWannaDoScience #WomenInSTEM #STEMIcons
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Frieda Robscheit-Robbins co-developed the cure for pernicious anemia. Her research was critical to modern B12 therapy. She deserves to be remembered. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInScience #STEMHistory #GirlsJustWannaDoScience
October 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🎃 Can Halloween bring snow to Tulsa?
Yes — and it already has!
Check out this week’s Meteorology Monday to see when, why, and what it means for this year.
#Meteorologist #MeteorologistLife #TulsaMeteorologist #STEMInfluencer #WomenOfWx #WomenInSTEM
October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Merit Ptah was believed to be a physician in 2700 BCE and the first named woman in science. Whether real or symbolic, her name is a powerful reminder: women have always been in STEM. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #STEMHistory #RoleModel #GirlsJustWannaDoScience
October 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This #WomenInSTEMWednesday, meet Monserrate Roman — the microbiologist who helped keep the ISS safe from dangerous microbes. Her work supports long-term human spaceflight ✨ #WomenInSTEM #LatinasInSTEM #STEMInSpace #WednesdayInspiration
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🚨 Just confirmed: The June 20 tornado near Enderlin, ND has been upgraded to an EF-5 — the first in the U.S. since Moore, OK in 2013.
Winds >210 mph. Path 12.1 mi.
This is a major moment in weather history.
📸 NWS statement attached.
October 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
☔ Why is it still raining?
An inverted trough might be to blame. These features often follow tropical storms and bring days of rain.
This week’s #MeteorologyMonday explains.
#WeatherEducation #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM
October 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Joy Buolamwini is the coder fighting bias in artificial intelligence. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League to challenge AI inequality. STEM = change. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #TechEquity #GirlsJustWannaDoScience #WomenInSTEM
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🍂 Fall cold fronts may bring cooler air—but they also bring severe weather potential.
Find out how transition season storms form in this week’s #MeteorologyMonday.
#ColdFronts #FallWeather #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM
September 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#WomenInSTEMWednesday: Williamina Fleming started as a maid and ended up mapping the stars. She discovered the Horsehead Nebula and classified thousands of stars. #STEMInspo #WomenInSTEM
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM