Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈
@paulacroxson.bsky.social
Neuroscientist & science communicator. President at @stellatecomms.bsky.social, Senior Producer for @storycollider.bsky.social, musician and open-water swimmer.
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TONIGHT, Jan 26! No❄️Day! Weather you have to⛷️🏂or🛷, make sure to JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social at Caveat NYC when Diana Li & @paulacroxson.bsky.social host @denisejcai.bsky.social & 4 other #StoryTellers for an unforgettable evening of deeply personal stories. TIX👉 storycollider.org/tickets/2026...
January 26, 2026 at 4:20 PM
TONIGHT, Jan 26! No❄️Day! Weather you have to⛷️🏂or🛷, make sure to JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social at Caveat NYC when Diana Li & @paulacroxson.bsky.social host @denisejcai.bsky.social & 4 other #StoryTellers for an unforgettable evening of deeply personal stories. TIX👉 storycollider.org/tickets/2026...
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One crisis. One vow. Two life-defining choices.
New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨
#Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney
New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨
#Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
One crisis. One vow. Two life-defining choices.
New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨
#Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney
New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨
#Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney
I’m on the podcast this week with one of the most vulnerable stories I have ever told: about my mum, my dream to be a scientist, and why I am the way I am 💙
Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 made a vow: no matter what, she wasn’t giving up her dream. She was going to be a scientist — come what may. 🔬
🎧 Hear her story of choices, and regrets wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/3YVv50XE8Hx
#ScienceStories #WomenInScience #ScienceJourney #WomenInSTEM
🎧 Hear her story of choices, and regrets wherever you get your podcasts. https://ow.ly/3YVv50XE8Hx
#ScienceStories #WomenInScience #ScienceJourney #WomenInSTEM
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I’m on the podcast this week with one of the most vulnerable stories I have ever told: about my mum, my dream to be a scientist, and why I am the way I am 💙
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🧪 The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Director for the Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
Want a change of scenery in these interesting times? Our institute is recruiting a director/head of school.
wittkieffer.com/positions/38...
wittkieffer.com/positions/38...
Head of School and Director, Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading centre of academic excellence committed to making a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and beyond. In the...
wittkieffer.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🧪 The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Director for the Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
It's such an honour to have been elected President of The Story Collider's Board of Directors ✨ I told my first story back in 2013, and it's no exaggeration to say it changed the course of my career - and my life ❤️ 🧪
Big news from The Story Collider 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 has been elected President of our Board of Directors! Congrats, Paula—and thank you to Krishna Pakala for his leadership! More details: https://ow.ly/wf1q50XUcys
Welcoming New Board Leadership at Story Collider — The Story Collider
I’m very happy to share some good news from Story Collider’s Board of Directors: Dr. Paula Croxson has been elected President of our Board. Paula has been part of the Story Collider community since 2017, and it’s hard to imagine someone more deeply connected to this work. Many of you know Paul
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January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
It's such an honour to have been elected President of The Story Collider's Board of Directors ✨ I told my first story back in 2013, and it's no exaggeration to say it changed the course of my career - and my life ❤️ 🧪
📣 📣 Calling all #scicomm practitioners and enthusiasts in #NYC! 📣 📣
SciCommUnity NYC is hosting our first after work mixer on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm! Come mingle with our members and spark new connections with NYC-based scicommers!
RSVP here: luma.com/xfr3trbn
Hope to see you there!🗽🪐 🧬
SciCommUnity NYC is hosting our first after work mixer on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm! Come mingle with our members and spark new connections with NYC-based scicommers!
RSVP here: luma.com/xfr3trbn
Hope to see you there!🗽🪐 🧬
SciCommUnity NYC Mixer · Luma
Mix and mingle with NYC-based science communicators at our inaugural SciCommUnity NYC mixer! Feel free to invite any other science communication practitioners…
luma.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
📣 📣 Calling all #scicomm practitioners and enthusiasts in #NYC! 📣 📣
SciCommUnity NYC is hosting our first after work mixer on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm! Come mingle with our members and spark new connections with NYC-based scicommers!
RSVP here: luma.com/xfr3trbn
Hope to see you there!🗽🪐 🧬
SciCommUnity NYC is hosting our first after work mixer on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm! Come mingle with our members and spark new connections with NYC-based scicommers!
RSVP here: luma.com/xfr3trbn
Hope to see you there!🗽🪐 🧬
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The SPARK Society is sponsoring a lunchtime workshop at Psychonomics (noon today, Governor's Square 12) on Science Outreach and Advocacy, featuring @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @paulacroxson.bsky.social and @jzacks.bsky.social, moderated by me. Free lunch for the first 50 attendees - join us! #psynom25
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The SPARK Society is sponsoring a lunchtime workshop at Psychonomics (noon today, Governor's Square 12) on Science Outreach and Advocacy, featuring @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @paulacroxson.bsky.social and @jzacks.bsky.social, moderated by me. Free lunch for the first 50 attendees - join us! #psynom25
I'm so proud to count myself among the amazing producers at @storycollider.bsky.social ! Seven of them will be sharing stories in a special online show - yes, online, so you can watch from anywhere in the world! - on Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm ET! 🧪
www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm so proud to count myself among the amazing producers at @storycollider.bsky.social ! Seven of them will be sharing stories in a special online show - yes, online, so you can watch from anywhere in the world! - on Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm ET! 🧪
www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
The Careers in #SciComm & Media panel at #WCUB2025 on Saturday was a fantastic opportunity to share and learn!
Grateful for the invitation, and to fellow panelists @sallyburn.bsky.social, Olipriya Das and Chris Gilbert for sharing your wit & wisdom! 🧪
A few takeaways in 🧵1/3
Grateful for the invitation, and to fellow panelists @sallyburn.bsky.social, Olipriya Das and Chris Gilbert for sharing your wit & wisdom! 🧪
A few takeaways in 🧵1/3
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Careers in #SciComm & Media panel at #WCUB2025 on Saturday was a fantastic opportunity to share and learn!
Grateful for the invitation, and to fellow panelists @sallyburn.bsky.social, Olipriya Das and Chris Gilbert for sharing your wit & wisdom! 🧪
A few takeaways in 🧵1/3
Grateful for the invitation, and to fellow panelists @sallyburn.bsky.social, Olipriya Das and Chris Gilbert for sharing your wit & wisdom! 🧪
A few takeaways in 🧵1/3
New Yorkers, a super useful guide - read before you vote!
NYC Ballot Initiatives, gak! This morning I’m NO on 1-4, yes to 5 (digital maps) and yes to 6 (even year elections) tho a little less resolutely. @jfrejnyc.bsky.social guide has best info on the possible real world repercussions of 6 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
New Yorkers, a super useful guide - read before you vote!
This Monday 10/13, @dianateuthis.bsky.social and I are back with @storycollider.bsky.social for 5 true personal stories of finding out, from superstitions & magic to getting out of our comfort zones!
7pm at @caveatnyc.bsky.social
Grab tix now www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
7pm at @caveatnyc.bsky.social
Grab tix now www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
October 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This Monday 10/13, @dianateuthis.bsky.social and I are back with @storycollider.bsky.social for 5 true personal stories of finding out, from superstitions & magic to getting out of our comfort zones!
7pm at @caveatnyc.bsky.social
Grab tix now www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
7pm at @caveatnyc.bsky.social
Grab tix now www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
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Each Friday, I summarize what is happening to American science & higher ed. 🧪
This was Week 38:
- MIT declines loyalty oath/compact & I review latest at other 8 universities
- Newest RIFs gutting CDC
- “Payroll pirates” targeting university HR
& so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
This was Week 38:
- MIT declines loyalty oath/compact & I review latest at other 8 universities
- Newest RIFs gutting CDC
- “Payroll pirates” targeting university HR
& so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
Week 38
Oct 4-10, 2025 - failure state
buttondown.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Each Friday, I summarize what is happening to American science & higher ed. 🧪
This was Week 38:
- MIT declines loyalty oath/compact & I review latest at other 8 universities
- Newest RIFs gutting CDC
- “Payroll pirates” targeting university HR
& so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
This was Week 38:
- MIT declines loyalty oath/compact & I review latest at other 8 universities
- Newest RIFs gutting CDC
- “Payroll pirates” targeting university HR
& so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
Reposted by Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈
GOOD!
MIT officially rejects the compact/loyalty oath for higher ed. That’s 1 of 9. I hope we see many more announcements today.
MIT officially rejects the compact/loyalty oath for higher ed. That’s 1 of 9. I hope we see many more announcements today.
MIT rejects "compact" proposed by the Trump administration.
MIT prez wrote: it "would restrict freedom of expression and our independence as an institution" and "is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone."
orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
MIT prez wrote: it "would restrict freedom of expression and our independence as an institution" and "is inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone."
orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...
Regarding the Compact | MIT Organization Chart
orgchart.mit.edu
October 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
GOOD!
MIT officially rejects the compact/loyalty oath for higher ed. That’s 1 of 9. I hope we see many more announcements today.
MIT officially rejects the compact/loyalty oath for higher ed. That’s 1 of 9. I hope we see many more announcements today.
Reposted by Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈
As spooky season creeps up, perhaps your brain is craving a helping of zombie science? Come get some in NJ and NYC, where I'll be talking about Rise of the Zombie Bugs! 🧪🧟
10/24: WORD Jersey City with Nick Ciavatta
11/5: NYPL with @paulacroxson.bsky.social
More info: mindyweisberger.com/events/
10/24: WORD Jersey City with Nick Ciavatta
11/5: NYPL with @paulacroxson.bsky.social
More info: mindyweisberger.com/events/
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As spooky season creeps up, perhaps your brain is craving a helping of zombie science? Come get some in NJ and NYC, where I'll be talking about Rise of the Zombie Bugs! 🧪🧟
10/24: WORD Jersey City with Nick Ciavatta
11/5: NYPL with @paulacroxson.bsky.social
More info: mindyweisberger.com/events/
10/24: WORD Jersey City with Nick Ciavatta
11/5: NYPL with @paulacroxson.bsky.social
More info: mindyweisberger.com/events/
One of the coolest things about working at @stellatecomms.bsky.social is getting to work with an incredible team of designers who really understand how to bring science communication to life ✨ 🎬
I was going to write a whole post about all this incredible work with all these amazing scientists and organizations, but I’ll just leave @stellatecomms.bsky.social design sizzle reel here.
It speaks for itself.
youtu.be/x2O7DkpIoCA?...
It speaks for itself.
youtu.be/x2O7DkpIoCA?...
Stellate Communications Reel
YouTube video by Stellate Communications
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
One of the coolest things about working at @stellatecomms.bsky.social is getting to work with an incredible team of designers who really understand how to bring science communication to life ✨ 🎬
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🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
September 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
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I might have lost funding but at least I can do what I want. :) And I want to teach people about AI ethics in 90 second increments! bit.ly/ai-ethics-sy...
August 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I might have lost funding but at least I can do what I want. :) And I want to teach people about AI ethics in 90 second increments! bit.ly/ai-ethics-sy...
Reposted by Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈
🧪 @transjournalists.org is offering a few dozen stipends of $250 or $500 to support journalists looking for a boost to attend conferences, trainings, workshops, and more.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PT on August 11. Find more info and apply below!
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PT on August 11. Find more info and apply below!
Got your eye on a data training? Trying to get to a conference to speak on a panel?
We want to support your growth as a trans journalist, help journalists learn to better-cover trans communities, or both.
The Trans Journalists Association is offering a new round of stipends 🏳️⚧️
We want to support your growth as a trans journalist, help journalists learn to better-cover trans communities, or both.
The Trans Journalists Association is offering a new round of stipends 🏳️⚧️
Level Up
The Trans Journalists Association is offering stipends of $250 and $500 for journalists' professional development.
www.transjournalists.org
August 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🧪 @transjournalists.org is offering a few dozen stipends of $250 or $500 to support journalists looking for a boost to attend conferences, trainings, workshops, and more.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PT on August 11. Find more info and apply below!
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PT on August 11. Find more info and apply below!
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We're hiring a Digital Engagement Manager! 🧪 Learn more about the job opening and application process: laskerfoundation.org/about-us/car...
July 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're hiring a Digital Engagement Manager! 🧪 Learn more about the job opening and application process: laskerfoundation.org/about-us/car...
Reposted by Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈
A while ago, we started a #FixItFriday tradition. We keep a running list - large & small, digital & analog, anything broken or annoying - and work on it together.
Today's 30-second fix: to remove AI "preview" from search results, here's the setting for Chrome users: www.reddit.com/r/techsuppor...
Today's 30-second fix: to remove AI "preview" from search results, here's the setting for Chrome users: www.reddit.com/r/techsuppor...
July 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A while ago, we started a #FixItFriday tradition. We keep a running list - large & small, digital & analog, anything broken or annoying - and work on it together.
Today's 30-second fix: to remove AI "preview" from search results, here's the setting for Chrome users: www.reddit.com/r/techsuppor...
Today's 30-second fix: to remove AI "preview" from search results, here's the setting for Chrome users: www.reddit.com/r/techsuppor...
🧪 Medical research funding continues to be critically endangered, but at least some grants have been ordered to be reinstated - a sure sign that we have to keep pushing back on these illegal, harmful decisions. 🧵 from this week's update - and how you can help with Unbreaking.
In a bit of good news, medical research grants on vaccine hesitancy, diversity, and other topics are being reinstated, following court rulings.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH will reinstate 900 grants in response to court order
Projects touching on sensitive topics such as DEI had been illegally terminated, judge found
www.science.org
July 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🧪 Medical research funding continues to be critically endangered, but at least some grants have been ordered to be reinstated - a sure sign that we have to keep pushing back on these illegal, harmful decisions. 🧵 from this week's update - and how you can help with Unbreaking.
Join us for the first of @stellatecomms.bsky.social FREE webinars on Web Design for Nonprofits on August 6, 2025 from 1-2PT ET! ✨
Science orgs & nonprofits: join us for a FREE webinar on revamping your website. We’ll cover:
✔️ Signs it’s time to redesign
✔️ How great design drives funding + engagement
✔️ Tips for translating science online
Design isn't just pretty, it's impactful! Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
✔️ Signs it’s time to redesign
✔️ How great design drives funding + engagement
✔️ Tips for translating science online
Design isn't just pretty, it's impactful! Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
July 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Join us for the first of @stellatecomms.bsky.social FREE webinars on Web Design for Nonprofits on August 6, 2025 from 1-2PT ET! ✨
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The reconciliation bill Congress passed last week cut a trillion dollars from Medicaid, which covers 1 in 5 people in the US. With other Trump administration policy changes, the bill’s cuts are expected to push 17 million people out of healthcare coverage. unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
Medicaid — Unbreaking
How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.
unbreaking.org
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The reconciliation bill Congress passed last week cut a trillion dollars from Medicaid, which covers 1 in 5 people in the US. With other Trump administration policy changes, the bill’s cuts are expected to push 17 million people out of healthcare coverage. unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
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The @unbreaking.org team just launched its blog, and this post from Sydette is really something special.
“Nothing ever comes back exactly the same. But if we know what has changed, what is being destroyed—but also what can be saved—then we can hope that something even better can be rebuilt.”
“Nothing ever comes back exactly the same. But if we know what has changed, what is being destroyed—but also what can be saved—then we can hope that something even better can be rebuilt.”
It’s lunch time! Which means the West coast is up …
@unbreaking.org it started in March , it’s up and running in JUNE
We are putting it together and in our first first person blog post.. I tell you why I personally am doing this
Read and Share !!!
unbreaking.org/blog/welcome...
@unbreaking.org it started in March , it’s up and running in JUNE
We are putting it together and in our first first person blog post.. I tell you why I personally am doing this
Read and Share !!!
unbreaking.org/blog/welcome...
Welcome to our neighborhood — Unbreaking
My name is Sydette. I’m a technologist, researcher, and writer hailing from Far Rockaway, and a founding member of the Unbreaking collective.
unbreaking.org
July 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The @unbreaking.org team just launched its blog, and this post from Sydette is really something special.
“Nothing ever comes back exactly the same. But if we know what has changed, what is being destroyed—but also what can be saved—then we can hope that something even better can be rebuilt.”
“Nothing ever comes back exactly the same. But if we know what has changed, what is being destroyed—but also what can be saved—then we can hope that something even better can be rebuilt.”
Very excited for this! In person (in NYC) and livestream tickets available!
✨NOT TO MISS✨ On July 14, 6:30pm, join #StoryCollider when Diana Li & @paulacroxson.bsky.social host a night of 👉 true stories about self-discovery. Be prepared for the painful, wonderful & everything in btwn.🎟️ Early bird tickets available NOW until 7/7 at 7pm! www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
June 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Very excited for this! In person (in NYC) and livestream tickets available!