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Dr. Raven "the Science Maven" Baxter
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Raven Baxter, Ph.D. -- Molecular biologist helping people + companies globally learn + share science, for a more scientifically engaged world. thesciencemaven.com
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Most science degrees never require students to learn how to communicate their work to the public. That gap fuels confusion, mistrust, and missed opportunities to protect lives. Let's change it. Sign the petition to make communication + public engagement training a degree requirement. bit.ly/3LbnfHB
I need interdental brushes that DO NOT BEND! Please recommend in the comments. I'm on a mission.
January 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I just learned how to do mail merge that sends custom pdfs to each person!!!!!!! I am unstoppable lmao
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January 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Very exciting keynote talks coming up for me this year! I am always honored to share space with you!
January 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I have never seen an episode of South Park. I am going to watch it from the beginning starting tonight.
January 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Im watching the movie "Coneheads" for the first time and im only 18 minutes in and im in literal tears. This is hilarious
January 4, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Inside the mind of a scientist 🫠
December 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Facts alone don’t change the world, but stories can. That's why I put together this starter pack of climate writers and journalists who know how to translate science into narratives that people can feel, understand, and act on.

For more, check out my 20+ other climate-themed starter packs!
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Work stops when your woman is speaking on TV! @pbsnews.org @pbs.org @ravenscimaven.bsky.social #sciComm
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I'm honored to be on the same platform as @katharinehayhoe.com!
December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Do you think #scicomm is more important than ever these days? I definitely do ... and so do @icy-pete.bsky.social @drjoehanson.bsky.social @ravenscimaven.bsky.social @simonoxfphys.com and many more.

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December 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I will be appearing on PBS NewsHour in about 30 minutes to talk about ALL THINGS SCIENCE COMMUNICATION! You can watch here: www.pbs.org/newshour/sci...
WATCH LIVE: Ask us anything about fighting science misinformation during a special Reddit AMA
During this mega AMA, science correspondent Miles O’Brien and digital anchor and correspondent Deema Zein will interview scientists, academics, digital creators, influencers and others about the chall...
www.pbs.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We just finished her application package and it is now submitted. In our process, we found a handful of other programs that might also suit her! So, now we wait. Crossing my fingers for my mentee!!
My mentee in undergrad has a 3.9 GPA in biology and wants to do her PhD at Stanford in the microbiology department. She found her dream lab. Can my community help us? She's so talented and I really want this for her! She has accomplished so much against all odds. Please share.
December 2, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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My kinda thinking BIG! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I just applied to be a college president lol. If Mamdani can be NYC mayor at 34, then I can be a college president at 32.
November 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I just applied to be a college president lol. If Mamdani can be NYC mayor at 34, then I can be a college president at 32.
November 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Yall are going to have to caption this.
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Scientists should graduate ready to share what they know, effectively. Even the top science programs in our country do not require science communication and public engagement for their graduates. This is dangerous. Let's change the future. Sign the petition to make a difference: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Just so grateful. I love community. 😃
November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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My university offers Communication in Science, but it isn't required for any of those departments. It's so important we try all the angles to change how we communicate about science.
When science is understandable, we all win. I've started a national petition calling on all institutions of higher education, and their accreditors, to require science communication and public engagement training for all STEM degrees. Share and sign today, it only takes a few seconds: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My minimum goal is 100,000 signatures for my petition. I will be spamming, yapping, doing everything I can to get to that goal. We need to make it clear where we stand. c.org/xqYKGJhbs2 bsky.app/profile/rave...
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sign my petition to require scientists to graduate with communication and public engagement training! c.org/xqYKGJhbs2
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Sign my petition to require scientists to graduate with communication and public engagement training! c.org/xqYKGJhbs2
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sign my petition to require scientists to graduate with communication and public engagement training! c.org/xqYKGJhbs2
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sign my petition to require scientists to graduate with communication and public engagement training! c.org/xqYKGJhbs2
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When science is understandable, we all win. I've started a national petition calling on all institutions of higher education, and their accreditors, to require science communication and public engagement training for all STEM degrees. Share and sign today, it only takes a few seconds: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM