Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D.
@vanessarosaphd.bsky.social
🧪 Translating Science Into Societal Impact 🌎
🥳 What's new? sciencewithimpact.org
🥳 What's new? sciencewithimpact.org
Helpful insights from our conversation with Dr. Zack Valdez on translating science across sectors.
Interested in learning more? We expand on the full roadmap, examples, and context in our newsletter.📍 Subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
Interested in learning more? We expand on the full roadmap, examples, and context in our newsletter.📍 Subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Helpful insights from our conversation with Dr. Zack Valdez on translating science across sectors.
Interested in learning more? We expand on the full roadmap, examples, and context in our newsletter.📍 Subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
Interested in learning more? We expand on the full roadmap, examples, and context in our newsletter.📍 Subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
New Science with Impact episode explores how researchers can strengthen the reach of their work.
Dr. Zack Valdez shares insight on communication, curiosity, networks, and translating science for real-world decisions. Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Dr. Zack Valdez shares insight on communication, curiosity, networks, and translating science for real-world decisions. Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
January 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New Science with Impact episode explores how researchers can strengthen the reach of their work.
Dr. Zack Valdez shares insight on communication, curiosity, networks, and translating science for real-world decisions. Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Dr. Zack Valdez shares insight on communication, curiosity, networks, and translating science for real-world decisions. Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
New Science with Impact episode is live.
Dr. Zack Valdez breaks down how scientific ideas move through policy, industry, and community settings—and why clarity and curiosity matter.
Watch Zack's episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Dr. Zack Valdez breaks down how scientific ideas move through policy, industry, and community settings—and why clarity and curiosity matter.
Watch Zack's episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
January 6, 2026 at 12:32 AM
New Science with Impact episode is live.
Dr. Zack Valdez breaks down how scientific ideas move through policy, industry, and community settings—and why clarity and curiosity matter.
Watch Zack's episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Dr. Zack Valdez breaks down how scientific ideas move through policy, industry, and community settings—and why clarity and curiosity matter.
Watch Zack's episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
New Science with Impact episode arrives Thursday at 8 AM CT with Dr. Zack Valdez. Learn how scientific ideas move into policy conversations and how researchers can communicate more effectively.
Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
New Science with Impact episode arrives Thursday at 8 AM CT with Dr. Zack Valdez. Learn how scientific ideas move into policy conversations and how researchers can communicate more effectively.
Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐭 (+ an announcement): 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝟏:𝟏 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞)!
In April, when we started the podcast, I never dreamed I'd have such incredible conversations with such impactful scientists across all disciplines of STEM!
In April, when we started the podcast, I never dreamed I'd have such incredible conversations with such impactful scientists across all disciplines of STEM!
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐭 (+ an announcement): 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝟏:𝟏 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞)!
In April, when we started the podcast, I never dreamed I'd have such incredible conversations with such impactful scientists across all disciplines of STEM!
In April, when we started the podcast, I never dreamed I'd have such incredible conversations with such impactful scientists across all disciplines of STEM!
Meet this week’s Science with Impact guest, Dr. Zack Valdez. His career spans science and policy, offering practical insight into how researchers can strengthen their influence across sectors. His episode releases Thursday at 8 AM CT.
Watch here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Watch here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Meet this week’s Science with Impact guest, Dr. Zack Valdez. His career spans science and policy, offering practical insight into how researchers can strengthen their influence across sectors. His episode releases Thursday at 8 AM CT.
Watch here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
Watch here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
A new Science with Impact newsletter releases tomorrow!
This edition explores how scientific communities create lasting impact, drawing on insights from Dr. Daniel McGarvey and the Emerge Program.
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This edition explores how scientific communities create lasting impact, drawing on insights from Dr. Daniel McGarvey and the Emerge Program.
📍 Subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to read it
👉 www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
December 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A new Science with Impact newsletter releases tomorrow!
This edition explores how scientific communities create lasting impact, drawing on insights from Dr. Daniel McGarvey and the Emerge Program.
📍 Subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to read it
👉 www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
This edition explores how scientific communities create lasting impact, drawing on insights from Dr. Daniel McGarvey and the Emerge Program.
📍 Subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to read it
👉 www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
New Science with Impact: Prof. Dan McGarvey on building authentic STEM community through the Emerge Program. Learn why intellectual curiosity is freedom and how visual design amplifies science.
Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New Science with Impact: Prof. Dan McGarvey on building authentic STEM community through the Emerge Program. Learn why intellectual curiosity is freedom and how visual design amplifies science.
Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
New Science with Impact episode now live. Daniel McGarvey discusses the Emerge Program's approach to broadening participation in freshwater science.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
New Science with Impact episode now live. Daniel McGarvey discusses the Emerge Program's approach to broadening participation in freshwater science.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Professor Daniel McGarvey, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at VCU. His episode explores community-driven approaches to diversity in STEM and offers insights for researchers committed to broader impacts.
Watch here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Professor Daniel McGarvey, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at VCU. His episode explores community-driven approaches to diversity in STEM and offers insights for researchers committed to broader impacts.
Watch here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
A new Science with Impact episode drops Wednesday at 8 AM CT! This week's conversation w/ Dr. Daniel McGarvey explores community-driven approaches to broadening participation in STEM and insights for researchers seeking authentic ways to scale their societal impact.
Watch Here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch Here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A new Science with Impact episode drops Wednesday at 8 AM CT! This week's conversation w/ Dr. Daniel McGarvey explores community-driven approaches to broadening participation in STEM and insights for researchers seeking authentic ways to scale their societal impact.
Watch Here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Watch Here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Prestige vs. purpose. Chaos vs. opportunity. Outputs vs. outcomes. This episode flips the script on what matters in science careers. Watch the full conversation - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Prestige vs. purpose. Chaos vs. opportunity. Outputs vs. outcomes. This episode flips the script on what matters in science careers. Watch the full conversation - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Dr. Carmen Banks, founder of Melanin Science. Her episode explores biotech career pathways and building diverse STEM talent pipelines for real-world impact. Full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Dr. Carmen Banks, founder of Melanin Science. Her episode explores biotech career pathways and building diverse STEM talent pipelines for real-world impact. Full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
A new Science with Impact episode arrives Wednesday at 8 AM CT. This week's conversation with Dr. Carmen Banks explores biotech entrepreneurship and creating pathways for underrepresented scientists. Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/BGTlG88YDyU
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A new Science with Impact episode arrives Wednesday at 8 AM CT. This week's conversation with Dr. Carmen Banks explores biotech entrepreneurship and creating pathways for underrepresented scientists. Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/BGTlG88YDyU
Participating in #NDiSTEM2025 brought me so much joy and fulfillment. If you weren't able to go this year, please consider joining us next year in Long Beach, California!
You can find ways to get involved here: sacnas.users.membersuite.com/events/browse
#BroadenSTEMParticipation
You can find ways to get involved here: sacnas.users.membersuite.com/events/browse
#BroadenSTEMParticipation
November 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Participating in #NDiSTEM2025 brought me so much joy and fulfillment. If you weren't able to go this year, please consider joining us next year in Long Beach, California!
You can find ways to get involved here: sacnas.users.membersuite.com/events/browse
#BroadenSTEMParticipation
You can find ways to get involved here: sacnas.users.membersuite.com/events/browse
#BroadenSTEMParticipation
How do you make polymer chemistry accessible through music? Professor David Ibbett shares how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms scientific concepts into immersive artistic experiences. Watch: tinyurl.com/ycx2dkdx
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How do you make polymer chemistry accessible through music? Professor David Ibbett shares how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms scientific concepts into immersive artistic experiences. Watch: tinyurl.com/ycx2dkdx
3 lessons from transforming a scientific field:
1️⃣ START SMALL, ASK BOLD
2️⃣ BE THE MIRROR
3️⃣ BUILD FOR GENERATIONS
From Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud's 15-year journey building Instars/Emerge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
1️⃣ START SMALL, ASK BOLD
2️⃣ BE THE MIRROR
3️⃣ BUILD FOR GENERATIONS
From Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud's 15-year journey building Instars/Emerge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
3 lessons from transforming a scientific field:
1️⃣ START SMALL, ASK BOLD
2️⃣ BE THE MIRROR
3️⃣ BUILD FOR GENERATIONS
From Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud's 15-year journey building Instars/Emerge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
1️⃣ START SMALL, ASK BOLD
2️⃣ BE THE MIRROR
3️⃣ BUILD FOR GENERATIONS
From Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud's 15-year journey building Instars/Emerge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Professor David Ibbett, composer and director of the Multiverse Concert Series. His episode explores how music makes science accessible and offers insights for researchers committed to broader impacts.
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Professor David Ibbett, composer and director of the Multiverse Concert Series. His episode explores how music makes science accessible and offers insights for researchers committed to broader impacts.
New episode of the Science with Impact Podcast drops this Wednesday at 8:00 AM CT!
Professor David Ibbett reveals how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms polymer chemistry and space missions into immersive music, making research accessible beyond the lab.
Professor David Ibbett reveals how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms polymer chemistry and space missions into immersive music, making research accessible beyond the lab.
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
New episode of the Science with Impact Podcast drops this Wednesday at 8:00 AM CT!
Professor David Ibbett reveals how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms polymer chemistry and space missions into immersive music, making research accessible beyond the lab.
Professor David Ibbett reveals how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms polymer chemistry and space missions into immersive music, making research accessible beyond the lab.
Meet Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud 🌊🔬
From a single $900 grant to transforming an entire scientific society—Dr. Colon-Gaud's journey shows what's possible when we ask bold questions about representation in science.
Listen to learn how to turn $900 into a movement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
From a single $900 grant to transforming an entire scientific society—Dr. Colon-Gaud's journey shows what's possible when we ask bold questions about representation in science.
Listen to learn how to turn $900 into a movement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Meet Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud 🌊🔬
From a single $900 grant to transforming an entire scientific society—Dr. Colon-Gaud's journey shows what's possible when we ask bold questions about representation in science.
Listen to learn how to turn $900 into a movement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
From a single $900 grant to transforming an entire scientific society—Dr. Colon-Gaud's journey shows what's possible when we ask bold questions about representation in science.
Listen to learn how to turn $900 into a movement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
How do you transform an entire scientific field with $900? Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud shares 15 years of lessons scaling diversity initiatives from 6 students to 10% of conference attendance. 🧪🌊
Watch: youtu.be/aXR44ALkrkA
Watch: youtu.be/aXR44ALkrkA
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
How do you transform an entire scientific field with $900? Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud shares 15 years of lessons scaling diversity initiatives from 6 students to 10% of conference attendance. 🧪🌊
Watch: youtu.be/aXR44ALkrkA
Watch: youtu.be/aXR44ALkrkA
How do you turn one small idea into a movement that changes the face of science? 🌱
In this episode, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud shares how mentorship, exposure, and persistence can transform STEM.
🎧 Watch the full ep to learn how Dr. Colón-Gaud turned mentorship into a movement:
tinyurl.com/5292c3xd
In this episode, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud shares how mentorship, exposure, and persistence can transform STEM.
🎧 Watch the full ep to learn how Dr. Colón-Gaud turned mentorship into a movement:
tinyurl.com/5292c3xd
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How do you turn one small idea into a movement that changes the face of science? 🌱
In this episode, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud shares how mentorship, exposure, and persistence can transform STEM.
🎧 Watch the full ep to learn how Dr. Colón-Gaud turned mentorship into a movement:
tinyurl.com/5292c3xd
In this episode, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud shares how mentorship, exposure, and persistence can transform STEM.
🎧 Watch the full ep to learn how Dr. Colón-Gaud turned mentorship into a movement:
tinyurl.com/5292c3xd
This Wednesday, November 5, Science with Impact welcomes Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Associate Dean and Professor of Biology at Georgia Southern University.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how purpose, representation, and community can build a more inclusive future for science.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how purpose, representation, and community can build a more inclusive future for science.
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This Wednesday, November 5, Science with Impact welcomes Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Associate Dean and Professor of Biology at Georgia Southern University.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how purpose, representation, and community can build a more inclusive future for science.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how purpose, representation, and community can build a more inclusive future for science.
What does it mean to have a "broader impact"? Beyond the papers, posters, and patents is the impact we have on our communities outside of academia. Hear 5 short stories about the unique spaces each of us occupies in trying to broaden the impacts of STEM Research:
C-160AB at 1:45 ET #NDiSTEM2025.
C-160AB at 1:45 ET #NDiSTEM2025.
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What does it mean to have a "broader impact"? Beyond the papers, posters, and patents is the impact we have on our communities outside of academia. Hear 5 short stories about the unique spaces each of us occupies in trying to broaden the impacts of STEM Research:
C-160AB at 1:45 ET #NDiSTEM2025.
C-160AB at 1:45 ET #NDiSTEM2025.
Key moments from the opening plenary #NDiSTEM2025. Come to booth #910 to say hi to Francesca Antillon and I, learn about NSF Centers for Chemical Innovation including #MONETCCI and to interview for SACNAS’s Social Media Street Team about broadening participation in STEM 🎉🥰
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Key moments from the opening plenary #NDiSTEM2025. Come to booth #910 to say hi to Francesca Antillon and I, learn about NSF Centers for Chemical Innovation including #MONETCCI and to interview for SACNAS’s Social Media Street Team about broadening participation in STEM 🎉🥰