Had an amazing time at #AAASmtg! Met inspiring people, scored some awesome socks, and walked away with fresh ideas. Big thanks to @aaas.org for delivering, even in the midst of all the political chaos! Until next time! #ScienceMatters #Networking #Innovation

What you see is a room of #scicommunicators, #scientists, and #newsroom reporters doing Improv! The concept of “yes, and” is so ever important to make sure your message gets across with an understanding of your audience. #activelistening Thanks Mark for this session! #AAASmtg

Back to my #SciComm vibe! @phuturedoctors.bsky.social, @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social, & Joe Palca shared distinct perspectives on developing & covering science stories. It’s fascinating to observe the dynamics, making it all super engaging—really useful for designing my #SciComm workshop at Pittcon 😛.

Last day of @aaas.org and a full day of scientific sessions, #comms workshop, and #scipol panels! Brb. Getting my morning coffee now! #AAASmtg

Just attended an incredible #storytelling workshop w/ Frank Sessno, Julia Cort & Harrison Watson! One question, “What makes you compelling?” made me reflect on how storytelling isn’t just about facts, but about characters & connection. Can’t wait to incorporate these in my Pittcon #scicomm workshop!

As a former glyco-scientist, #microbiome fascinates me! In this panel, Profs @laurakiessling.bsky.social, Susan Lynch, @contaminatedsci.bsky.social, and George Gerber explored live microbial #biotherapeutics, colonization success, and how ML tools are advancing the field. So much potential!

#DYK? The EPA approved a game-changing RNA pesticide in 2024! It uses RNAi to target Colorado potato beetles with minimal off-target effects, saving crops and $500M annually in losses. Prof Luis Jurat-Fuentes from UTennessee shared exciting insights on next-gen pest control. #Agriculture #Innovation

Thanks @kcs-umasslowell.bsky.social for selecting me as one of 6 Wong Research Fund Award recipients! Excited to represent the college at the @aaas.org meeting, where policy, science, and communication intersect. Stay tuned for updates! #AAASmtg #AAAS

#caturday mood today when I hear about the steep tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China.