Dina G. Markowitz
@dinamarkowitz.bsky.social
Scientist, educator, and entrepreneur. Horseback rider and dog lover.
Professor of Environmental Medicine at @urochester.bsky.social
President of @sciencetakeout.bsky.social
Professor of Environmental Medicine at @urochester.bsky.social
President of @sciencetakeout.bsky.social
I needed this reminder today.
July 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I needed this reminder today.
My 2nd NIH grant was terminated. We were 1 year into our 5-year project, "Culturally Responsive Education to Enhance STEM."
I am sad, but I am mostly angry that this will lead to the end of many years of productivity and collaboration with teachers and community partners.
#EduSky #SciComm #SciEd
I am sad, but I am mostly angry that this will lead to the end of many years of productivity and collaboration with teachers and community partners.
#EduSky #SciComm #SciEd
June 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
MAHA?
The 1964-1965 rubella (German measles) epidemic in the US resulted in 12.5 million cases. 20,000 children were born with Congenital Rubella Syndrome - 11,000 were deaf, 3,500 blind, and 1,800 intellectually disabled.
Additionally, there were 11,000 miscarriages and 2,100 neonatal deaths.
The 1964-1965 rubella (German measles) epidemic in the US resulted in 12.5 million cases. 20,000 children were born with Congenital Rubella Syndrome - 11,000 were deaf, 3,500 blind, and 1,800 intellectually disabled.
Additionally, there were 11,000 miscarriages and 2,100 neonatal deaths.
May 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
MAHA?
The 1964-1965 rubella (German measles) epidemic in the US resulted in 12.5 million cases. 20,000 children were born with Congenital Rubella Syndrome - 11,000 were deaf, 3,500 blind, and 1,800 intellectually disabled.
Additionally, there were 11,000 miscarriages and 2,100 neonatal deaths.
The 1964-1965 rubella (German measles) epidemic in the US resulted in 12.5 million cases. 20,000 children were born with Congenital Rubella Syndrome - 11,000 were deaf, 3,500 blind, and 1,800 intellectually disabled.
Additionally, there were 11,000 miscarriages and 2,100 neonatal deaths.
“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science.”
― Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man
#DarwinDay #SciEd
― Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man
#DarwinDay #SciEd
February 13, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, not those who know much, who so positively assert that this or that problem will never be solved by science.”
― Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man
#DarwinDay #SciEd
― Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man
#DarwinDay #SciEd
February 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
