Heather Masson-Forsythe, Ph.D.
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Heather Masson-Forsythe, Ph.D.
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Scientist by training, creative by nature | Science & Tech Policy & Communications | Storyteller | Editor | Writer | Speaker | Dancer | Co-founder building a circular economy @Communitique | opinions mine | PhD Biochemistry & Biophysics 🏳️‍🌈 she/her/dr
Eliminating or reducing refrigeration needs will allow protein-based medications like insulin, and vaccines to reach more people, bring down costs of storage, remove the potential for lost product in the event of refrigeration failure, AND bring down energy use and cost (and environmental impacts).
March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Can speak from personal experience that the fear of losing protein samples during power outages, even in research lab settings, is REAL 🙈 so I look forward to seeing how this tech progresses!
March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Almost all of NSF’s budget is pushed out the door, put in the hands of researchers breaking scientific barriers in every sector, innovators building local economies, and educators shepherding the next generation. Nothing efficient about removing this depth of expertise from US federal service.
February 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A small but tearful and powerful joy was found yesterday at NSF’s exit where we gathered in solidarity for those unexpectedly leaving.

To those who signed off and walked out yesterday, thank you for your science and your service. 💙🧬🌳🦋🔭🧪🧫💻🤖✊
February 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Please share with them! Hope they get to the bottom of it soon! Thoughts and prayers!
February 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Very concerned for Google. Are they not hiring quality AI engineers? Have they been hacked? two extra descriptive words shouldn’t throw off such advanced, forward-thinking tech for a simple list that a 19year old TikTok vlogger could generate without millions of dollars invested.
February 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Prompt: “List of most affordable cities gay friendly near nature activities”
Response: “I’m a text based AI and that is outside my capabilities”

New prompt: “list of most affordable cities near nature activities”
Response: WOW! Looks like it could handle that one!
February 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM