Ellen Kuwana, MS (#SciComm #SfN25)
@ellenkuwana.bsky.social
Science & medical writer/editor. Public speaker, mentor, coach. Expert on APA, plain language. Past-Pres NW Science Writers Assoc. Interested in editing, ethics, AI, chocolate. If I've helped you, thank me with a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/ellenkuw
81% of the carbon footprint for an iPhone14 is in its production (source: Apple, 2025). Do you really need a new phone?
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
81% of the carbon footprint for an iPhone14 is in its production (source: Apple, 2025). Do you really need a new phone?
Oh, tear here. Great. (Tiniest piece tears off.) Searches for scissors. I hate plastic packaging. But I’m happy to have found rechargeable batteries at @CostCo.
November 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Oh, tear here. Great. (Tiniest piece tears off.) Searches for scissors. I hate plastic packaging. But I’m happy to have found rechargeable batteries at @CostCo.
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Trump’s right hand is swollen. He has been covering it with his left hand in almost every photo and video I’ve seen. This photo is from the New York Times.
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Trump’s right hand is swollen. He has been covering it with his left hand in almost every photo and video I’ve seen. This photo is from the New York Times.
#CDC: I have Qs & so many concerns. Your text (likely generated by ChatGPT) is misleading. It's disinformation bc you're knowingly posting wrong information for a political agenda. Why does this matter? It matters bc the CDC used to be a reliable source of neutral, evidence-based health information.
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#CDC: I have Qs & so many concerns. Your text (likely generated by ChatGPT) is misleading. It's disinformation bc you're knowingly posting wrong information for a political agenda. Why does this matter? It matters bc the CDC used to be a reliable source of neutral, evidence-based health information.
As a science communicator, I’m hoping I can be a resource for anyone at #SfN25 #NeuroAdvocate session. #SciPolicy #SciComm #Advocacy #AmEditing #Research
November 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
As a science communicator, I’m hoping I can be a resource for anyone at #SfN25 #NeuroAdvocate session. #SciPolicy #SciComm #Advocacy #AmEditing #Research
Learning how to become a #NeuroAdvocate at #SfN25. How will you #StandUpForScience? #Research #Neuroscience
November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Learning how to become a #NeuroAdvocate at #SfN25. How will you #StandUpForScience? #Research #Neuroscience
Great day 1 at #SfN25–found some neuroscientist students from @ucriverside.bsky.social…every year I treat undergrad & grad students to dinner. It makes me happy. Thx, Madeline, for going to dinner w me tonight! #SfN25 #TreatAStudent
November 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Great day 1 at #SfN25–found some neuroscientist students from @ucriverside.bsky.social…every year I treat undergrad & grad students to dinner. It makes me happy. Thx, Madeline, for going to dinner w me tonight! #SfN25 #TreatAStudent
Hello #SfN25! Excited to be in San Diego and ready to fill my brain with all things #neuroscience and #research. #UCSFAlum
November 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Hello #SfN25! Excited to be in San Diego and ready to fill my brain with all things #neuroscience and #research. #UCSFAlum
October 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Yes, often writing in plain language results in more words! There are lots of ways to shorten text overall, though. (in order to—>to, time period to time or period, en dashes in ranges instead of “from…to,” conduct an analysis—>analyzed, perform an assessment—>assessed, provide assistance—>assist…
September 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Yes, often writing in plain language results in more words! There are lots of ways to shorten text overall, though. (in order to—>to, time period to time or period, en dashes in ranges instead of “from…to,” conduct an analysis—>analyzed, perform an assessment—>assessed, provide assistance—>assist…
Gave a talk on #PlainLanguage and #AI to a King County (WA) agency today. I love talking about these topics! Took advantage of being offsite to stop at a winery to catch a webinar. So happy to slow down for 1 hr and explore wine tasting in #Woodinville. #Freelance #SciComm
September 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Gave a talk on #PlainLanguage and #AI to a King County (WA) agency today. I love talking about these topics! Took advantage of being offsite to stop at a winery to catch a webinar. So happy to slow down for 1 hr and explore wine tasting in #Woodinville. #Freelance #SciComm
I tried to avoid seeing #CharlieKirk shot, but a video played automatically after I viewed an unrelated video a friend had posted (Instagram or TikTok, I can't remember)--it's AWFUL how many people (esp CHILDREN) are seeing violent content, even when actively trying to avoid it. #META #WIRED
September 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I tried to avoid seeing #CharlieKirk shot, but a video played automatically after I viewed an unrelated video a friend had posted (Instagram or TikTok, I can't remember)--it's AWFUL how many people (esp CHILDREN) are seeing violent content, even when actively trying to avoid it. #META #WIRED
Celebrating my grad school adviser with a symposium. Gratitude to John Rubenstein, MD, PhD, @UCSF for creating such a great lab atmosphere (and great #neuroscience & genetics). @ucsfalumni.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Celebrating my grad school adviser with a symposium. Gratitude to John Rubenstein, MD, PhD, @UCSF for creating such a great lab atmosphere (and great #neuroscience & genetics). @ucsfalumni.bsky.social
Watching/listening to @jujuchang.bsky.social interview @jonathansposato.bsky.social is a master class in interviewing. #AAJA25 #Journalism
July 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Watching/listening to @jujuchang.bsky.social interview @jonathansposato.bsky.social is a master class in interviewing. #AAJA25 #Journalism
July 31, 2025 at 3:50 AM
July 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM