Imogen Herrick
@imogenherrick.bsky.social
Mom. Assist. Prof of STEM Ed at KU. I want to learn about the intersection of emotion, place, and climate justice to reimagine and create a more empathetic world.
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SO EXCITED to see this paper come out!!
3 years of work — many shared experiences with students and teachers across moments in time, continents, and cultures. True labor of love ❤️
Thanks to @vea.bsky.social @lamajaber.bsky.social and other reviewers for their guidance and thoughtful feedback.
3 years of work — many shared experiences with students and teachers across moments in time, continents, and cultures. True labor of love ❤️
Thanks to @vea.bsky.social @lamajaber.bsky.social and other reviewers for their guidance and thoughtful feedback.
Science belongs to the public. That’s why it was so special to share our Community Science Data Talks project on public radio!
When climate science and public media are under pressure, I’m reminded that informed, empathetic conversation is a form of civic action.
When climate science and public media are under pressure, I’m reminded that informed, empathetic conversation is a form of civic action.
A Kansas professor is getting students to lead the climate change conversation
Dr. Imogen Herrick, assistant professor of STEM Education at the University of Kansas, is changing the way climate change is discussed in K-12 classrooms. Her Community Science Data Talks shift the fo...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Science belongs to the public. That’s why it was so special to share our Community Science Data Talks project on public radio!
When climate science and public media are under pressure, I’m reminded that informed, empathetic conversation is a form of civic action.
When climate science and public media are under pressure, I’m reminded that informed, empathetic conversation is a form of civic action.
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Science denial is real — but so are tools for teaching #evolution effectively.
@galesinatra.bsky.social unpacks both in her #Scopes100 talk, now on YouTube: https://loom.ly/8SIzwSA
@ncse.bsky.social
@galesinatra.bsky.social unpacks both in her #Scopes100 talk, now on YouTube: https://loom.ly/8SIzwSA
@ncse.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Science denial is real — but so are tools for teaching #evolution effectively.
@galesinatra.bsky.social unpacks both in her #Scopes100 talk, now on YouTube: https://loom.ly/8SIzwSA
@ncse.bsky.social
@galesinatra.bsky.social unpacks both in her #Scopes100 talk, now on YouTube: https://loom.ly/8SIzwSA
@ncse.bsky.social
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In this year's season finale, we identify our Most Noteworthy Papers. Congrats to @imogenherrick.bsky.social for being recognized as Laurence's top paper!
"How Do These Data Make You Feel?" really made an impact on both of our practices.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
"How Do These Data Make You Feel?" really made an impact on both of our practices.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
102 Season 8 In Review - Podcast Episodes - Two Pint PLC
We review our most noteworthy papers (like data talks and error environments), then look at where past top papers are today.
twopintplc.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
In this year's season finale, we identify our Most Noteworthy Papers. Congrats to @imogenherrick.bsky.social for being recognized as Laurence's top paper!
"How Do These Data Make You Feel?" really made an impact on both of our practices.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
"How Do These Data Make You Feel?" really made an impact on both of our practices.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
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Co-authored with @drmuenks.bsky.social, our @insidehighered.com piece "Beyond Behaviorism: Why Motivation Matters" is out!
We reject behaviorist principles and argue that understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
We reject behaviorist principles and argue that understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Beyond Behaviorism: Why Student Motivation Matters (opinion)
Understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning, Katie Muenks and Carlton Fong write.
www.insidehighered.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Co-authored with @drmuenks.bsky.social, our @insidehighered.com piece "Beyond Behaviorism: Why Motivation Matters" is out!
We reject behaviorist principles and argue that understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
We reject behaviorist principles and argue that understanding the science behind motivation is crucial for supporting student learning.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
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Join @worldresources.bsky.social on July 1 for a conversation with @mikegrunwald.bsky.social about his new book, We Are Eating the Earth.
You will hear about our enormous food-land-climate problem…and the many solutions (and anti-solutions) we have to fix it.
RSVP here: www.wri.org/events/2025/...
You will hear about our enormous food-land-climate problem…and the many solutions (and anti-solutions) we have to fix it.
RSVP here: www.wri.org/events/2025/...
June 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Join @worldresources.bsky.social on July 1 for a conversation with @mikegrunwald.bsky.social about his new book, We Are Eating the Earth.
You will hear about our enormous food-land-climate problem…and the many solutions (and anti-solutions) we have to fix it.
RSVP here: www.wri.org/events/2025/...
You will hear about our enormous food-land-climate problem…and the many solutions (and anti-solutions) we have to fix it.
RSVP here: www.wri.org/events/2025/...
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The White Cliffs of Dover have even been lit up with the stripes!
June 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The White Cliffs of Dover have even been lit up with the stripes!
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Climate change and mental health are hugely interrelated on every level from the neurobiological to the social. People's denial, grief and anxiety is standing in the way of action and we can't solve climate change without dealing w/ it. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A mental health focus to amplify climate resilience actions - npj Climate Action
npj Climate Action - A mental health focus to amplify climate resilience actions
www.nature.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Climate change and mental health are hugely interrelated on every level from the neurobiological to the social. People's denial, grief and anxiety is standing in the way of action and we can't solve climate change without dealing w/ it. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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I produce and co-host an education research podcast that releases new episodes on the 12th of each month.
In this XL episode, we talk with @imogenherrick.bsky.social about her work creating data talks. A wonderful conversation about data, climate science, and hope.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
In this XL episode, we talk with @imogenherrick.bsky.social about her work creating data talks. A wonderful conversation about data, climate science, and hope.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
100 Data Talks with Imogen Herrick - Podcast Episodes - Two Pint PLC
Dr. Imogen Herrick shares Community Science Data Talks, which use local stories to cultivate student agency and hope.
twopintplc.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I produce and co-host an education research podcast that releases new episodes on the 12th of each month.
In this XL episode, we talk with @imogenherrick.bsky.social about her work creating data talks. A wonderful conversation about data, climate science, and hope.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
In this XL episode, we talk with @imogenherrick.bsky.social about her work creating data talks. A wonderful conversation about data, climate science, and hope.
twopintplc.com/podcast-epis...
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The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
June 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
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June 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Oil prices spiked due to more aggression from a country currently committing genocide.
Renewable energy prices were unaffected.
Do you like entrusting your country's economy to the whims of genocidal maniacs?
If not, you have options.
Renewable energy prices were unaffected.
Do you like entrusting your country's economy to the whims of genocidal maniacs?
If not, you have options.
June 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Oil prices spiked due to more aggression from a country currently committing genocide.
Renewable energy prices were unaffected.
Do you like entrusting your country's economy to the whims of genocidal maniacs?
If not, you have options.
Renewable energy prices were unaffected.
Do you like entrusting your country's economy to the whims of genocidal maniacs?
If not, you have options.
Check out our new book that includes practical ways to engage learners in transdisciplinary learning!
news.ku.edu/news/article...
news.ku.edu/news/article...
STEM to STREAMS
New book explores expanding STEM fields through STREAMS metaphor for fuller educational approach.
news.ku.edu
May 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Check out our new book that includes practical ways to engage learners in transdisciplinary learning!
news.ku.edu/news/article...
news.ku.edu/news/article...
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Education is a key climate solution. The @waclimetime.bsky.social teacher educator network has engaged teachers in learning to teach climate over 35k times in 7 years. We need to continue that vital work! We would appreciate your support. www.climetime.org
ClimeTime | Climate Science Learning
www.climetime.org
May 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Education is a key climate solution. The @waclimetime.bsky.social teacher educator network has engaged teachers in learning to teach climate over 35k times in 7 years. We need to continue that vital work! We would appreciate your support. www.climetime.org
Resist however YOU can.
This was our (myself and one other faculty member) small act today. ✊✊
Small acts matter ❤️
This was our (myself and one other faculty member) small act today. ✊✊
Small acts matter ❤️
April 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Resist however YOU can.
This was our (myself and one other faculty member) small act today. ✊✊
Small acts matter ❤️
This was our (myself and one other faculty member) small act today. ✊✊
Small acts matter ❤️
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Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
SCiMaP
scienceimpacts.org
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
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Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a website to communicate how the White House's proposed cuts to health research would cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs.
Find out how your community may be impacted.
Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org
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Find out how your community may be impacted.
Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org
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March 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a website to communicate how the White House's proposed cuts to health research would cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs.
Find out how your community may be impacted.
Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org
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Find out how your community may be impacted.
Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org
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TBT: Very proud of our chapter on Teaching for Conceptual Learning @imogenherrick.bsky.social www.google.com/books/editio...
Teaching Learning for Effective Instruction
Given the complexity of learning, an increasingly diverse student population, and growing demands on today’s teachers, educational psychology has never been more relevant for informing instructional p...
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March 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
TBT: Very proud of our chapter on Teaching for Conceptual Learning @imogenherrick.bsky.social www.google.com/books/editio...
DC is in Bloom. ❤️🌸🌸 Beautiful.
Thankful that #NARST2025 brought us here right on time ❤️
Thankful that #NARST2025 brought us here right on time ❤️
March 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
DC is in Bloom. ❤️🌸🌸 Beautiful.
Thankful that #NARST2025 brought us here right on time ❤️
Thankful that #NARST2025 brought us here right on time ❤️
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All you need to know about Twitter
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
All you need to know about Twitter
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It’s not a federal agency. Institute of Peace is a non-profit. They took over the building. Which 5-1C3 is next?
BREAKING: The Trump Administration has declared war on the United States Institute of Peace
March 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s not a federal agency. Institute of Peace is a non-profit. They took over the building. Which 5-1C3 is next?
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Before it's taken offline, I want you to know about the NASA website where you can learn about the stratospheric ozone hole and check on how it's doing. It has cool movies like this one, showing the growth of the ozone hole during the Austral spring last year.
ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/SH.html
ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/SH.html
February 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Before it's taken offline, I want you to know about the NASA website where you can learn about the stratospheric ozone hole and check on how it's doing. It has cool movies like this one, showing the growth of the ozone hole during the Austral spring last year.
ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/SH.html
ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/SH.html
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Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation #Climate
Environmental groups sound new alarm as fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity
Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuits
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation #Climate
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Columbia doing all the gross and evil shit it did and still getting fucked might make anybody with both a brain and a spine think, but there’s the problem
March 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Columbia doing all the gross and evil shit it did and still getting fucked might make anybody with both a brain and a spine think, but there’s the problem