Ms. Carmen
@mscarmenscience.bsky.social
Environmental Science Educator & Communicator | Graduate Student in Earth & Environmental Sciences | Focus: Urban Air Quality & Community Engagement
Really excited to share that the organization I run, Kiddie Science, was recently awarded a grant for an idea that I'm quite passionate and personally invested in bringing to fruition. Lots more details to come, but in the meantime, get excited and welcome to Citizen Science!
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Really excited to share that the organization I run, Kiddie Science, was recently awarded a grant for an idea that I'm quite passionate and personally invested in bringing to fruition. Lots more details to come, but in the meantime, get excited and welcome to Citizen Science!
Where were you the day the sky turned orange? If you were in New York City on the afternoon of June 7th, I’m sure you remember how strange and eerie that whole experience was. On this episode, I reflect on the June 2023 wildfire smoke event in New York City: www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Where were you the day the sky turned orange? If you were in New York City on the afternoon of June 7th, I’m sure you remember how strange and eerie that whole experience was. On this episode, I reflect on the June 2023 wildfire smoke event in New York City: www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
At the mercy of the winds...
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
August 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
At the mercy of the winds...
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
Breathing polluted air doesn’t just make the sky look hazy—it has real, and sometimes lasting effects on your body.
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Breathing polluted air doesn’t just make the sky look hazy—it has real, and sometimes lasting effects on your body.
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Episode 9 of the podcast is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
June 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Episode 9 of the podcast is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
Early afternoon AQI update from Brooklyn, NY.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
June 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Early afternoon AQI update from Brooklyn, NY.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
How smoky air moves.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
June 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
How smoky air moves.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
When air quality becomes art.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
May 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
When air quality becomes art.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
Your 3pm AQI update.
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
April 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Your 3pm AQI update.
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
ALERT!!! A wildfire in Ocean County, NJ will be affecting the NYC air quality tomorrow, 4/24. Now is a good time to make sure you have access to n95 or kn95 masks since you'll need them for outdoor use tomorrow.
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
ALERT!!! A wildfire in Ocean County, NJ will be affecting the NYC air quality tomorrow, 4/24. Now is a good time to make sure you have access to n95 or kn95 masks since you'll need them for outdoor use tomorrow.
Spring is here, which means so is spring cleaning! Make changing your air filter part of your routine.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
April 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Spring is here, which means so is spring cleaning! Make changing your air filter part of your routine.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
Breathing. It’s one of the most basic things we require to stay alive, and yet, we rarely stop to consider what’s actually in the air we're taking in. Check out this first episode as we dive into the basics:
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
April 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Breathing. It’s one of the most basic things we require to stay alive, and yet, we rarely stop to consider what’s actually in the air we're taking in. Check out this first episode as we dive into the basics:
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
Drought conditions and high winds puts most of the east coast in an elevated fire risk. Already, parts of the Carolinas are under air quality advisories and/or mandatory evacuations due to large wildfires that are not yet contained.
March 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Drought conditions and high winds puts most of the east coast in an elevated fire risk. Already, parts of the Carolinas are under air quality advisories and/or mandatory evacuations due to large wildfires that are not yet contained.
The World Health Organization sets targets for heathy limits to human exposure of certain pollutants. Over 100 countries exceed these limits.
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
March 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The World Health Organization sets targets for heathy limits to human exposure of certain pollutants. Over 100 countries exceed these limits.
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Drought conditions don't just increase chances of wildfires. With little to no water, the soil becomes extremely dry, like dust. Under the right conditions, dust storms can occur. Recently, there's been a few notable dust storms that caused vehicle accidents and significantly affected air quality.
March 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Drought conditions don't just increase chances of wildfires. With little to no water, the soil becomes extremely dry, like dust. Under the right conditions, dust storms can occur. Recently, there's been a few notable dust storms that caused vehicle accidents and significantly affected air quality.
For your listening pleasure, the first three episodes of my podcast. Much more to come! inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
For your listening pleasure, the first three episodes of my podcast. Much more to come! inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Good morning! Where are you on the Samuel L Jackson scale?
March 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Good morning! Where are you on the Samuel L Jackson scale?
Measles is one of THE most contagious viruses! Before the measles vaccine, millions of people got infected every year. Thanks to vaccines, measles was declared eradicated in the US in 2000. Unfortunately, current low vaccination rates have brought #measles back.
February 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Measles is one of THE most contagious viruses! Before the measles vaccine, millions of people got infected every year. Thanks to vaccines, measles was declared eradicated in the US in 2000. Unfortunately, current low vaccination rates have brought #measles back.
The Period Talk is one of my favorite workshops to present! Thanks to PS 241 for recently hosting this important discussion, and thank you to the attending families for amazing questions and engagement.
Cheers to the start of a lifelong discussion about our amazing bodies!
Cheers to the start of a lifelong discussion about our amazing bodies!
February 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Period Talk is one of my favorite workshops to present! Thanks to PS 241 for recently hosting this important discussion, and thank you to the attending families for amazing questions and engagement.
Cheers to the start of a lifelong discussion about our amazing bodies!
Cheers to the start of a lifelong discussion about our amazing bodies!
The more you know....
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February 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Viruses are not living organisms—they can't grow, reproduce, or survive on their own. Instead, they hijack host cells to make more copies of themselves. Common examples include influenza, measles, HIV, and norovirus (stomach flu).
February 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Viruses are not living organisms—they can't grow, reproduce, or survive on their own. Instead, they hijack host cells to make more copies of themselves. Common examples include influenza, measles, HIV, and norovirus (stomach flu).
10M+ birds infected in Ohio in 45 days. Human flu rates at their highest since 2009. 🤔
I'm not ignoring what's right in front of us. Something’s cooking, and Flu A is looking... odd. 🧵⬇️
I'm not ignoring what's right in front of us. Something’s cooking, and Flu A is looking... odd. 🧵⬇️
February 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
10M+ birds infected in Ohio in 45 days. Human flu rates at their highest since 2009. 🤔
I'm not ignoring what's right in front of us. Something’s cooking, and Flu A is looking... odd. 🧵⬇️
I'm not ignoring what's right in front of us. Something’s cooking, and Flu A is looking... odd. 🧵⬇️
Mic check... 1... 2... Are we ready to talk about H5N1 yet? Bird flu, anyone?
This next pandemic will be more complex than the last one, but I'm not too worried about human-to-human spread *yet*. Here's what does concern me right now: 🧵⬇️
(picture of Spicy Mildred)
This next pandemic will be more complex than the last one, but I'm not too worried about human-to-human spread *yet*. Here's what does concern me right now: 🧵⬇️
(picture of Spicy Mildred)
February 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Mic check... 1... 2... Are we ready to talk about H5N1 yet? Bird flu, anyone?
This next pandemic will be more complex than the last one, but I'm not too worried about human-to-human spread *yet*. Here's what does concern me right now: 🧵⬇️
(picture of Spicy Mildred)
This next pandemic will be more complex than the last one, but I'm not too worried about human-to-human spread *yet*. Here's what does concern me right now: 🧵⬇️
(picture of Spicy Mildred)