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Dr Sam Rowe
@samfrowe.bsky.social
Science, sci-comm, books & gymnastics | Project Manager, Centre for Microbial Interactions 🦠 | Chemistry PhD | #BiInSci 🏳️‍🌈 | he/they

📍Norwich, UK
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Quick intro after the move from Twitter!

I’m Sam. I’m a project manager in Norwich, previously chemistry PhD and lots of sci-comm.

Excited/Daunted to build up an account again but this will mostly be lots of science, books, gymnastics and general life 😊🏳️‍🌈
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🆕 LGBTQIA+ Leaders in Nature Conservation and STEM: A Panel 🌈

Our Project Manager @samfrowe.bsky.social‬ and PhD student @gabastorga.bsky.social‬ are taking part in the panel hosted by Norfolk Wildlife Trust

🗓️ 22 July
📍 Norwich Arts Centre

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June 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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We’ve had a busy few weeks with events and engagement. Thanks to everyone who supported us at Norwich Science Festival and at our inaugural annual conference!

It was great to see the microbiology community come together and to share our work with new audiences 🦠
March 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Last chance to grab yourself a free ticket to @prideinstem.bsky.social's event at Norwich Science Festival.
Join me, @samfrowe.bsky.social, @plantpollinator.bsky.social, @drcarpineti.bsky.social & more for a walk on the Queer side of science. #NorwichScienceFestival2025
https://buff.ly/4gtOlEL
Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD
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February 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Looking for something to do in #Norwich this weekend?📍

Pick up a @norwichmicro.bsky.social Marvellous Microbes Trail map from @theforumnorwich.bsky.social to start your adventure🗺️

Find us at Norwich Science Festival
➡️ https://buff.ly/40PIL8T
February 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Today I am giving a lecture at Sheffield Hallam funded by @roysocchem.bsky.social exploring my life and times in chemistry, including a bit of our research alongside what it means to be an LGBT+ scientist.
It is possible to register for online attendance:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catalysing...
February 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Queer Scientists assemble!
I'm joining @prideinstem.bsky.social at Norwich Science Festival to explore, champion & celebrate the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to sci.
📅 Fri 21st Feb
w/ @plantpollinator.bsky.social, @samfrowe.bsky.social @drcarpineti.bsky.social
Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD
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February 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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If you're in Norwich in February, check out the #MarvellousMicrobes trail, a microbial treasure hunt through the city.
The activity was developed by @rapher97.bsky.social and @norwichmicro.bsky.social

More information: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...
Marvellous Microbes Trail | Norwich Science Festival
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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We're really excited to be part of Norwich Science Festival next month! Thanks to our PhD intern @rapher97.bsky.social we're running a poster trail around Norwich city centre from 1-22 February and an interactive stand at The Forum on 21 February: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...
Marvellous Microbes Trail | Norwich Science Festival
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Myself and @the-quantum-ace.bsky.social will be doing a talk next month about asexual, aromantic & agender experiences in STEM.

We are looking for folks to share their experiences with us via a form. Please repost for visibility!

Read thread for more info ⬇️ (1/4)

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Asexual, aromantic and agender experiences in STEM
Sarah Cosgriff and Katherine Holmes will be presenting a talk where they will be defining what asexual, aromantic and agender means and sharing perspectives of what it's like to be asexual, aromantic ...
docs.google.com
January 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The lovely @microbiologysociety.org has joined BlueSky, which is very exciting and I've added them to my "Microbiology Education and Outreach folks" starter pack.

If you or anyone you know would also like to be added please let me know.

go.bsky.app/QYgSwS6
January 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Interested in Science Communication?
There is one week left to apply for FameLab UK. The competition is an international search for #SciComm talent. There are 10 UK heats to choose from and I'll be dotting round the country helping people prepare. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/our-projects...
FameLab UK | Cheltenham Festivals
What is FameLab UK?FameLab UK is a science communication competition and sees the best new voices in science from around the country compete against one an
www.cheltenhamfestivals.org
January 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Hey Norwich, I hear you like your science rainbow flavoured.
Join me, @prideinstem.bsky.social and a 🔥🔥🔥 lineup to celebrate the role of the LGBTQ+ community in science.
📅 Fri 21st Feb, 7.30pm
🎟️ Free, book below
https://buff.ly/4gtOlEL
Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD
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January 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The first list filled up but I'm making a new one right now that I've added you too! go.bsky.app/AFSGdUQ
December 30, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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I’m teaming up with @newscientist.bsky.social to offer a free Public Engagement session for scientists next month.
Join us to explore effective science communication and discover how you can be involved with New Scientist Live 2025.
📍London
📅 Tue 21st Jan, 2pm

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-thr...
Impact through engagement
The New Scientist Live team will be joined by Engagement Consultant, Jamie Gallagher to explore the sharing of science on a large scale
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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🆕 Making connections: the story behind the Centre for Microbial Interactions (CMI) @norwichmicro.bsky.social

📰 Dr @samfrowe.bsky.social reveals the journey of CMI in the Microbiologist ⤵️
Making connections: the story behind the Centre for Microbial Interactions
This year saw the launch of the Centre for Microbial Interactions, representing one of the world's largest concentrations of microbiologists on a single site at Norwich Research Park. Project manager…
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December 17, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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The #DisabledInSTEM 2025 program is still looking for mentors from Europe and Australia!

Please fill out this form to join: forms.gle/hK36kzPpgdJa...
Mentor Application for DisabledInSTEM 2025
Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for DisabledInSTEM! Here, we aim to provide people with disabilities a mentor to help guide them through their careers as they enter STEM. If you have ...
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December 15, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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Are you looking for speakers for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month in the UK?

I am an experienced public speaker who gives talks about asexuality. You can read more about my talks and read testimonials on my website: www.sarahcosgriff.com/asexuality

Please repost for visibility!
Asexual speaker — -
www.sarahcosgriff.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Running a sci-art workshop today where we’re looking at making some visual elements for a public exhibition next year 😍
December 12, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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I'm back to give BlueSky a go!
I'm Em 👋🏳️‍🌈
Previously a #SciComm -er, now working in #DigitalLearning in HE
By day I work with academics and colleagues to design and build online courses 🖥️
By night/weekends I'm happiest exploring Scotland, hiking mountains, with friends, and eating vegan goodies 🏔️🌱
December 10, 2024 at 1:39 PM
It’s somehow been a full year since I started at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social 🤯 Having such a nice time so far and the research group I’m in + the comms team here have been so supportive!
December 4, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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This was really great last year! Do check it out for some great 🌈 science! And it's free 👀
Free tickets are now available for the 4th edition of LGBTQ+ Out Thinkers at Norwich Science Festival 2025! Huge thanks to @prideinstem.bsky.social for all the support putting this event together 🏳️‍🌈

norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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**Black UK PhD students**

This is the programme you want! It is all the bells and whistles, full fees and stipend, any subject, industrial experience offered, 50 other Black scholars already on board and administrated in an environment of care.

**Tell everyone**
Applications for our Scholarships are now open for October 2025 entry – apply by 31 January 2025. We’ll hold a number of information sessions, so keep an eye out! Until then, read up on things through our website.
December 2, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Free tickets are now available for the 4th edition of LGBTQ+ Out Thinkers at Norwich Science Festival 2025! Huge thanks to @prideinstem.bsky.social for all the support putting this event together 🏳️‍🌈

norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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One year ago today, I started this incredible book journey with @unbounders.bsky.social!

I’m so excited with how the book is going and can’t wait for people to actually read it!

(Pre-order here: unbound.com/books/invisi...) 📖🌈🌌
November 30, 2024 at 1:04 PM
So glad it’s Friday, been such a busy week sorting work events + finishing the final bits to hopefully buy our first house!
November 29, 2024 at 8:30 PM