Qing (Andie) Zhang
zqing.bsky.social
Qing (Andie) Zhang
@zqing.bsky.social
Postdoc in biophysics at Stanford's Prakash Lab. MIT MechE PhD in soft matter. Nature enthusiast and perpetual explorer🌎- from pattern formation in flow instabilities to the spark of biology ✨ . Like hiking 🥾 & basketball 🏀
Did you know tiny algae can "skate" within Arctic sea ice? ⛸️ Our new study in @pnas.org reveals the secret life of ice diatoms: they are actively gliding to navigate the ice! This adds a new dimension to the sea ice ecosystem, revealing an active, dynamic ecological niche. @prakashlab.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
🔬🍻 We're hosting Pint of Science, a vibrant festival in Palo Alto! May 19-21 at Café Venetia, Scotty’s Bar & Sprout Café. Pick your favorite topics!

✨ Bioprinting: Organs like Westworld?
🤖 Brains in Virtual Worlds
🧬 Tiny Mighty Cells etc.
🔍 PLUS: Origami Microscopy wonders @prakashlab.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM