So incredibly proud to work with @rhienhare.bsky.social - a brilliant strategic thinker with an exceptional talent for anticipating needs and adapting to a client's voice. This award is so well-deserved! 🌟
Don't miss tonight's amazing storytellers Vyshnavi Vennelakanti, @kpc.bsky.social, Kevin McNulty, Ricky Ortiz and @weijima.bsky.social ! 🧪
Two presenters stand side by side on a dark stage, smiling and laughing, in front of microphones on stands.
A poster with the word "Acceptance" at the top in white lettering on a bright orange box. Below, there are details: "Caveat, New York, NY, April 13, 7:00pm ET, The Story Collider," and the Story Collider logo. Smaller text says "Tickets at storycollider.org"
A white and orange poster with five circles, each with a photo of a smiling face in it - they are headshots of our storytellers, each with their name by them: Ricky Ortiz, Karmela Padavic-Callaghan, Vyshnavi Vennelakanti, Kevin McNulty and Weiji Ma.
Join us at @caveatnyc.bsky.social TONIGHT for a night of true stories about acceptance - and science, of course! 🧪 🫶
Hosted by me and @dianateuthis.bsky.social
In person + livestream
Grab tickets here now! ow.ly/8iG250YtAsk
#NYCEvents @storycollider.bsky.social
Early bird tickets are gone but you can still get a discount with code "Collide5" - virtual and in-person tickets available and we'd love to see you there!
Yep. See
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Not a huge deal but definitely a slap in the face.
When I started @stellatecomms.bsky.social, I was so excited about the new science I would learn...
🪲 Ticks weren't on my list, but they've been a recent highlight!
Check out the Tick Global Network: tickgn.org
Grateful always for what you see in me, @alicecg.bsky.social - you are awesome! ❤️
@devirsagar.bsky.social 🌟
I’m so honoured to be featured in Stories of WIN this month - sharing my career journey and how storytelling changed everything for me! 🧪🎙️
TONIGHT, Jan 26! No❄️Day! Weather you have to⛷️🏂or🛷, make sure to JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social at Caveat NYC when Diana Li & @paulacroxson.bsky.social host @denisejcai.bsky.social & 4 other #StoryTellers for an unforgettable evening of deeply personal stories. TIX👉 storycollider.org/tickets/2026...
One crisis. One vow. Two life-defining choices.
New Story Collider episode with stories from Misha Gajewski and Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️🌈 drops tomorrow. 🎧✨
#Storytelling #LifeChoices #PersonalGrowth #NewEpisode #EmotionalJourney
I’m on the podcast this week with one of the most vulnerable stories I have ever told: about my mum, my dream to be a scientist, and why I am the way I am 💙
Thanks so much Nick! ❤️ Exciting times!
🧪 The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Director for the Institute of Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research
Thank you so much! Hope all's well!
Since I officially joined the Story Collider team in 2017, it's been such a joy to co-host live shows, teach workshops and share my own stories. I do hope you'll subscribe to our podcast and maybe even join us at a live show soon 🎤
The sharing of personal narratives about science is crucial - not only to show the importance of science and the humanity of scientists - but also to bring scientists a sense of belonging. I can't think of a more important time to step up and keep supporting these stories.
It's such an honour to have been elected President of The Story Collider's Board of Directors ✨ I told my first story back in 2013, and it's no exaggeration to say it changed the course of my career - and my life ❤️ 🧪
📣 📣 Calling all #scicomm practitioners and enthusiasts in #NYC! 📣 📣
SciCommUnity NYC is hosting our first after work mixer on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm! Come mingle with our members and spark new connections with NYC-based scicommers!
RSVP here: luma.com/xfr3trbn
Hope to see you there!🗽🪐 🧬
The SPARK Society is sponsoring a lunchtime workshop at Psychonomics (noon today, Governor's Square 12) on Science Outreach and Advocacy, featuring @ozgegurcanli.bsky.social @paulacroxson.bsky.social and @jzacks.bsky.social, moderated by me. Free lunch for the first 50 attendees - join us! #psynom25
I'm so proud to count myself among the amazing producers at @storycollider.bsky.social ! Seven of them will be sharing stories in a special online show - yes, online, so you can watch from anywhere in the world! - on Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm ET! 🧪
www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
- When applying for a role, remember to highlight the academic skills you have that apply to science communication, such as teamwork, flexibility, collaboration, people management, etc.
- Connect with your values and what you are most passionate about to find a good fit. 🧵3/3
- Networking is important! Be intentional and connect with a message, and focus on genuine connections beyond just asking for things (although you can also ask for things - people love to help)!
- Build experience where you can, even if that means doing it in your spare time. 🧵2/3
The Careers in #SciComm & Media panel at #WCUB2025 on Saturday was a fantastic opportunity to share and learn!
Grateful for the invitation, and to fellow panelists @sallyburn.bsky.social, Olipriya Das and Chris Gilbert for sharing your wit & wisdom! 🧪
A few takeaways in 🧵1/3
New Yorkers, a super useful guide - read before you vote!
This Monday 10/13, @dianateuthis.bsky.social and I are back with @storycollider.bsky.social for 5 true personal stories of finding out, from superstitions & magic to getting out of our comfort zones!
7pm at @caveatnyc.bsky.social
Grab tix now www.storycollider.org/tickets/2025...
Each Friday, I summarize what is happening to American science & higher ed. 🧪
This was Week 38:
- MIT declines loyalty oath/compact & I review latest at other 8 universities
- Newest RIFs gutting CDC
- “Payroll pirates” targeting university HR
& so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
GOOD!
MIT officially rejects the compact/loyalty oath for higher ed. That’s 1 of 9. I hope we see many more announcements today.
Can’t wait! 🐜 🕸️ 🧟
A graphic on a dark background showing silhouettes of creepy bare trees and gravestones lit by a full moon. Text at the top reads "Mindy Weisberger, author of Rise of the Zombie Bugs," between a photo of the author and an image of the book cover. Listed below are two events. The first reads: "in conversation with Nick Ciavatta, Friday, October 24 at 7:00 PM, WORD Bookstore, 29 McWilliams PI, Jersey City, NJ." The second reads: "in conversation with Paula Croxson, Wednesday, November 5 at 6:30PM, New York Public Library, 455 Fifth Ave, New York, NY." A URL at the bottom reads mindyweisberger.com/events.
As spooky season creeps up, perhaps your brain is craving a helping of zombie science? Come get some in NJ and NYC, where I'll be talking about Rise of the Zombie Bugs! 🧪🧟
10/24: WORD Jersey City with Nick Ciavatta
11/5: NYPL with @paulacroxson.bsky.social
More info: mindyweisberger.com/events/