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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · 8d

DEADLINE EXTENDED to Oct. 12!✨

I don't need to tell you that public support is crucial to sustaining science. #SciComm has never been more important, so don’t miss this chance to give the public a window into how science really works—and why it works so well. Join the #MySciJourney Challenge!

Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · 26d

Scientists, only 2 weeks left to share your work, why it matters & win up to $500!
It's as easy as making a slideshow with our template. This #MySciJourney challenge sponsored by @ncse.bsky.social #scicomm 🧪🔊🐸
👉https://galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scijourney-scicomm-competition-2025

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · 8d

DEADLINE EXTENDED to Oct. 12!✨

I don't need to tell you that public support is crucial to sustaining science. #SciComm has never been more important, so don’t miss this chance to give the public a window into how science really works—and why it works so well. Join the #MySciJourney Challenge!

Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · 26d

Scientists, only 2 weeks left to share your work, why it matters & win up to $500!
It's as easy as making a slideshow with our template. This #MySciJourney challenge sponsored by @ncse.bsky.social #scicomm 🧪🔊🐸
👉https://galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scijourney-scicomm-competition-2025

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · 23d

To appreciate the power & promise of science, people need a deeper understanding of the _processes_ of science. Join the #MySciJourney Challenge to show the world what “doing science” looks like for you! Scientists at all stages are invited to submit their short videos by September 30.

Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · 26d

Scientists, only 2 weeks left to share your work, why it matters & win up to $500!
It's as easy as making a slideshow with our template. This #MySciJourney challenge sponsored by @ncse.bsky.social #scicomm 🧪🔊🐸
👉https://galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scijourney-scicomm-competition-2025

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · 23d

To appreciate the power & promise of science, people need a deeper understanding of the _processes_ of science. Join the #MySciJourney Challenge to show the world what “doing science” looks like for you! Scientists at all stages are invited to submit their short videos by September 30.

Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · 26d

Scientists, only 2 weeks left to share your work, why it matters & win up to $500!
It's as easy as making a slideshow with our template. This #MySciJourney challenge sponsored by @ncse.bsky.social #scicomm 🧪🔊🐸
👉https://galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scijourney-scicomm-competition-2025

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Aug 19

The “comm” in #SciComm also stands for community!!

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Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · Aug 19

This project came together thanks to @scitalker.bsky.social & @mattwilkins.galacticpolymath.com planning for months and reaching out to build partnerships with like-minded organizations. #SciComm needs to be about collaboration. We're all in this together!

Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · Aug 18

🎉 We're so excited to announce the 2025 #MySciJourney Challenge: A #scicomm competition for researchers to share their authentic journeys in science with students, teachers, & the broader public! 🧪

💸 $1k in cash prizes, thanks to @ncse.bsky.social!
👉 www.galacticpolymath.com/blog/my-scij...

Win Cash, Save Science: Share Your SciJourney! — Galactic Polymath

Join the 2025 #MySciJourney Challenge! We are looking for scientists at all stages to share their journeys in science! Teachers: You and your students can help decide the winners! #scicomm #SaveNSF

www.galacticpolymath.com

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Aug 7

It was super fun and enlightening to riff with @naturesarchive.bsky.social on the perils and promise—but especially the promise—of #scicomm that embraces and celebrates the complexity of nature rather than suppressing it. Special thanks to @mrwizardgi.bsky.social for connecting us! 🤗

Michael Hawk (Nature's Archive) @naturesarchive.bsky.social · Aug 7

Check out my latest interview with @scitalker.bsky.social Jocelyn Bosley! Environmental topics are complex and difficult to communicate - Jocelyn helps us with effective approaches and examples. To my surprise, sometimes it is best to LEAN IN to the complexity! naturesarchive.com/2025/08/05/s...

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Ray L. Allen, PhD @rayallen.bsky.social · Aug 4

I'm excited to share that my story is featured in this week's edition of Science Magazine! Being able to do my research with my Tribe and in my homelands has been so impactful and meaningful personally and for my career. And it's important for other young Indigenous researches to know it's possible!

Science Magazine @science.org · Aug 4

"It’s because of my community and Land connections that my postdoctoral work is flourishing." #ScienceWorkingLife scim.ag/45l1RGx

An illustration of a man's head coming out of the water surrounded by fish and trees. The text says: Academic training took me away from my Indigenous homeland—but I found my way back.

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Matt Wilkins @mattwilkins.galacticpolymath.com · Jun 2

🍲🫘🐮🥬🐔🦐 ➡️ 🌎🌡️❓ Test your knowledge! Which foods release the most greenhouse gases during production from farm to table? 🧪
youtube.com/shorts/Ev0xe...

Test your food carbon footprint knowledge! #sustainability

YouTube video by Galactic Polymath

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Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · Jun 3

So stoked to announce this free, NSF-funded unit for middle school & above! Help your students build #dataliteracy & #climateliteracy as they dive into data from @ourworldindata.org! Developed w/ @scitalker.bsky.social at @unlincoln.bsky.social 🧪 #SaveNSF
teach.galacticpolymath.com/units/en-US/17

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · May 19

Where my #physics phriends at??

It's more important than ever for those who know science best—researchers themselves—to communicate with the public about how & why it matters. Learn how to more effectively advance & advocate for the societal value of your work: go.unl.edu/may-2025-funsize-webinar

This flyer advertises a webinar called "Broader Impacts, Now More Than Ever: Lessons from Funsize Physics," to be held Wednesday, May 21, 3-4pm CDT. A comic-style image depicts a woman with purple hair, blue lipstick, wearing an orange shirt that reads "Funsize Physics." She is looking at her phone with an expression of awe, as physics images flow from her head.

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · May 19

Where my #physics phriends at??

It's more important than ever for those who know science best—researchers themselves—to communicate with the public about how & why it matters. Learn how to more effectively advance & advocate for the societal value of your work: go.unl.edu/may-2025-funsize-webinar

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Sara Callori @saradoesscience.bsky.social · Apr 27

Using a super fun Funsize Physics breakdown of the physics of twisting Oreos to talk about effective STEM communication. @scitalker.bsky.social funsizephysics.com/plot-twist-t...

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Apr 24

Oh, I'm so glad!!! Let me know if I can ever be of further help — consider me one of the "carrier proteins" at your disposal! 🥰

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Mar 20

This post is a MOOD. 🤩 #FunsizePhysics #SciComm

Sara Callori @saradoesscience.bsky.social · Mar 19

Super excited that this post started by students for a physics communication class has made it all the way to Funsize Physics! Thanks @scitalker.bsky.social for making it happen! funsizephysics.com/polymers-at-...

Polymers at Play: Color Me Crystallized! - FunsizePhysics

How can this ring change color depending on its wearer’s mood? The short answer is polymers—long molecular chains that make up everyday objects like garbage bags and toothbrushes, along with some of y...

funsizephysics.com

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · Feb 3

It feels like there's a program running in the background of my human CPU that's draining the battery and I can't force quit it.

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Jan 24

THE ASSIGNMENT:

A person wearing a yellow T-shirt that reads: For science to be a public good, it has to be PUBLIC.

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Jan 21

Source: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/o...

Opinion | Kyle MacLachlan: How David Lynch Invented Me

How could words possibly do justice to an experience like that?

www.nytimes.com

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Jan 21

Beautiful words from Kyle McLachlan celebrating David Lynch, and I can't help but feel there are some deep #scicomm lessons here . . . ✨

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Jesse @misctakes.com · Jan 1

Lenny Kravitz followed by Alanis - disturbing implication that we have aged into the target demographic for New Year's Rockin Eve

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Nov 30

"The connection between #science and #art is more profound than simply representing the world around us — both fields are inspired by the search for truth [and] the same tools of creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and challenging the status quo are required for both." 💖

‘That’s funny’: creative solutions for time-starved researchers

An immunologist and his illustrator friend reveal tips and tricks to help scientists to reach peak performance and creativity.

www.nature.com

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Nov 24

Happy #FibonacciDay! 🌻 💖

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Galactic Polymath Education Studio (GP) @galacticpolymath.com · Nov 23

That vid is from our SciJourneys unit for grades 6+. From a 9th grader in Nashville:

"I loved practicing how to ask & respond to Qs...This lesson gave me a much better understanding of how science works"

👉https://www.galacticpolymath.com/lessons/en-US/10 Sponsor: @scitalker.bsky.social via AAAS

Mini-Unit: SciJourneys

Help students sharpen their skills of inquiry and critical thinking and see that science is all around them! This student-centered, active learning unit helps students build resilience and growth mind...

www.galacticpolymath.com

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Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Nov 19

TFW you're in the process of screenshotting a presenter's slide and they advance to the next slide a split-second before you've fully executed the cmd+shift+3 . . .

Jocelyn Bosley @scitalker.bsky.social · Nov 19

So, this happened . . . 🥰
#IconicScienceDuos @ravenscimaven @NoCoastSciComm #ScienceSlam