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DM @SarahMackAttack.bsky.social for all urgent questions!
Get matched with a scientist at SkypeAScientist.com
Use any video chat platform you'd like!
Check out our science street art!
Home of the squid facts hotline.
DM @SarahMackAttack.bsky.social for all urgent questions!
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Hi! We're Skype a Scientist! We're a free program that matches scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & other groups for Q&As all about science.
Get matched with a scientist for a virtual conversation! We have 30+ types of scientist & match weekly.
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
Get matched with a scientist for a virtual conversation! We have 30+ types of scientist & match weekly.
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
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So stressed I can barely think
But also I spent some time today talking about the magic of bird migration with 3rd, 5th, and 6th graders through @skypeascientist.bsky.social
And that was so very nice and it made me so happy 🥹
But also I spent some time today talking about the magic of bird migration with 3rd, 5th, and 6th graders through @skypeascientist.bsky.social
And that was so very nice and it made me so happy 🥹
January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
So stressed I can barely think
But also I spent some time today talking about the magic of bird migration with 3rd, 5th, and 6th graders through @skypeascientist.bsky.social
And that was so very nice and it made me so happy 🥹
But also I spent some time today talking about the magic of bird migration with 3rd, 5th, and 6th graders through @skypeascientist.bsky.social
And that was so very nice and it made me so happy 🥹
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Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Seeking scientist volunteers for the 2026 spring semester! Want to practice science communication and help author a 🌟comic🌟 about your research? Apply by 1/25. Please share widely. bit.ly/comicscollabspring2026
Wellll well well if it isn't a new year.
Join us for a semester of connecting classrooms w/science!
We'd love to get 1000 volunteers into the database before our first match (at 582 now).
Scientists, sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Educators, here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us for a semester of connecting classrooms w/science!
We'd love to get 1000 volunteers into the database before our first match (at 582 now).
Scientists, sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Educators, here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Wellll well well if it isn't a new year.
Join us for a semester of connecting classrooms w/science!
We'd love to get 1000 volunteers into the database before our first match (at 582 now).
Scientists, sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Educators, here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join us for a semester of connecting classrooms w/science!
We'd love to get 1000 volunteers into the database before our first match (at 582 now).
Scientists, sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Educators, here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
It’s the last day to get a 2025 donation in to @skypeascientist.bsky.social, just in case oops you forgot this year oops!
We do a lot with whatever you give us 🥰
Donations support artists who create science messaging projects & help us keep our matching program going!
givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
We do a lot with whatever you give us 🥰
Donations support artists who create science messaging projects & help us keep our matching program going!
givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
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December 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Big smile for me today after meeting with a delightfully inquisitive 6th grade science class via @skypeascientist.bsky.social.
Sign ups for the Spring are happening now. Register to help ensure that every kid meets at least one scientist! Also so you get a big smile too. 💙
Sign ups for the Spring are happening now. Register to help ensure that every kid meets at least one scientist! Also so you get a big smile too. 💙
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Big smile for me today after meeting with a delightfully inquisitive 6th grade science class via @skypeascientist.bsky.social.
Sign ups for the Spring are happening now. Register to help ensure that every kid meets at least one scientist! Also so you get a big smile too. 💙
Sign ups for the Spring are happening now. Register to help ensure that every kid meets at least one scientist! Also so you get a big smile too. 💙
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I had a great time chatting with 7th and 8th graders in New York through @skypeascientist.bsky.social!
We covered things from antibiotics resistance to what it’s like to be a researcher. Their curiosity and questions really reminded me why sharing science matters 💡🙌
We covered things from antibiotics resistance to what it’s like to be a researcher. Their curiosity and questions really reminded me why sharing science matters 💡🙌
December 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I had a great time chatting with 7th and 8th graders in New York through @skypeascientist.bsky.social!
We covered things from antibiotics resistance to what it’s like to be a researcher. Their curiosity and questions really reminded me why sharing science matters 💡🙌
We covered things from antibiotics resistance to what it’s like to be a researcher. Their curiosity and questions really reminded me why sharing science matters 💡🙌
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This is why we all should participate in @skypeascientist.bsky.social 💙. Sign-ups for spring are happening now.
December 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is why we all should participate in @skypeascientist.bsky.social 💙. Sign-ups for spring are happening now.
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Our market got cancelled tomorrow (😭) so we have a bunch of these left now!
They're beautiful! You can learn about animals!
So many people in the last 2 weekends have said "Oh we should get this for your mom", and then they get one for the other person's mom. Just sayin'
SquidFacts.net
They're beautiful! You can learn about animals!
So many people in the last 2 weekends have said "Oh we should get this for your mom", and then they get one for the other person's mom. Just sayin'
SquidFacts.net
Hey, what are you gonna get for the office secret Santa?
For your mother in law who loves her bird feeder?
For your niece who loves whales?
For your dad who literally has no hobbies and you’re like “shit wtf do I get this guy”?
Get a love notes from nature calendar!
squidfacts.net
For your mother in law who loves her bird feeder?
For your niece who loves whales?
For your dad who literally has no hobbies and you’re like “shit wtf do I get this guy”?
Get a love notes from nature calendar!
squidfacts.net
December 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Our market got cancelled tomorrow (😭) so we have a bunch of these left now!
They're beautiful! You can learn about animals!
So many people in the last 2 weekends have said "Oh we should get this for your mom", and then they get one for the other person's mom. Just sayin'
SquidFacts.net
They're beautiful! You can learn about animals!
So many people in the last 2 weekends have said "Oh we should get this for your mom", and then they get one for the other person's mom. Just sayin'
SquidFacts.net
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Students LOVE interacting with scientists and other professionals for that matter. It isn’t just about the information & expertise adults provide. When you share with children, you let them know they are welcome in your world. Then deep learning can take place & they want to learn more.🙏🏽
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Students LOVE interacting with scientists and other professionals for that matter. It isn’t just about the information & expertise adults provide. When you share with children, you let them know they are welcome in your world. Then deep learning can take place & they want to learn more.🙏🏽
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Skype a Scientist is such a fun way to talk the public about what you do!! I've been able to talk to college and high school students about my job and research and how much I love it.
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Skype a Scientist is such a fun way to talk the public about what you do!! I've been able to talk to college and high school students about my job and research and how much I love it.
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Alright scientists! It's that time again!
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Time to sign up for Skype a Scientist's spring semester.
Want to get matched with a classroom in 2026?
Sign up now 🥰
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Hey, what are you gonna get for the office secret Santa?
For your mother in law who loves her bird feeder?
For your niece who loves whales?
For your dad who literally has no hobbies and you’re like “shit wtf do I get this guy”?
Get a love notes from nature calendar!
squidfacts.net
For your mother in law who loves her bird feeder?
For your niece who loves whales?
For your dad who literally has no hobbies and you’re like “shit wtf do I get this guy”?
Get a love notes from nature calendar!
squidfacts.net
November 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hey, what are you gonna get for the office secret Santa?
For your mother in law who loves her bird feeder?
For your niece who loves whales?
For your dad who literally has no hobbies and you’re like “shit wtf do I get this guy”?
Get a love notes from nature calendar!
squidfacts.net
For your mother in law who loves her bird feeder?
For your niece who loves whales?
For your dad who literally has no hobbies and you’re like “shit wtf do I get this guy”?
Get a love notes from nature calendar!
squidfacts.net
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An all-too-common interaction I've had:
Scientist: Our research can help shape policy to protect this endangered animal.
Me: Neat! How? What policy? What is it now, and what should it be instead?
Scientist: Uhhhhh.....
Our new paper can help!
www.southernfriedscience.com/shark-scient... 🧪🦑🌍🦈
Scientist: Our research can help shape policy to protect this endangered animal.
Me: Neat! How? What policy? What is it now, and what should it be instead?
Scientist: Uhhhhh.....
Our new paper can help!
www.southernfriedscience.com/shark-scient... 🧪🦑🌍🦈
Shark scientists want their research to help save threatened species, but don’t know how. Our new paper can help.
Sharks are some of the most threatened animals on Earth, and accordingly many scientists who study sharks want their research to be useful for conservation. However, most scientific training does n…
www.southernfriedscience.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
An all-too-common interaction I've had:
Scientist: Our research can help shape policy to protect this endangered animal.
Me: Neat! How? What policy? What is it now, and what should it be instead?
Scientist: Uhhhhh.....
Our new paper can help!
www.southernfriedscience.com/shark-scient... 🧪🦑🌍🦈
Scientist: Our research can help shape policy to protect this endangered animal.
Me: Neat! How? What policy? What is it now, and what should it be instead?
Scientist: Uhhhhh.....
Our new paper can help!
www.southernfriedscience.com/shark-scient... 🧪🦑🌍🦈
TODAY at 1pm eastern, we're going to be talking about snails under the sea and how they're reacting to climate change with @andylee.bsky.social !
These sessions are Q&A so it's all about what YOU want to know!
Join us for free at 1!
RSVP link here: givebutter.com/DALmWY
These sessions are Q&A so it's all about what YOU want to know!
Join us for free at 1!
RSVP link here: givebutter.com/DALmWY
Snails and Climate Change
With Andy Lee
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December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
TODAY at 1pm eastern, we're going to be talking about snails under the sea and how they're reacting to climate change with @andylee.bsky.social !
These sessions are Q&A so it's all about what YOU want to know!
Join us for free at 1!
RSVP link here: givebutter.com/DALmWY
These sessions are Q&A so it's all about what YOU want to know!
Join us for free at 1!
RSVP link here: givebutter.com/DALmWY
2025? Pretty bad for US science.
That just motivated us more.
In 2025 we reached people on the street, at the bar, in the classroom, at the rec center, in the park, & more
How much we accomplish next year is only limited by how much we can afford.
Support our org at givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
That just motivated us more.
In 2025 we reached people on the street, at the bar, in the classroom, at the rec center, in the park, & more
How much we accomplish next year is only limited by how much we can afford.
Support our org at givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
2025? Pretty bad for US science.
That just motivated us more.
In 2025 we reached people on the street, at the bar, in the classroom, at the rec center, in the park, & more
How much we accomplish next year is only limited by how much we can afford.
Support our org at givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
That just motivated us more.
In 2025 we reached people on the street, at the bar, in the classroom, at the rec center, in the park, & more
How much we accomplish next year is only limited by how much we can afford.
Support our org at givebutter.com/SupportSAS25
🥹
It’s our first night of #eelfacts thanks to @sarahmackattack.bsky.social and @skypeascientist.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🥹
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I just posted about having a fun @skypeascientist.bsky.social session the other day, but you guys they sent thank-you notes and they are amazing. ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I just posted about having a fun @skypeascientist.bsky.social session the other day, but you guys they sent thank-you notes and they are amazing. ❤️
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As a teacher I’ve used @skypeascientist.bsky.social twice and my students have loved it! We’ve learned about polar microbiology and plant pathology.
November 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
As a teacher I’ve used @skypeascientist.bsky.social twice and my students have loved it! We’ve learned about polar microbiology and plant pathology.
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I had a great experience this weekend talking with a group of 11-year-old kids through @skypeascientist.bsky.social. They presented their project for the First Lego League competition, and they really did their homework! So happy to see the next generations enthusiastically engaging with our field🦾
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I had a great experience this weekend talking with a group of 11-year-old kids through @skypeascientist.bsky.social. They presented their project for the First Lego League competition, and they really did their homework! So happy to see the next generations enthusiastically engaging with our field🦾
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We’re excited to be collaborating with @skypeascientist.bsky.social for their free livestream on December 4th at 1 PM EST featuring researcher Andy Lee! Register here for your chance to talk with Andy about his research on sea snails & climate change: sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les....
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We’re excited to be collaborating with @skypeascientist.bsky.social for their free livestream on December 4th at 1 PM EST featuring researcher Andy Lee! Register here for your chance to talk with Andy about his research on sea snails & climate change: sciencejournalforkids.org/articles/les....
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We just put up our eel facts advent calendar in the lab. ✨
Always happy to support initiatives such as @skypeascientist.bsky.social www.skypeascientist.com by purchasing cool merch squidfacts.bigcartel.com
(Don't worry, we also have another advent calendar with chocolates.)
Always happy to support initiatives such as @skypeascientist.bsky.social www.skypeascientist.com by purchasing cool merch squidfacts.bigcartel.com
(Don't worry, we also have another advent calendar with chocolates.)
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
We just put up our eel facts advent calendar in the lab. ✨
Always happy to support initiatives such as @skypeascientist.bsky.social www.skypeascientist.com by purchasing cool merch squidfacts.bigcartel.com
(Don't worry, we also have another advent calendar with chocolates.)
Always happy to support initiatives such as @skypeascientist.bsky.social www.skypeascientist.com by purchasing cool merch squidfacts.bigcartel.com
(Don't worry, we also have another advent calendar with chocolates.)
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It's been a few years since I participated in @skypeascientist.bsky.social (just too sick to commit to extra tasks for a few years there)
I forgot how exciting it is to be matched with a teacher, I really hope the students want to learn about bird evolution
I forgot how exciting it is to be matched with a teacher, I really hope the students want to learn about bird evolution
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It's been a few years since I participated in @skypeascientist.bsky.social (just too sick to commit to extra tasks for a few years there)
I forgot how exciting it is to be matched with a teacher, I really hope the students want to learn about bird evolution
I forgot how exciting it is to be matched with a teacher, I really hope the students want to learn about bird evolution
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ARTISTS!
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ARTISTS!
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
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Hi, it's me again
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hi, it's me again
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!
I have these calendars. They are so pretty. @megstampede.bsky.social made them. They have a bunch of animals on them, like crows and humpbacks and cuttlefish and salamanders.
Each month has facts about the animals AND actions you can take to help them
Get one at Squidfacts.net!