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Dr. Marissa Civic

@stemfactually.com

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Owner of STEM Factually | Inorganic Chemist | Former Professor | NY, US Substack: https://drmarissacivic.substack.com/ Podcast: https://bit.ly/3ZOrZbc Science Store: https://bit.ly/4hDb2HH Website: https://mrcphd.weebly.com/

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · 26d

New website and new services through #STEMFactually !

I am excited to announce I am expanding educational services available. Some great new additions include mock presentation sessions and draft writing reviews for grad students, STEM mentoring for students, and tutoring for advanced STEM courses.

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · 14h

Don't forget your flu shot this year! Vaccines are safe and effective - talk to your doctor for answers to questions.
#vaccinate #vaccine #noflu 🧪🧬🍎🥽👩‍🔬

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · 26d

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I've expanded my outreach options as well, so if anyone is need of help but on a budget, don't hesitate to reach out for a consultation and a quote in your budget. I volunteer all the time and enjoy contributing to my scientific community!

🧪🧬⚛️🥽🍎 👩‍🔬 #smallbusiness

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Welcome to STEM Factually Dr. Marissa Civic provides consulting, mentoring, and educational services to help students, educators, and researchers thrive in STEM fields.

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · 26d

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Aug 31

Two of them! Lucky!!

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Aug 31

I just love these guys

🌱🧬🧪🦋🐛 #caterpillar #monarchs #plantmilkweed #nativegardening #NY #iloveny

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Aug 28

The FDA has green-lit updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025–26 season for select groups, but confusion is already mounting over how physicians and insurers will handle the shots. cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic... #chemsky 🧪

Confusion persists after US FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines

The 2025–26 shots are approved only for certain risk groups, but one insurer tells C&EN it’ll cover the shots for everyone

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Aug 29

Finally found some of these guys!! #nature #monarchs #savethemonarchs #gardening #bugs 🌱🧬🧪

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Jul 31

With a few chemical tweaks to a known metal-organic framework (MOF), researchers have developed a material that quickly detects and removes a common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) from contaminated water. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪

This MOF offers a PFAS twofer: sensing and removal

Modified metal-organic framework glows when it captures perfluorooctanoic acid

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 21

That's my guess! Seems to help him visualize math, learning the squares.

Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 19

I didn't know bachelor's buttons could be pink! Found this guy in my wildflower pots. #bloomscrolling #flower #garden 🌱

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 18

I knew #numberblocks was good but I didn't expect my 5yo to suddenly factor 289000 into 17 and 17000 in his head at dinner this evening. Never underestimate kids when teaching #STEM. Asked him how he did it and he said he was thinking of rabbits 😂 🍎 #math #kidsarecool #parenting #rabbitmath

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 15

I volunteer often, so if anyone needs help and is on a low budget, reach out anyway and I'll see if I have outreach time available. I also answer questions about pursuing a career or education in STEM at no cost. Happy to help where I can. #smallbusiness

Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 15

I work with teachers as well, especially those helping students with research projects. I'm in NYS and am familiar with (not affiliated or endorsed by) the NYS Master Teacher Program. I only offer educational services in the US.

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 15

I'm offering virtual educational services through my LLC, if anyone needs some help with chemistry courses. I also will virtually attend practice defenses & conference presentations and provide direct feedback. Please dm or email (stemfactually, Gmail) to request services and availability. #tutor

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · Jul 5

Everybody needs sunscreen, including people with dark skin. And we need a lot. Here is a look at what the ingredients in a sunscreen tube do. cen.acs.org/business/con... #chemsky

What’s in sunscreen, and how does it protect your skin from the sun’s rays?

UV filters help prevent sunburn and cancer, while other ingredients encourage people to slather sunscreen on their skin

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 5

2/2 #nature #plantmilkweed #bloomscrolling #bugs #plantnatives 🌱🍎🧬👩‍🔬

Black and white bee type bug on milkweed

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Dr. Marissa Civic @stemfactually.com · Jul 5

1/2 Fifteen minutes in my dad's milkweed gardens and look at all the neat bugs I found! #nature #plantmilkweed #bloomscrolling #bugs #plantnatives 🌱🍎🧬👩‍🔬