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Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D.
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🧪 Translating Science Into Societal Impact 🌎

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A new Science with Impact episode arrives Thursday at 8 AM CT. This panel from SACNAS explores making science accessible beyond the lab and offers insights for researchers seeking to broaden their impact.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Meet the SACNAS panel: Dr. Jennifer Alemán (grant writer), Dr. Austin Shelton III (island sustainability), Carmina Chavez (undergrad researcher), Dr. Frankie Antillón (mentorship architect).
Their episode releases Thursday at 8 AM CT. Subscribe to be notified: www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
New Science with Impact newsletter is out.
This edition explores how scientists can build visibility and influence without becoming full-time content creators, featuring insights from Jeff Koslofsky.

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January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Jeff Koslofsky shares practical insight on communication, visibility, and building a digital presence that supports scientific impact.

Watch Jeff’s full episode here - youtu.be/rBfJYTu8nYc
January 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM
New Science with Impact episode is live. Jeff Koslofsky shares how scientists can communicate more effectively and build visibility that supports their careers. Full episode link in comments. Watch Jeff’s full episode here - youtu.be/rBfJYTu8nYc
January 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM
New Science with Impact episode airing Thursday at 8 AM CT. Jeff Koslofsky shares practical insight on communication, visibility, and building a digital presence that supports scientific impact. Watch Jeff’s full episode here - youtu.be/rBfJYTu8nYc
January 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Meet this week’s Science with Impact guest, Jeff Koslofsky. He helps researchers communicate clearly and build digital visibility that supports their careers. Watch Jeff's full episode here - youtu.be/rBfJYTu8nYc
January 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Helpful insights from our conversation with Dr. Zack Valdez on translating science across sectors.
Interested in learning more? We expand on the full roadmap, examples, and context in our newsletter.📍 Subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/build-relati...
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
New Science with Impact episode explores how researchers can strengthen the reach of their work.
Dr. Zack Valdez shares insight on communication, curiosity, networks, and translating science for real-world decisions. Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
January 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
New Science with Impact episode is live.
Dr. Zack Valdez breaks down how scientific ideas move through policy, industry, and community settings—and why clarity and curiosity matter.

Watch Zack's episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
January 6, 2026 at 12:32 AM
New Science with Impact episode arrives Thursday at 8 AM CT with Dr. Zack Valdez. Learn how scientific ideas move into policy conversations and how researchers can communicate more effectively.

Full episode here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐭 (+ an announcement): 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝟏:𝟏 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞)!

In April, when we started the podcast, I never dreamed I'd have such incredible conversations with such impactful scientists across all disciplines of STEM!
January 1, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Meet this week’s Science with Impact guest, Dr. Zack Valdez. His career spans science and policy, offering practical insight into how researchers can strengthen their influence across sectors. His episode releases Thursday at 8 AM CT.

Watch here - youtu.be/7f8k5rQG4ks
December 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A new Science with Impact newsletter releases tomorrow!
This edition explores how scientific communities create lasting impact, drawing on insights from Dr. Daniel McGarvey and the Emerge Program.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
New Science with Impact: Prof. Dan McGarvey on building authentic STEM community through the Emerge Program. Learn why intellectual curiosity is freedom and how visual design amplifies science.
Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New Science with Impact episode now live. Daniel McGarvey discusses the Emerge Program's approach to broadening participation in freshwater science.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Professor Daniel McGarvey, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at VCU. His episode explores community-driven approaches to diversity in STEM and offers insights for researchers committed to broader impacts.
Watch here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A new Science with Impact episode drops Wednesday at 8 AM CT! This week's conversation w/ Dr. Daniel McGarvey explores community-driven approaches to broadening participation in STEM and insights for researchers seeking authentic ways to scale their societal impact.
Watch Here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Prestige vs. purpose. Chaos vs. opportunity. Outputs vs. outcomes. This episode flips the script on what matters in science careers. Watch the full conversation - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Dr. Carmen Banks, founder of Melanin Science. Her episode explores biotech career pathways and building diverse STEM talent pipelines for real-world impact. Full episode here - youtu.be/2a2xo6bR-H8
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A new Science with Impact episode arrives Wednesday at 8 AM CT. This week's conversation with Dr. Carmen Banks explores biotech entrepreneurship and creating pathways for underrepresented scientists. Watch the full episode here - youtu.be/BGTlG88YDyU
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Participating in #NDiSTEM2025 brought me so much joy and fulfillment. If you weren't able to go this year, please consider joining us next year in Long Beach, California!

You can find ways to get involved here: sacnas.users.membersuite.com/events/browse

#BroadenSTEMParticipation
November 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
How do you make polymer chemistry accessible through music? Professor David Ibbett shares how the Multiverse Concert Series transforms scientific concepts into immersive artistic experiences. Watch: tinyurl.com/ycx2dkdx
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
3 lessons from transforming a scientific field:

1️⃣ START SMALL, ASK BOLD

2️⃣ BE THE MIRROR

3️⃣ BUILD FOR GENERATIONS

From Dr. Checo Colon-Gaud's 15-year journey building Instars/Emerge: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXR4...
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Meet this week's Science with Impact guest, Professor David Ibbett, composer and director of the Multiverse Concert Series. His episode explores how music makes science accessible and offers insights for researchers committed to broader impacts.
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM