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Malika Jeffries-EL

@chemdiva.bsky.social

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Chemist, STEM DEI advocate, and die-hard Steelers fan 🏈⚫🟡 | Advancing cutting-edge research | Inspiring the next generation of scientists one molecule at a time 🧪🔬 | My voice. Always here for science, equity, & game day vibes.

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello, BlueSky community! I am Malika Jeffries-EL an Ass. Dean and Chemistry Professor. I am passionate about organic electronics, graduate education and DEI in STEM. Beyond the ivory tower, I enjoy fashion and football.

I am looking forward to returning to intelligent discourse. Let's connect.

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Beilstein-Institut @beilstein-institut.bsky.social · 8d

🙏 Thanks to all our speakers and participants for making the Beilstein Organic Chemistry Symposium “Organic #semiconductor materials: Challenges and opportunities” an amazing event!
The first pics 📷 are online 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mr2w8myh
@sbraese.bsky.social #BeilsteinSemiconductors2025

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks for coming over, it was great having you.

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 18

The real magic of organic chemistry? The people who do it. Thanks to Professsor Malika Jeffries-EL (@chemdiva.bsky.social ) for sharing her story with us. We look forward to reading and watching yours. Please use #AmplifyOrganic

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jul 11

🎙️ Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

STEMinism Unfiltered

Careers Podcast · Why STEMinism Unfiltered? Because it’s time. With over 40 years of combined experience as women professors in STEM, we’re finally doing what we longed to do earlier: speak up,…

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jul 11

I am in Episode 3 of #steminismunfiltered, where we explore double standards women and underrepresented groups in STEM face daily—from tenure issues to subtle ways our worth is questioned.

Join a candid talk on genuine allyship and increasing equity in STEM.

#WomenInSTEM #STEMinist #AcademicSky

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jul 11

In the words of Malcolm X, the chickens are coming home to roost.

Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jul 10

Exciting news! My friend's new podcast #STEMinismUnfiltered is now live on Apple and Spotify! 🎧

Feeling unseen, unheard, or unsure in #STEM? This podcast is for you. Join us to learn how to support women in STEM and build the community we all want.

#WomenInSTEM #Podcast #Equity #Allyship

STEMinism Unfiltered

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jul 5

Ah yes, better that a million Americans die from preventable conditions than risk one undocumented person getting free healthcare.

Nothing says 'pro-life' like slashing healthcare for the working poor.

#HealthcareLogic
#bigbeautifulbill

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jun 20

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today we celebrate Juneteenth—the day enslaved people in Texas
learned they were free, 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Consider: supporting Black-owned businesses, learning about Black history, or donating to organizations fighting for racial justice.

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jun 15

As a first-generation student, there is so much that you don't know that it is hard to even ask questions. Then you waste so much time finding things out for yourself that you are often playing from behind. I am grateful that I found mentors to help me along the way. Good mentoring is essential.

Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Jun 15

First-generation chemistry students report having low expectations, finding it difficult to find guidance and feeling more isolated than their non-first-generation peers.

First-generation graduate chemists face challenges throughout their entire academic lifetime

Study highlights need for mentorship and more inclusive networks

www.chemistryworld.com

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Jun 15

🕵️‍♀️ Where in the world am I? 🌍

My friends call me Carmen Sandiego, and I am living up to the nickname! I was on the road again, but I am not telling you where... yet 😏

Think you can crack the case? Drop your guesses below!

#WhereInTheWorldAmI #CarmenSandiego
#Travellife

Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · May 18

So true, I used to live in Ames IA, the university was the largest employer in town.

Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · May 17

When we take measures to address the racial bias that has allowed whites to enjoy privilege, they call our survival mechanisms 'racial bias.' Pure hypocrisy.

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#saveNSF #NSF

NSF’s grant cuts fall heaviest on scientists from underrepresented groups

Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Apr 24

ATTENTION: NSF GRANT RECIPIENTS

We received a heads up from a trusted source that you should proactively download/print/screen shot any documentation on research.gov pertaining to your NSF awards, both those that are current and any that have closed in the last 5-6 years.

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Beilstein-Institut @beilstein-institut.bsky.social · Apr 14

@sbraese.bsky.social, @hiroseg-kyoto.bsky.social, @chemdiva.bsky.social, @luscombeoist.bsky.social @cluster3dmm2o.bsky.social

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Apr 14

Rather 324 pounds, but still that I can see.

Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Apr 14

Perhaps it is just a typo? 6'2" and 315lbs?

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Beilstein-Institut @beilstein-institut.bsky.social · Apr 2

Register now for the Beilstein Organic Chemistry Symposium “Organic #semiconductor materials: Challenges and opportunities”, 📅 September 23–25, 2025, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/zkbby2w6

#BeilsteinSemiconductors2025

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Apr 8

The words blue waffle come to mind.

Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Mar 14

So grown men who illegally protest the legal transfer of power get pardoned, but student protestors on private property get expelled and deported? Make it make sense. #AcademicChatter

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Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Mar 12

This is also a better idea than Aaron Rodgers.

Malika Jeffries-EL @chemdiva.bsky.social · Mar 12

Name someone you would rather see at QB for the Steelers than Aaron Rodgers. I will go first: Cam Newton, and yes I know he hasn't played in years, but still a better look, smh. #nflsky #Steelers

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Florent Louis, FRSC @florentlouis59.bsky.social · Feb 12

I am thrilled to act for the second year in-a-row as subject chair #RSCEnv @envsci.bsky.social for this upcoming edition #RSCposter @roysocchem.bsky.social celebrating its 10th birthday.

Proud to represent @univlille.bsky.social @fst-ulille.bsky.social @cnrs-hautsdefrance.bsky.social

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