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Sara Kobilka (she/her)
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Renaissance Woman • Lifelong Learner • Career Coach • Anti-niche, pro-strategy • Curator of Inspiration • Actively cross-pollinating impactful ideas across disciplines and industries while raising small creatures
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · 7d
#SciComm #VisualSciComm #ScienceOnASphere
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · 7d
If you've ever seen @noaa.gov's Science on a Sphere, you probably remember it. Oct 3 Cèleste Frazier Barthel will be discussion the "wow" factor of this 3D visual science communication tool for @waterwhysua.bsky.social free Visual SciComm Seminar. Sign up today waterwhys.org/seminar/fall...
Flyer for the Fall 2025 Visual SciComm Seminar speaker Cèleste Frazier Barthel. A Water Whys logo is at the top left with a question mark embedded in an upside down water droplet. At the center is Cèleste's picture. The background in the lower half is reminiscent of waves. October 3, 2025, 11am-noon AZ time (2-3pm ET) Cèleste Frazier Barthel Visual Science Communication Goes 3D Break free from the flat screen! Dr. Cèleste Frazier Barthel, STEM educator, will highlight the power of 3D visualization in scientific communication, focusing on the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Science on a Sphere®. Reaching more than 60 million people each year, this powerful dynamic tool provides a more complete, accurate and immersive way to communicate global-scale scientific information than traditional 2D models. Cèleste will discuss the “wow factor” her research found when people engaged with this tool and how the images are designed. This is the first speaker of a four-part virtual series held via Zoom. Please register for each seminar individually to receive your Zoom link. Link in post.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · 7d
It's time to talk visual science communication again!
@waterwhysua.bsky.social is back with unique conversations around visual science communication including @mikemorrison.bsky.social Oct. 17.
Free talks every other Friday on Zoom start tomorrow. Register now waterwhys.org/seminar/fall... #SciComm
Flyer for Water Whys Visual SciComm Seminar Fall 2025 Series with pictures of speakers and their talk information. October 3 at 11am noon / 2pm ET, Celeste Frazier Barthel's talk is Visual Science Communication Goes 3D. October 17 (same time) Mike Morrison's talk is Design, for Scientists: Help people pay attention to research and love it. October 31 (same time) Shiloe Fontes' talk is Where Science Meets Art: Sparking Curiosity Through Creativity. November 14 11am AZ time/1pm ET Megan Roxbury's talk is Creative Negotiation: Navigating Interdisciplinary Teams and Projects. Register for each session separately to receive Zoom link, registration link in post.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Apr 20
Love your alt text for the image. ;)
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Apr 20
STEM Community, join me in a LinkedIn Sprint! It's a chance to support each other & increase our visibility on LinkedIn.

Join as job seeker, freelancer, researcher, designer, engineer, communicator and more! Register by Tuesday!

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#STEM #Community
Flyer inviting the STEM Community to join the April 25 - May 2 2025 LinkedIn Sprint run by Renaissance Woman Consulting. Text says, "Boost your LinkedIn presence with support and accountability". Sara, the sprint coach, is seen wearing workout clothes and curling a large teal barbell towards her bicep. She has a serious look on her face with a hint of a smile.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Mar 24
Have you ever stared at the sea of black on a conference poster and wondered whether there was a better way to communicate research? The answer is YES!

Join THIS Friday, March 28 at 2pm ET / 11am AZ time to learn more from @doctorzen.net.

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#SciComm #VisualSciComm
Flyer for the 2025 Visual SciComm Seminar speaker Zen Faulkes. A Water Whys logo is at the top left with a question mark embedded in an upside down water droplet. At the center is Zen's avatar with a crustacean on his shoulder. The background in the lower half is reminiscent of waves. Text says, "Conference posters are the hardest format for technical communication because of their tight constraints. I will discuss the most common graphic design mistakes on posters and how to avoid them. I will also talk about ensuring your poster is accessible, both during and after the conference."
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Mar 22
Want more info about past sprints? Check out my blog post about it. renwomanconsulting.com/2024/10/spri...
Sprint Success! - Renaissance Woman Consulting LLC
Sara celebrates successfully coaching a LinkedIn Sprint for Freelance Creatives that was highly impactful for participants AND for her personally.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Mar 22
Is LinkedIn a platform you'd like to use more in your freelance business? Join me, your personal coach, for a LinkedIn Sprint starting next week. The sprint runs March 28-April 4. Register by Tues!

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#Freelancers #CareerCoach #LinkedIn #RenaissanceWomansSprint
Flyer inviting freelance creatives to join the March 2025 LinkedIn Sprint run by Renaissance Woman Consulting. Text says, "Books your LinkedIn presence with support and accountability". Sara, the sprint coach, is seen wearing workout clothes and curling a large teal barbell towards her bicep. She has a serious look on her face with a hint of a smile.
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · Mar 15
If you tweet images of what to do during a weather-related emergency, share that advice with blind and low-vision users, too. Add alt text. The alt text should include the text in the image, rather than just a vague description, so people aren't missing out on vital information.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Mar 16
Calling all #ScienceTalk25 attendees, join me Tuesday for my workshop on Genuine Disability Allyship! One topic we'll discuss is how what YOU do on Bluesky can support your allyship journey. Intrigued?? Join me at 1-2pm ET!

#Accessibility #Disability #A11y #SciComm
Flyer for Science Talk '25 Virtual Workshop, "Genuine Disability Allyship for Science Communicators" on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 1-2:30pm PM ET. Sara Kobilka's picture is in the far right corner. The background is primarily blue with a light geometric pattern.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 25
Have you considered using AI tools in your science communication?

Join @waterwhysua.bsky.social Friday at 1pm ET for our speaker Philipp Dexheimer, science-artist.

Register here for the Zoom link waterwhys.org/seminar/spri...

And yes, we'll talk ethics of AI too.

#SciComm #VisualSciComm #AI
Flyer for the 2025 Visual SciComm Seminar speaker Philipp Dexheimer. A Water Whys logo is at the top left with a question mark embedded in an upside down water droplet. At the center is a picture of Philipp in a chemistry lab wearing a white lab coat. The background in the lower half is reminiscent of waves. The session is Friday, February 28, 2025 from 11am-noon AZ time/1-2pm ET and registration is required to get the Zoom link.
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · Feb 25
A lot of big breaking news stories involve visuals, such as timelines of events, photos, memes, and screen shots. All of those images need alt text. All of them. Don't leave out people who use screen readers.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 14
#Scicomm
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 14
#SciCom #VisualSciComm
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 14
You're scrolling through your feed when suddenly you stop, your eyes drawn to something fascinating!

You've got until noon ET TODAY (Feb 14) to register for the first Water Whys UA Visual SciComm Seminar speaker, freelance graphic designer @louischarron.bsky.social.

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Flyer for the 2025 Visual SciComm Seminar speaker Louis Charron. A Water Whys logo is at the top left with a question mark embedded in an upside down water droplet. At the center is a picture Louis. The background in the lower half is reminiscent of waves. The event is Friday, February 14, 2025, 1pm ET. The talk is "How to Make Science Captivating". The description reads, "Drawing from how people engage with scientific content, freelance graphic designer Louis Charron will examine three powerful tools – storytelling, metaphors, and beauty – that transform scientific communication. By understanding how stories create meaning, how metaphors shape understanding, and how beauty drives both curiosity and cultural relevance, we can develop more effective approaches to sharing complex ideas." At the bottom, it notes, "this is the first speaker of a four-part virtual series held via Zoom. Please register for each Seminar individually to receive your Zoom link. Link in Description!"
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Feb 14
Can't wait to learn about this today for the @waterwhysua.bsky.social Visual SciComm Seminar! It's not too late for folks to register for this free virtual talk! waterwhys.org/seminar/spri...
SPRING 2025
Spring 2025 Visual SciComm Seminar Join us for this virtual speaker series on a wide range of topics related to visual scientific communication. The Spring series will take place on Fridays (see each...
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Jan 21
The new White House has already deleted dozens of environmental justice websites and reports. Worry not, they’re all backed up on various independent university websites. eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker-type...

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Federal Environmental Justice Tracker – Environmental and Energy Law Program
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Jan 20
Super important info! #SciComm folks, be sure to change this setting!
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · Nov 21
Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting?

Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting."
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Jan 20
I'd love to be added to some if you know of a way.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Jan 2
One more week until I host the kickoff for my next LinkedIn Sprint for job seekers! The sprint is January 10-17 and you'll be posting each day as well as engaging with fellow sprinter's posts. Join me for support, accountability and community! renwomanconsulting.com/career-strat...
Outline of a running figure in a window decal with a parking lot and road below blue skies visible behind it. The Renaissance Woman Consulting LLC logo is in the lower right corner. Text reads, "Join In! January 2025 LinkedIn Sprint for Job Seekers. Boost your LinkedIn presence with support and accountability."
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Jan 2
What a spectacular example of "nothing for us without us".

"Asking the "right questions to disabled people" is what creates a safe environment for disabled actors to be vulnerable, she (Marissa Node) said."

#Accessibility #Disability #Belonging

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How "Wicked"'s Accessibility Coordinator Made the Land of Oz More Inclusive
PS spoke to the accessibility coordinator for "Wicked," Chantelle Nassari, about her work on the film and why every production needs this role.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Dec 22
Does anyone else struggle with the word "newsletter"?
On beehiiv, I create my "posts". But when I refer to something I previously wrote, I WANT to write "in my last newsletter..." but that doesn't seem right. But "in my last post" doesn't feel good and "in my last issue" feels stuffy....
ARGH!
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Dec 22
I just connected with you from @meledits.bsky.social starter pack and stand in solidarity with your exhaustion (mine are 8 and 5 plus a 12-year-old dog with seizures). It's rough.
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Sara Kobilka (she/her) @renwoman.bsky.social · Nov 16
Calling job seekers who are looking to change industries but struggle translating their skills! Check out my FREE newsletter, Take it With You. saras-newsletter-74ba26.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Take it With You
Explore how you can translate your skills and strengths to pique the interest of potential employers!
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