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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 New episode of the Scientista Podcast

Julie Chávez Rodriguez — Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Manager.

From her organizing roots to the debate stage, Julie shares what she learned running one of the most high-stakes races in politics.

Listen here: scientista.substack.com/p/leading-ka...

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Sep 5

You may know her as Billie Eilish’s mom.
But Maggie Baird is also the force behind Support+Feed, a nonprofit bringing plant-based meals to communities in need and pushing the music industry to go greener. 🌱🎶

Listen now!

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 25

Science only matters if it drives change.

On Sep 25, we’re creating a space to explore how evidence translates into impact—across business and policy.

Join some of the world's most prominent minds for conversations on science communication & decision-making.

Request an invite: lu.ma/jejwxtep

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 25

Who gets to invent? It’s a question Kathi Vidal has spent her career expanding.

As former head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, she worked to make innovation more inclusive — and she’s still pushing for change.

📰 Read her story on Scientista:

Who Gets to Invent? Kathi Vidal on Power, Patents, and the Future of Innovation

When we talk about who holds power in America, we tend to look to the halls of Congress or the boardrooms of big companies. But there’s another arena where power quietly takes shape: the patent system

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yes, we’re still talking about gender.

The data is clear: when women lead, climate solutions work. 🌍

Check out the latest episode of the Scientista Podcast featuring Helen Mountford, President and CEO of ClimateWorks Foundation. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 22

Jane Lubchenco reminds us: the ocean is too important to ignore.

From leading NOAA to championing marine protected areas and climate-smart policies, her story shows why ocean health matters for all of us.

📰 Explore her journey on Scientista:

Jane Lubchenco: The Ocean Is Too Important to Ignore

The former NOAA Administrator reflects on her lifelong love of the ocean, its power to heal the planet and why it’s time to stop taking science for granted.

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Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · Aug 15

This conversation with Monica Medina for @scientistas.bsky.social digs deep into how we can achieve the climate action we need (and how we are going to Save Ourselves). Tune in below (and sign up to win a paperback of the book, which just came out) 👇

Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 14

@fisherdanar.bsky.social argues the climate movement has a major blind spot: local organizing. Yet that's where we can create change fastest and build real power.

Win a signed copy of her book "Saving Ourselves" — just subscribe to the Scientista newsletter: scientista.substack.com

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 18

“Her Deepness” Sylvia Earle has spent over 7,000 hours underwater and led the first all‑female aquanaut team.

This feature explores how her fearless curiosity and connection to the ocean inspired a lifetime of exploration, conservation, and mentorship.

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Her Deepness: Sylvia Earle on a Lifetime Underwater and the Fight to Save the Sea

In a special World Oceans Day episode, the legendary explorer reflects on ocean wonder, human impact, and why hope still swims below the surface.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 15

“Birdwatching isn’t just for retirees — it’s for anyone with a window, a park, or a moment to look up.”

That’s the message from Dr. Elizabeth Gray, who turned childhood curiosity about pigeons into leading the National Audubon Society.

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Elizabeth Gray: Birdwatching Is for Everyone

From childhood curiosity to conservation leadership, the CEO of the National Audubon Society reflects on how birds connect us to nature—and to each other.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 14

@fisherdanar.bsky.social argues the climate movement has a major blind spot: local organizing. Yet that's where we can create change fastest and build real power.

Win a signed copy of her book "Saving Ourselves" — just subscribe to the Scientista newsletter: scientista.substack.com

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 11

“We need leaders who are part scientist, part strategist, and part storyteller,” says Dr. Nikki Romanik.

Because fighting health misinformation isn’t just about what we know — it’s about whether people believe us.

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Debunking Dangerous Myths: Dr. Nikki Romanik on Vaccine Misinformation

As vaccine skepticism makes headlines once again, we sat down with Dr. Nikki Romanik, former Chief of Staff & Deputy Director of the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy.

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Climate Central @climatecentral.org · Aug 8

🎧New podcast from @scientistas.bsky.social has dropped!

@bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social joins to talk all things climate communication.

Give the episode a listen on this Friday 👇

Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 7

Are weather forecasters our best climate communicators?

On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.

🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 8

“I learned more about resilience from that one tree than any management course.” — Sally‑Ann Ranney 🌿

A childhood encounter with an oak tree shaped her lifelong work to protect nature — and the communities that depend on it.

📰 Read her story on Scientista:

Sally Ann Ranney: How a Tree Taught Me Everything

At just seven years old, Sally Ann Ranney told her mother she didn’t want to go to Sunday school. Instead, she found God in a tree—a towering, hollowed-out elder in a nearby field.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 7

Are weather forecasters our best climate communicators?

On the Scientista Podcast, @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social odsplacky.bsky.social of @climatecentral.org explains why trust, science & storytelling make meteorologists essential voices on climate.

🎧 Listen: scientista.substack.com/p/why-weathe...

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Podcast Delivery @podcastdelivery.com · Aug 4

Discover the scientistas.bsky.social, where Dr. Sweta Chakraborty and Monica Medina chat with trailblazers reshaping business, politics, and culture. Tune in for inspiring stories of leadership, resilience, and real-world impact.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 4

“Success always comes with failure.”

Dr. Strauss, at the helm of AdvoCare Foundation, fights for community health—from improving food access to countering misinformation. She knows that driving health equity starts at the neighborhood level.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Aug 1

Women’s leadership is key to solving the climate crisis — and we all have a role to play.

In this Scientista feature, Adam Met shares why empowering women in science and leadership is critical for building real climate solutions.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 28

Jennifer Klein was the first person to say “menopause” in the Oval Office.

A small moment, but a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come (and how far we still have to go) in making women’s health part of real policy conversations.

Read her story:

Jennifer Klein on Fighting for the 28th Amendment and a More Equal Future

What does it take to turn advocacy into lasting change? Jennifer Klein has spent her career finding out.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 25

From Army enlistee to leading LGBTQ+ advocate — @charlotteclymer.bsky.social story shows how identity and service shape leadership.

As a trans woman, veteran, and person of faith, she’s spent her life pushing for equality and inclusion.

Read her story here:
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Charlotte Clymer: Service, Identity, and Speaking the Truth

Serving your country isn’t about who you are—it’s about what you can do.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 24

In an age of AI-generated everything, does writing still matter?
@ruthmarcus.bsky.social says yes—because writing is thinking.
Outsource it, and we outsource the thinking too.

Listen to the full episode of the Scientista Podcast here: www.scientista.world/scientista-p...

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 22

🌟WIN A SIGNED BILL NYE QUOTE CARD🌟

To celebrate our latest Scientista Podcast episode with Bill Nye the Science Guy, we’re giving away signed quote cards from Bill himself!

All you have to do is leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

How to participate: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 21

“Not everyone can speak up. But for those of us who can — we must.” — Gina McCarthy

Few have used their voice for climate and public health like McCarthy — from the EPA to the White House.

📰 Read her story on Scientista:

Gina McCarthy: The EPA and the Fight for Our Future

The EPA’s not just about regulations, it’s about people, health & the power of science.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 18

In a world of polarized headlines, Katharine Hayhoe is cutting through the noise.

She’s not just a top climate scientist — she’s showing how to talk about climate in ways that build trust, not division.

📰 Read more on Scientista:

Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Communication that Works

The key to climate communication? Talk about what people already care about.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 14

What do moonshots and Pippi Longstocking have in common?

Astro Teller believes fearless creativity—just like Pippi’s—fuels breakthrough innovation at X.

📰 Read his story on Scientista:

Astro Teller: Why Pippi Longstocking Is My Role Model

Big ideas come with big risks—if you’re not failing sometimes, you’re not reaching far enough.

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Scientista @scientistas.bsky.social · Jul 11

Meet Ebony Twilley Martin — a trailblazing woman leader in climate.

As former co‑Executive Director of Greenpeace USA, she brought science, vision, and inclusivity to the forefront of climate action.

📰 Read her story on Scientista:

Ebony Twilley Martin: From Mom to Movement Builder

What would you do if your child’s asthma wasn’t just medical—but environmental?

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