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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · 8h

After being struck by lightning, Kim Weaver decided to live life to the fullest—and her story is as shocking as it is unforgettable. Hear it this week on Story Collider. ⚡️🎙️https://ow.ly/jbu050X6amW

#TrueStories #InspiringStories #LifeChangingMoments #UnforgettableStories

The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · 2d

“Instinct isn’t just a whim.” 🧠✨ Biologist Stephanie Galla learned that first-hand when a mugger pulled a knife on her in Colombia. Hear her story on this week’s Story Collider. 🎙️https://ow.ly/F3Zf50X6a1P

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · Aug 14

One thing you can always count on in the #CASFutureLeaders program is exceptional training from THE BEST facilitators. Thank you to Christine, Bryan, and Fola from @storycollider.bsky.social and Maggie and Emily from scitrain. Great start to our week in Columbus!

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Hark Audio @harkaudio.com · Sep 8

HARK DAILY - Today's best podcast moments in one playlist, featuring:
- Welcome to the vaccine free-for-all @wutsername.bsky.social
- The men breaking their legs to grow 3 inches taller @ruthmichaelson.com
- Trying to get a squirrel out of your house @storycollider.bsky.social

Listen to September 8, 2025 on Hark

A playlist of podcast moments

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Molly Magid @molmagid.bsky.social · 7d

The story I told in this Story Collider showcase is out now on the podcast! Listen to hear about the ups and downs I experienced in the first science lab I worked in 🦇

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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · Aug 7

Science is under threat. Help us fight back—with stories. 🎙️Join us Aug 12 for a special Story Collider showcase supporting our public workshops that help scientists speak with clarity, courage & connection.

🔗 www.crowdcast.io/c/micdrop

#SciComm #Storytelling #Fundraiser #ScienceMatters

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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · Jul 4

Ever wanted to coach storytellers, produce live shows, or help bring science stories to life? Sign up for Story Coaching 101!

🗓️ Four Tuesdays, starting Sept. 23
⏰ 6:30 pm ET on Zoom
🌍 Open to all!

Sign up now! www.storycollider.org/public-works...

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National Center for Science Education @ncse.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sarah Ott shares her story about scientific misinformation (with a mention of NCSE) on The Story Collider (@storycollider.bsky.social) - www.storycollider.org/stories/2025...

Pseudoscience: Stories about scientific misinformation — The Story Collider

When Lydia Greene’s infant daughter has a troubling reaction to a routine vaccine and her concerns are dismissed by a healthcare professional, she turns to an online parenting forum for answers, and a...

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Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Feb 21

"Failure is not a measure of your ability. It's just proof that you're trying."

The journey through science and life is never linear. Our own Max Departee and @han-arbach.bsky.social shared their stories in this episode of The @storycollider.bsky.social.

🎧 www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

You Belong Here: Stories from The Allen Institute — The Story Collider

After getting accepted to a PhD program, Max Departee can’t help but feel like he’s not good enough to be there, and Han Arbach is worried coming out as nonbinary will ruin their scientific career.

www.storycollider.org

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Stella Mayerhoff 🐒🧠✍🏼 @stellamayerhoff.bsky.social · Feb 26

Last year, I had the joy of sharing the @storycollider.bsky.social stage with incredible storytellers, including @drkencarter.bsky.social.

Today, I got to share that joy with my Abnormal Psychology students as they listened to Dr. Carter's fascinating guest lecture on thrill-seeking!

📷: Rob Felt

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Feb 15

My @storycollider.bsky.social story made the podcast for Valentine's Day today!

www.storycollider.org/stories/2025...

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Marney Isaac @marneyisaac.bsky.social · Feb 19

I’ll be a science storyteller at @storycollider.bsky.social next week! In their live recorded shows, the Story Collider reveals the role that #science plays in all of our lives through the art of personal storytelling. Happy to be sharing a #research story spanning multiple years on mapping #roots!

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Emily Mullin @emilymullin.bsky.social · Jan 30

And talked about it on stage at @storycollider.bsky.social a while back. You can listen to the podcast here: www.storycollider.org/stories/2016...

Emily Mullin: Losing My Voice — The Story Collider

In high school, Emily Mullin dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist -- until her voice mysteriously begins to disappear.

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Lauren Vetere @laurenmvetere.bsky.social · Jan 7

Other notable 2024 happenings: I told my first live science story with @storycollider.bsky.social! (3/6)

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The Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · Dec 11

The December 13th DEADLINE is COMING UP FAST 🚀 We want to hear your story so JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social & the #FriedmanBrainInstitute for an immersive, science STORYTELLING WORKSHOP culminating in a LIVE SHOWCASE @caveatnyc.bsky.social! TIME'S 🏃‍♀️ OUT 🎙️ SIGN UP NOW 🎤 tinyurl.com/w5rdzbz3

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Paula Croxson (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @paulacroxson.bsky.social · Dec 13

Proud to be featured on the @storycollider.bsky.social podcast this week with a story about all of the ways - scientific and otherwise! - I tried to persuade the pigeons on my windowsill to move out 🐦 www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

Birds: Stories about avifauna — The Story Collider

Paula Croxson uses her neuroscience background to get rid of the pigeon family that has taken up residence on her window sill, and as a new urban park ranger, Tim Lopez gets a call to capture a swan o...

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The Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · Nov 27

🎙️ There are 1,000s of stories in the Mount Sinai Community. Yours is one of them! JOIN @storycollider.bsky.social & the #FriedmanBrainInstitute for an immersive, SCIENCE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP culminating in a LIVE SHOWCASE @caveatnyc.bsky.social! SIGN-UP NOW 🎤https://tinyurl.com/w5rdzbz3

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Claire W @sciclaire.bsky.social · Nov 23

Powerful stories shared in a collaboration between @alleninstitute.bsky.social and @storycollider.bsky.social - and an important reminder that there's room in science for everyone!

Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Nov 22

"I belong in this space exactly as I am. I am a scientist."

From battling self-doubt to finding their true paths, Maxwell Departee and @han-arbach.bsky.social's journeys are a testament to the power of living authentically.

www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

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You Belong Here: Stories from The Allen Institute — The Story Collider

After getting accepted to a PhD program, Max Departee can’t help but feel like he’s not good enough to be there, and Han Arbach is worried coming out as nonbinary will ruin their scientific career.

www.storycollider.org

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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · Nov 22

Science can sometimes feel like an exclusive club that only certain people are allowed into. In this week's episode, produced in partnership with the @alleninstitute.bsky.social, Max Departee and Han Arbach try to find their place in science. Listen: www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

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The Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · Nov 18

There are 1,000s of stories in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Community. Yours is one of them! JOIN
@storycollider.bsky.social & the #FriedmanBrainInstitute for an immersive, science STORYTELLING WORKSHOP culminating in a LIVE SHOWCASE! Learn More | Sign-Up Now 🎤 tinyurl.com/w5rdzbz3

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Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Nov 22

"I belong in this space exactly as I am. I am a scientist."

From battling self-doubt to finding their true paths, Maxwell Departee and @han-arbach.bsky.social's journeys are a testament to the power of living authentically.

www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

@storycollider.bsky.social

You Belong Here: Stories from The Allen Institute — The Story Collider

After getting accepted to a PhD program, Max Departee can’t help but feel like he’s not good enough to be there, and Han Arbach is worried coming out as nonbinary will ruin their scientific career.

www.storycollider.org

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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · Nov 19

We're at Imperial College #ImperialLates Dec 5 with 4 #ScienceStories that’ll make you laugh, cry, and see life differently! 🎙Hosted by Richard Kemeny & Michaela Agapiou. Stories by Akshay Gajria, Benji Waterhouse, Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi & Heather Hanna.
FREE 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imperial-l...

Imperial Lates: Senses

Join the Imperial Lates for an evening of sensory stimulating activities to explore science.

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Dr. Catherine Macdonald @drcatmac.bsky.social · Nov 18

And ideally, remember that often science itself is a really cool story. If folks haven’t listened to @storycollider.bsky.social podcasts, I highly recommend them for scientists and non-scientists alike.

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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · Nov 15

🎙️ Join us on Dec 3 for a #StoryCollider show in LA with LAist! True science stories + a special chocolate pairing by The Chocolate Dispensary 🍫 Hosted by Bryan Kett, with storytellers Sophie Shrand, Joanne Higgins, Ken Phillips, & Ron Hart! 🎟️ laist.com/events/the-s...

The Story Collider LIVE: An Evening of True, Personal Stories About Science

A night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven’t touched a test tube since high school or have a closet full of lab coats, this is for you.

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The Story Collider @storycollider.bsky.social · Nov 15

In an attempt to be seen as “cool” by his friends, Azhar Bande-Ali reaches out to ✨the Steve Wozniak ✨ and invites him for coffee. You'll never believe what happens next! Listen to his story on our podcast this week!
www.storycollider.org/stories/2024...

#TechStories #SteveWozniak #ListenNow