Marlena Jones (@dcmarlena) 's Twitter Profile
Marlena Jones

@dcmarlena

STEMista, Science Educator, STEM advocate in Washington, DC. My goal: all students experience the quest and thrill of hands-on science learning!

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Jen Heemstra (@jenheemstra) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every person who you mentor is a unique individual, and none of them are you. Mentoring isn’t about sharing what you would do, but exploring what’s best for them to do.

Beyond100K (@beyond100k) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Latinos are key to filling the growing gap in #STEM! They drive 73% of US workforce growth but still face hurdles in STEM. We need inclusive hiring practices & financial support to unlock the full potential of this vital community. #HispanicHeritageMonth diverseeducation.com/demographics/l…

Latinos are key to filling the growing gap in #STEM! They drive 73% of US workforce growth but still face hurdles in STEM. We need inclusive hiring practices & financial support to unlock the full potential of this vital community. #HispanicHeritageMonth
diverseeducation.com/demographics/l…
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What happens when #STEM experts become teachers? They bring industry credibility, inspire students w/real-life stories & ignite a love for science & math! Discover how schools are benefiting from this unique career switch. 📸Laura Baker Education Week edweek.org/teaching-learn…

What happens when #STEM experts become teachers? They bring industry credibility, inspire students w/real-life stories &amp; ignite a love for science &amp; math! Discover how schools are benefiting from this unique career switch. 📸Laura Baker <a href="/educationweek/">Education Week</a> 
edweek.org/teaching-learn…
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🚀 We can't wait for tonight's #NeighborhoodLecture, "Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to Saturn," with كامران السلفي. So let’s hear from you! What would YOU do on a trip to 🪐? Reply with your ✨interplanetary itinerary.✨ RSVP—bit.ly/4dtWQgw (Image via DALLE)

🚀 We can't wait for tonight's #NeighborhoodLecture, "Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to Saturn," with <a href="/BadAstronomer/">كامران السلفي</a>. So let’s hear from you!

What would YOU do on a trip to 🪐? Reply with your ✨interplanetary itinerary.✨

RSVP—bit.ly/4dtWQgw

(Image via DALLE)
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From studying stars to leading in tech, Indigenous people have always been scientists. Our partner AISES is paving the way for Native students to pursue #STEM careers and give back to their communities. Learn more. #STEMEducation #IndigenousPeoplesDay insightintodiversity.com/growing-indige…

From studying stars to leading in tech, Indigenous people have always been scientists. Our partner <a href="/AISES/">AISES</a> is paving the way for Native students to pursue #STEM careers and give back to their communities. Learn more. #STEMEducation #IndigenousPeoplesDay 
insightintodiversity.com/growing-indige…
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If you love our PTC Taster Lab, now you can enhance it with control DNA! The controls represent the 3 possible genotypes, allowing students to compare their experimental results. A perfect tool for teaching accurate genotyping linked to taster phenotypes! minipcr.com/product/ptc-co…

If you love our PTC Taster Lab, now you can enhance it with control DNA! The controls represent the 3 possible genotypes, allowing students to compare their experimental results. A perfect tool for teaching accurate genotyping linked to taster phenotypes! 
minipcr.com/product/ptc-co…
Dr. Thema (@drthema) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Apologize to yourself for the times you’ve ignored, rejected, dishonored or neglected yourself. May this be a new season.

Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro, MD, PhD (@dr_ighodaro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After 4 years of undergrad, 4 years of medical school, 4 years of graduate school, 4 years of neurology residency training, and 1 year of stroke fellowship, I'm now an assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Health School of Medicine!!! WFBH Neurology and Neurosurgery

After 4 years of undergrad, 4 years of medical school, 4 years of graduate school, 4 years of neurology residency training, and 1 year of stroke fellowship, I'm now an assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Health School of Medicine!!!  <a href="/WakeNeuro/">WFBH Neurology and Neurosurgery</a>
Angeline J. Dukes, PhD (@therealdrdukes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’ve always loved Fall but there’s something spectacular about the leaves changing in Minnesota 😍🍁 The ombré of the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows 🍂

I’ve always loved Fall but there’s something spectacular about the leaves changing in Minnesota 😍🍁 

The ombré of the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows 🍂
Beyond100K (@beyond100k) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want kids to think critically, solve problems & get creative? Start with #STEM! Findings reveal that even the youngest learners benefit hugely from engaging w/tech & science. It’s time to make early STEM learning a priority. Let’s invest in young minds! theconversation.com/playing-techno…

Want kids to think critically, solve problems &amp; get creative? Start with #STEM! Findings reveal that even the youngest learners benefit hugely from engaging w/tech &amp; science. It’s time to make early STEM learning a priority. Let’s invest in young minds! 
theconversation.com/playing-techno…
Science News (@sciencenews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson have published 10 trigonometric proofs of the Pythagorean theorem, a feat thought impossible for 2,000 years. sciencenews.org/article/teenag…

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Free scientific illustrations for biologists! 😍 NIH has released a library of 500+ free scientific illustrations to create figures, presentations, and illustrations! all freely available in the public domain. Retweet and spread the message! bioart.niaid.nih.gov

Free scientific illustrations for biologists! 😍

<a href="/NIH/">NIH</a> has released a library of 500+ free scientific illustrations  to create figures, presentations, and illustrations!   

all freely available in the public domain. 

Retweet and spread the message!
bioart.niaid.nih.gov
Adam Grant (@adammgrant) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Abusive bosses don't drive performance. They undermine it. 471 studies, 149k people, 36 countries: in aggressive workplaces, we do poorer work, collaborate less, and shirk more. Incivility breaks confidence and breeds resentment. The best way to get results is to show respect.

Abusive bosses don't drive performance. They undermine it.

471 studies, 149k people, 36 countries: in aggressive workplaces, we do poorer work, collaborate less, and shirk more. Incivility breaks confidence and breeds resentment.

The best way to get results is to show respect.
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🎓 Get your education funded and secure your future! Apply for DoDSTEM’s SMART Scholarship by 12/6 and unlock full tuition, a $20-46K stipend, and a guaranteed job as a DoD civilian. 💼 buff.ly/4h4M2su #SMARTScholarship

🎓 Get your education funded and secure your future! Apply for <a href="/DoDstem/">DoDSTEM</a>’s SMART Scholarship by 12/6 and unlock full tuition, a $20-46K stipend, and a guaranteed job as a DoD civilian. 💼 buff.ly/4h4M2su #SMARTScholarship
miniPCR bio (@minipcr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A nice holiday surprise! Our NEW Viewit™ illumination kit is a safe, user-friendly add-on to visualize DNA with the Bandit™ electrophoresis system. With the addition of Viewit, you can now visualize DNA samples in REAL TIME during gel electrophoresis🧬minipcr.com/product/viewit…

Beyond100K (@beyond100k) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Holiday gifts that inspire #STEM curiosity. ✨🎁 Check out our Exec. Director Talia Milgrom-Elcott's top picks from Purdue University INSPIRE STEM #GiftGuide in Forbes! From coding robots to logic puzzles these gifts spark learning & joy for kids & adults! forbes.com/sites/taliamil…

Holiday gifts that inspire #STEM curiosity. 

✨🎁 Check out our Exec. Director Talia Milgrom-Elcott's top picks from <a href="/LifeAtPurdue/">Purdue University</a> INSPIRE STEM #GiftGuide in <a href="/Forbes/">Forbes</a>! From coding robots to logic puzzles these gifts spark learning &amp; joy for kids &amp; adults!

forbes.com/sites/taliamil…
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Winter fun with STEM! Looking for exciting winter activities that combine fun and learning? Here are some family-friendly STEM ideas to keep everyone engaged:

Winter fun with STEM! Looking for exciting winter activities that combine fun and learning? Here are some family-friendly STEM ideas to keep everyone engaged:
Carnegie Science (@carnegiescience) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wow! Who else is feeling starstruck after NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory's first look? Seems like a fitting time to revisit one of #VeraRubin’s most inspiring quotes. We’ve gathered a few more of our favorites here: carnegiescience.edu/news/10-inspir…

Wow! Who else is feeling starstruck after <a href="/VRubinObs/">NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory</a>'s first look? Seems like a fitting time to revisit one of #VeraRubin’s most inspiring quotes.

We’ve gathered a few more of our favorites here: carnegiescience.edu/news/10-inspir…