Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Maggie Hayes
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to introduce another one of Those Nerdy Girls, Maggie Hayes. Maggie is our Spanish language science communications intern, and she helps with operations, translation, and community engagement on our Spanish-language channel, Querida Pandemia. Maggie is a UW-Madison undergraduate majoring in Spanish and Sociology with a certificate in Chicana and Latina Studies. She Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Megan Madsen
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Do you love our recent series on logical fallacies as much as I do? Well then, get excited because you’re about to meet the woman who writes them! Dr. Panthagani is our only contributor who has both an M.D. and a Ph.D., which she earned from Baylor College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program. Her Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today, we continue our little adventure in finding out just who *are* #ThoseNerdyGirls. We’re talking with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb. Dr. Piltch-Loeb is a risk communications expert. When she’s not contributing to research efforts here at #DearPandemic, Dr. Piltch-Loeb is working on research projects as a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more…
How can we equip the next generation of Nerdy Girls to stop the spread of misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Today we get to introduce another one of Those Nerdy Girls, Maggie Hayes. Maggie is our Spanish language science communications intern, and she helps with operations, translation, and community engagement on our Spanish-language channel, Querida Pandemia. Maggie is a UW-Madison undergraduate majoring in Spanish and Sociology with a certificate in Chicana and Latina Studies. She Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Megan Madsen
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Do you love our recent series on logical fallacies as much as I do? Well then, get excited because you’re about to meet the woman who writes them! Dr. Panthagani is our only contributor who has both an M.D. and a Ph.D., which she earned from Baylor College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program. Her Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today, we continue our little adventure in finding out just who *are* #ThoseNerdyGirls. We’re talking with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb. Dr. Piltch-Loeb is a risk communications expert. When she’s not contributing to research efforts here at #DearPandemic, Dr. Piltch-Loeb is working on research projects as a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more…
How can we equip the next generation of Nerdy Girls to stop the spread of misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
It’s time to meet another one of Those Nerdy Girls. This time we are delighted to introduce Dr. Megan Madsen, D.O. 👩⚕️ What’s a D.O.? We’re so glad you asked. It stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. Dr. Madsen says: “Our education mirrors M.D. programs for medical curriculum, and we also get extra training in musculoskeletal Read more…
Dr. Jennifer Dowd Wins PAA Award!
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Do you love our recent series on logical fallacies as much as I do? Well then, get excited because you’re about to meet the woman who writes them! Dr. Panthagani is our only contributor who has both an M.D. and a Ph.D., which she earned from Baylor College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program. Her Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today, we continue our little adventure in finding out just who *are* #ThoseNerdyGirls. We’re talking with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb. Dr. Piltch-Loeb is a risk communications expert. When she’s not contributing to research efforts here at #DearPandemic, Dr. Piltch-Loeb is working on research projects as a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more…
How can we equip the next generation of Nerdy Girls to stop the spread of misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
👑 Nerdy Girl News! 👑 On Friday, Dear Pandemic’s own Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jennifer Dowd won a fancy award from the largest scientific association of demographers, the Population Association of America. She received the 2022 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement. During the award ceremony, her work here at Dear Pandemic was highlighted as one Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls: Dr. Kristen Panthagani
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Do you love our recent series on logical fallacies as much as I do? Well then, get excited because you’re about to meet the woman who writes them! Dr. Panthagani is our only contributor who has both an M.D. and a Ph.D., which she earned from Baylor College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program. Her Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today, we continue our little adventure in finding out just who *are* #ThoseNerdyGirls. We’re talking with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb. Dr. Piltch-Loeb is a risk communications expert. When she’s not contributing to research efforts here at #DearPandemic, Dr. Piltch-Loeb is working on research projects as a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more…
How can we equip the next generation of Nerdy Girls to stop the spread of misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Do you love our recent series on logical fallacies as much as I do? Well then, get excited because you’re about to meet the woman who writes them! Dr. Panthagani is our only contributor who has both an M.D. and a Ph.D., which she earned from Baylor College of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program. Her Read more…
Meet Those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Today, we continue our little adventure in finding out just who *are* #ThoseNerdyGirls. We’re talking with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb. Dr. Piltch-Loeb is a risk communications expert. When she’s not contributing to research efforts here at #DearPandemic, Dr. Piltch-Loeb is working on research projects as a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more…
How can we equip the next generation of Nerdy Girls to stop the spread of misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Today, we continue our little adventure in finding out just who *are* #ThoseNerdyGirls. We’re talking with Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb. Dr. Piltch-Loeb is a risk communications expert. When she’s not contributing to research efforts here at #DearPandemic, Dr. Piltch-Loeb is working on research projects as a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Read more…
How can we equip the next generation of Nerdy Girls to stop the spread of misinformation?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEMAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
A: Start building their scientific literacy skills now! Below we share three super neat resources that can help kids (across a range of ages) learn about the scientific method, get introduced to careers in various scientific fields, and gain the skills needed to become savvy consumers (and sharers) of scientific information! *Zoey and Sassafras*- a Read more…
Meet those Nerdy Girls – Dr. Chana Davis
Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Today we get to chat with Dr. Chana Davis in Vancouver, BC, who has a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the @University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Genetics from @Stanford University. Dr. Davis says she was always drawn to genetics, and after completing her undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. seemed like the natural Read more…
March 8th is International Women’s Day!
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEMLauren Hale, PhD MA
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
The Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic join the United Nations in celebrating International Women’s Day. Here are some ways you can, too: 1.) Donate to a cause that supports women, including organizations that help women run for office (see link below). 2.) Write a letter or make a phone call to a woman that inspires Read more…
Nerdy Publication alert!
Uncertainty and Misinformation Women in STEMJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
The Nerdy Girls are thrilled to share a jointly authored editorial in the American Journal of Health Promotion sharing our “Let’s Learn” communication strategy: 💥 Lesson #1: ➡️ Listening and Empathy Come First In the Dear Pandemic community, learning is a two-way street. Our readers are among our best teachers. Read the full essay here: Read more…
🧪Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!🔬
Women in STEMJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Nerdy Girls around the world continue to get it done during a global pandemic. Special thanks to all the women who heeded the call for rapid translation of vital scientific information during this crisis, and for our Nerdy readers who helped share this information far and wide. 🧬📊 #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Unambiguous Science Unbiased Read more…
Can I be a vaccine ambassador?
Vaccines Women in STEMAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
YES! YES! YES! People are more likely to listen to information from someone they already trust. Here are a few wonderful resources to support YOU in becoming a community resource from Dr. Rupali Limaye, a behavioral and social scientist from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Tips on starting discussions about vaccines. See the Read more…
What can I do for a school nurse today?
Families/Kids Women in STEMAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEM
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Escalating COVID-19 cases and changing guidelines fall directly on the shoulders of school nurses. School nurses maintain the preventative and daily health of millions of children and are key in navigating COVID-19 risk mitigation. Here’s a few ideas to help out these unbelievable professionals. Layer on the patience, kindness, and grace. This is the “Monday-est” Read more…
Pandemic Heroines in the Kids’ Vaccine Trials
Families/Kids Vaccines Women in STEMMalia Jones, PhD MPH
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
As we prepare for yet another back-to-school season amid massive pandemic uncertainty, all of us parents are anxiously awaiting the results of those kids’ vaccine trials. WHEN WHEN WHEN?? Well, there’s no news on that front. But while we wait, let’s honor the little (and big) heroines and heroes of those trials. Parents are taking Read more…
BIG Thank You to All School Nurses!
Families/Kids Women in STEMAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEM
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Sending a BIG thank you to all the school nurses for everything they have done to keep students safe through an unpredictable school year. School nurses are a vital link between education and health for students. As health providers with expertise in school-age children, they are responsible for preventative measures and daily health management of Read more…
Meet Nerdy Girl Shero Chiquita Brooks-LaSure!
Women in STEMLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEM
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Health policy wonks across the U.S. are cheering the appointment of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to the top job running the country’s public health insurance programs. Her agency – the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – is responsible for insuring over 150 million people through the country’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, which together account for Read more…
Vaccine Talk from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Vaccines Women in STEMJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEM
Verdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Already missing the Nerdy Girl Saturday Q&A? You’re in luck! Grab your coffee, sit back and enjoy straight vaccine talk from the Moderna developer and Nerdy Girl in spirit Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett! Link to Original FB Post
Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna?
Vaccines Women in STEMVerdena Jennings, DO
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEM
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
A: After 6 years of working on a vaccine for novel corona viruses Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett and her team found success. She is our nerdy-girl Pandemic Hero this week. Dr. Corbett is a 34 year old Black American scientist. She is a viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institute of Read more…
You asked for more Heroes of the Pandemic. We’ve got ’em! Dr. Ala Stanford
Social and Racial Justice Vaccines Women in STEMAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
Tonight we’re honored to introduce Dr. Ala Stanford, pediatric surgeon and founder of Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium in Philadelphia. Dr. Stanford has had an extraordinary career in medicine filled with both adventure and service. No stranger to “stepping up and stepping in”, she leapt into action in April, 2020 when she realized that Black Philadelphians Read more…
