It’s not too late to get your flu shot!
Infectious Diseases Vaccines
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
It’s still not too late to get your flu shot protection by Christmas y’all…GO get it! CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Does the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine help protect against getting sick from COVID-19?
Vaccines
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
Short answer: yes! The bivalent booster vaccine does give additional protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infections for people who had previously received the OG COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. In September 2022, the US Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that all persons aged 12 and up who had already gotten their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines Read more…
I am 43 years old. Is it too late for me to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
Reproductive Health Vaccines
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: No, it’s not too late. Adults can get the HPV vaccine, too. Talk to your clinician to discuss whether getting the vaccine is right for you. TL;DR: Originally, the human HPV vaccine was approved for girls and young women aged 9-26. As research has continued, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has extended approval for Read more…
‘Tis the season. How can I deal with feelings of dread?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
There are many ways to deal with feelings of dread including acknowledging it, expressing it, and making a plan for it. If your dread is making it hard for you to get out of bed, causing you to avoid situations or miss work, or doesn’t go away even after you try different things to make Read more…
How can I support the mission of Those Nerdy Girls on Giving Tuesday?
Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Support for the science communication work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Those Nerdy Girls aren’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of crisis (a really long moment), the need for accessible, practical science is evident Read more…
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is surprisingly (and unacceptably) high.
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
It’s still not too late to get your flu shot protection by Christmas y’all…GO get it! CDC Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report Link to Original FB Post
Does the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine help protect against getting sick from COVID-19?
VaccinesSarah Whitley Coles, MD
Short answer: yes! The bivalent booster vaccine does give additional protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infections for people who had previously received the OG COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. In September 2022, the US Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that all persons aged 12 and up who had already gotten their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines Read more…
I am 43 years old. Is it too late for me to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
Reproductive Health Vaccines
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: No, it’s not too late. Adults can get the HPV vaccine, too. Talk to your clinician to discuss whether getting the vaccine is right for you. TL;DR: Originally, the human HPV vaccine was approved for girls and young women aged 9-26. As research has continued, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has extended approval for Read more…
‘Tis the season. How can I deal with feelings of dread?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
There are many ways to deal with feelings of dread including acknowledging it, expressing it, and making a plan for it. If your dread is making it hard for you to get out of bed, causing you to avoid situations or miss work, or doesn’t go away even after you try different things to make Read more…
How can I support the mission of Those Nerdy Girls on Giving Tuesday?
Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Support for the science communication work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Those Nerdy Girls aren’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of crisis (a really long moment), the need for accessible, practical science is evident Read more…
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is surprisingly (and unacceptably) high.
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
Short answer: yes! The bivalent booster vaccine does give additional protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infections for people who had previously received the OG COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. In September 2022, the US Advisory Committee on immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that all persons aged 12 and up who had already gotten their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines Read more…
I am 43 years old. Is it too late for me to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
Reproductive Health VaccinesMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
A: No, it’s not too late. Adults can get the HPV vaccine, too. Talk to your clinician to discuss whether getting the vaccine is right for you. TL;DR: Originally, the human HPV vaccine was approved for girls and young women aged 9-26. As research has continued, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has extended approval for Read more…
‘Tis the season. How can I deal with feelings of dread?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
There are many ways to deal with feelings of dread including acknowledging it, expressing it, and making a plan for it. If your dread is making it hard for you to get out of bed, causing you to avoid situations or miss work, or doesn’t go away even after you try different things to make Read more…
How can I support the mission of Those Nerdy Girls on Giving Tuesday?
Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Support for the science communication work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Those Nerdy Girls aren’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of crisis (a really long moment), the need for accessible, practical science is evident Read more…
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is surprisingly (and unacceptably) high.
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
A: No, it’s not too late. Adults can get the HPV vaccine, too. Talk to your clinician to discuss whether getting the vaccine is right for you. TL;DR: Originally, the human HPV vaccine was approved for girls and young women aged 9-26. As research has continued, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has extended approval for Read more…
‘Tis the season. How can I deal with feelings of dread?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
There are many ways to deal with feelings of dread including acknowledging it, expressing it, and making a plan for it. If your dread is making it hard for you to get out of bed, causing you to avoid situations or miss work, or doesn’t go away even after you try different things to make Read more…
How can I support the mission of Those Nerdy Girls on Giving Tuesday?
Women in STEM
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Support for the science communication work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Those Nerdy Girls aren’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of crisis (a really long moment), the need for accessible, practical science is evident Read more…
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is surprisingly (and unacceptably) high.
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
There are many ways to deal with feelings of dread including acknowledging it, expressing it, and making a plan for it. If your dread is making it hard for you to get out of bed, causing you to avoid situations or miss work, or doesn’t go away even after you try different things to make Read more…
How can I support the mission of Those Nerdy Girls on Giving Tuesday?
Women in STEMAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Support for the science communication work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Those Nerdy Girls aren’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of crisis (a really long moment), the need for accessible, practical science is evident Read more…
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is surprisingly (and unacceptably) high.
Reproductive Health
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
A: Support for the science communication work of Those Nerdy Girls comes in many forms. Here are a few ideas on our wish list! ** Financial Gifts Those Nerdy Girls aren’t going anywhere. While our work was born in a moment of crisis (a really long moment), the need for accessible, practical science is evident Read more…
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. is surprisingly (and unacceptably) high.
Reproductive HealthSara Gorman, PhD, MPH
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive Health
A. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
Many people associate pregnancy with joy, especially if the person pregnant wanted to have a baby. Cultural norms usually drive us toward thinking about pregnancy and childbirth as a joyous occasion to be celebrated. While this is true, it is also the case that a shadow hangs over pregnancy and childbirth in the U.S. in Read more…
Is my access to birth control in danger because of Roe being overturned?
Reproductive HealthA. August Burns, MPH, PA, CM
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
Uncategorized
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
A: As of now your legal right to birth control — including intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Plan B — is still protected by federal law in all 50 states though several states allow doctors and pharmacists to refuse to prescribe or dispense contraceptives. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to Read more…
NEW NERDY MERCH for Black Friday! (and a discount!!)
UncategorizedGretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
We’ve added some NEW NERDY MERCH just in time for BLACK FRIDAY!! And as a thank you to our amazing community, we’re offering 10% off all purchases through Tuesday. Fill your cart with gifts for all the Nerds in your life, and use DISCOUNT CODE: 349RDJ01D5SS Your purchases help financially support the science communication mission Read more…
Does turkey make me sleepy?
General Health Uncertainty and MisinformationLauren Hale, PhD MA
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
TL;DR: Not really. We get it. Thanksgiving is exhausting. And it’s tempting to curl up in a blanket after the big feast to take a snooze and/or avoid doing dishes. However, the widespread myth that the turkey-induced trance comes from the amino acid tryptophan doesn’t pass the pumpkin-spiced sniff test. Here are some relevant facts: Read more…
My uncle is knee-deep in COVID conspiracy theories. Any tips for respectfully engaging him?
Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
A: Experts recommend the SART strategy: Show empathy; Affirm critical thinking; avoid Ridicule; and invoke conspiracy theory “exiters” as Trusted messengers. And it never hurts to remember that as humans we need to feel heard before we can truly listen. Ah, conspiracy theories. We’ve all been exposed to them – wildly inaccurate hot-takes about COVID, Read more…
Tips for a safer Thanksgiving
Socializing Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation Videos
Those Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
RSV, Influenza and COVID are hitting our hospitals (especially kids hospitals) hard. As we face another Thanksgiving with surging viruses, how can we enjoy precious moments with family and friends while lowering the risk of getting or spreading illness? Think in terms of harm reduction: a little bit better is a little bit better. Small Read more…
Dear Pandemic Live Q&A 11-21-22
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Infectious Diseases Socializing Staying Safe Testing and Contact Tracing Uncertainty and Misinformation VideosThose Nerdy Girls offer advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: * Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Denying to the Grave & Contributing Writer at TNG * Read more…
Is there an easy way to figure out if I am eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and Misinformation
Chana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
A: Yes, there is a handy on-line tool that can tell you whether you are eligible for a booster based on your age, doses you’ve already received, and whether you are immunocompromised. TL: DR: Visit https://bit.ly/3Ebthkt, answer a few questions, and find out if you are eligible for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster (which targets Read more…
Nerdy Girl Live Q&A on Mon, 11/21: Triple Threat Thanksgiving & Science Denial
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe Uncertainty and MisinformationChana Davis, PhD
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
Monday, 11/21/22, at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 am PST Join Those Nerdy Girls for timely advice on staying well during a “triple threat” holiday season and practical insights into science denial – why it happens and how to navigate tricky conversations. Hosted by Those Nerdy Girls with: Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH: Co-Founder of Critica, Author of Read more…
