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Help us welcome our newest Nerdies!

Women in STEM

Learn more about them in this post

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Nerdy Girls! Because. . . you know. . . the more Nerds the better! The diversity and breadth of expertise in this group is a hallmark of what makes TNG a valued resource on a wide variety of health topics. Their writer training covered the following topics, among others: plain language writing, counteracting infodemics and misinformation, chief components of effective science communication, and training in the unique TNG style of writing, including incorporating humor and empathy. We constantly search for and train new writers to better serve you, our TNG community. As always, we appreciate your ongoing support.

This cohort included:

🔶 2 “hard science” PhDs (molecular biology and immunology)
🔶 2 public health professionals, specializing in health promotion and communication
🔶 1 recently-minted MPH and current MD student
🔶 1 psychiatric epidemiologist
🔶 1 other recently minted MPH with a specialty in policy and law
🔶 1 physiotherapist-turned-MPH student

You can view their bios here:

Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Ilana Gerjuoy, MPH
Irini Hadjisavva, PhD 
Sandy Laping, Masters in Epidemiology student
Elisabeth Marnik, PhD
Megan Reilly, MPH and current MD student
Parvati Singh, PhD
Rachel Spahnn, MPH
Grayson Waits, MPH

Stay safe. Stay well. Stay Nerdy!