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We connect people with science!
Get matched with a scientist at SkypeAScientist.com

Check out our science street art in Philly (& maybe near you!)
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.'s avatar Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
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It's day 3 of the United States of Science!

We're 76% of the way there!

The West Coast is COMPLETE ๐Ÿซก Good work West Coast.

$10 donations fill bubbles, to support @skypeascientist.bsky.social
Help us continue our mission of connecting people with science!

๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป
givebutter.com/Wj5JGG

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.'s avatar Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
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Anybody wanna knock out a state tonight before the end of day 1 ๐Ÿ‘€

$30 to finish
Hawaii
Maine
Delaware

$40 for
Alaska
Utah
Rhode Island

$60 for New Mexico

$70 for Louisiana

Many of the bigger states need all the help they can get ๐Ÿ˜…
givebutter.com/Wj5JGG

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.'s avatar Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
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IT IS TIME.

The 6th annual United States of Science Challenge begins NOW.

Each bubble represents classrooms we matched w/scientists over the last year.

$10 donations fill in bubbles.

The first region to close all their bubbles wins!
givebutter.com/Wj5JGG

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Dr. Diana Li's avatar Dr. Diana Li @dianateuthis.bsky.social
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I always like this time of year for two reasons:

1. The way the giant dot looks in the states with one dot makes me chuckle every single time

2. The chance to support one of my fave orgs!! @skypeascientist.bsky.social

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿฆ‘

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.'s avatar Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
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Mark your calendars! We're going to the Phillies game Aug 14th! It's for science, ok? Science, & whiskey shots in the parking lot with my Aunt Regina. She's not a scientist, but she's part of this.

We're gathering a group of 100! It's a fundraiser for @skypeascientist.bsky.social

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Meg Mindlin's avatar Meg Mindlin @invertebabe.bsky.social
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Come ask me very weird and wacky question youโ€™ve ever had about octopuses! I was built for this ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜ค โ€ฆalso learn about what research looks like but questions are admittedly more fun ๐Ÿคง

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We had 321 attendees for Bug-Type Pokรฉmon & the Real World Insects that Inspire Them! Love to see so many people excited about bugs! ๐Ÿ›

You can view the session on YouTube at your leisure here youtube.com/watch?v=uEXVihUVBcY

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.'s avatar Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
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For our most recent @skypeascientist.bsky.social + FNA mural was on river biodiversity. The project was funded by the PA dept. for environmental protection. Muralist Carissa Hugo designed drain markers to remind folks of the connection between storm drains & the ecosystem on the mural!

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The 2000th classroom signed up for the spring semester of Skype a Scientist today!

We can accommodate another 2000 classrooms. We have plenty of scientists!

Sign up to be matched with a scientist for a Q&A with your class, scout troop, or library today skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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Wobbologist (they/them) ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ 's avatar Wobbologist (they/them) ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ @wobbologist.bsky.social
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I got to zoom with some very smart kids today through @skypeascientist.bsky.social!

It's always fun to chat about sharks and marine biology to anyone at any age who is genuinely curious!

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You ready to talk about sea star feet? They have so many feet, but no brain. How does that work?!

Theo Po knows all about it.

Ask all your sea star questions at 1pm ET/ 10am PT

RSVP here: buff.ly/4bpuV1A

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Check out our lineup for spring semester Skype a Scientist LIVE Q&As!

All free, on zoom webinar.

3/4 Sharks!
3/19 Sea Stars!
4/26 Medicine from Plants!
5/15 Bug-Type Pokemon?!

Get more info + RSVP links here: skypeascientist.com/livestreams....

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D.'s avatar Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social
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Every week is a good week to sign up to be matched with a scientist, but this week is extra good.

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NCGleason's avatar NCGleason @ncgleason.bsky.social
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Get your science from the sources - actual real live scientists!

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The only thing we love more than science is *sharing* science.

We would ๐Ÿ’•love๐Ÿ’• to match your group with a scientist! For every class (or other group) you sign up between now & Valentines Day, you'll be entered to win a microscope!

Sign up today skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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Every semester, we try to match at least 1 classroom or library per state with a scientist.

We're missing 9 states this semester:
WY
VT
SD
DE
RI
HI
OK
UT
WV

Do you know a teacher in any of these states? Encourage them to sign up using this link! skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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You can, but let's connect over email quickly before you sign up. Skypeascientist at gmail :)

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Just (Dr.) Monica's avatar Just (Dr.) Monica @pkpd-babe.bsky.social
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This is really an incredible program, and the kids ask better questions than most clinicians and scientists have asked during my talks. Sign up, and spread science! ๐Ÿงช ๐Ÿฉบ ๐ŸŸฆ๐Ÿง  ๐Ÿ›Ÿ ๐Ÿบ

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adi๐Ÿ‰'s avatar adi๐Ÿ‰ @adigoesswimming.bsky.social
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We do this every year and it's fantastic. The scientists are always wonderful and we learn so much! It's great for the kid and I love hearing from actual scientists what they're studying RIGHT NOW, which is just indescribably cool.

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๐Ÿ“ฃIt's time to sign up for Skype a Scientist 2024

We match scientists w/classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & more for conversations about science!

We have a growing list of scientist volunteers. We'll match you for FREE virtual Q&As! Sign up here: skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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Meaghan Kennedy Ng's avatar Meaghan Kennedy Ng @mknbioinfgenome.bsky.social
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For all my scientist friends, this is a great way to get involved in outreach!! I signed up, got a match, and will hopefully "meet" with my class sometime in December! ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ’ป