Tag: Valerie Gallegos
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Platforms, Podcasts, and Politics
As someone who grew up chronically online, I never would have guessed that dance videos and SpongeBob memes could be used as tools for teaching science. Yet here we are. Scientists and medical professionals are breaking down complex concepts through TikToks, tweets, and podcasts. Social media has made science approachable and accessible to individuals far…
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From Patronage to Policy
Scientific research is and always has been deeply entangled with politics, culture, and the broader currents of society. Like most human endeavors, doing science requires materials and manpower, both of which come with a price tag. Thus, funding becomes one of the most direct and potent forces influencing not just what kind of science gets…
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Trying to Survive as a Scientist Under Shifting Presidential Administrations
The contentious 2024 U.S. presidential election has had a resounding impact on the social state of the U.S. and broader communities. In a country that seems to be more divided every day, fueled by rhetoric from both sides of the aisle, it is difficult not to question what effect the political environment will have on…