Connected Conversations
The Connected Conversations 2020-2021 season has concluded!
Stay tuned for the 2021-2022 season.
During the 2021 school year every Wednesday I chatted with a scientist or educator about various topics with the intent to spur curiosity, knowledge, and passion in science and learning. Interested in joining in a conversation? Complete a short form to join the fun!
All @s are Twitter handles. If they are a streamer the link goes to their channel. If not it will go to a related sight with more information on what they do.
Dr. Berry
Co-founder of #blackinengineering and #blackinrobotics, passionate about equity and diversity in STEM education.
@DrCAberry
George Matsumoto
Senior education and research specialist at MBARI. He has a passionate interest in open oceans and deep sea communities.
@george_mage
Anthropology meets biology. PhD candidate at University at Oregon studying chimpanzees and bonobos.
@colinmbrand
Mary Phan
Psychology PhD student interested in implementing mindfulness-based interventions with underserved youth in public schools.
@marylynphan
NattyScience (Nathan)
Biochemist and streamer in pursuit of a PhD. Studies histones and rages at left-handed DNA helices.
https://www.twitch.tv/nattyscience
@natty_science
Hezekiah Branch
Researches predictive tumor growth. Interested in AI, education, and cognitive science.
@hezjbranch
Atmospheric scientist researching the rain/snow transition on mountains.
@banannareli
Dr. Evangeline Rose
Bird song and behavior specialist. Also the cohost of the I'll Take my Science Neat podcast.
@myscienceneat
Brittanie Dabney
Researcher in aquatic/freshwater ecotoxicological research and water sustainability. Primary interest in microplastics.
@TheRealBDabney
Lala is a VR, games, and education researcher. She is also a gamer and certified epic person.
@epiclalagirl
Jess Shanahan
Machine learning and AI expert with plenty of all round knowledge and expertise. Languages!
Enceladosaurus on Twitch and Twitter
Lorenzo Washington
Researches the relationship between plants and symbiotic microbes with a focus on the cell wall in roots.
@swankykindaguy
Chemist researching dendrimers. Also an awesome YouTube creator!
@AtTheBenchtop
Alice Chou
PhD student and mantis shrimp expert. Interested in how the mantis shrimp sensing its surroundings and reacts.
@ovebrainbows
Fossil, gem, and mineral expert and dealer. Author of the book 50 State Fossils.
Runs the makerspace and drone lab at University at Albany. Esports coach and advocate.
Marine geology, ocean expeditions, and the origins of life.
Chris King
Histologist and microscopy artist. Check out his wonderful images using crystallization and cells.
Instagram @the_masterpiece_inside
Civil engineer and climate change and sustainability communicator.
Computational ocean scientist focusing on the ocean's role in climate.
Research on plant immunity, specifically plant pathogen effectors. Co-founder of #blackbotonistsweek
@themorgantrail
PhD student that loves sharing the importance of science with others and volcanos. Did I mention volcanoes?
@VolcanoDoc
Jennifer Scianna
Science teacher. Working on game development at UWM.
@scianna2
Inspirational speaker researching how peoples connect with water and the importance of global freshwater.
@DrJovanelly
Scott Hebert
Gamification expert and outspoken on the benefit of games in the classroom.
@MasterHeebs
Dr. Matt Bellis
Physics professor at Siena College.
@matt_bellis
K. Renae Pullen
Expert in childhood science literacy.
@KRenaeP
Shannon Lundgren
Too many titles to list here. Expert Spanish teacher.
@scasso97
Dr. Geffrey Stopper
Leader of the brewing program at Sacred Heart University.
Mike Szczepanik
Science teacher extraordinaire
@MikeSzczepanik
Dr. Stan Sessions
Now retired professor of biology at Hartwick College and salamander lover.
Glen Arnold
One of the best "real" science teacher Twitter feeds IMO
@arnoldscience
Robert Stranahan Jr.
Health teacher and HVCC esports coach.
@BStranahan
Gene Gordon
NASA teacher fellow and expert former teacher.
@porchdragon
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