Science journalist/communicator. Former co-host of Short Wave at @NPR. Work in @SciFri, @kqed/@pbs. PhD Microbiologist🏳‍🌈👩🏽‍🔬. (they/them).

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Joined October 2015
Re-upping this post for pride month because @ceriley and I are both queer and so are big ants giving little ants piggy-back rides🌈🚍
I have loved @SciShowTangents for years. Beyond jazzed to be on the season five premiere!! The only thing better than being a guest was beating host @ceriley. If you're gonna meet your heroes, beat 'em at a fact-off. youtu.be/XREmvYnmPU8
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I spent my spring teaching inclusive & strategic science communication to scientists across the country. It was a BLAST. If your organization, university, or conference is looking for scicomm-focused speakers, lmk. I'm booking my fall schedule now!
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If you have absolutely no idea who I am or why you should hire me, you can find more on my website: madelinesofia.com/.
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Lastly, if I've ever taught you anything (from one of these workshops, my time at NPR, or around a campfire), I would appreciate a RT on this! TY in advance. If you're interested in bringing me in, DM me here or go through this form on my website: madelinesofia.com/contact
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Hey y'all! I am excited to announce that I am offering workshops for scientists interested in improving their communication skills. These workshops are developed in collaboration with #scicomm researchers and experts to ensure they are evidence-based and practical.
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You can DM me here or find me on my website madelinesofia.com/about
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I did not recognize the NEXT LEVEL NONSENSE this platform has reached. DM's now open to all, not just the verified.
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Big thanks to all the universities/student groups/conferences that brought me in to speak in 2023. If you're interested in bringing me in to talk about science communication, journalism, or scientific careers outside academia, I'm booking my schedule for 2024 now!
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If you have absolutely no idea who I am or why you should hire me, you can find more on my website: madelinesofia.com/about
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The best way to contact me is via DM or through my website! If you have heard me speak or have taken one of my workshops and enjoyed it, I’d appreciate it if you retweeted this! Thanks y'all!
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Attention overworked journalists and understaffed media orgs! If you're looking for a part-time or freelance science editor, let me know! I've edited or written for places like NPR, Science Friday, and PBS/KQED. More about me here👇🏼 madelinesofia.com/about
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Attention overworked journalists and understaffed media orgs! If you're looking for a part-time or freelance science editor, let me know! I've edited or written for places like NPR, Science Friday, and PBS/KQED. More about me here👇🏼 madelinesofia.com/about
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Most recently, I got to help shape this pretty thorny episode of Radiolab. I love working at the intersection of science and LGBTQIA policy and perception. Get yourself an editor who is both a molecular biologist and queer as hell. radiolab.org/podcast/born-wa…
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My goals as an editor are to help you achieve inclusive framing, scientific accuracy, and compelling narrative. Politically, I'm anti-puns in headlines and pro-science poop jokes. Almost all of my experience is in video and podcasting, but I'm open to other mediums too! DM me!
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Big thanks to all the universities/student groups/conferences that brought me in to speak this spring/summer. If you're interested in bringing me in to talk about science communication, journalism, or scientific careers outside academia, I'm booking my schedule for fall now!
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Last Friday we had the absolute pleasure of hosting @maddie_sofia! Maddie gave a fantastic keynote, spent time with students, and gave a workshop on strategic science communication. Now, we’re eager to put their advice into action!
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