Your Neighborhood Scientist
cultivating community-based conversations about science, science policy, and scientists
https://neighborhoodscientist.org
- This week, our neighborhood scientist is Dr. Adam Hockley @adhockley.bsky.social ! In his article, he details the road from basic science to clinical outcomes–and why sometimes it’s not quite as linear as you might think. Read his piece below: neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2026/o...
- We did it! Last month, we set a goal to raise our first $500 and with the help of our generous supporters, we were able to exceed our goal. We're so excited to expand our efforts to make science more accessible in 2026 and beyond...the adventure's just getting started!
- Only a few days left to reach our $500 goal! Your support will allow Your Neighborhood Scientist to publish articles that make science accessible, relatable, and part of everyday conversations. Join us today and help us finish strong: neighborhoodscientist.org/donate.html?...
- We’re on our way to our monthly fundraising goal! 🎉 Every gift, big or small, gets us closer. Want to help us cross the finish line? Donate today: neighborhoodscientist.org/donate.html?...
- Science shouldn’t feel out of reach. We’re raising $500 this month to publish articles that make science part of everyday life. Can you chip in $10 to help us get there? 🌍🔬 neighborhoodscientist.org/donate.html?...
- This week’s neighborhood scientist is Dr. Katie Emery! Check out the link below to read Katie’s journey from a small-town classroom in Taos, NM, to becoming a neuroscience professor- a great example of what happens when opportunity meets determination. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/r...
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- Join us for a night of curiosity in the Bay Area at our first-ever in-person event! Our panel of scientists and researchers—all of whom live right here in the neighborhood—will be sharing their work in short presentations, followed by a Q&A. Register for the event here: luma.com/m51ug5x1
- This week’s neighborhood scientist is Charity Robbins! Check out the link below to read Charity’s rules on how to build the perfect scientist (yes, really!!) neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/l...
- Charity Robbins is a student in the Class of 2027 at UPenn studying Biochemistry and Hispanic studies, with a soft spot for chemistry, a big love for science communication, and a mission to make research spaces more welcoming.
- When she’s not pipetting, she’s listening to music, supporting the Birds, or laughing way too loud with friends. The beautiful cover illustration for this piece is by Holy Diode! Check out more of their work at www.holydiode.com
- This week, our neighborhood scientist is Marcel El Kouri—a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan who studies fear and PTSD. Marcel shares what research has taught him about the brain, and also about mentorship and kindness. Read his article below! neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/r...
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- You can find our mission, vision, and values here: neighborhoodscientist.org/about/missio...
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- Happy July 4th! Here at Your Neighborhood Scientist, we’re excited to highlight American patriotism in a way you might not always think about: scientific research. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/j...
- We asked scientists why they are proud to do taxpayer-funded scientific research in the US. In their answers, we hope that you, too, can feel some American pride in science this July 4th. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/j...
- If you’re an American taxpayer, your tax dollars currently go towards the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the world’s largest funder of biomedical research. As your neighborhood scientists, we’re proud to be entrusted with those dollars to generate the science behind tomorrow’s cures.
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View full threadWe hope that you’ll share with your own neighbors why funding science is patriotic, and we hope you feel proud, too. Because those scientific breakthroughs? They’re made in the U.S.A. — all thanks to you. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/j...
- There's still time to take our quick survey! Let us know why you're proud of science in the US! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...
- This 4th of July, we're looking for scientists to share why they're proud to do science in the US. Or maybe you're not a scientist -- but you're proud of the work that US scientists do or you've benefited from US science research. Let us know in the survey below! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...
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- This 4th of July, we're looking for scientists to share why they're proud to do science in the US. Or maybe you're not a scientist -- but you're proud of the work that US scientists do or you've benefited from US science research. Let us know in the survey below! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...
- This 4th of July, we're looking for scientists to share why they're proud to do science in the US. Or maybe you're not a scientist -- but you're proud of the work that US scientists do or you've benefited from US science research. Let us know in the survey below! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...
- We all breathe the same air, right? ☁️ Not always! In this article, asthma researcher Dr. Lizbeth F. Gómez talks about how the air around us can affect the health of our neighbors and communities. Check out her article below! neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/t...
- Reposted by Your Neighborhood ScientistPlease follow and support: The McClintock Letters: @cornellasap.bsky.social Science Homecoming: @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social Stand Up for Science!: @standupforscience.bsky.social Your Neighborhood Scientist: @your.neighborhoodscientist.org
- Why do you sleep when you do? 😴 Does sleep affect your immune system? What’s a circadian rhythm? Do plants have a biological clock like humans do? 🌱 Learn the answers to these questions and more in last month's article by Ronan Lordan, PhD, MA! neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/t...
- Scientists work together with others across all sectors of our communities, including public health. This week, we’re bringing you an article from Alyssa Maturen, who leads a vaccine coalition & discusses how vaccines build strong, healthy communities for everyone. You can read & subscribe below:
- This week’s Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Francesca Costabile, who discusses her journey through science, starting with an unconventional birthday celebration in her childhood. In addition, thank you to local artist Holy Diode for illustrating Francesca's immunological symphony! 🧪 👩🔬 Read below:
- This week’s Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Mikel Haggadone @mikelhaggadone.bsky.social . Dr. Haggadone advocates for basic science research because curiosity-driven experiments are often where some of the largest leaps in our understanding of human diseases and their treatments are made.
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- Today is Rare Disease Day! This week, our Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Brooke Wolford, who is grateful for NIH funding not only for her own research, but for a much more personal reason: it saved her mom’s life. You can read Dr. Wolford’s essay & subscribe on our website.
- Reposted by Your Neighborhood ScientistI spent this afternoon in DC meeting with @repdwightevans.bsky.social about the current science funding freeze & indirect cuts. I'm proud to fight for the biomedical research funding & cures we all deserve—and you can, too.
- Hi, new followers! 👋 Do you have a story about how science is positively impacting our communities? Or maybe you want to share your science journey & joy with the world? We want to hear from you! We are actively searching for articles--send us a pitch at your@neighborhoodscientist.org !
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- We’ve launched! Welcome to Your Neighborhood Scientist, an initiative to cultivate community-based conversations about science 🧪, science policy 🇺🇸, and scientists 👩🔬. Click below to read our first newsletter and subscribe. neighborhoodscientist.org
- Science misinformation circulates widely on social media, and sometimes it’s hard to know what to believe. We’re here to help. We’ve launched a newsletter where you’ll hear from scientists and community leaders about how science works, who scientists are, and how science benefits you, the taxpayer.
- We know people’s minds aren’t changed by news articles and clickbait—they’re changed by real conversations with the people we trust. Who will you talk to in your neighborhood about science this week?
- If you’re a scientist or community leader, we’d love to have you write for us. Send us a pitch at your@neighborhoodscientist.org
