Project Type: Podcasts & Videos
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MINDS Conference 2021
I was invited to speak on a panel below about mental health in academia at the inaugural Mental Health – INternationally Delivering Support (MINDS) Conference! The conference was hosted by the University of Toronto graduate students in collaboration with Dragonfly Mental Health. *Dragonfly Mental Health is a non-profit committed to cultivating excellent academic mental health […]
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Reclaiming STEM
I facilitated a breakout session titled Scientists as Storytellers: Bringing Your Voice To Life at the Reclaiming STEM 2021 Workshop. Reclaiming STEM was founded to address the need for science communication and science policy training spaces for people who identify as minoritized groups: BIPOC, first-generation, disabled, LGBTQIA+, undocumented, etc. They organize training for diverse scientists […]
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National Minority Health Month
During National Minority Health Month 2021, I spoke about uncovering loneliness inequities among older adults at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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Africans In STEM
In this episode of The Root of The Science Podcasts, I chat with host Anne Chisa about my career trajectory, how I became a science writer, and my goals for 2021. The purpose of the podcasts is to highlight #AfricansInSTEM across the globe and give them the opportunity to tell their stories in their own voice […]
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NASA’s 2020 Mars Rover
I was a judge for the Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” challenge, scoring contest entries from K-12 students around the United States. Get to know the rover and the Mars 2020 mission here. “The Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” Challenge is presented by challenge partners: NASA, Future Engineers, and Battelle Education. The student contest is […]
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Neuroethics Police
I joined host Katherine Bassil and Dr. Matthew L. Baum to discuss the neuroethics of biomarkers. As the non-expert, I was particularly concerned about how research on biomarkers has implications for public health, especially in Alzheimer’s cases. Biomarkers are used to predict serious illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. Listen to the episode here.
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An Enemy of the People
I was invited to speak on my first-ever public panel about science communication and bridging the gaps between science (specifically environmental issues) and policy. The panel discussion followed a live play reading of Arthur Miller’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People performed performed by Truth To Power Artists. Summary: A scientist uncovers […]
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Science Sucks
In this episode of Science Sucks, I chat with host Ive Velikova, about how I became a science writer. We also give a detailed guide on how to start your career as a science writer. Listen to the episode here. You can read some of my favorite articles on quality of death, health care and […]
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Her STEM Story
In 2019, I was the Twitter Manager for the podcast Her STEM Story, where I created discussion threads, including a viral Women in STEM thread lasting for several weeks. The thread led to more discussion threads, such as women in educational technology. Artist Tessa McEvoy was inspired to draw a poster about the women mentioned […]
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Western Science Center
I was a speaker at the Inland Empire Science Festival, where I discussed the future of aging in America. The festival was held at Hemet Museum, the largest natural history museum in Riverside County, California.
Sophie Okolo, MPH 