Please don't take me, seriously. Engineer-comedian & creator of satirical science website @dnaturedjournal // https://teapaw.org/t.co/ibLnK6bk9W (+ contributor to @reductress)
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wanna learn satire from me or something???
Well today is a day you can do that online at 7pm EST, register here: eventbrite.ca/e/science-and-…
Last chance to register for today's 7pm EST PWYC satire writing workshop with DNAtured's founder & editor, @LexaGrammar!
Learn headline dos and don'ts & how to write satirical articles!
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/977578281957…
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Uh Oh! Grad Student’s Motivation Still On Backorder by @LexaGrammar
our best article yet?? dnatured.com/uncategorized/u…
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My full comedy special is on YouTube!! You should check it out if you’re interested in me sexually, non-sexually or somewhere in-between sexually.
youtu.be/ScO_GznU_nc?si=QsHF…
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Whoops! Recent Graduate Realizes That Having A PhD Does Not Make Someone Employable by @Valerie_Benti
FULL ARTICLE: dnatured.com/research/whoops…
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Bend In Space Time? The Clock Says 10am, But It Feels Like It’s Time To Go Home by @josephswhittle
dnatured.com/astronomy/bend-…
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Baby Scientists Discussing Possibility Of Mommy Just Being Behind Hands by @ishapati1
article: dnatured.com/biology/baby-sc…
Watch me talk about healing science wounds with comedy on the @PapaPhDPodcast!
Want to learn more about pipetting some comedy in your science?
DNAtured's founder and editor @LexaGrammar talks mastering our of grad school and the benefits of adding humour to science with @PapaPhDPodcast
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Want to learn more about pipetting some comedy in your science?
DNAtured's founder and editor @LexaGrammar talks mastering our of grad school and the benefits of adding humour to science with @PapaPhDPodcast
🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟
This week, I share with you my recent Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD interview with Lexa Graham, a comedian and writer with a background in chemical engineering
🎙️ In this episode titled "Turn On, Tune In, Master Out – Using Comedy in Science", we delve into the intersection of humor and science and into how it can transform the way we communicate complex topics.
🧪✨ Key Takeaways:
- Humor Enhances Engagement:
Lexa shares how adding humor to science communication can make intricate topics more relatable and memorable for audiences, fostering a deeper connection and making learning more enjoyable!
- Navigating Career Paths:
We discuss Lexa’s inspirational journey from studying chemical engineering to making her mark in the comedy world, highlighting the importance of flexibility and finding fulfillment in one's career.
Join us for a journey through science, laughter, and personal growth! 🎉
For more on incorporating humor into science check out Lexa’s upcoming events on the @dnaturedjournal website!
#HumorInScience #ScienceCommunication #CareerJourney #podcast
🔗 The link to the episode and show notes will be in the thread. 👇
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It's true! If you're in Toronto this weekend come check out our live science comedy show, DIRTY SCIENCE!
Toronto science peeps and @dnaturedjournal fans!
I've started a monthly Science Comedy show, DIRTY SCIENCE, where we live/laugh/learn about the birds and the bees and other filth through through a comedic lens!
Next show is Saturday, get tickets here! eventbrite.ca/e/dirty-scienc…..
Toronto science peeps and @dnaturedjournal fans!
I've started a monthly Science Comedy show, DIRTY SCIENCE, where we live/laugh/learn about the birds and the bees and other filth through through a comedic lens!
Next show is Saturday, get tickets here! eventbrite.ca/e/dirty-scienc…..
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How To Make Your Grad Student Miserable: A Guide For Lab Animals
full article: dnatured.com/research/how-to…
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OpEd: If Marie Curie is Such a Feminist Icon, Then Why Did the Element She Discover Poison All Those Women at the Watch Factory?
dnatured.com/chemistry/oped-…
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Next up: How does humour and animation help communicate science effectively?
Catch @jamesshelley, @LexaGrammar, Lauren Kelly & Zachary Kenny merging the comic and the crayon to talk science. #SWCCan2023
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"Laughter is technically peer review" How can we make science engaging?
Comedy, storytelling & animation make #scicomm memorable and accessible.
@LexaGrammar @jamesshelley Zachary Kenny & Lauren Kelly took us through the art in #scicomm & how strong visuals go a long way.
this was so fun, thank you @SWC_Can for letting me, a science clown, speak to professional science writers!
Humour makes science fun and easy! #SWCCan2023
@LexaGrammar talks about the 4 funny filters to punch up your science jokes:
1) Analogy
2) Character
3) Reference
4) Hyperbole & Madcap
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PhD Student Celebrates Paying Thousands Of Dollars To Write A Paper Only 17 People Will Read
by @LexaGrammar
bit.ly/PhDebt
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Oops! This Offshore Wind Farm Accidentally Spilled A Ton Of Wind Into The Ocean
bit.ly/3cpWmia
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Protocol: How To Passive-Aggressively Let Undergrads Know There Is A CORRECT Way To Take Pipette Tips From The Box
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Grad Student Becomes Lab’s Go-To Graphic Designer After Making Half-Decent Image In Powerpoint
by @Valerie_Benti
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