Biomedical Odyssey

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Facts over Feelings

September 28, 2020

A recent string of provocative papers blurred the line between the enforcement of academic rigor and the mob mentality of cancel culture. Science is by no means apolitical, but if we want to gain the public’s trust, we have to make it clear that we are pushing the truth, not an agenda.

Riley Bannon ⋅ Perspectives in Research Data, Ethics, scientific papers, Social Media ⋅

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A Beginner’s Guide to Scientific Social Media

May 14, 2020

Why should you use Twitter for science? Ph.D. candidate Stephanie Yang shares some tips.

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ A Day in the Life guest post, Social Media, twitter ⋅

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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Twitter Post

October 15, 2019

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s tweet about the El Paso shooting was more than insensitive — it was bad science.

Mary Soliman ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research Communication, Social Media, twitter ⋅

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Tackling Twitter as a Graduate Student

September 6, 2019

I grew up during the rise of social media. Born in 1995, I have watched social media transform from inconsequential platforms for storing your random thoughts to a multi-billion-dollar industry in which influence serves as a form of currency. I have had to learn how to navigate these changes on my own, and I have […]

Brianna Barry ⋅ A Day in the Life graduate student, Social Media, twitter ⋅

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Using Our Inside Voices as Scientists

August 1, 2018

It’s hard to change people’s minds. Controversial topics such as climate change and vaccines are not exempt from our inherent obstinateness. Scientists assume the solution to persuasion is more effective communication. A wealth of podcasts, Twitter accounts and YouTube channels are dedicated to the digestion and dissemination of scientific information. Even Bill Nye attempts to “save […]

Eduardo Martínez-Montes ⋅ Perspectives in Research Science Communicator, Science Writing, Social Media ⋅

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Diversity at the Top of the Social Media Signaling Cascade

July 5, 2018

Caroline's essay received 3rd place in The Lasker Foundation Essay Contest. The Lasker Foundation’s Essay Contest engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine and the role of biomedical research in our society today.  The Contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to […]

Caroline Vissers ⋅ Perspectives in Research diversity, inclusion, Social Media ⋅

Novel Study Tools Redefine How We Learn

May 19, 2016

Medical knowledge grows like a metastatic cancer, rapidly expanding every day, uninhibited as new literature is published, novel discoveries are made and evidence is refined. As this magnificent body of knowledge grows, so too does the magnitude of foundational material that medical students are required to master. Nowhere is this more evident than with First […]

Benjamin Ostrander ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research Medical education, Social Media ⋅

Social Strategies for Innovations in Radiology Education

May 2, 2016

During his time at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Liwei Jiang, a graduating fourth year, found himself interacting with classmates and faculty members who were passionate about teaching. One such professor, Dr. Donna Magid, encouraged him to seek ways to make radiology more engaging and accessible to new medical students. "I didn't expect to […]

Stephanie Zuo ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research Radiology, Social Media ⋅

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