writer & storyteller; #scicomm at #UDel; baseball mom; #BlueHen

Joined August 2014
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Lots of exciting work being showcased @UDCHS Research Day— from students exploring the effects of bioidentical hormone therapy on blood pressure to ways the gut microbiome effects stuttering and more. ⁦@UDResearch
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You may have last seen mealworms in 4th grade science class. But the gut of the yellow mealworm has a microbial community that could be useful for breaking down a major type of plastic. @UDelaware, @ORNL & @WUSTL researchers are researching these microbes: udel.edu/udaily/2023/january…
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Penguins, melting glaciers and lots of ecological data are in focus for #UDel researchers in Antarctica. Scientist Matthew Breece checked in from Palmer Station this week and took Delaware high school students on a virtual field trip. ow.ly/8V9X50MC9XB @udceoe @NSF
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UD’s new Center for Clean Hydrogen will accelerate the #cleanenergy transition and train the future workforce. @chemours @NREL
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Ryan DeRosa, a junior environmental studies and public policy major is helping to create some major sustainability solutions. ow.ly/w8wb50IQnIU
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Catalysts non-edible plants = renewable fuels, chemicals and plastics. Researchers @UDelaware & @BrookhavenLab improved certain catalysts in a way that enables them to convert these plants into products 10 times faster than traditional methods: udel.edu/udaily/2022/march/f…
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Carbon dioxide makes it hard for environmentally friendly fuel cells to breathe. Now #UDel researchers have found a way to remove 99% of it from an air stream before it gets to the fuel cell. ow.ly/q8zT50HLMMC #cleanenergy @UDengineering
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Innovations in #catalysis: #UDel-led team demonstrates 'dynamic catalysis' by making ammonia in milder conditions with less energy. ow.ly/zy7K50HGNr0 @UDengineering
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Adapting to #climate change: Data collection from #UDel's A.R. Siders and collaborators gives researchers new tool to evaluate how humans are adapting and how well those adaptations reduce risk. ow.ly/6oo150GBhCp @udceoe @UDELDRC @sidersadapts @NatureClimate
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#UDel chemical engineering major Toni Akin-Adenekan says the potential to create new knowledge was an exciting part of her summer research in #biopharmaceuticals with @MarkBlenner. ow.ly/RBHq50G5PhQ @UDengineering @UDChBE
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#UDel is thrilled to host the @URMA_EDU conference on science communication starting Wednesday at noon (EST). 'Navigating A New Age' is all online and registration is just $40! Check out the schedule, register and join us! ow.ly/10E150Fu5aC #scicomm
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#UDel's A.R. Siders and collaborator Katharine Mach say 'managed retreat' should be on the menu of options as coastal cities plan for the effects of climate change. ow.ly/halq50FcPLr @UDELDRC @sidersadapts @UMiamiRSMAS @udcas
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Your discarded water bottle could become jet fuel or lubricant, with new research from @UDelaware. Researchers developed a process to break down hard-to-recycle polyolefins, which make up 60-70% of plastics. It uses 50% less energy than similar tech: cpi.udel.edu/2021/04/22/comb…
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24 May 2021
Behind the scenes look at the making of @GrittyNHL so proud of you @jackrob302
The inside story on the making of @GrittyNHL
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A new tack in the search for dark matter: #UDel researchers Jack Manley and Swati Singh & collaborators propose using tabletop sensors as a way to detect elusive dark matter particles. ow.ly/IlDy50EGAl2 @NSF @PhysRevLett @UDengineering
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22 Apr 2021
A Chinese proverb says “the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” #UDel’s Doug Tallamy suggests Oak trees are the ideal choice for the planet.
Planting for the planet: #UDel's Doug Tallamy says oak trees are the best choice if we want to help #RestoreOurEarth on this #EarthDay2021. ow.ly/3Jvq50Ev3IH @UDcanr
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We are at a decisive moment in our fight against COVID-19 at UD. We need our UD community members to take critical steps now - especially limiting gatherings & participating in testing - so we can slow the spread & resume our plans for the spring semester. ow.ly/yZdq50DLdBI
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26 Feb 2021
New #UDel research sheds light on connection between groundwater depletion and crops/food production
New study by #UDel's Pinki Mondal and collaborators offers important new insight on how groundwater depletion could affect India's winter crops and food production. ow.ly/8Htv50DKPoK @ScienceAdvances @udceoe @environmondal
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New safety measures have been put in place on campus after an increase in COVID-19 cases this week. udel.edu/udaily/2021/februar…
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16 Feb 2021
Happy National Innovation Day! Innovation engine | UDaily udel.edu/udaily/2021/februar…