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  • 1.  60 Second Intro

    Posted 10-04-2025 10:58 AM

    60-second intro:

    1. Who you are & What you do: Trained as a synthetic organic chemist (at URochester, UPenn, and Columbia), transitioned into medical and scientific editing and writing after postdoc-hood, became a high school teacher of chemistry and physics at age 53, now retired and active in professional organizations
    2. Why now: Current challenges to science, truth, critical thinking, free speech, higher education, and culture in general make it imperative to support one another
    3. Role and sector: Various AAAS communities as well as other science, science communication, and science teaching organizations
    4. Building this year: Because lifelong learning and sharing in a wide range of areas combined with clarifying thought and reducing ambiguous communication in anyone who will listen to me are my goals I mentor, coach, write, and teach to advance one small idea at a time and try to avoid retrograde motion
    5. Can help with: Brainstorming, communicating, clarifying, mentoring
    6. Looking for (next 30 days): Connections with likeminded individuals to encourage and support scientific thinking in the genpop
    7. Time zone and typical availability: EST/EDT and flexible
    8. One small joy or fun micro-fact: JOY--The existence and growth of the AAAS STEAM community and other scientific and educational groups in support of the ideas and practices we hold to be right and valuable. MICROFACT--I take great pleasure in witnessing that spark of comprehension when I get through to someone with a scientific concept or truth they had previously doubted or not known.


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    Elliot Richman, PhD
    AAAS Superhero
    Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    richmanelliot@gmail.com

    AAAS Communities & Sections: Chemistry, Physics, History & Philosophy of Science, Science In History, Ask A Scientist, Climate Change Connections, Infectious Disease Trends & Threats, LSEN, STEAM Enthusiasts.

    AACT: Member, American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) Governing Board.
    ACS: Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) Senior Chemists Committee, Division of Chemical Education, Division of Organic Chemistry.
    NASW: Member, National Association of Science Writers (NASW).
    AAPT: Member, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT).
    NYAS: Life Member, New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS).
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  • 2.  RE: 60 Second Intro

    Posted 10-06-2025 09:39 AM

    Hi Elliot, thanks for sharing.

    It's been a while since I posted in this group, so I'll respond with the same format!

    1. Who you are & What you do: Currently a Cell Therapy Manufacturing Manager at a major biopharma company. Looking to move into a more technical/scientific role. Trained as a molecular biologist (MS) with experience in CRISPR and protein research, CAR-T cell therapy, and leadership. 
    2. Why now: To engage the public in hands-on science, talks, and other events; combat disinformation and misinformation; remove the "ivory tower" perception. 
    3. Role and sector: Manager, CAR-T Cell Therapy Manufacturing. Started The Flemington Science Collective, currently a 100% volunteer-based group/untitled nonprofit. Former graduate student researcher. 
    4. Building this year: The Flemington Science Collective partnerships, collaborations and network, membership and volunteer base. Also seeking different role in career. 
    5. Can help with: science communication, management and leadership skills, basic/intermediate project management skills, communication and relationship-building. 
    6. Looking for (next 30 days): a bigger network of people like us!
    7. Time zone and typical availability: EST/EDT, Mondays and Tuesdays are best
    8. One small joy or fun micro-fact: Meeting with the department heads of the county library and also attending a technical school's board meeting to build potential collaborations for a series of science talks and joining in on an annual science fair/symposium! Fingers crossed.



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    Douglas Job
    Flemington NJ
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  • 3.  RE: 60 Second Intro

    Posted 10-07-2025 06:02 PM

      



  • 4.  RE: 60 Second Intro

    Posted 10-15-2025 08:22 PM

    Hi all, thanks for starting this thread, it's a great idea!

    1. Who you are & What you do: I am a science outreach professional in public health laboratory science who manages our K-16 outreach portfolio and our volunteer outreach program. I'm also currently working on my M.S. in sustainable management.
    2. Why now: Working to combat misinformation and make science more accessible for everyone.
    3. Role and sector: While I work in public health, I'm also engaged in volunteer engagement and science advocacy organizations. I am also very interested in sustainability and embedding that into the work that I do.
    4. Building this year: I'm working on building and growing a local science group for folks interested in science outreach and advocacy in my area. I'm also working on my career development and building my professional network.
    5. Can help with: Science outreach, organizing, youth mentorship
    6. Looking for (next 30 days): More connections and opportunities to engage with folks
    7. Time zone and typical availability: EST and very flexible
    8. One small joy or fun micro-fact: I just got married (which is also why I disappeared from a lot of my groups recently, but I'm looking forward to getting back into everything!)


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    Hailey Reiss
    Association of Public Health Laboratories
    Quakertown PA
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