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Kerry Walia

Profiles of Women in the Labor Movement

Posted on September 6, 2021September 6, 2021
Profiles of Women in the Labor Movement

Instead of our regular first Monday profile of a women in science, for Labor Day we’d like to acknowledge all of the pioneers of the labor movement in the United States that led to improvements in employment conditions for workers such as the eight-hour workday, safe working conditions, and minimum […]

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Fish Sister Profile: Shirley Baker, from molluscan research to teaching and extension to administration – always up for a challenge!8

Posted on August 2, 2021August 3, 2021
Fish Sister Profile: Shirley Baker, from molluscan research to teaching and extension to administration – always up for a challenge!8

“As you move through your career, give your sisters in fisheries a hand up! Cultivate those relationships for the long-term.”

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Fish Sister Profile – Julie Vecchio, from outdoor education to fish eye lenses, following an unconventional path in fisheries

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021
Fish Sister Profile – Julie Vecchio, from outdoor education to fish eye lenses, following an unconventional path in fisheries

“Don’t let anyone tell you what the “right” timeline in for your life, your degree, or your career trajectory.”

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Profile: Katalin Karikó, champion of mRNA research, the driving force behind the first successful COVID-19 vaccines

Posted on June 7, 2021June 8, 2021
Profile: Katalin Karikó, champion of mRNA research, the driving force behind the first successful COVID-19 vaccines

As those around the world are getting vaccinated and the light at the end of the tunnel for the coronavirus pandemic is in sight, we decided to switch gears to highlight the fascinating and inspiring story of Dr. Katalin Karikó for our June profile. Katalin Karikó is a Hungarian-born biochemist […]

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Fish Sister Profile – Julie Claussen, from fisheries biologist to inspiring science communicator

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Fish Sister Profile – Julie Claussen, from fisheries biologist to inspiring science communicator

“Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” Ms. Frizzle had it completely right.

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Profile: Haenyeo, amazing women divers of Jeju Island

Posted on April 5, 2021April 6, 2021
Profile: Haenyeo, amazing women divers of Jeju Island

For this month’s profile, instead of profiling one inspiring woman, we are highlighting an entire group of inspiring women – the haenyeo (women divers) of Jeju, South Korea. The culture of Jeju haenyeo dates back to the 17th century, and in 2016 was officially recognized by UNESCO, for their Intangible […]

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Fish Sister Profile: Jesse Trushenski, making a difference for fisheries resources through practical research

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Fish Sister Profile: Jesse Trushenski, making a difference for fisheries resources through practical research

What is your favorite thing about working in fisheries?
“Data to information, information to action” has been a guiding maxim in my career.

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Profile: Roger Arlinger Young, brilliant black zoologist hindered by prejudice

Posted on February 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Profile: Roger Arlinger Young, brilliant black zoologist hindered by prejudice

“Not failure, but low aim is a crime.” –Roger Arlinger Young

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Profile: Rita Levi-Montalcini, legendary neuroembryologist who overcame adversity and prejudice

Posted on January 4, 2021January 5, 2021
Profile: Rita Levi-Montalcini, legendary neuroembryologist who overcame adversity and prejudice

“Above all, don’t fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.”
– Rita Levi-Montalcini

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Profile: Rachel Carson, environmental trailblazer and excellent scientific communicator

Posted on December 7, 2020December 28, 2020
Profile: Rachel Carson, environmental trailblazer and excellent scientific communicator

“But man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.”
― Rachel Carson

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