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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We at Skype a Scientist are deeply troubled by the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. We urge you to contact Drexel University Leadership and Academy interim leader Trish Wellenbach to urge them to reopen the museum. President Merlo president@Drexel.edu Trish Wellenbach tw958@drexel.edu

a block of text with a statement that reads We at Skype a Scientist are deeply alarmed by the decision of Drexel University leadership and the Academy of Natural Sciences Board to close the Academy’s public museum.

Skype a Scientist is based in Philadelphia with deep roots in our city. Making science accessible, in particular for Philly’s children, is a top priority for our organization. We operate in community centers, at street festivals, and at the intersection of science and art. For the last 10 years, we have worked to engage a broader coalition of Philly residents to care for our local biodiversity.

Our program does not exist in a vacuum. The work that we do, alongside environmental education centers, our museums, classroom teachers, and more, create an ecosystem of connections with science. The loss of any part of this fragile ecosystem is detrimental. The Academy of Natural Sciences grounds biodiversity education in Philadelphia. With grand fossil halls, historical connections, and engaging exhibits, it is a place where many Philadelphians develop a love of science. Loss of access to this space cannot be tolerated.

We are living through an erosion of public education, particularly in the life sciences. Philadelphia cannot afford to lose our flagship biodiversity museum.

We call on the leaders of Drexel University and the Academy board to reverse their decision to close the Academy’s public museum. The children of Philadelphia and future generations of Philly-made scientists are counting on you.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I need your help. When I'm making projects happen, I don't have as much time to remind people to buy merch/donate to Skype a Scientist. SO our balance sheet is...oh dear 😅 If you're able, becoming a monthly donor, even a couple bucks a month, would be really amazing. givebutter.com/SupportSAS26

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Support Skype a Scientist!

By Skype a Scientist

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Great to be back in Barcelona for a few days! Wandered the Gothic Quarter, visited MOCO Barcelona, and ate a ton of amazing food...

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Chris Lovell @mrlovellcomp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Getting ready for another round of Minecraft Education ⛏️ We are making houses 🏡, rollercoasters 🎢, an aquarium 🐠 and making it rain pandas, all with code! 🐼 If you would like a 🆓 copy of these worksheets hit like, repost and comment on this post! #TeamCompSci

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Chris Lovell @mrlovellcomp.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Teachers 👋 Give coding a Christmas 🎄 theme by having learners make Lazy Santa 🎅 on the @microbit.org Santa has to fly by and drop presents from his sleigh into chimneys as he got up very late! Check the YT description for a link to a 🆓 worksheet 👉 youtube.com/shorts/JnadI... #teamcompsci

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Alrght everybody, get your Tin Can Telephones out. We need your help! We reach new people by word of mouth. Send all your educator friends this pic! Teachers, librarians, scout troop leaders, etc! We offer our program for free, so we need help getting the word out without advertising $$.

A purple and red octopus talk to each other on the tin can telephone. Purple octopus says “want to connect your students with real
Scientists?” Then red octopus says “Skype a scientist matches groups with scientists for virtual q&as. It’s free!” And then an orange flapjack octopus says “get a match at skypeascientist.com”

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Magical! Wonderful food. Wonderful people. Love my new school... quite a change from teaching in Texas...

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Alright I have something useful for you to do. Think of any teachers and librarians you know. Do they know about Skype a scientist? Our program matches classrooms & other groups w/scientists for virtual Q&As. It’s free! They can sign up here! www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html #Edusky #StemED

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Moving to Thailand... Highly recommended

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GeekyNicki @geekynicki.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🕹️ I've had lots of fun playing with #MakeCodeArcade recently. Just finished a little Flappy Bird clone (except it's Flappy Duck) and currently working on Tetris. (Hoping to get round to making some guide-sheets soon too!) 👉 arcade.makecode.com/S05362-73372...

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Flappy Duck

Made with ❤️ in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade.

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Took a break from setting up all the things we need to live in Bangkok for the next 2 (or more) years and checked out the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha...

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

WE DID IT!!! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who filled bubbles! @skypeascientist.bsky.social works because lots of people work together. Lots of people volunteer. Lots of people tell their teacher friends. And lots of people donate! ❤️ Thank you to everyone who makes our program possible ❤️

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

It’s that time again! Time for our 7th annual United States of Science Challenge! Each bubble on this map represents classrooms we matched w/scientists this year. $10 donations fill bubbles! The first region to fill in all of their bubbles wins! Fill bubbles here! givebutter.com/USS2025

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

That's 2 circles for Texas! Cannot recommend Skype-a-Scientist highly enough! Such a valuable and inspiring experience for students...

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We match scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries, summer camps, and more for virtual Q&As about science! Tell the organizers in your life! We match once a week, all summer long 🧪 Sign up here: www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

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Vicky Sedgwick @visionsbyvicky.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Please join me for "What Can PK-3rd Students Know & Do With Computer Science" on Wednesday, 5/28, from 6:30-7:30 PM ET / 3:30-4:30 PM PT. Register for the live event and recording at iste.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #EduSky #CSforAll

A blue sky with white clouds with the words "What Can PK-3rd Know & Do With Computer Science? An ISTE+ASCD Webinar with Vicky Sedgwick, hosted by Nancye Blair Black & Gail Lovely"

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Good stuff this week from the Sinclair 5th graders! Moving masterpieces made with @microbit.org #edusky

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Friends don’t let friends participate in AI “art” trends without giving them at least a little shit. If your friend had spinach in their teeth you’d tell them. This is the spinach-in-teeth of art. Also? AI art is BAD for the environment, in terms of energy use, water use, and other resources!!

a shrimp steps out from an early-aughts iMac computer screen with her little sneakers on, under the words AI "Art" Stinks, holding a sign that says "Just doodle it yourself"

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/03/2025

Make like a nudibranch and slooow down in our latest installment of Krill Waves Radio! 🎧 Settle with spectacular sea slugs as they sway to soothing lo-fi beats: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOeQ...

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2 Hours of Nudibranchs to Relax/Study To! | Lofi Hip Hop | Monterey Bay Aquarium Krill Waves Radio

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I cannot recommend Skpe a Scientist highly enough! Amazing program and the students absolutely love getting to talk to "a real, live scientist". #Edusky

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/08/2024

Ok the squid facts hotline has officially made it into a poem and I am utterly delighted. Poem by instagram user @/MaryOliversDrunkCousin

A Poem, which reads:
One Wild and Precious Life Comin’ Right Up

Did you know that there is a number you can text
to regularly receive facts about squids?
And if you dial 651-301-8772 you’ll reach
a hotline that recites poetry to you?
I’m tickled to report that there’s an app that can
identify the birds in your backyard
based only on their melodic voices, and
the Los Angeles Kitten Rescue Sanctuary has a kitten cam
where you can tune in live to watch the kitties cuddle and play
I’m proud of us for trying to scrape together some joy;
For clawing our way towards delight
Taking a crack at glee
Striving for a life that sounds a little something
like a bird singing

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Bradley Quentin @bquentin3.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The 3rd graders did an amazing job sharing their interactive science poster projects with kindergarten last Friday! Made with Scratch and Makey Makey.

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