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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Calling all scientists!! @invertebabe.bsky.social and I shared this on instagram and people LOVED it. Now we want to know what animals you all are studying, and what are you trying to understand about them?

A flyer asking “hey scientists, what organism do you study? Answer in the comments and connect with others! ”, surrounded by two cephalopods.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🚨BIG NEWS! Our book prototype is in We have been working on this book for over 2 years. This has been such a huge undertaking, and getting to hold the prototype was surreal! On April 5th we will remove our preorder pricing from the website. Order yours at dreamsofascientist.com

Anneliese and Angelique holding their book prototype

A picture of someone reading a book page that features scientists on a ship

The picture of the children’s book on the table.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re combining science and art into double-sided cards featuring local scientists and leaving them at local coffee shops and breweries. Want to be featured or nominate a scientist? Fill out this interest survey by Sept 28th: forms.gle/CsTDjisunDMo...

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

For our last day of @scifri.bsky.social #cephalopodweek we are sharing our first page reveal for our book, Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea.

An illustration of Margo following an octopus in Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

If you are still searching for your passion, don’t give up! Horst had to search high and low, literally, before he found his. From the sky to the sea, and everything in between, there is always something waiting to be discovered!

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Like many scientists, Horst’s scientific journey has taken many twists and turns. From thinking he wanted to study the blinking spots in the sky, to finding his place studying color-changing pixels on cephalopod skin, Horst has taken on every opportunity he could to find what felt right.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

For day 3 of @scifri.bsky.social #cephalopodweek we are featuring Horst Obenhaus, a friend and scientist studying octopus sleep at @mblscience.bsky.social! Octopus Video credit to Horst🐙💤 #dreamsofascientist #scientiststory #marinescience #octopus #science

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

When marine biologist Cherisse Du Preez sent an underwater drone to explore a methane seep on the ocean floor, she expected to find tubeworms. Instead, she stumbled upon an army of octo-moms. 🐙

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An Ice-Cold Octopus Nursery Could Help Expand Marine Protections

Indigenous and Western scientists are working together to uncover biodiversity in the icy deep. They're getting some eight-armed help.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

We kicked off @scifri.bsky.social #cephalopodweek yesterday with @invertebabe.bsky.social! We will be sharing ceph scientist stories all week, but first: who are our cephalopods, and why study them?

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Bridget Vincent @bridgetsquidget.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

We're looking for scientists to feature on our next cards! If you're interested, please go to the website and fill out the form

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Our Made in Your Community project has been co-created by @vangeliqueallen.bsky.social and @bridgetsquidget.bsky.social , who is also one of the illustrators behind the double-sided cards. You can learn more about our initiative on our website: www.dreamsofascientist.com/made-in-your...

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General 2 — Dreams of a Scientist

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Come through to the @museumofscience.bsky.social and listen to @vangeliqueallen.bsky.social and Angela Jones, one of scientists featured in our childrens' book, give a talk this Saturday 17th at 11am. #DreamsofaScientist #ScienceisForEveryone #RepresentationMatters #MarineBiology

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Thank you!! That is awesome, we love getting local names out there and highlighting art alongside science! We have some projects in the work that are doing exactly that, but we haven't thought about how we could collaborate with musicians (yet). Love that idea

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

We have a new project: Made in Your Community! With support from @skypeascientist.bsky.social , we’re creating beautiful double-sided cards that feature local scientists and their work — all placed in local cafes, breweries, and community spaces. #SciComm #RepresentationMatters #ArtandScience

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We want to get your thoughts 💭💭💭💭💭 🤔 What art 🎨 and marine science 🌊 topics would you want to learn about from experts ❓❓ 🔊Ask yourself: If there were a marine scientist or artist in front of me, what would I want to know? #MarineBiology #DreamsofaScientist #MarineScience #SciComm

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Your birth month = Your marine match 💫 We hope you take your marine species as motivation through the week 🩵🌊 🪼 Send to a friend + let us know if yours fits! #DreamsofaScientist #MarineScience #MarineBiology #ScienceisForEveryone #YourMonthYour #ScienceFacts #SciComm

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Thinking about pursuing marine biology? 🌊🐚 Here are a few things I wish I knew earlier — especially as someone who didn’t grow up near the ocean! 🩵 💡Remember: the ocean is for everyone, and you can be the representation you want to see! #DreamsofaScientist #WomeninSTEM #ScienceIsForEveryone

This image contains different shades of blue and has a background in the ocean. It describes our first two career tips when it comes to starting in marine science.
#DreamsofaScientist #MarineBiology #MarineScience #MarineBiologyTips #WomeninSTEM #FirstGen #ScienceIsForEveryone #careertips

This image contains different shades of blue and has a background in the ocean. It describes our next two career tips when it comes to starting in marine science.
#DreamsofaScientist #MarineBiology #MarineScience #MarineBiologyTips #WomeninSTEM #FirstGen #ScienceIsForEveryone #careertips

This image contains different shades of blue and has a background in the ocean. It describes two more career tips when it comes to starting in marine science.
#DreamsofaScientist #MarineBiology #MarineScience #MarineBiologyTips #WomeninSTEM #FirstGen #ScienceIsForEveryone #careertips

This image contains different shades of blue and has a background in the ocean. It details our last career tips when it comes to starting in marine science.
#DreamsofaScientist #MarineBiology #MarineScience #MarineBiologyTips #WomeninSTEM #FirstGen #ScienceIsForEveryone #careertips

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Summer’s out—but your marine science era is just beginning! No coast? No problem. Here are 4 ways to dive into marine biology this summer. All you need is curiosity, consistency, and community. Stay tuned for Part 2! #HowToBeAMarineBiologist #DreamsofaScientist #SummerChecklist #HighSchoolScience

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Happy new month! We want to kick things off with some mid-week trivia 🦑🐋🐡 🌊. Try and see what you can figure out before you glance at the right answers at the end. #DreamsofaScientist #marinescience #scienceisforeveryone #childrensbook

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

In a world where science isn’t always given the support it deserves, your voice and your dreams are more important than ever. 🌎 Whether you’re just starting your journey or already making waves, your work matters. #DreamsofaScientist #MarineScience #ScienceisforEveryone #RepresentationMatters

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

You don’t need a podium, a PhD, or a platform to share your love for science. Sometimes, impactful conversations happen in the checkout line or on your walk home. The world needs more science storytellers like you! Let your passions flow. #DreamsofaScientist #ScienceIsForEveryone #MarineScience

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

🔊 We are expanding our social media presence to continue reaching as many scientists, educators, parents and members of the general public. Give us a follow on TikTok to keep an eye out for what we are up to and what we have in store 😊 🔗 www.tiktok.com/@dreamsofasc...

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What is Dreams of A Scientist? Simply put Dreams of A Scientist: Lessons from the Sea is a children's book that has been written with the aim of inspiring the next generation of scientists . Target audience: 1st - 3rd graders Theme: The ocean Book highlights: We feature 21 marine scientists

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We are going to the AAUS symposium in Seattle this weekend- let us know if you will be there! We'd love to connect irl🤿

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jp flores (he/him) @jpflores.rbind.io · 19/03/2025

I sat down with Jaida Elcock (@sofishtication.bsky.social), a marine biologist studying basking sharks, and Danny (@ecoevodanny.bsky.social), a coral researcher & HHMI (@hhmi.org) Gilliam Fellow, to talk all things ocean! 🦈🌿🌊 We explored their journeys, research, and more!

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jp flores (he/him) @jpflores.rbind.io · 17/03/2025

I had the best time chatting with Sabrina Imbler (@sabs.bsky.social), an incredible science writer and author, and Angelique (@vangeliqueallen.bsky.social), a scientist and passionate science communicator making her podcast debut! 🎙️

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

4)Throughout our book we are not only highlighting marine scientists, we are also highlighting the methods they use to make marine discoveries! In the future, we hope to collaborate with scientists to create hands-on opportunities for kids to experience what they learn about in our book!

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

3)By highlighting 20 marine scientists from historically excluded groups, we are excited to provide kids role models that resemble themselves or their community members! Because representation matters! If you see someone like you in a space, you are more likely to feel welcomed and pursue that space

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

2)Our book is aimed towards early elementary school students so our target audience can read the book on their own or they can be reasonably read to in class or at home. Therefore, support systems will also learn about these career paths and feel better equipped to encourage kids to pursue science.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

1) While a lot of kids dream about being a marine biologist, many of them don’t know what marine biologists do. By introducing them to 20 active scientists who do everything from cave exploration to deep sea conservation, we will open their eyes to the dif. career possibilities in marine science.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We asked ourselves how we, current scientists, can make help curious kids become scientists. Now we aim to... 1) make them aware that the career exists 2) create knowledgeable and encouraging support systems via education 3) provide diverse role models 4) provide hands-on learning opportunities

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

If you liked our stickers your going to love our enamel pins!! This is just one more way that we are spreading our message that anyone, no matter your background or identity, can be a scientist!! Check them out on our website or message me to order one. They're $5-8 pay what you can💗🐙

An enamel pin with a pink octopus in the center, which is surrounded by the words Anyone can be a Scientist written in silver

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We are so happy that you are a part of our community, and can not wait to provide children with role models from historically excluded and underrepresented communities!! Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of scientist and open the minds of the current gen 💘

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Wobbologist @wobbologist.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I'm a #trans #queer #marine #sensory #scienctist and I am so grateful to be included in this amazing group of #scientists! I try to be my most authentic and visible self, whether that's being #agender, #disabled, and more! This project is amazing for the representation of people AND science!

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Yes, can definitely ship stickers to you! Messaging you now

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Our website is live! Check it out to see some illustrations in progress and our adorable marine science stickers (yes they are for sale👀) (please ignore my nail polish) www.dreamsofascientist.com

Two 'Dreams of a Scientist' stickers in front of lab bench. One is a crab holding a pipette, and the other is an octopus using a microscope!

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

🦦Halle- the book's illustrator and a recent University of Oregon Marine Biology graduate. She looks forward to sharing this book that highlights and recognizes both women and minority groups that are actively involved in science.

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Dreams of a Scientist: Lessons from the Sea @dreamsofascientist.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

🦀Anneliese- the co-author of our book who has participated in research on a variety of topics, from deep sea ecology to how marine animals move and sense in an aquatic environment. She is passionate about supporting scientists from all backgrounds and believes science is better with all voices!

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