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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"Can you use AI for that?" I get asked that a lot, today after filming students at the Uni of Cambridge. Can I use AI to help storyboard the videos? Probably. But why would I? I travel all this way to find and tell those stories. It's about the journey, not just the endpoint. #stories #scicomm

Camera setup in library in front of small shelf with portable light behind; at U of Cambridge

Photo from a bridge over the Cam River in Cambridge with view of boat (punting) and stone and trees

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

"No words to describe it. Poetry. They should have sent a poet.” #TotalEclipse #Mallorca #Spain #awe #science #nature (and yes, these are my photos from viewing the eclipse with my family off the coast of Mallorca in Spain)

View of total solar eclipse over water off coast of Mallorca with a boat and small bit of land below

View of total solar eclipse over water off coast of Mallorca with people sitting on rocks to see the event

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Spotted at the @cornelluniversity.bsky.social Store this morning! Exciting to still see it available in bookstores and on campuses! #WomeninScience #scicomm #authors #Cornellian @columbiaup.bsky.social

Selfie of Lisa M.P. Munoz in a purple shirt pointing to a paperback copy of her book Women in Science Now on a shelf called "Cornellians in Print"

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

At @dcswa.bsky.social PD, @ngreenfieldboyce.bsky.social talks about elements in her favorite stories & echoes for me: something new people may have never heard of, has a people angle, may be a little weird or offbeat, and may reflect broader trends in society, metaphorically or otherwise 👍 #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Michaels ends a wonderful talk with a call to arms for the audience, how science writers must defend the scientific enterprise (we're trying!!) 7/ #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Not every day that I see the words "charlatan" and "mercenary" in scientific presentations. Bravo Michaels! 6/ #scicomm

About US government attacks on science (can add more later for those who want, as live posting)

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

If Michaels had not already written a book about this, I would have loved to... Wrote a research paper on unethical science in industry as an undergrad. The playbook is still alive and well 5/ #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

PFAS is a good recent case study of how published studies, including "strategic literature reviews," affect real world economics, regulations, people & the environment Out of 12,000 PFAS chemicals, less than 12 studied and have to look at each one at a time, but that's only 1 challenge: 4/ #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

At the @dcswa.bsky.social professional development workshop today at GWU and appreciate that keynote speaker Prof David Michaels kicks off his talk about scientific integrity by disclosing his funding sources #scicomm

David Michaels lists funding sources on slide, including GWU salary, at DCSWA PD (live posting so if want more info, can add to this later)

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We still have so much to learn from Earth! I feel privileged to learn from scientists every day who are finding new ways to gain insights from the planet -- whether from the soil, rocks plants, air, creatures great and small (alive and deceased), or, of course, the water. #HappyEarthDay #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Took my older daughter to her first college fair this week! Was fun to talk to reps at universities where I've visited and given talks on #WomeninScience while the kiddo was exploring on her own. Really hoping higher ed can create a new chapter for itself, one that can help grow all young minds

Pamphlets from the University of Rhode Island, Bowdoin, University of St Andrews, and Dickinson against a backdrop of a college fair in an arena

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's Day! Remembering a lovely time on the Emerald Isle last summer...

Green hills over a lake in western Ireland

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

So thrilled to see my book, #WomeninScience Now, at #CNS2026 ... And all the way from the Netherlands! Thank you for stopping by the Press Room to get your copy signed @stephforkel.bsky.social 😄 @columbiaup.bsky.social

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Excited to be here at #CNS2026 in Vancouver! Have a question about @cogneuronews.bsky.social press services, #scicomm, #WomeninScience, or just want to chat? Come visit with me tomorrow (3/8) at the Communications Open House in Granville II. Stop by (& grab coffee and a pastry!) anytime 8:30-10am!

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Yes, Blue skies here today! Excited to see the community growing here! #CNS2026

Blue skies over downtown Toronto (view through window)

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Met up with a wonderful friend, a UBC earth science professor, in Vancouver while here for #CNS2026... and she brought the best gift 👇. Love that my job in #scicomm covers it all from the earth sciences to cognitive neuroscience. 🧪

"should have studied earth sciences" sticker with a baby dinosaur and asteroid, from UBC, with a view in background of Science World in Vancouver on the water

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Made it to Vancouver and nothing like a view of Science World to start a day of #neuroscience and #scicomm! Excited to attend #CNS2026, my 14th conference for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society! @cogneuronews.bsky.social

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Last week, at a meeting of the President's Council of Cornell Women in DC, I introduced a room full of women professionals to the brilliant work of planetary and polar scientist Dr. Britney Schmidt in a fireside chat, learning about her path as a #WomaninScience along the way. 2/3 🚀🌍👩‍🔬

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

One of the most thrilling things about the new season of #StrangerThings so far is seeing in Holly's room the identical wallpaper, along with matching curtains, that my younger sister had in her room growing up... They did their homework for sure! #80schildren

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Hello again Cambridge... Nothing like an English college town The sciencing starts tomorrow! #scicomm

DNA sculpture at Clare College, University of Cambridge

Posters, bike, sunflowers at fence around church in Cambridge, UK

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

This, combined with the addition of a weapons detection system at my kids' schools (on top of the steady stream of upsetting news), is making me feel pretty low today. So posting random beautiful pic from the summer for fun

Summer sunflowers with sunset behind hills
Ithaca, NY
Copyright Lisa M.P. Munoz

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Ever in awe of the oceans, how they sustain the planet and how they continue to inspire and sustain me, even on dark mornings... #WorldOceansDay

View of the North Atlantic from the RV Armstrong

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

This was flagged by my daughter's science teacher using an automated tool -- appreciate that they're checking for plagiarism but for basic facts like this, seems misplaced. While my kid is reading sources and trying to paraphrase, other kids are asking AI to do it, which their tools can't pick up

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Was on the @cornelluniversity.bsky.social campus today for the President's Council of Cornell Women, giving students snacks during their study time and telling them about our mentorship program #WomeninSTEM Have to add beautiful sunset from yesterday!

Students at Willard Straight Hall at Cornell

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The #science aboard the R/V Armstrong is nonstop! The amount of expertise and teamwork required is incredible and is generating a greater understanding of the marine ecosystem and change over time. < a day to go before onshore life again! @whoi.edu @nes-lter.bsky.social @uslter.bsky.social

Lisa M.P. Munoz on the deck of the Armstrong with the Stingray tow behind -- a semi-autonomous robot that gathers acoustic and imaging data of plankton

A researcher collecting water samples off the R/V Armstrong rosette for analyzing viruses

Evening Bongo net tow off the R/V Armstrong to collect and study zooplankton

Mei Sato (WHOI) with acoustic data in the background. She studies patterns of zooplankton to better understand the food chain.

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Later this week, I will be joining #science crew of the R/V Armstrong as they explore the waters off the New England Coast. This research cruise is part of reporting for a NEW BOOK I am writing, about field-based research. @columbiaup.bsky.social @uslter.bsky.social @whoi.edu 🛥️ 📘 🌊 #scicomm #writers

Photo of the R/V Armstrong research boat

Expected path of the R/V Armstrong for the LTER project in the North Atlantic

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It was wonderful to give a talk about Women in Science Now in Towson University's beautiful Science Complex last week. It was an especial treat to connect with the Hill-Lopes Scholars, who had read the book and were full of thoughtful questions about equity in STEM. 🧪 👩‍🔬 @columbiaup.bsky.social

Lisa M.P. Munoz giving a talk at the Towson Science Complex with a slide about AI generated drawings of scientists

Lisa M.P. Munoz in the middle with the Hill-Lopes Scholars at Towson

Lisa M.P. Munoz interacting with audience members and signing books after her talk at Towson

Lisa M.P. Munoz signing Women in Science Now after her talk at Towson University

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Spotted at the Harvard Bookstore! And now also in the new paperback section ☺️ #WomeninSTEM #science #authors #writers @columbiaup.bsky.social

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Hello again Boston, been a while! So happy to be back here in my capacity as the public information officer for @cogneuronews.bsky.social! Spent my one free afternoon exploring Back Bay and the MIT campus across the bridge #scicomm #CNS2025

Lisa at a science and math themed sculpture at MIT

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I was very excited to unbox the paperback version of Women in Science Now over the weekend... Happy paperback release month! #WomeninSTEM #scicomm #science 👩‍🔬

Lisa M.P. Munoz unboxing the paperback version of Women in Science Now in a home setting

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

So nauseated and run down by the news right now -- so many upsetting stories and posts -- so need a cleanse. Posting silly doggo photos. Join me please. A small act to help dilute the sludge.

Black lab mix with white chest and blue collar, sitting with dress-up brown bear ears on

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

At the President's Council of Cornell Women and a broader alumni event in Philly, meeting the new Provost Kavita Bala, a computer scientist... Love hearing about her early inspiration in science via Sagan/Cosmos, a grant that led to NSF funding for her research, and her thoughts on #AI #WomeninSTEM

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Missing Canada already! Just got home from my time in Vancouver, which was capped by an amazing discussion at Science World. Was excited to see families with children in the audience -- and to see such eager participation in "Draw a Scientist." We need to build community for everyone in science! 🧪 👩‍🔬

Lisa M.P. Munoz on stage at Science World in Vancouver talking about Draw a Scientist studies and with an audience member holding up their pencil drawing.

Lisa M.P. Munoz in a winter coat outside Science World in Vancouver, with its silver dome.

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Enjoying my time here in Vancouver, including an amazing discussion after a talk about #WomeninScience Now at the University of British Columbia yesterday... Tonight, I am giving a talk at Science World, the local science museum and cannot wait! Meanwhile, been taking in the sights! #WomeninSTEM

Lisa M.P. Munoz in winter outerwear in front of water and mountains in Vancouver

View of ocean and mountains from seawall walk in Stanley Park in Vancouver

Lisa M.P. Munoz presenting about her book in a conference room at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver

A room of about 60 students, faculty and staff watching a presentation by Lisa M.P. Munoz at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver (two screens on the wall in conference room)

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Our winter break has been longer than expected but it sure is pretty! Have such a great appreciation for the @capitalweather.bsky.social and their expert weather reporting... #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Thrilled and honored to learn that "Women in Science Now" was selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2024 along with other titles from @columbiaup.bsky.social. Thank you for this award! #scienccomm #science #WomeninSTEM

Certificate of award from Choice Reviews for Outstanding Academic Titles in 2024, recognizing "Women in Science Now"

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Great idea for Black Friday or anytime! 👇 In the meantime, have a great Thanksgiving! 🍂 I am grateful for every person I have met over the past year in talking on campuses worldwide about equity & #WomeninScience. And I'm grateful for this new space. Most grateful this week for time with family!

Screenshot, this is paraphrased from poster Clay Sanger: Reverse #BlackFriday idea - go pick an author you know or follow, someone who is not a chart topper and buy one of their books today!

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Films are a critical part of how people view scientists in society. -> What's your favorite film with scientists? <- I'll start: Contact (a beautiful film that shows the scientific process... but also so many others I love!) Share yours here! 👇 #scicomm 🧪

Screenshot of Jodie Foster as radio astronomer Ellie Arroway in the 1997 film Contact

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Heard about interest in my book, Women in Science Now, in my local library system, so I looked it up. Seeing it checked out in all the locations lifts my spirits during this down week! Grateful for libraries, indie bookstores & other places where knowledge can spread! #writers #author #scicomm 🧪

Screenshot showing the book Women in Science Now (Columbia University Press. 2023) checked out in local library system.

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! What a week it has been... first a terrific discussion with Dr. Craig Beyrouty, dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland, about #WomeninScience Now and #scicomm... and then the White House Halloween Party! #WomeninSTEM 🧪

Author Lisa M.P. Munoz in discussion with Dean Beyrouty at the University of Maryland

Author Lisa M.P. Munoz at the White House Halloween party, holding her book Women in Science Now

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 23/10/2024

I've arrived! First time in Maine! First time at Bowdoin College! Ready to talk #WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM #scicomm! 🧪 calendar.bowdoin.edu/event/lisa-m... @columbiaup.bsky.social

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

At this time last year, my book Women in Science Now was released into the world. Never did I imagine it would take me to so many amazing college campuses, bookstores, conferences & science groups worldwide to discuss the challenges still facing #WomeninSTEM #writer 🧪 👩‍🔬 @columbiaup.bsky.social

Lisa M.P. Munoz at the local launch of her book Women in Science Now in fall 2023

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Tuning in a bit late to the #SciWri24 session today on open data in #scicomm and love this bit from Lisa Sorg: Rarely is data the story... you have to cover the people too. Without the people, it's "just a report." Data + people = a story 💯 🧪

Screenshot from Science Writers 2024 session on open data in journalism

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 17/10/2024

Just as some science, especially field research, should be a community endeavor, so too can #scicomm be community-oriented -- involving collaboration across groups to create impactful content. Excited to learn about collaborations in science communications at #sciwri24 today 🧪

Screenshot from Science Writers 2024 plenary

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

Congrats to Nobel laureates Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun! This post with Rosalind Lee 👇, who was 1st author on one of the seminal Cell papers, is begging for more context. We need more stories that show #science collaboration & what that means for award-winning discoveries! #WomeninScience #scicomm

Post from the Nobel Prize of a photo of married couple Victor Ambros and Rosalind Lee. Text: "Congratulations to our 2024 medicine laureate Victor Ambros ✨

This morning he celebrated the news of his prize with his colleague and wife Rosalind Lee, who was also the first author on the 1993 'Cell' paper cited by the Nobel Committee.

#NobelPrize"

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

An amazing day at NASA Goddard with @dcswa.bsky.social, exploring everything from the Roman Space and Hubble telescopes to quantum-based atomic clocks. Especially enjoyed seeing the giant clean room for building the telescopes & the huge simulator for testing everything for space #science #scicomm

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #545,614... Cool that they created this! Hoping the platform grows, especially for #scicomm, #science and #WomeninScience

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Lisa M.P. Munoz @lisampmunoz.bsky.social · 05/09/2024

Did "Draw a Scientist" with undergrad biotech students. Unsurprisingly, lots of lab coats, flasks, pipettes. Also lots of #WomeninScience A good way to talk about my work in #scicomm & why public perceptions of scientists and #science matter (No color supplies so talked thru what they intended) 👩‍🔬 🧪

Lisa MP Munoz leads a roundtable discussion at the University of Cambridge

A student with their Draw a Scientist picture for the Amgen Scholars European symposium

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