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Dr Sam Rowe

@samfrowe.bsky.social
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Science, sci-comm, books & gymnastics | Project Manager, Centre for Microbial Interactions 🦠 | Chemistry PhD | #BiInSci 🏳️‍🌈 | he/they 📍Norwich, UK

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
🆕 LGBTQIA+ Leaders in Nature Conservation and STEM: A Panel 🌈 Our Project Manager @samfrowe.bsky.social‬ and PhD student @gabastorga.bsky.social‬ are taking part in the panel hosted by Norfolk Wildlife Trust 🗓️ 22 July 📍 Norwich Arts Centre buff.ly/UB539W5
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Centre for Microbial Interactions @norwichmicro.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We’ve had a busy few weeks with events and engagement. Thanks to everyone who supported us at Norwich Science Festival and at our inaugural annual conference! It was great to see the microbiology community come together and to share our work with new audiences 🦠
A group of six volunteers at Norwich Science Festival. They are wearing bright orange t-shirts and standing behind two tables displaying microbiology outreach activities for the publicMark Webber standing behind a podium on a conference centre stage. The large screen behind him says ‘Welcome to our Annual Conference 2025’.
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 20/02/2025
Last chance to grab yourself a free ticket to @prideinstem.bsky.social's event at Norwich Science Festival. Join me, @samfrowe.bsky.social, @plantpollinator.bsky.social, @drcarpineti.bsky.social & more for a walk on the Queer side of science. #NorwichScienceFestival2025 buff.ly/4gtOlEL
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Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
112-114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Looking for something to do in #Norwich this weekend?📍 Pick up a @norwichmicro.bsky.social Marvellous Microbes Trail map from @theforumnorwich.bsky.social to start your adventure🗺️ Find us at Norwich Science Festival ➡️ buff.ly/40PIL8T
A photo of the Marvellous Microbes trail map which includes the streets of Norwich with pins showing different locations of posters. There is text which mentions that by completing the trail you can submit your answers for a chance to win microbiology themed prizes worth £50 for the winner and £25 for the two runners up!
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David K Smith @professor-dave.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Today I am giving a lecture at Sheffield Hallam funded by @roysocchem.bsky.social exploring my life and times in chemistry, including a bit of our research alongside what it means to be an LGBT+ scientist. It is possible to register for online attendance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catalysing...
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 04/02/2025
Queer Scientists assemble! I'm joining @prideinstem.bsky.social at Norwich Science Festival to explore, champion & celebrate the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to sci. 📅 Fri 21st Feb w/ @plantpollinator.bsky.social, @samfrowe.bsky.social @drcarpineti.bsky.social
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Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
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Evelien Adriaenssens @evelienadri.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
If you're in Norwich in February, check out the #MarvellousMicrobes trail, a microbial treasure hunt through the city. The activity was developed by @rapher97.bsky.social and @norwichmicro.bsky.social More information: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...
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Centre for Microbial Interactions @norwichmicro.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
We're really excited to be part of Norwich Science Festival next month! Thanks to our PhD intern @rapher97.bsky.social we're running a poster trail around Norwich city centre from 1-22 February and an interactive stand at The Forum on 21 February: norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/mar...
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Marvellous Microbes Trail | Norwich Science Festival
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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Myself and @the-quantum-ace.bsky.social will be doing a talk next month about asexual, aromantic & agender experiences in STEM. We are looking for folks to share their experiences with us via a form. Please repost for visibility! Read thread for more info ⬇️ (1/4) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Asexual, aromantic and agender experiences in STEM
Sarah Cosgriff and Katherine Holmes will be presenting a talk where they will be defining what asexual, aromantic and agender means and sharing perspectives of what it's like to be asexual, aromantic ...
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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The lovely @microbiologysociety.org has joined BlueSky, which is very exciting and I've added them to my "Microbiology Education and Outreach folks" starter pack. If you or anyone you know would also like to be added please let me know. go.bsky.app/QYgSwS6
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 07/01/2025
Interested in Science Communication? There is one week left to apply for FameLab UK. The competition is an international search for #SciComm talent. There are 10 UK heats to choose from and I'll be dotting round the country helping people prepare. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/our-projects...
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FameLab UK | Cheltenham Festivals
What is FameLab UK?FameLab UK is a science communication competition and sees the best new voices in science from around the country compete against one an
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 03/01/2025
Hey Norwich, I hear you like your science rainbow flavoured. Join me, @prideinstem.bsky.social and a 🔥🔥🔥 lineup to celebrate the role of the LGBTQ+ community in science. 📅 Fri 21st Feb, 7.30pm 🎟️ Free, book below buff.ly/4gtOlEL
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Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 30/12/2024
The first list filled up but I'm making a new one right now that I've added you too! go.bsky.app/AFSGdUQ
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 19/12/2024
I’m teaming up with @newscientist.bsky.social to offer a free Public Engagement session for scientists next month. Join us to explore effective science communication and discover how you can be involved with New Scientist Live 2025. 📍London 📅 Tue 21st Jan, 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-thr...
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Impact through engagement
The New Scientist Live team will be joined by Engagement Consultant, Jamie Gallagher to explore the sharing of science on a large scale
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
🆕 Making connections: the story behind the Centre for Microbial Interactions (CMI) @norwichmicro.bsky.social 📰 Dr @samfrowe.bsky.social reveals the journey of CMI in the Microbiologist ⤵️
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Making connections: the story behind the Centre for Microbial Interactions
This year saw the launch of the Centre for Microbial Interactions, representing one of the world's largest concentrations of microbiologists on a single site at Norwich Research Park. Project manager…
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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
The #DisabledInSTEM 2025 program is still looking for mentors from Europe and Australia! Please fill out this form to join: forms.gle/hK36kzPpgdJa...
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Mentor Application for DisabledInSTEM 2025
Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for DisabledInSTEM! Here, we aim to provide people with disabilities a mentor to help guide them through their careers as they enter STEM. If you have ...
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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Are you looking for speakers for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month in the UK? I am an experienced public speaker who gives talks about asexuality. You can read more about my talks and read testimonials on my website: www.sarahcosgriff.com/asexuality Please repost for visibility!
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Running a sci-art workshop today where we’re looking at making some visual elements for a public exhibition next year 😍
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Em Haydon @emhaydon.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
I'm back to give BlueSky a go! I'm Em 👋🏳️‍🌈 Previously a #SciComm -er, now working in #DigitalLearning in HE By day I work with academics and colleagues to design and build online courses 🖥️ By night/weekends I'm happiest exploring Scotland, hiking mountains, with friends, and eating vegan goodies 🏔️🌱
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It’s somehow been a full year since I started at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social 🤯 Having such a nice time so far and the research group I’m in + the comms team here have been so supportive!
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Dr Erica Hawkins @scientisterica.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
This was really great last year! Do check it out for some great 🌈 science! And it's free 👀
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Dr Ruby (she/her) @paperwhispers.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
**Black UK PhD students** This is the programme you want! It is all the bells and whistles, full fees and stipend, any subject, industrial experience offered, 50 other Black scholars already on board and administrated in an environment of care. **Tell everyone**
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Free tickets are now available for the 4th edition of LGBTQ+ Out Thinkers at Norwich Science Festival 2025! Huge thanks to @prideinstem.bsky.social for all the support putting this event together 🏳️‍🌈 norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/out...
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Out Thinkers - Celebrating LGBTQ+ in STEM | Norwich Science Festival
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Dr Alfredo Carpineti @drcarpineti.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
One year ago today, I started this incredible book journey with @unbounders.bsky.social! I’m so excited with how the book is going and can’t wait for people to actually read it! (Pre-order here: unbound.com/books/invisi...) 📖🌈🌌
An image post showing the premi art cover of the book as a 3D render. The title is invisible rainbows the universe beyond our senses. Below it says pre order today.
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
So glad it’s Friday, been such a busy week sorting work events + finishing the final bits to hopefully buy our first house!
Selfie of Sam wearing a dark red hoodie and holding a glass filled with clear liquid, bubbles and ice
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Seven Machina Rasmussen @toomanyspectra.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
attempting to collect #scicomm focused #physics and #astronomy accounts into one #starterpack! this list is by no means complete—if I've missed you, please just shoot me a DM. go.bsky.app/NvQERru
a blue background featuring seven faces of members of the starter pack
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 29/11/2024
Sent AKT another £950 from pin sales. 24% of homless people aged 16-25 are part of LGBTQ+ and AKT offer specialised support to them. They aren’t on BlueSky yet but you can read more about their work below. www.akt.org.uk
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Helen Featherstone, PhD @hfeatherstone.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
I don't know how many #PublicEngagement people are here yet. But I have a #job good in my team. Deputy Head of Public Engagement. Full time, permanent, based in Bath, starting at £37,999
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
It’s the @quadraminstitute.bsky.social Annual Science Meeting today and always great to hear about my fave microbe Shewanella!
Introductory presentation slide with the title ‘How bioengineering can improve recovery of valuable metals’. The slide background is black with white text and logos.
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Nuz. | নুজহাত (She/Her) @thensheappears.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Interested in equity, inclusivity, & social justice in environmental science? Come to the Explorers Symposium 2024! When: Friday 29th November 2024 Where: NHM, London + Hybrid Who: Anyone in Earth, ecological & environmental sciences Book your FREE tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explorers-...
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Explorers Symposium 2024
Eventbrite - The Explorers Programme, Natural History Museum presents Explorers Symposium 2024 - Friday, November 29, 2024 at Natural History Museum, London, England. Find event and ticket information...
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BWEEMS @official-bweems.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Hi Bluesky! We are BWEEMS, Black Women in Ecology, Evolution and Marine Science. A non-profit dedicated to amplifying and supporting Black women in EEMS spaces! It's nice to be here! 🐟 🪴 🐊 www.bweems.org
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Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science
BWEEMS is a global network of Black Women driving innovation in ecology, evolution, and marine science despite being historically overlooked and isolated in the field.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Introducing our last #BlackInMicro Rising Star of 2024: Savannah Lewis! Savannah is a PhD Candidate at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, where she focuses on how natural killer cells adapt due to endemic malaria exposure, demonstrating their protective role against 1/4
Black background and gold stars, with title "BMA Rising Star November" and featuring Savannah Lewis in a photo where she has hair in a curly afro style and is wearing a pink shirt, smiling into the camera, with the sea in her background. Details of what projects she is working on and her achievements to the right (this text is included in the threaded post)
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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I'm delivering a free webinar about asexuality this Friday! This webinar is being hosted by Pride In Education. For more details and to register: www.outsavvy.com/event/22340/...
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Embracing Ace Identities in Secondary Education and FE (Further Education) Tickets - - OutSavvy
Pride in education with the support of Pearson is delighted to offer this free interactive 60 minute online webinar. This session aims to foster a deeper understanding of asexuality, a lesser-known ...
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Back on the Brandon Sanderson and working my way through Mistborn Era 2 😍
Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson. The book has a white cover with black text and blue and grey graphics
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
This new apprenticeship role will see the Communication Assistant get an excellent grounding in science communication at one of the country’s leading research institutes. 💷 £23,250 to £28,000 🗓️ Apply by 5 December 2024 ➡️ buff.ly/4ep4kSz
A social card with a photo of the Quadram Institute Instagram page on a phone in the foreground and the atrium behind. There is the text "Communication Assistant Apprentice, to support the team responsible for managing the institute's reputation through effective and creative public relations"
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Think I started this like two years ago but finally found some time to finish off my painting by numbers kit 🙌
An abstract painting by numbers landscape with dark green and blue mountains in the foreground, a flock of birds in front of a large orange and yellow sun, and light grey clouds above
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Nasmille Larke-Mejía, PhD @nasmillelarkemejia.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I’ve made a starter pack, and don’t know if it will work, but hopefully we can construct a nice #microbiology community on @bsky.app ! go.bsky.app/FdjmcT4
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Currently organising the fourth LGBTQ+ Out Thinkers event at Norwich Science Festival with @prideinstem.bsky.social and it’s always such a nice way to bring together the community in Norwich! 😊
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jp flores (he/him) @jpflores.rbind.io · 22/11/2024
In this episode, I co-hosted Dr. Andre Isaacs (@drdre4000.bsky.social). We talked about his journey from Jamaica to becoming an Assoc Professor at the College of the Holy Cross, how representation matters in science, being openly queer in academic spaces, and how we can make science more inclusive.
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
So I’m still getting used to using a personal social media account again but it really feels like a breath of fresh air here! Like my feed is already filled with great science and decent people and lots of supportive networks
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Currently have a great PhD intern working with me on activities for Norwich Science Festival 2025 He’s developing some hands-on games about microbial communities and a family-friendly poster trail around the city centre 🦠 Can’t wait to share all the details!
Logo for the Marvellous Microbes Trail with red and black text on an orange and white background.
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Hana Ayoob @hanaayoob.co.uk · 20/11/2024
ScienceWrite, a UK scheme for aspiring STEM writers from minoritised backgrounds, is open for 2025 applications! The 3rd year @romatheengineer.bsky.social & I are running this, with support from @royalsociety.bsky.social & I am SO EXCITED Deadline 3rd Jan #SciComm 🧪 www.sciencewrite.co.uk
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Dr Sam Rowe @samfrowe.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Quick intro after the move from Twitter! I’m Sam. I’m a project manager in Norwich, previously chemistry PhD and lots of sci-comm. Excited/Daunted to build up an account again but this will mostly be lots of science, books, gymnastics and general life 😊🏳️‍🌈
Selfie of Sam in front of a green plant. He is smiling, has dark blonde hair, and is wearing a black t-shirt.
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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Got the #DisabledInSTEM Starter Pack up and running! Can't wait to see the list grow and meet new connections! 💜 go.bsky.app/SwJ4rFX
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cetologist 🐋 @breezycarter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
BLACK WOMEN IN #STEM i made a starter pack for black women in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and would really love to keep adding to it so please hmu if you fit the criteria or know someone who does! 🧪 go.bsky.app/9jYkUK1
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Dr Esther Odekunle @estodek.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Time for an introduction! I’m Dr. Esther 👋🏾 I have a PhD in starfish (sea star) neuro/animal physiology, and now I discover therapeutic antibodies in biotech! While the science is cutesy ✨I have a love for communicating. Expect intrusive thoughts and fun convo! Feel free to introduce yourselves ⬇️ 🤗
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Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk · 19/11/2024
The #SciComm starter pack is almost full. Make sure to revisit it as l’ve added lots of folk this week. Do share it and flag up if you’d like added. go.bsky.app/VJQzace
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