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November 25, 2019

You won’t get infected with an antibiotic-resistant bug…or will you?

Antibiotic-resistant infections are the new ‘craze’. What does the Center for Disease Control have to say?

by Dominika Trzilova

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The Pipettepen SWAC @UNC_SWAC·

15 Jan

Our first event was a success! Be sure to check out other Science Communication Series events this semester! http://tibbs.unc.edu/2020-science-communication-series/

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Now live: Science Communication Series (Cosponsored by @UNC_TIBBS and @UNC_SWAC) Event #1- How to do Informational Interviews and practice reflections, facilitated by @uncbrybar #careerdevelopment @BeyondProf 2

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14 Jan

There's still time to register for the Science Communication Series Kickoff event! Learn more about conducting informational interviews and reflective writing. UNC students and postdocs can register here: http://tinyurl.com/y23s85at

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The Pipettepen SWAC @UNC_SWAC·

9 Jan

We have a great lineup for this years Science Communication Series! You won't want to miss it! Learn more and register at: http://tibbs.unc.edu/2020-science-communication-series/

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SCONC @sconc·

7 Jan

Tickets are live! Reserve your spot now for our "Scientists on YouTube" Drink-n-Think event next Tuesday at @naturalsciences. Come learn how Raleigh scientist @DrAdrianSmith became the biggest ant-focused YouTube video celebrity since @AntsCanada!
Link: https://marketing.ncbiotech.org/41/828/compose-email/sconc-jan-14--2020-invite.asp

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ComSciCon Triangle @comscicontri·

8 Jan

It's not too late to apply to ComSciCon-Triangle! We have an exciting line-up panels and activities, including our keynote speaker Efra Rivera-Serrano @NakedCapsid! Improve your science communication and apply by Jan 31st! https://comscicon.com/comscicon-triangle-2020-application

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The Pipettepen SWAC @UNC_SWAC·

16 Dec

"Here, the water reaches a pH rivaling battery acid and is ten times as salty as seawater...Welcome to Dallol, Ethiopia." Read an article by Gabrielle Budziszewski to learn about the controversy surrounding life in one of Earth's most uninhabitable places. http://www.thepipettepen.com/looking-for-life-in-all-the-wrong-places/

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The Pipettepen SWAC @UNC_SWAC·

13 Dec

The holidays are here, which means it's time to gorge on baked goods! Read this article by Erin Kober to learn how butter, sugar, and eggs come together to make our favorite holiday cookies. #cookies #foodscience #Chemistry http://www.thepipettepen.com/the-chemistry-behind-holiday-cookies/

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The Pipettepen SWAC @UNC_SWAC·

12 Dec

"Conventional cancer treatments are not always effective, are not specifically targeted to the cancer cells and can, therefore, have adverse side effects..." Read this article by Danielle Chappell to learn about viruses that target and kill cancer cells. http://www.thepipettepen.com/cancer-treatment-going-viral/

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The Pipettepen SWAC @UNC_SWAC·

10 Dec

Eat bacon and lose weight? Sounds too good to be true! Read this article by Sean Gay to learn how the keto diet can help people lose weight, despite eating high fat foods. #ketodiet #weightloss http://www.thepipettepen.com/is-the-keto-diet-the-keto-weight-loss/

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