This is a very powerful reason. My interest in science was sparked for this reason! I think that is really important to engage and highlight companies whose mission is as genuine as this.

This speaks to me for two reasons: the 'bad science' that was published as a monetary gain (thinking of vaccinations and autism, but saw something recently along the same lines - wishing I saved it when I saw it!), and how there is some distrust in the science community because of the the publishing companies! The thought process behind that is the publishing companies are pro-profit, not pro-science so the publishers can tailor the publications to tell a specific story. The distrust in science that stems from the publication companies is something I've witnessed in my personal life from a well educated person.

This is useful tool to be aware of and explore if diving into the realm of SciComm in social media!

This really clicked in my brain how science can be limiting to those who are colorblind! In histology, special stains are utilized to show the presence of something that might inhibit normal function overall. For example, staining for acid fast bacteria is pink with a blue counterstain. But something like the congo red stain for identifying amyloid plaques is a slight difference between orange and red unless view under a polarized lens then the plaques would should up bright green and provide that contrast.

The distinction between these tools really helped clarify the best use for each of them. These are more familiar to me because they're generally more accessible.

Wow, this definitely shows that technology isn't always helpful!

I think disability is still largely seen as wheelchair abled or utilizing mobility aids without considering those whose disabilities are less apparent.

Wow, this was really impactful for me. Yes the first step is to acknowledge there is an inequity but actions to make equitable changes is equally important!

I really like how these terms are changed for more inclusive terms, which opened my eyes a lot since my first comment!

Yes! I often think of stories/legends where someone was left in the forest to die because of some limitation that they had and how there wasn't any devices for the time to assist in creating a better quality of life. I think about this often and how angry it makes me, and how far we have come from that. But yes, glasses and canes are the first few instances for being inclusive!

I really liked the contrast of medical vs social models of disability. The visuals really helped display the outward vs inward affect on the individual. I also did not really like the reiteration of 'problem'. I understand it's being presented as a normative view from society as a whole, but I think a better term or phrase could've been used. For example, I don't like the terms disabled or the stigma behind autism. Disabled would be better suited as differently abled, and the same with autism since the neural connections in the brain are different.

I really loved the movie Osmosis Jones and how it illustrated the immune response. If science was communicated in similar ways, I think it would reach a much bigger audience.

I understand the severity of the corona virus and the impact of COVID19, but the plushie is so cute! It reminds me of prions and how I thought they were adorable as well. Is adorability directly related to fatality in virology? I hope not!

I think this is important for science communicators to stress because there was a decent chunk of time where science research was conducted without clear objectives and outcomes to the participants. Hence the importance of building trust and rapport with the audience.

I like how she takes a moment to dispel any preconceived notions, and validates the audience's curiosity without demeaning the question posed by user heartfelt poetry 7. I also really love that she utilizes plushies to assist as teaching aids. It takes a serious topic and makes it more relatable and fun.