Podcast appearances and mentions of raven baxter

Oh, snap! Raven Baxter is back in the aux and in the producer's chair as we discuss the soundtrack, "That's So Raven Too!" featuring the entire cast on tracks, he spinoff (?) that never was, and what we'd do if the This Is My Time Remix played at the club. ----- Follow The Time Mousechine: Instagram Twitter TikTok Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Raven Baxter, otherwise known as Raven the Science Maven. She is a prominent scientist, science communicator, and STEM educator. She is also the President of the The Science Haven.

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Last year's declaration by the U.S Surgeon General that loneliness and isolation are a public health crisis was based on research showing that they have a negative impact on mental health, blood pressure, cognitive performance and, most relevant to our discussion today on Raise the Line, immune system function. That's why it's important for people dealing with chronic illnesses to stay socially connected at whatever level they are capable of, says our guest Dr. Rose Perry, a neuroscientist and executive director of an applied research non-profit called Social Creatures. “When your symptoms aren't good, being isolated can be like throwing gasoline on the fire. I don't think lack of social connection is a cause of chronic illness, it's really about setting conditions that make healing maximally possible,” she says. At Social Creatures, Dr. Perry and her team create programs designed to help populations at risk for social isolation feel like they are connected and supported.  As she explains to host Raven Baxter of the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai, providers should be aware of programs like hers and affinity groups (e.g. knitting clubs) in their locality and engage in “social prescribing” as part of a treatment plan. “A lot of doctors will develop a resource list so they can pull it up and then kind of matchmake their patient with an organization.” Don't miss this final episode in our special series on Post-Acute Infection Syndromes where you'll hear about practical strategies providers can use to help address an often overlooked factor in someone's ability to be as healthy as possible. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

Having a child with a complex illness can be especially challenging for parents because of differing opinions among providers about causes, symptoms and treatments for disorders such as long COVID and chronic Lyme. “A common theme I would hear from parents is that they really had to push their providers to consider Lyme. Sometimes they even had to beg for testing to be done because it just wasn't considered a possibility,” says Dr. Charlotte Mao, a pediatric infectious disease physician working with leading foundations in the Lyme disease and associated infections arena.  Adding to challenge is that kids often have trouble explaining their symptoms, says Dr. Lael Yonker, a pediatric pulmonologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “I think takes a lot of patience by the pediatrician, listening carefully to the parents and patient, and really trying to dig into what their symptoms actually mean.” Join host Raven Baxter of The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai as she draws out valuable guidance on how providers can work effectively with both children and parents during a journey laden with uncertainty. Key tips include having humility for the limits of your own knowledge, keeping an open mind for unexpected possibilities and having respect for what patients know about their own body. Don't miss this wisdom drop from these deeply experienced pediatricians and researchers as our series on Post-Acute Infection Syndromes continues. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

“Helping patients with complex illnesses is a lot like rock climbing. You're looking for toe holds and finger grips that you can use to get from where you are to where this patient wants to be,” says Dr. Leo Galland, an internist and author who specializes in undiagnosed or difficult to treat illnesses. His fellow guest on this episode of Raise the Line, co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine Dr. Sunjya Schweig, agrees and says figuring out that next anchor point depends on taking the time to learn about all aspects of a patient's life and lifestyle, and building a cooperative relationship with them. “Listening is the first therapeutic step,” he tells host Raven Baxter of The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE) at Mount Sinai. In this deeply informative conversation, both experts underscore that working in this realm requires moving past differential diagnosis and symptom management and persisting in the search for root causes. “You have to embrace the complexity and the individuality of illness. Thinking for yourself and always questioning is really important and, you know, being a real pain in the butt kind of person is what you've got to be,” adds Galland. This special episode is packed with valuable insights on the limits of testing, the role of disease triggers and mediators, the power of lifestyle changes and much more as our series on Post-Acute Infection Syndromes continues. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

One key theme in this episode of Raise the Line is that attention to details matters for both patients with post-acute infection syndromes and the clinicians helping them as they grapple with often debilitating symptoms caused by dysautonomia, cardiac complications and other disorders. For patients, it's about paying close attention to their bodies and diet, and being intentional about their use of energy. For providers, it's listening very carefully to patients as they describe their fatigue, pain, lightheadedness and other symptoms and keeping up with the latest research on  treatments so there are options to offer if there's little or no progress being made in physical therapy, which is sometimes the case. “Don't just assume therapy is gonna go smooth. It rarely goes smooth. So, have an answer for the patient who says, ‘I'm not feeling better, what should I try next,'” says Dr. David Putrino, director of the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE) at Mount Sinai. It's also important to set expectations for patients who may think a few weeks of PT will resolve their issues, as is often the case with recovery from an injury. “What we're looking to do is reduce the number of flare-ups that happen, reduce the severity of those flare-ups, and ideally reach a point of symptom stability,” says Dr. Jenna Tosto, a leading expert in neurophysiological rehabilitation at Mount Sinai. To help patients understand the amount of progress happening, if any, host Dr. Raven Baxter, a long COVID patient herself, says keeping a daily journal and using fitness trackers can reveal important details. This expansive conversation includes valuable insights for patients and providers alike on breathwork, emotional regulation and other techniques to try during the search for improvement and recovery in complex chronic illnesses. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health SystemSteven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

Exercise is good for you, except in very specific cases when it isn't. One of the few examples, post-exertional malaise (PEM), is the subject of today's Raise the Line episode in our series on post-acute infection syndromes produced in collaboration with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mt. Sinai. “The key to understanding PEM is that it's not just fatigue. It's really the worsening of symptoms or the onset of new symptoms after exercise,” says Dr. Rob Wust of Vrije University Amsterdam.  His research group is one of several around the world now focused on this previously obscure phenomenon due to the prevalence of long COVID in which PEM is a nearly universal symptom. And while it's good news that this debilitating affliction is receiving new attention, no clear picture of causes and treatments has yet emerged. In terms of suspects, the body's energy suppliers, mitochondria, are a popular target, but while Wust's team and others attempt to unravel the mysteries of mitochondrial dysfunction, millions of patients suffering with PEM need strategies to avoid exhaustion. In that regard, Dr. David Putrino of the Cohen Center says patients and clinicians alike need to take all use of bodily energy into account, not just obvious activities such as walking. “The brain uses a lot of energy, so cognitive exertion will cause crashes. Emotional exertion will cause crashes and so will digestion and even sweating.” Join host Raven Baxter of the Cohen Center as she explores what can be done for patients as the race to find better diagnostics and treatments for PEM continues in some of the world's top scientific centers. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Long COVID Physio 

It's hard for many to believe a tick bite or case of COVID can lead to severe mental illness, but we'll be hearing from someone on this episode of Raise the Line who lived through just that experience. Dr. Raven Baxter also happens to be the host of this special series on post-acute infection syndromes produced in collaboration with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mt. Sinai. While struggling with long COVID, Raven developed panic attacks and other mental health problems, and even though she explained to providers that she previously had no history of mental illness, there was reluctance to attribute the symptoms to her body's reaction to SARS‑CoV‑2. Unfortunately, this is not surprising to Dr. Shannon Delaney, a psychiatrist whose patients share similar stories. “People who are going through this can be suffering a lot, not only because of their symptoms, but because of invalidation from the medical community,” says Delaney, who believes brain inflammation caused by immune system dysregulation can explain why mental health issues emerge in this context. While Raven's other guest, Dr. Mike VanElzakker, concurs, his research at Massachusetts General Hospital and the PolyBio Research Foundation focuses on the vagus nerve as a contributing factor to symptoms of various types. “I would argue at least part of what people with these complex chronic illnesses are experiencing is an ongoing sickness response and that may be because there is a signal that's constantly bombarding the vagus nerve, which may be sensitized by inflammation.” This is an eye-opening look at mind-body connections that are challenging conventional wisdom.  Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

Why do patients with long COVID have such a wide array of symptoms affecting so many bodily systems? That bedeviling question is the focus of this episode of Raise the Line featuring Dr. Resia Pretorius, head of the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and a renowned researcher in coagulation. “The underlying concept of what is happening, in our minds, is that long COVID is a widespread vascular endotheliitis, which is driven by the presence of all sorts of inflammatory molecules in circulation,” she tells host Dr. Raven Baxter of the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE). Because endothelial cells line blood vessels that travel to every part of the body, their impairment produces a range of symptoms. Dr. Pretorius and her research colleagues have discovered that “microclots” – abnormal proteins that prevent clots from breaking down – are another ingredient in the long COVID recipe due to their possible role in reducing oxygen flow to the brain and other organs. Because of their unusual structure, microclots are not detected by customary blood tests, leading Dr. Pretorius to add her voice to the chorus of stakeholders calling for the development of new diagnostic tests and additional treatments. “We need a concerted effort for trials. We need FDA approval for the laboratory test that we developed. I'm confident we will get it done, but it will take time, which is sad.” Tune in to learn about the possible causes of microclots, promising research on anticoagulation therapy and why long COVID is not a “checklist” disease, as our special series on post-acute infection syndromes continues. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health SystemSteven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation

In a word cloud generated from this episode of Raise the Line, ‘communication' would dominate: communication between the immune system, nervous system and connective tissue; communication between patients and providers; and communication among providers to solve challenging diagnostic puzzles. As our special series on post-acute infection syndromes continues, host Raven Baxter of the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE) is joined by neurologist Dr. Ilene Ruhoy, immunologist Dr. Anne Maitland and physical therapist Dr. Valerie Iovine Rogers to unravel the interconnectedness at work in these diseases and reveal key insights about caring for patients. “In the complex disease world, there isn't a nice protocol that we have in other parts of medicine, so it takes a lot of listening and a lot of trial and error,” says Dr. Ruhoy. “The most important thing is to continue digging into that story and building that practitioner-patient relationship so that there's trust there,” adds Dr. Maitland. All agree that a lack of specialists in mast cell activation syndrome, hypermobility disorders and related areas puts a premium on developing referral networks so that diagnostic roadblocks do not end the search for answers. “It really harps on the importance of an interdisciplinary care team where all of us have to communicate with one another and educate the patient so they know what they're advocating for and where they need to go,” Dr. Rogers explains. Don't miss this instructive conversation on both the art of patient care and the science of these often debilitating illnesses. Mentioned in this episode:Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

Diagnosing Post-Acute Infection Syndromes: Special Series from The Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses at Mount Sinai“Tick-borne illnesses are incredibly stealthy and complicated and if I wasn't living and breathing it every day and seeing the intensity of these symptoms in patients, I would never believe it,” says Shannon Delaney, a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City. The complexity of such illnesses and the symptoms they cause is a key reason it can often take years to reach a diagnosis, which is the focus of this episode of Raise the Line, part of a special series on post-acute infection syndromes that Osmosis from Elsevier has created in partnership with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. In addition to Dr. Delaney, host Dr. Raven Baxter of CoRE welcomes Dr. Amy Kontorovich, an associate professor in Cardiology and Genomic Medicine at the Icahn School and Dr. David Putrino, director of Rehabilitation Innovation at Mount Sinai, to explore the limitations of current diagnostic tools and protocols and what changes are needed to improve patient care. Key themes include developing better tests for pathogens and educating providers to listen more carefully to patients. “In a typical medical encounter, the biggest dropped ball is completely disregarding an acute infection in the medical history,” stresses Putrino. All agree that providers need to be more comfortable with uncertainty and resist the urge to develop treatment plans that don't address root causes. “If more doctors could just say, ‘I don't know' I think it would do a great service to patients," adds Kontorovich. This is a candid and enlightening discussion about the importance of developing a collaborative, patient-centered mindset to provide the best care for those suffering with a range of post-acute infection syndromes.Mentioned in this episode: Mount Sinai Health SystemSteven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

Today, we're excited to bring you the first episode in a special Raise the Line series that Osmosis from Elsevier has created in partnership with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. PAIS: Root Causes, Drivers, and Actionable Solutions is a ten-part examination of a range of post-acute infection syndromes such as long COVID, tick-borne illness, chronic fatigue syndrome, and connective tissue disorders. Your host, Dr. Raven Baxter, a molecular biologist and Director of Science Communication at CoRE, will be joined by an impressive array of specialists in the field to explore causes, symptoms, diagnoses and treatments, as well as the devastating impact on patients who often struggle for many months or even years with a troubling span of symptoms affecting everything from muscle movement to mental health. As you'll learn in the series, diagnostic protocols are lacking for many of these conditions, leading to delayed treatment and prolonged suffering for patients. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Baxter is joined by microbiologist Dr. Amy Proal, CEO of the PolyBio Research Foundation; Yale University Professor of Immunobiology, Dr. Akiko Iwasaki; and Dr. Edward Breitschwerdt, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine who will discuss the Building Blocks of PAIS.Mentioned in this episode: Mount Sinai Health System Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation 

Oh, snap! The "That's So Raven" soundtrack is turning 20 and we're going track by track through some of the 2000s biggest hits from Raven, Jesse McCartney, and Stacie Orrico that are on the same CD as Kool and the Gang and Chaka Khan?! Plus, some updates on the Wizards reboot and the fate of Raven's Home. ----- Follow The Time Mousechine: Instagram Twitter TikTok Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's the guy pointing to a NASA launch behind him, in the most legendary shot in television history. He's a science historian and Apollo Program correspondent. He's the creator, host, and writer of the long-running program “Connections.” He is a science communication hero to millions and a global treasure. He is James Burke, and he chats about how connected historical events are, and how connection between humans is vital. We also talk about Napoleon's toothpick, dog pee, shipworms, writer's block, TV shoots, and his new Connections season on Curiosity Stream. Also: (surprise!) they gave me a spinoff called “Quick Connections.” Watch Connections with James Burke on Curiosity Stream and Alie's spinoff, Quick Connections with Alie WardBrowse books by James Burke including Connections and American Connections: The Founding Fathers. Networked.A donation went to National Energy ActionMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Pedagogy (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION) with Bill Nye, TikTokology (SCICOMM) with Hank Green, Molecular Biology (PROTEINS & SCICOMM) with Dr. Raven Baxter, Futurology (THE FUTURE), Eudemonology (HAPPINESS), Cosmology (THE UNIVERSE) Encore, Astrobiology (ALIENS), Maritime Archeology (SHIPWRECKS), Classical Archaeology (ANCIENT ROME), Egyptology (ANCIENT EGYPT), Delphinology (DOLPHINS), Mythology (STORYTELLING), Geology (ROCKS), Curiology (EMOJI)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio ProductionsManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Half of Generation Z—people who are now between 10 and 25 years old—could live to be 100. Their extended futures are shrouded by climate change, pandemics, and racial and social disparities. But according to recent polling from the Pew Research Center, Gen Z is the most optimistic generation yet. In “Century Lives: the Next 50,” host Ken Stern talks to inspirational leaders in their 20s and 30s about what they've learned from previous generations, how they're working to improve the world they've inherited, and how they imagine their super-sized futures will unfold. In Episode 2, we meet Dr. Raven Baxter, also known as “Dr. Raven the Science Maven.” She's a molecular biologist and a science communicator. More specifically, she's a science rapper. She chats with Ken about following in her grandparents' footsteps to increase representation in science—and how she makes the field more accessible through her hip hop music videos. Tune in to “Century Lives: the Next 50” to hear more!

This week we are gazing into the future and talking about teen psychic Raven Baxter and all her antics that makes us say That's So Raven.   Follow us for more on Twitter & Instagram @MakeItAPopcast

Surprise!   Welcome to a very special pop-up edition of The GIST of It, in partnership with Nike. Grab your party hat and cut up a slice of cake — today's episode is all about celebrating Nike's 50th anniversary, specifically their commitment to women's sports over the last 50 years.   Plus, co-hosts El and Steph will do their best Raven Baxter impressions and take a look at what the next 50 years could bring for Nike and the sports world. It's just the beginning, baby.    Show notes:   Brandi Chastain goal celebration during the 1999 World Cup   Nike ad celebrating 2019 USWNT World Cup win   Architectural Digest tour of Serena Williams Building More on The GIST:  Subscribe: thegistsports.com/subscribepod Twitter: @thegistpod Email: pod@thegistsports.com  IG: @thegistca @thegistusa

This week, Farai speaks to Dr. Raven Baxter about the effects of “long COVID” and the power she discovered from her own personal journey with the illness. In "Our Body Politic Presents..." Tonya Mosley of the podcast “Truth Be Told” interviews her mother and parenting coach Yolanda Williams about the joys and challenges of raising free and healthy Black children in today's world. On our weekly segment Sippin' the Political Tea, Farai talks with former Obama White House Health Policy Director Dr. Kavita Patel and psychiatrist and activist Dr. Kali Cyrus about mental health and equity in healthcare when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today on Natch, Jackie J meets Dr. Raven Baxter, aka Raven the Science maven, to discuss all things intersecting beauty and science. Such topics include: how you should never trust a date wearing a lab coat, being pro-robot, the social aspect of beauty in science, and how advocating for yourself is the ultimate-self care. Plus, how she experienced a rebirth after long-haul covid, and signal boosting women in STEM! For a list of everything mentioned in this episode, go to www.natchbeaut.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have a dynamic duo on the show.  One half of that duo is a woman who was a HUGE part of most of our childhoods – a peer we grew up watching on TV– Raven Symoné, aka Raven Baxter of That's So Raven, aka Olivia on The Cosby Show! The other half of this couple is Miranda Pearman-Maday, a doula (we love a doula around here) who stars alongside her wife Raven in their new Youtube series 8pm! 8pm gives you a sneak peek into their lives, and each episode is different - from conversations about mental health issues and relationships to cooking fried chicken. Flash back a few (many) years: when I was 10, I got to go to a That's So Raven taping, and my god, it was the best day of my life… but for Raven, growing up in front of the world is not the dream everyone thinks it is. Being told what to do, who you are supposed to be, what you're supposed to look like, who you're supposed to love – it takes strength and courage to break out of the bubble you're put in and finally put your happiness above all else. Miranda and Raven are a great example of how far your willingness to look inward and evolve can get you.  We covered A LOT in this interview. The two of them are extremely honest about the trials and tribulations of their marriage, and the work they do both together and separately to make the relationship and their lives together thrive. We talked about friendship breakups, why some people choose to ghost, and how each of us feel about the friendship breakups in our own lives. We talked about trauma, body stuff, childhoods, mental illness, and more! To continue the conversation and for more about the podcast and my life, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/  Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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It is time for a festive Q&A! In this episode, we are going to be answering your questions such as, does another planet Earth exist? Can robots be as creative as humans? And why do deep sea creatures glow? Our panel of scientific superstars taking on your queries this month are science song-writer Raven Baxter, deep-ocean diver Diva Amon, exoplanet explorer Hannah Wakeford and intelligence investigator Beth Singler. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

It is time for a festive Q&A! In this episode, we are going to be answering your questions such as, does another planet Earth exist? Can robots be as creative as humans? And why do deep sea creatures glow? Our panel of scientific superstars taking on your queries this month are science song-writer Raven Baxter, deep-ocean diver Diva Amon, exoplanet explorer Hannah Wakeford and intelligence investigator Beth Singler. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Changing the public's stereotypical image of scientists requires encouraging diverse representation, creativity in communication and patience in education. All qualities that Raven "The Science Maven" Baxters embodies with passion and contagious optimism.Featured in the Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2020, in her job as a science communicator, Raven really cares about creating spaces that are inclusive and real Watch this and more episodes on Youtube, and to be updated about our events follow FAIL! - Inspiring Resilience on social media (Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn), or visit our website: www.fail-sharing.org/Music Theme: "Driven To Success" by Scott HolmesFree Music Archive - CC BY NC 

Overview: With everyone stuck in quarantine, it forced a lot of people to get creative with their time. For Raven-- that meant writing a rap song about staying indoors to protect yourself and the ones around you from the spread of the coronavirus. Raven is a science communicator and a doctoral student completing a Ph.D. in science education. Since becoming her persona, Raven the Science Maven, she's created a non-profit organization called Science Haven, STEMbassy, which is a live web series that connects the public with science and technology professionals, and finally Black In Science Communication, allowing other people of colour and minorities to identify with her. Join us in this episode as we dive into her childhood, background, how her viral video was born, and so much more you can all relate to in the time of this pandemic.   Episode Highlights: Ravens childhood with an inclination for learning The Woman's experience in STEM Creating content to further the visibility of black culture in science How she made her viral video about being safe amidst the pandemic How Raven started her passion project called Black and Science Communication Raven's aspirations for the future Raven's advice for you   About the Guest: Raven is an internationally acclaimed science communicator and a doctoral student completing a Ph.D. in science education. She has an undergraduate degree in biology with a focus on cell and molecular biology. For her work experience, she's held positions as a corporate molecular scientist, a community college professor, and a STEM academic advisor. With her recent rise from her viral video, she's also shifted to being a content creator for YouTube with her focus on  music videos that use scientific wordplay to represent a diverse group of accomplished people in STEM. Given her built up reputation and strong voice in science education, Fortune Magazine has named her one of their 40 Under 40 for the year of 2020, followed by global recognition as an influencer in several other publications.   Connect with Raven: www.sciencemaven.com IG & FB: Raven the Science Maven Twitter: @ravenscimaven Tiktok: @ScienceMaven Youtube: Raven the Science Maven   ---   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please click here to leave a review for The 6%, with NancyMD. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out!    Do you know someone who might enjoy this episode? Share this episode to inspire and empower!   Let's get social! Instagram @_nancymd Facebook @nancymdpdx Twitter @_nancymd LinkedIn @nancyyenshipleymd Website www.nancymd.com   Subscribe to The 6%, with NancyMD ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Google Podcasts

We’re continuing our Month of Musicals with the Raven's Home episode "Raven's Home: Remix" to see how it compares to the original Raven musical episode.

Raven Baxter, aka Raven The Science Maven, is a rapper, YouTube personality and yes, a scientist. She answers our every question about molecular biology, and offers an unforgettable lesson in how to stay true to yourself. Later, special guest Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Home Economics) helps share the story of a doctor who battled a tough genetic disorder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internationally acclaimed science communicator and molecular biologist, Raven Baxter, also known as “Raven the Science Maven”, joins us today for a special episode release in honor of International Women’s Day. Raven has become a powerful voice in science education, and we’ll be talking about her innovative approaches to educating the next generation of students in STEM. Follow Raven’s Journey: Website: https://www.scimaven.com/ Shop SmartyPants: https://smartypants.store/ Instagram: @raventhesciencemaven Twitter: @ravenscimaven

In this episode of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Raven Baxter. Raven is also known as Raven the Science Maven, she is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed science communicator, educator and molecular biologist who is working to  share science and champion for inclusivity and diversity in STEM.  Raven is also the founder of Science Haven, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersections of science, education, and the public. Science Haven houses STEMbassy, a live web series that connects the public with science and technology professionals, and Black In Science Communication, a group that works to build relationships in the science community, equipping others with the knowledge and resources necessary to share science with the world in their own flavor. Raven is an entertainer and content creator known for her unique style of combining science and hip hop music that teaches and empowers those in STEM and beyond.  She has recently been featured in Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 List of the most influential young leaders for the year, BuzzFeed News, Mother Jones Magazine, on the mayor of Buffalo’s social media accounts trying to convince teenagers to stay home in the age of Covid; and of course, she has her own TedX Talk.    Raven shares: The circumstances surrounding both her ADHD diagnoses The tweet that she shared regarding her struggle to memorize even small snippets of text What has changed since her last diagnosis Why she started her science rap music videos What she thinks the key to living successfully with ADHD is ADHD brains work so that they too may discover their amazing strengths. And your reviews really help in that regard.    Resources: Instagram: instagram.com/raventhesciencemaven Twitter: twitter.com/ravenscimaven Facebook: facebook.com/raventhesciencemaven Website: scimaven.com 5 Days to Fall in Love with Your ADHD Brain: tracyotsuka.com/ilovemybrain

Oh snap! This week, we're discussing one of the Disney Channels greatest hits. Join us for a conversation about everything That's So Raven, current Disney Channel, and the brilliance that is Raven-Symoné.SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast Feed, and leave us a REVIEW!(T-Shirt Competition, still going strong!)TWITTER - https://twitter.com/mostxtremepodINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/mostxtremepod/WEBSITE - https://mostxtremepodcast.simplecast.com/EMAIL - mostxtremepodcast@gmail.com

Raven Baxter, also known as Raven the Science Maven, is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed science communicator and molecular biologist who works to progress the state of science education and culture by creating spaces that are inclusive, educational, and real. Raven is an entertainer and content creator known for her unique style of combining science and music that teaches and empowers those in STEM and beyond. Raven speaks about innovation in science education and social change in STEM. Raven is the founder of Science Haven, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersections of science, education, and the public. Science Haven houses STEMbassy, a live web series that connects the public with science and technology professionals, and Black In Science Communication, a group that works to build relationships in the science community, equipping others with the knowledge and resources necessary to share science with the world in their own flavor. Raven has quickly developed a reputation as a strong voice in science education and has been recognized as a global influencer in several publications, including Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2020.  Enjoy! ***CORONA VIRUS EDITION***   In this episode Peter & Raven discuss: :41-  Intro and welcome Dr. Raven Baxter  2:47-  So tell us about your background? 4:45-  Where did you go to college? 5:17-  So tell me a bit about when you first got diagnosed with ADHD?   8:45-  So when you decided to pursue your career, how did that counter with your ADD/ADHD in the premise that it requires so much focus? You can’t sort of round-up in science, so how do you make that work and keep that focus and immediacy that’s needed?    11:05-  Tell us about what you do, specifically? For kids listening that might want to go into Science, and have that fear they might not have the capacity to focus.  12:40-  Tell us about what you’d say to kids who may have been told by teachers that science isn’t for them?   13:54-  So, what would you say to kids about where to go next?  You know, you might get a seventh grader that says, “Hey, I want to do more of this!”   15:10-  Tell us what you're doing now? 16:20-  How can people find you?  Website: www.scimaven.com and @RavenTheScienceMaven on INSTA  Twitter & Facebook YouTube and @Sciencemaven on TikTok 16:32-  Thank you Raven! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials. 17:26-  Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits STAY HEALTHY - STAY SAFE - PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK.. until next time! As always, leave us a comment below and please drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse! Do you know of anyone you think should be on the FTN podcast? Shoot us a note, we’d love to hear!   TRANSCRIPT:  Hey guys, welcome to Faster Than Normal. My name is Peter. I am your host today and I'm thrilled that you're here. It's a gorgeous day here as we get close to the end of 2020, everyone's assuming that 2021 is just going to be that much. Like we're going to flip a switch and all of a sudden everything's gonna be better.  And, uh, you know what, I'm too tired. I'm too tired to argue with that. So I'm going to say, yeah, sure. That sounds great. We are talking to someone who will tell us all about how crazy that idea is because this woman is involved with science. Her name is Raven Baxter, Dr. Raven Baxter, otherwise known as Raven, the science Maven. which I love.  Okay. She's an award-winning and internationally acclaimed science communicator and molecular biologist. All right. So right here, I can tell you this woman's four times as smart as me, which is great. She works to progress the state of Science, Education and Culture by creating spaces that are inclusive, educational and real.  I love that so much, I'm sitting here staring at my seven year old daughter, and I'm thankful that people like Raven exist.  Raven is an entertainer, she's a content creator, she's known for her unique style of combining science and music, that teaches and empowers those in STEM... and beyond. Raven speaks to that innovation in science education and social change in STEM, she founded Science Haven. Science Haven has this STEMbassy, I love that name, which is a live web series that connects to the public within science and technology and the connection with science, technology professionals, and Black In Science Communication, a group that works to build relationships in the Science community, equipping others with the knowledge and resources necessary to share science with the world in their own flavor. She was one of Fortune Magazine's “40 under 40”, this year. She has a job,  she has a project in progress called Nerdy Jobs with Raven the Science Maven, which I think is awesome. She's had a TEDx talk,  she's on the STEMbassy season finale, she’s all over the internet…. welcome Dr. - welcome Raven. It is great to have you.  Hi, thank you so much for having me. I'm so excited to be here. I hope you're doing well.  I always know that my introductions have gone too long when the person like falls asleep and has to come back and say, Oh yeah, Hey, but no, it was a great into,  wonderful to have you. I'm thrilled that you're, that you're a part of this.  (2:47) Um, you're doing some amazing, amazing things first and foremost. Tell us about your background. Tell us about how, how, how Science sort of picked you, as it were.  Yeah, I mean, I think, you know, a lot of people listening to this podcast can relate. But potentially to having ADHD and like being, perhaps being a child and being into everything and wanting to explore everything.  And, um, I feel like with ADHD that was amplified in that, you know, I really felt like I was unstoppable. If I wanted to learn about the clouds I was in the library, like trying to get my hands on every single cloud book and. You know, when I got to the point where I felt like I knew everything about that, then I wanted to learn about space and I went to space camp, and I found that I was afraid of heights..  Yeah, I did it. Have you ever been?? Hey you know what's funny. I never went as a kid. As an adult. I got invited to Media Space Camp, and so I spent three days doing the same thing that they did in space camp and it was incredible.  That's awesome. So you know how cool it is?  Oh yeah Just imagine being a little kid.  Oh, I can't even imagine, plus I went . I saw the movie, like the second it came out. Right. I was all about Jinx the robot. I wanted that robot, jinx. I was like Jinx and Max friends forever. I totally wanted that robot.  Yeah, and I also, well, I guess not to be a downer, but I found out I was afraid of heights at space camp. So, you know, my dream of being an astronaut totally wiped down the dream, but I luckily had already been exposed to in part due to space camp, all of the different types of science careers you can have.  So, you know, I just dove into everything and eventually ended up into molecular biology. And that's where I’m focusing now,  and, um, kind of parlayed into science education after having a career as a corporate scientist.  Amazing amazing. Where'd you go to college?  I went to SUNY, well, I went to a couple, a couple different colleges actually.Um, I started at SUNY college of environmental science and forestry also known as SUNY ESF. Um, and then I went to community college for a little while, and then I transferred to, um, Buffalo State College where I graduated with my bachelor's and eventually my master's. And now, um, I'll be finishing my doctorate in May at a university at Buffalo.  Very cool. (5:17)  So tell me a bit, so, you know, science, when you were, when you got ADHD, what was that? When did that? Okay, well, first of all, when did you get diagnosed? I was diagnosed when I was about six or seven.  Oh wow really?  OK, and did, get that at that age… it  probably, it probably didn't really change much for you. You just knew, you know, here's, what's up, like it wasn't like you're diagnosed in your thirties or anything like that.  Right? No. Well,  so when I was diagnosed, um, ADHD medications were very new on the market, right?  And so it was really up to my Mother to say, “OK, she has this okay, she has this diagnosis, what do we do now? Um, being that the medications were so new, she really didn't feel comfortable putting me on anything, so, um, I essentially just… freestyled it, sorry, my dog is sneezing in the background. are you okay?  Um, yeah, so she just kind of freestyled it with me and just, let me, let me be me. That's awesome. You know, it's interesting. Um, when I was, when I was growing up, it didn't exist. Right? It was the sit down and interrupt the class disease and, um, you know.  Oh yeah, that was me.  So here’s the interesting thing,,,,the, the, the, the stuff that you liked, right? The, the, you know, like science, whatever kind of subjects you liked, I'm sure you were great at.  Oh yeah. I was, I was naturally gifted at pretty much everything that I did, and I think that's. That's probably what frustrated my teachers the most is that I couldn't sit down and do my work. I'd get up. I'd be spinning around during class while the teacher's teaching. And while literally everyone else is seated, I just be up like twirling, twirling around like a tornado.Um, but my work would be done, right? Like acing  everything. So. I mean, I was, I was also bored, but I also was hyperactive, but it was also very smart and getting my work done. So teachers really didn't know what to do cause they couldn't really justify putting me in time out because I wasn't white, like misbehaving, you know? Yeah. So, but they were putting me in time out. Um, that's the, my mom stepped in after that.  It's good to have parents that’ll have your back. That must've been tough. You know, here you are getting all this stuff done and it's just that you were too fast for them.  Yeah. Yeah, I didn't, um, I remember them putting me in, um, a gifted and talented program, uh, at the same time that they put me in a special education program, which is a little confusing for me.Um, because I was going to like three different classrooms where most of my friends weren't moving around. Like they just stayed in the same classroom. And, um, the, in the gifted and talented program, I, I was smart enough to do the work, but those kids were really self-disciplined. Um, they could sit down and do the work, and I felt very out of place because I couldn't, you know, it was a smaller group of kids and I realized I was the only one, like, couldn't stop moving around. Um, but I, I felt home in the special ed classroom. I really did.  Yep. I believe it. And you know, what's interesting is that, is that you go, you know, I remember, I never, my grades were… in  New York City, there was something called a resource room where you could get extra time and to do all these things, but my grades were too good. I, you know, I had great English skills and my math wasn't great, but my English and science, all that was enough that you're like, oh, he doesn't need that, but he won't shut up.  Right.  So you couldn't, you couldn't really win when you, (8:45) so when you decided to pursue science as a, as a career, you know, how was that, how did that sort of line u…. uh, how did that counter with your ADD/ADHD with the premise that, you know, you have to focus, right? You're looking at things that, you know, I say, what is that great, uh, that great quote, when, uh, when, uh, you know, when, when a nuclear physicist screws up the world explodes, one of geologists goes up, rock breaks and that's about it, you know, but you, you're, you're sitting there with like, you know, you're doing stuff that matters and you're doing stuff where you have to be completely on point, right?  You can't just sort of round up. In science. Exactly. What, tell us, tell us how you are… um, how do you make that work? How do you, how do you keep that focus? How do you get that sort of, uh, immediacy that's needed?  That's a very good question, and that's something that I honestly struggled to answer myself.  Um, because as a student, um, being a scientist as a student, and when you're learning the science, there's really not a lot of pressure. Like you're, like what you were saying, you know, you’re just enjoying the subject, you're mastering the subject. But when you're working as a corporate scientist, the script is completely flipped.  You know, when you're working in drug discovery, where I was working, um, it was very difficult, to work in that high pressure situation, um, where you know that every number matters, right?  There's barely any room for error because you're working on a million dollar project and every test tube that you waste is $10,000 down the drain, literally.  And you're also making things that will potentially go into somebody's body down the line. And so you really want to make sure your work is the best it can be, which is possible with ADHD. But, um, I personally don't feel like professional environments, such as like, a corporate scientific environment... I don't think that they've quite come up with the resources needed to make that a comfortable working environment for somebody like you or me.  Um, I do think that like there needs to be special accommodations just like there isn't school for people with, um, you know, learning disabilities and attention disorders. I think I would have had a much more comfortable working experience had that been in place.  (11:05) Tell us about what you do, specifically…. right?  So give us like your top three. So you have a lot of kids who listen to this podcast and they're, you know, if any of them wanna go into science and they're afraid, well, I don't have the, the capacity to focus. Tell us what you do. Cause it's, it's obviously you've proved that it's possible.    Yeah. Um, I think that for me, having ADHD is definitely about recognizing where your superpowers work the best, right?  Um, and asking for help when you need it. So, for me personally, I feel like, um, my excitement and my love for science really is best used when I’m teaching about science and sharing that with other people. Um, and so I'm able to take everything that I learned about as a student and share it with people that want to learn about science who are around me.  Um, and that's what I do now. As a science communicator, I use music, I use videos, I use music videos and, uh, I communicate science through all of those things to help people learn about science and teach people about new things.  I've never heard that  term science communicator, I love that. And what I'm going to love, is that you've managed to take what you love, combine it with what you do, and here we are.   Right? Yeah. I love it too. Um, there, I'm sure you've heard of Bill Nye, The Science Guy, Neil Tyson… those are all science communicators. I just don't think people know what to call them.  Yeah. I'd never heard the term. That's so cool. (12:40) Tell us about, um, so. What do you say to kids who don't believe that, you know, oh, they've been told by the teachers and you know, mistakenly that yeah, you're ADHD. You're not gonna, you know, science isn't for you. I mean, I, I, I, had a teacher that actually said I should pursue accounting, right?  Oh my gosh. I think that science is perfect for people with ADHD. And the reason is because there's so many questions to answer. And if you're anything like me, you want to bounce from question to question to question.I mean, one day I'm thinking about. Oh my gosh, how did the universe start? Whoa. Now I'm looking into quantum physics and yeah, quantum physics...documentaries, and trying to learn about the big bang theory and different, different theories that exist that, um, that are talking about where the universe came from or where did life come from on planet earth, right?  All of those different theories. And it's really exciting. There's, there's really no one way to love and enjoy science. And there's so many different questions to answer, that it's perfect for somebody with ADHD, because there's something new all the time to focus on and learn about. I love that. I love that. So the premise that you'll never get bored? You'll never get bored. I can almost promise you that.  (13:54) So, what do you say to, uh, where, where should the kid go next? You know, you're going to get a seventh grader or something that says, Hey, I want to do more of this.  Ah, gosh, that's a really good question.I think that what's worked for me when I was a young kid is just not getting too worked up about following a particular path. Like really just follow your natural instincts and pay attention to what's interesting to you and just get lost in it. Right? Like I, some of the, I would've never become, I would have never become a molecular biologist if I didn' decide that I could learn anything I wanted to learn and do whatever I wanted to do to learn that. So like going on Wikipedia, and clicking on Wikipedia to different articles and just getting lost in the articles, because everything's linked to each other on the website, um, that's one way to do it or watching documentaries. Um, going on, you know, asking your parents to go on to Netflix and picking up documentaries,  that’s appropriate for you to watch, to learn more, asking your teachers interesting questions, because they might be able to teach you something new. Um, those are different ways to get into it.  Yup. I love that. Very, very cool. (15:10) Tell us what you're doing now... So now I am working full time as a science communicator while finishing my doctoral research.  Um, and I'm hoping to start a couple of new series with a major network next year. Um, all of this is pretty much under wraps, which is why I'm being a little vague, but, um, it's a network that everybody loves and enjoys. That, um, we're working on two shows together and both of those shows are science shows.  One of those shows is focused on biology and learning everything there is to know about biology. And, um, the other show is me exploring different jobs in science, technology engineering, and that the medics.  All right. Very cool. So stay in. So it's good that you're not busy or anything like that.  Yeah. Yeah. Right. Well, this has been very, very cool. (16:09) Tell, tell people how that they can find you, cause I have a feeling that you get a ton of followers and a ton of questions off this interview. How can people find you?  You can find me um anywhere on the internet, if you Google  “Raven, the Science Maven.” I'm on Twitter @Ravenscimaven, and everywhere else at “Raven the Science Maven,” except for TikTok, where I am @Science Maven.  I love it. I love it. Raven Baxter, Raven the Science Maven, thank you so much for taking the time to come on the podcast. This was a lot of fun and I think you're going to give a lot of kids a lot of hope because let me tell you someone who has a seven year old daughter, who is currently playing with her brand new rescue puppy that we got. Um, it's pretty awesome to watch her get excited about things. We've been doing science experiments, we've grown a crystal. Um, what else have we done? Done lot of fun stuff and, and it's, it's fun to watch her eyes light up when we do it. So, you know, go--- go science!  I'm always, it's funny. I haven't, I haven't said this yet, but I always want to quote the line every time she does something gets excited about, I want to teach her to say the line from um, um, from Breaking Bad where they cook their first batch of meth and is “science bitch,” but don’t wanna do it.  Raven, thank you so much for taking the time, we will definitely have you back at some point in 2021, stay safe, stay healthy, and we'll talk with you soon. Guys, you've been listening to Faster than Normal. We love it when you're here, we love it that you're here. We love it that our numbers keep going up and the more people are learning that  ADHD is a gift, not a curse.  Please stay in touch with us, shoot us an email, let us know who you want to hear. Raven came to us… uh, from a user, from a listener who said, “Hey, you should have this person on your podcast.”  And we did. That's how it works. It's really simple, so if you want more, give us some names, we will make more easily.  Otherwise leave us a review, stay safe, stay healthy, wear a mask, we will see you guys next week. Thanks so much for listening, my name is Peter Shankman. Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at petershankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were performed by Steven Byrom and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week. 

Raven Baxter a.k.a. - "Raven the Science Maven" joins Karama to talk about Black women in Science The post PODCAST: Raven the Science Maven looks like a scientist appeared first on theblerdgurl.

Welcome to Episode 3 of our video series, Need to Know, where actress, activist, and host of the @workinprogress podcast, @sophiabush, sits down with experts to get the answers to your most pressing questions about life right now. Our guest today is actively crushing boundaries placed on people in the STEM field, particularly marginalized populations - the brilliant and entertaining, Raven Baxter, aka Raven the Science Maven (@raventhesciencemaven).Raven Baxter is an internationally acclaimed science communicator and molecular biologist who works to progress the state of science culture by creating spaces that are inclusive, educational, and real. An entertainer and content creator, Raven is known for her unique style of combining science and music that teaches and empowers those in STEM and beyond and regularly speaks about innovation in science education and social change in STEM. Raven is the founder of Science Haven, a non-profit organization that operates at the intersections of science, education, and the public. Science Haven houses STEMbassy, a live web series that connects the public with science and technology professionals, and Black In Science Communication, a group that works to build relationships in the science community, equipping others with the knowledge and resources necessary to share science with the world in their own flavor. Raven has quickly developed a reputation as a strong voice in science education and has been recognized as a global influencer in several publications, including Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2020.On today’s episode of Work in Progress, Sophia and Raven discuss Raven’s childhood, her experiences as a corporate scientist, underrepresentation in higher education and STEM, the current state of science culture, the mutation of the COVID virus and the importance of taking certain safety measures, Raven’s upcoming projects...and so, so much more. Thank you to our sponsors for today’s episode:GreenChef  (GreenChef.com/WIP80 and use code WIP80)Rothy’s (Rothys.com/SOPHIA)

Honestly, where would we be without Lizzie McGuire, Raven Baxter, or even Gabriella Montez? This week we're duking it out to determine who is the true, most iconic woman of Disney that ruled our screens and our hearts in the early 2000s. (Anything beyond 2010 is irrelevant, tbh.) And we are joined by our very first guest who may or may not live with one of your favorite podcast hosts! We're thrilled to announce our first guest, and who knows, maybe someday that guest will be YOU! Join us for this battle and don't forget to fill out your own bracket on our social media, @whatsallthatbracket!

This week’s guest is Raven Baxter, aka Raven the Science Maven. Raven is a molecular biologist and science communicator who, as well as sharing her love of science with the world, is also a huge champion of greater diversity in the STEM sector. One of the most notable ways that she’s challenge stereotypical ideas of what a scientists should look and act like is a rap song that she recorded and produced a video for called Big Ole Geeks.  She also recently gave a TEDX talk about the narrow way in which scientists are represented in the media and the damaging effect that the lack of representation of Black and other minority groups in the STEM world is having on Black people who are trying to forge careers as scientists, and also on the STEM sector as a whole. Her latest venture is as lead organiser of #BlackInSciComm Week that starts on Sunday 4th October and runs until 10th October 2020. As we hear from Raven, it’s been created as an opportunity for Black science communicators to recentre themselves after the traumatic events of past months, to amplify existing Black scicommers and to provide support and training for new, upcoming Black communicators of science. Presented by Peter Barker Produced by Orinoco Communications ----------------- LINKS #BlackInSciComm Twitter BlackInSciComm website Raven The Science Maven website Raven's 'You Don't Look Like a Scientist!' TEDx talk Big Ole Geeks music video

We often ask those who are in STEM why they chose their field, but we don't ask why people didn't choose STEM. Research often focuses on understanding younger people's decisions related to STEM. Adults are often left out of the conversation. Raven Baxter decided that she would probe this idea during her PhD studies. Black women rarely see themselves represented as scientists in the media. Raven the Science Maven showed women her video "Big Ole Geeks" and got their response. She wanted to know whether Black women would have been more likely to choose STEM and feel more represented. In this episode, we learn about this study. We also talk about why twerking is important for Black women. Raven got pursued two PhD programs at the University of Buffalo. We discuss how Raven decided to go from studying Cellular and Molecular Biology to working on a PhD in Science Communication. During her time working in an industry laboratory, she was faced with racial charges, which really inspired her to find the perfect research environment for her. She speaks about her accomplishments as a STEM-themed music creator. More about Raven Raven Baxter is a nationally acclaimed science communicator and molecular biologist who works to progress the state of science culture by creating spaces that are fun, educational, and real. She is recognized as a global influencer in Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2020. She is known for her unique style of combining science, music, and cultural awareness as an entertaining content creator and musician as Raven the Science Maven. She creates STEM-themed music that teaches and empowers both students and professionals in STEM and beyond. Raven speaks internationally to students, educators and leaders about the importance of STEM diversity and innovation in science education. Raven is the founder of STEMbassy, a science advocacy organization that embraces a diverse and accomplished membership of scientists, engineers, and tech professionals that serve the next generation of STEM as leaders and mentors. She is also the founder of BlackInSciComm, an organization that works to build relationships in the science community, equipping others with the knowledge and resources necessary to share science with the world in their own flavor. Connect with her: Instagram: @raventhesciencemaven Twitter: @ravenscimaven Facebook: @raventhesciencemaven Website: scimaven.com Connect with me: Website: TheResearchHer.com TikTok: @TheResearchHer Instagram: @TheResearchHer Twitter: @TheResearchHer Facebook: @TheResearchHer

Join Biologists Being Basic (B3) hosts Paige, Joe, Gina and Robyn as we take a break from published research articles and ask each other science-based questions from Reddit! See how our scientists and non-scientist team members try to think through and answer questions outside their expertise. We talk, we goof, and we learn new things as we explore the realms of science reddit. Further Resources: Thanks AskScience Reddit and its users for the questions we answered: https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/ If you are curious about the topics we discussed and want more info, please see the following resources! There are some amazing scientists and science communicators who explain some of these topics. The Science of Melanin Magic by Raven Baxter (@ravenscimaven) is a fun and entertaining look at melanin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dt1NYLqMqM For more of her work, check out her webpage: https://www.scimaven.com/ ...or her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRkU0Z4V6UjDKnbc5brl8A Want to get to know your moles better? Visit the NIH to learn about moles and how they form: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/traits/moles ...and the American Academy of Dermatology for the ABCDEs of melanoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir90SPorFfQ&feature=youtu.be Learn more about alcohol dehydrogenases in humans and primates from this great Science Magazine news article: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/12/ability-consume-alcohol-may-have-shaped-primate-evolution ...or go straight to the scientific paper: https://www.pnas.org/content/112/2/458 Learn more about the alcohol tolerance of tree shrews from this second great Science Magazine news article: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2008/07/now-thats-party-animal ...or go straight to the scientific paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2492458/ Still wondering how animals reach islands? BBC has your back with these possible explanations: http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170213-mega-landslides-help-explain-how-life-reaches-remote-islands Scientific American answers how the same fish can end up in different lakes: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experts-fish-species/ We mentioned Charles Darwin and his incredible book, On the Origin of Species, which is available online for free: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2009/2009-h/2009-h.htm#link2HCH0012 If you’re curious about Darwin and his research, but want a shorter segment, check out BBC’s amazingly animated video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOk_0mUT_JU&t Lastly, if you’re still thinking about those cute lil chubby bugs, check out Popular Science’s answer to the question: https://www.popsci.com/article/science/ask-anything-can-insects-get-fat/ ...and this scientific review about the insect fat bodies that we mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3075550/ If you have any questions or comments you can email us at biologistsbeingbasic@gmail.com or find us on twitter or instagram (@biosbeingbasic). See our website for more details (http://biosbeingbasic.podomatic.net).

She’s a molecular biologist who has studied worms and their proteins. She’s a hip-hop artist dropping lyrical science bombs rhyming “electrophoresis” with “Reese’s pieces.” She’s a badass woman who pursues her passion for science while remaining her unapologetic self. She is, in a word, a science maven.In this episode, Raven the Science Maven joins Jocelyn and Bradley to discuss her journey from college dropout to STEM Ph.D. and H.B.I.C. of her own science education empire. She shares her research on identity negotiation and “code-switching” by Black women in the STEM workforce, as well as the highs and lows of her own experiences as a Black woman in science. Raven tells us how she is using music to create more culturally relevant science education programs, and the friends discuss the importance of building a more expansive and inclusive sense of what it means, and what it can mean, to be scientist—i.e., a human who does science.Follow Raven on Twitter @ravenscimaven, and learn more about her amazing work at https://www.scimaven.com/ and at the links below:“Big Ole Geeks”: https://youtu.be/g7zN5bAqhtU“H.B.I.C.”: https://youtu.be/pb9mfCiH4js“Wipe It Down”: https://youtu.be/OvMrNfK9fF4YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRkU0Z4V6UjDKnbc5brl8ARaven’s #BlackinSTEM story: https://www.motherjones.com/anti-racism-police-protest/2020/06/blackintheivory-racism-academia-science-stemSTEMbassy: https://www.stembassy.org/Buy The Protocol: https://www.scimaven.com/store/the-protocol-epSupport Raven on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/raventhesciencemavenA brief history of Wormageddon:https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/scientists-are-genuinely-losing-their-sht-arguing-over-which-is-the-most-overrated-animal/https://www.thedailybeast.com/worm-joke-causes-science-twitter-flame-war-over-accusations-of-sexism-and-racism#MedBikini controversy: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-doctors-are-posing-in-swimwear-on-social-media/

Raven Baxter has an interesting story. Even though she now is a college science teacher, molecular scientist, and doctoral researcher, she once was a college dropout, not sure what to do next. To say that she figured it out would be an understatement. She’s also a public speaker, eager to spread the message of inclusivity in STEM. We spoke about her research, the merger of hip hop and science, and public speaking, of course. Reach Raven at scimaven.com TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB) @teachthegeek (Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

In this episode we question if Kash Doll is a better artist than Cardi B & Meg Thee Stallion? Is Joey Bada$$ very underrated? Did all little girls of color idolize Raven Baxter? Does this new wave of feminism & "body positivity" actually make sense? Who should take responsibility the artist or consumer? Many more topics discussed in this episode as well. Take a listen!:) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Science lifestyle podcast that discusses crowdfunding , indie film, music, politics, randomness , education and everything science. We are all dope scientists! In this episode, our host Stephany Lowe and Raven Baxter aka Raven the Science Maven discuss the strength and freedom found in staying true to your authentic self. @RaventheScienceMaven is a Science Education PhD candidate (she majored in Molecular Biology undergrad), who got tired of #codeswitching in the lab and one day decided to write a song about it. #BigOleGeeks was born. A "scientific parody" of the hit song Big Ole Freaks by Megan Thee Stallion, Raven's goal is to reach more young people through STEM. In fact, she is currently creating an ENTIRE COLLEGE LEVEL STEM CURRICULUM for high school students to do just that. She also wants to prove that being Back and nerdy does not mean you can't be Black and sexy. And yes...scientists do twerk. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-dope-science-show/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-dope-science-show/message

On this special yee haw edition of Let's Get Sickening, Shelby and Jeremy cover episode 7 of season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race "From Farm To Runway". Topics covered by your hosts include Jeremy's encounter with Sweden's own Buffalo Bill at Micky's, Ra'jah's new starring role as Raven Baxter, Plastique's ALLEGED lack of personality and everyone's collective amnesia, the ballad of the cheesy potatoes, the beginning of Silky vs. Yvie Part 2: Electric Boogaloo, Alyssa Edwards's lack of understanding of basic anatomy and reproductive functions, and the lack of Looks.

Raven Baxter is in the house! Listen in as Tommy, KC, Nick, and special guest comedian Sammy Anzer write an episode of That's So Raven! The hit show from the early 00's left quite an impression on the group and they take Raven to places she's never been before. Listen as Raven explores her lesbian desires at a strip club while investigating if her boyfriend Devon is cheating on her! Next week we perform this episode in front of a live audience! So don't miss that! If you enjoy the show, leave a rating, subscribe and Follow us on Social Media: @TommyOler @_NickCox_ @shornimak @senor_suavs You can also check out Sammy's show Stand-up Guys by clicking the link here!

Hey dudes this is the first episode of my new podcast: Very Really Good. This week, I talk about being busy, what it means to be a "creative" person, why Raven Baxter would be the best YouTuber, and MUCH MORE! http://twitter.com/kurtisconner https://instagram.com/kurtisconner Drawing of me: Beatriz Righetti Ferreira (@zombias on IG) Background by: Hayley Norwood

Hey dudes this is the first episode of my new podcast: Very Really Good. This week, I talk about being busy, what it means to be a "creative" person, why Raven Baxter would be the best YouTuber, and MUCH MORE! http://twitter.com/kurtisconner https://instagram.com/kurtisconner Drawing of me: Beatriz Righetti Ferreira (@zombias on IG) Background by: Hayley Norwood

Episode 6 - “The Most Insane Outfit I’ve Ever Seen“ The donut crew digs into THAT’S SO RAVEN - Raven Symone’s star vehicle, and one of the most successful Disney Channel shows of all time! Raven Baxter is a teen psychic who can’t control her visions, or the disasters that happen when she tries to prevent them from coming true. A modern day Cassandra, but way, way, way more in-your-face. We talk about Raven's scene-stealing younger brother, spin-off series that break up families, not telling audiences your premise in pilots, terrible photoshop jobs, the difference in snitching between European and American schools, the proper position for brass in an orchestra, and the point where passion becomes obnoxious. The fashion is loud, and the characters are loud, but the music is bumpin’ (also loud.) The donut crew can’t say we’re on board with TSR, but we’re definitely on board with the cast. See you in the upcoming sequel series, Raven!