Isako Di Tomassi
@isakoditomassi
she/her #Phytophthora #PotatoPathology #SciPol #SciComm #PhD student #CornellPPPMB plant pathology - #fungi & #oomycetes studied agroecology - fungi - soil @ #PennState Board member @ local non-profit org Ithaca Community Gardens #Leguminati
Glad to see @snapcoalition.org member Emily Yao teaching a new SNAP Science Policy 101 course module! These will be publicly available open-access #SciPol modules on topics such as #SciComm, how the government works, science diplomacy, and others!
How does mentorship affect development of #STEM undergraduate students' STEM identities? Find out! Graduate Research Day at @ufl.edu @gator-pase.bsky.social founder @kassstem.com presenting their work <3
HAPPENING NOW @snapcoalition.bsky.social panel discussing the work to mobilize scientists to engage with communities and policy makers @sneharao.bsky.social @eselland.bsky.social @emmascales.bsky.social @alexlando.bsky.social and David Ramotowski
@emmascales.bsky.social & I are grateful to receive @researchamerica.bsky.social Meeting the Moment Award on behalf of @snapcoalition.bsky.social and @cornellasap.bsky.social for the #McClintockLetters #SciComm initiative! Thank you SO MUCH to all ML writers bit.ly/47sVJwE #RAAwards #SciAdvocacy
#Ithaca residents and those in surrounding areas, please come help us get #FlockOut, come meet today 4:30p at City Hall! #AntiFlock #StopSurveillance #GetTheFlockOut #FlockOff
@snapcoalition.bsky.social member Alex Byrne presenting his #chemistry work on "Analyzing sensitivity of molecular cloud chemistry to gas phase kinetics" at #AAASmtg #AAAS2026
Excellent presentation by @snapcoalition.bsky.social member @bdavisbio.bsky.social discussing how "Delayed lagging strand synthesis drives asymmetric histone incorporation" at #AAASmtg #AAAS2026
@snapcoalition.bsky.social memeber @brycewedig.bsky.social described his modeling process for dark matter subhalos in an expertly phrased story that any person could understand! Truly incredible example of #scicomm skills. Remarkable work responding to judge questions, as well. #AAASmtg #AAAS2026
"Scientists are not alone in working toward increasing trust in science, we have teachers, librarians, and many others with us." Really important to remember this! @laurahelmuth.bsky.social and others sharing thoughts on public trust in science at #AAASmtg
The @btiscience.bsky.social September Kudos winner was my incredible labmate, Angie! Not only is she a pro #mycologist and #plantpathologist, she is so generous with her time and always willing to help a colleague.
Please repost and share this flyer with any STEM undergrads in mentorship programs that you know! This work important to better understanding the role of mentorship in professional development. Undergrads sign up here: go.ufl.edu/mentorshipma... @kassstem.bsky.social #STEMeducation #mentorship
Here is the #RestrepoLab trainees (plus Laura) wearing our awesome shirts at the picnic!
GUESS WHO PASSED THEIR MF'ING A EXAM TODAY? @alexlando.bsky.social is officially a PhD candidate in the #CornellPPPMB program. #TheFast&TheFuria #EntomophthorAlex #PhD @lovettbr.bsky.social
ATTENTION #PlantScience researchers! @btiscience.bsky.social is the best place in the whole world to work. Today was Cookies and Canines Day where they brought in dogs to pet and cookies to eat! And here's @epiplantpath.bsky.social meeting some new friends = )
Coming down the home stretch for #McClintockLetters! If you signed up to participate, there is still time. Please reach out if you need a hand with getting published or edits or your pitch! We are here to help. blogs.cornell.edu/asap/events-...
#MSAfungi2025 is great so far! Saw excellent works from @chasemayers.bsky.social, @alexlando.bsky.social, and Iván Delgado of @btiscience.bsky.social today.
This week hosted by #SpeakOutForScience (SOS): "The idea is to get as many students across the country educated on how to use democratic processes to impact science policy, and to have them write testimonies to members of Congress before the crucial congressional appropriations deadline."
Are you in #Ithaca next week? Stop by for Natural Queeriosity at Museum of the Earth!
Did you write a #McClintockLetters op-ed or letter to the editor? Please be sure to let us know so we can feature you! forms.gle/hCiDhSgoqkub... #SciComm
ATTENTION: Early career researchers, please sign this open letter to stand with us in calling to preserve the future of the American scientific enterprise forms.gle/kypjfQBm41Bh... @snapcoalition.bsky.social
WHOA. That's a lot. Scientists, let's get out there and tell the public about this, and also share all the science we are doing! Write an op-ed for your hometown paper June 16 to speak to your hometown community. More info and sign up now: tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters #SciComm #McClintockLetters
Hells yes it is! #Scientists, sign up now to write a #McClintockLetter op-ed in your local hometown paper to tell them about all the impactful research you do! Share your work with the public to increase public awareness of the value of federally funded research: tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters
Yes! Scientists, SIGN UP NOW to share your research & story with the public in LOCAL HOMETOWN PAPER op-ed, published June 16! tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters Learn how to write op-eds at #McClintockLetters sci comm writing workshop with @ksxue.bsky.social Fri, June 6: tinyurl.com/McClintockLettersXue
#SciComm workshop for writing #McClintockLetters op-eds, this Wednesday, 12:20p ET via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom link here: cglink.me/2ee/r2286347
Yes! We have to move the needle on public perception of science. Scientists can share their story in a LOCAL HOMETOWN PAPER op-ed, published June 16! #McClintockLetters #SciComm Share how we serve the public with fed dollars, & insights into fed funded research. tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters
Scientists, tell your story in a LOCAL HOMETOWN PAPER op-ed, to publish on June 16! #McClintockLetters #saveNSF We have to move the needle on public perception. Fight this attack by sharing how we serve the public with fed dollars, & insights into fed funded research. tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters
Yes, this is true. Those who can, need to speak. Scientists, move the needle on public perception of the value of scientific research! #McClintockLetters #SciComm Write an op-ed for June 16 publication about how your work serves the public with fed dollars. tinyurl.com/McClintockLetters
SCIENTISTS. As one person, how can you make a difference? By spreading insights into how research funding works, & sharing your personal scientific journey with a diverse audience! June 16, write an op-ed for you hometown paper. #DefendResearch to fight back! Sign up: tinyurl.com/McClintockLe...