Shelby Bradford, PhD

I never really got any good at using this platform. Recently, it's just become too tiring to scroll through dozens of ads or promoted pages to find anything useful. So, we jumped ship. @thegeekygoth.bsky.social. Probably also won't post much, but I'd love to see you on my page!

So excited to launch this new column @TheScientistLLC! We'll be exploring a different science related career beyond that of the PI in each story. Let us know what you think and what career you want to hear about on the post below! #altac #sciencecareer the-scientist.com/career-chat-di…

All I want to do is be able to listen to music while I work, but alas, my over-ear headphones pinch my glasses, but my eyes say the glasses must stay, so I guess tinny audio on the earbuds it is. 🙃

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I think it is absolutely insane that we allow people under 18 to work and pay taxes on their own but not open bank accounts on their own.

@TheCrashCourse is looking for several versatile freelance script writers with experience crafting accessible & engaging nonfiction copy. The ideal candidates can support projects for several months at a time, scripting 8-12 episodes. Apply at complexly.com/jobs by 1/15/24!

Why in the world are the methods not just included in some online papers, and instead are separate, downloadable files? My downloads folder does not need this, just put the methods with the rest of the paper like they've always been!

Public service buildings (banks, courthouse, DMV, etc) should be required to be open past 5 PM at least one day a week if they don't have fully online portals. It's insane that to renew my vehicle registration, I have to take an hour off work to go complete paperwork.

Since holiday season is around the corner, a reminder: not everyone likes the holidays. Especially if you interact with young people, realize this may actually be a difficult/stressful time of year. You don't have to make EVERYTHING about the holiday. Be considerate.

This is especially true when you realize every conference has their own app. I'm sure there's some way at least some of them could coordinate so that they're all using the same app they just upload/remove content as meetings come and go.

I'm sure there are a lot of great features in the apps these conferences provide, but I'm sorry, I do not want to download ANOTHER app. I'm tired of EVERYTHING requiring an app. These meetings are <1 week, don't make me download something I have to remember to remove later.

There's nothing more embarrassing than realizing you said something completely wrong to a really important science person. Why can I not just remember DNA is right-handed? Better, why can I not just keep my mouth shut?

Unpopular opinion: I think passive voice has a place in journalism. Not predominantly, but sprinkled in here and there, I think it can actually emphasize better than active voice. #sciencewriting

Note: a writer will be reaching out if we select your story, so if you really want to tell your story, please respond to us if we email you! I hope to see your wild tales as we all commiserate in screwing up from time to time! share.hsforms.com/1HW-XryyqSsSKT…

Failing sucks, but it happens to all of us and (eventually) that experience can be a great learning moment-and make for a great story! Fellow lab rats if you have a memorable Epic Fail, share it with us at The Scientist (below)-and maybe it will be immortalized in digital glory!

Every city & state government office should have an email, & it should be generic, not tied to a person so that people can ACTUALLY CONTACT THESE PLACES. I do not want to sit in a phone queue or play phone tag. I want to ask a question & go on with my day until I get a reply.

I need restaurants to realize mayo has egg in it. Stop trying to sell it as some dressed up "special sauce" and list it as what it is so I know to request it off of my sandwich. #FoodAllergy

If grocery store shelves are going to continue to be over 6 feet tall, I either need them to be reinforced for me to climb them or ladders of the variety in elaborate libraries that roll down the aisle need to be installed. #ShortGirlProblems

Nothing like a late-night post-send email saying "Hey did you mean..." to get your blood pumping in panic. But it's okay! Communication is key, even when that is to tell people "hi, please don't use that, I need to fix it." Life goes on...and you learn to triple check EVERYTHING.

@TheCosmicRey @Disney @Marvel This would be cool! I couldn't help but think The High Evolutionary may depict the public perception of life science researchers. 😥 Scares me to think of what attitudes they'd find for bio/med research. I'd love to see more collabs with real scientists for better portrayal!

Does anyone know if @Disney worked with social scientists to study the impact of #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 on animal cruelty attitude and behavior change? Hey @Marvel have u talked to prof Nathan Walter or Arvind Singhal? I wish more big studios worked with Comm researchers!