Nicole Aikin (she/her)

✨Researcher spotlight ✨Nicole Aikin (@tectonicole) (she/her) is a 2nd year PhD student at the University of Washington (@UW) investigating the dynamic strength of the mid-crust during orogenesis using the gorgeous exposed rocks at the base of the #GrandCanyon (AZ, USA). (1/5)

❕Reminder that this is happening TOMORROW!❕Join us in our discussion on DEI in subduction zone research with panelists @madeleine_earth and @tectonicole.

Help us fund their production and maybe snag some for yourself and your friends/colleagues here: kickstarter.com/projects/palae… Retweets help us immensely, so even if you're not in a position to send some money our way this is a very appreciated way to help us too. 💜🌋💜

Volgaynoes, a volcanology-themed queer art collaboration with @AilsaNaismith is now live on Kickstarter! 🏳️‍🌈🌋🏳️‍🌈 This is a science-art collaboration that shows off the beauty and diversity of volcanic processes on our planet while celebrating LGBTQ+ scientists and volcano lovers.

weighted blankets aren't enough. I need to be subducted by continental crust

Just attended the incredible Beyond Accommodations #DisabilityInclusion session at #AGU22, featuring Shirley Jackson and @geomechCooke. Plus, #JusticeinGeoscience reunion with @HannaElston and new connections with @ChristRamos4!

@DisabledStem Navigating visibility for invisible disabilities?

Ideas for topics for #DisabledInSTEM mentoring pods?

Want an opportunity to meet other folks with disabilities and chronic illness at #AGU2022? Meet us at pod #1 on Thursday and Friday 11:30-12:00. @AccessibleGEO

Overheard #HotTake at #AGU22: “People sleep on tater tots as a breakfast item” Thoughts? 💁‍♀️

#JusticeinGeoscience reconnection! @theAGU

@sarahlsheffield twitter.com/nytimes/status…

Tips for making it through election day/night without collapsing into a ball of anxiety?