How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender?
Families/Kids Health Policy Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
June 20, 2025
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
June 19, 2025
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
June 18, 2025
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
June 6, 2025
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
April 8, 2025
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2025
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we prepare to usher in Black Maternal Health Week, I’d like to pay tribute to the first post I ever wrote for Those Nerdy Girls, titled, “We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.” In early 2023, I was intensely homesick while studying in Oxford. In my search for recourse Read more…
March 8, 2025
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Social and Racial Justice
Those Nerdy Girls
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
January 24, 2025
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Every one of us wants our children and our neighbors’ children to be safe, healthy, and happy. On June 18, 2025, many of us read headlines about the United States v. Skrmetti case in the Supreme Court. Six of the nine judges ruled to allow Tennessee (and all other states whose legislative bodies currently have Read more…
How can I be an effective ally?
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
June 19, 2025
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
June 18, 2025
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
June 6, 2025
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
April 8, 2025
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2025
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we prepare to usher in Black Maternal Health Week, I’d like to pay tribute to the first post I ever wrote for Those Nerdy Girls, titled, “We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.” In early 2023, I was intensely homesick while studying in Oxford. In my search for recourse Read more…
March 8, 2025
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Social and Racial Justice
Those Nerdy Girls
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
January 24, 2025
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
As a cisgender woman, Pride Month always feels like a good time for me to do some thinking on what it means to be an effective ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Questioning, Two Spirit, Intersex, Agender, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) and Same Gender Loving (SGL) people. The Human Rights Campaign defines “ally” as Read more…
Liberation and health equity go hand-in-hand. Here’s how.
Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
June 18, 2025
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
June 6, 2025
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
April 8, 2025
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2025
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we prepare to usher in Black Maternal Health Week, I’d like to pay tribute to the first post I ever wrote for Those Nerdy Girls, titled, “We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.” In early 2023, I was intensely homesick while studying in Oxford. In my search for recourse Read more…
March 8, 2025
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Social and Racial Justice
Those Nerdy Girls
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
January 24, 2025
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Juneteenth is observed by many as the formal end to the American institution of slavery. However, remains of this shameful legacy are still burrowed deeply into our healthcare system, impacting everyone’s ability to live freely in good health. Thus, while Juneteenth is a time of joyful celebration, it is also a perfect opportunity to reflect Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee
Social and Racial Justice
Gretchen Peterson, Chief Operations Officer
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
June 6, 2025
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial Justice
June is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
April 8, 2025
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2025
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we prepare to usher in Black Maternal Health Week, I’d like to pay tribute to the first post I ever wrote for Those Nerdy Girls, titled, “We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.” In early 2023, I was intensely homesick while studying in Oxford. In my search for recourse Read more…
March 8, 2025
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Social and Racial Justice
Those Nerdy Girls
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
January 24, 2025
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Today Those Nerdy Girls honor Dr. Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth. We first wrote about her in 2023 (scroll down to read that post) and now want to give you some exciting updates on her amazing life and contributions to society. 🟣 Dr. Lee was briefly hospitalized for an undisclosed condition in Ohio while Read more…
June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride?
Social and Racial JusticeJune is Pride Month in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Pride events serve to celebrate, honor, uplift, educate, and increase understanding and visibility for and among members of Queer communities and their families and loved ones. Visibility is important because it leads to improvements in safety and health. Those Nerdy Girls would Read more…
Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2025
Reproductive Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
As we prepare to usher in Black Maternal Health Week, I’d like to pay tribute to the first post I ever wrote for Those Nerdy Girls, titled, “We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.” In early 2023, I was intensely homesick while studying in Oxford. In my search for recourse Read more…
March 8, 2025
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Social and Racial Justice
Those Nerdy Girls
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
January 24, 2025
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
As we prepare to usher in Black Maternal Health Week, I’d like to pay tribute to the first post I ever wrote for Those Nerdy Girls, titled, “We Need to Move the Needle on Black Reproductive Health. Like, Yesterday.” In early 2023, I was intensely homesick while studying in Oxford. In my search for recourse Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Social and Racial Justice
Those Nerdy Girls
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
January 24, 2025
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Those Nerdy Girls are celebrating International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This day also provides a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Here are some ways you can join in and celebrate International Women’s Day: 1.) Donate Read more…
Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy iron levels?
General Health Social and Racial Justice
MacKenzie (Kenzie) Isaac, MA
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
November 15, 2024
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Q: Can social factors affect your ability to maintain healthy blood iron levels? A: Yes, they can. But there are ways to offset these factors by building personal and community awareness and advocating for social change. Health-related social factors (also known as social determinants of health, often shortened to SDOH) are non-medical aspects of life Read more…
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
November 7, 2024
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
What is Transgender Awareness Week? Transgender Awareness Week is a time to protect, advocate for, celebrate, uplift, understand, and honor our trans community. Why is this important? There are many reasons to celebrate and grow awareness of issues around the transgender experience. Let’s start with a crucial goal of public health efforts: to investigate and Read more…
Our recommitment to you
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
November 5, 2024
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
In this time of heightened emotions, Those Nerdy Girls would like to reaffirm our commitment to science and truth. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but there is ample reason to be concerned about widening health disparities, rampant misinformation, disregard for science, and monumental decreases in the public’s trust in health and science. Read more…
It’s Election Day in the US!
Social and Racial Justice
Rebecca Doyle, Graduate Assistant
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
November 4, 2024
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Election Day is here! It’s Election Day in the US! Thank you to our wonderful Those Nerdy Girls community for joining us for our series on voting – something near and dear to our hearts. To celebrate this important day, we wanted to share some tips and remind you to VOTE if you haven’t already! Read more…
Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow?
Social and Racial Justice
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
November 2, 2024
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Q: Any “information hygiene” tips for tomorrow? A: Don’t expect resolution on election night. Fact-check (!!!). Take a purposeful pause prior to sharing information. Background: Tomorrow’s going to be a rough day on the information frontlines. How can we prepare? Knowledge is power, and here’s what the experts* want us to know: 1️⃣ First: Brace Read more…
I am registered to vote and I know where my polling place is; what else should I do before I go vote on Tuesday?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
October 25, 2024
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Get familiar with what’s on your ballot, find out what identification you need to vote, and make a plan for getting to your polling place. TL;DR: Before Tuesday, you can view a sample ballot online, look up what ID you need to bring, figure out if you get (paid) time off work to vote, and Read more…
Why does global vaccine equity matter?
Infectious Diseases Social and Racial Justice Vaccines
Elisabeth Adkins Marnik, PhD
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
October 21, 2024
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Q: Why does ensuring people all over the world have access to vaccines matter? Are there ways we can help ensure global vaccine access? A: Vaccine access is a global issue that saves lives and reduces the spread of pathogens worldwide. We can contribute by advocating for funding global vaccine initiatives and supporting organizations dedicated Read more…
On October 11, 2024, we celebrated the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl
Social and Racial Justice
Gayle Mendoza, MPH, BSN, RN
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
October 19, 2024
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
This year’s theme is “Girls’ vision for the future.” The theme represents “the need for urgent action and persistent hope, driven by the power of girls’ voices and vision for the future.” As we noted last week, this celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face Read more…
How can I navigate election misinformation in the coming weeks?
Social and Racial Justice Uncertainty and Misinformation
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
October 16, 2024
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial Justice
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Use the new Misinformation Dashboard from The News Literacy Project! TL;DR: The Misinformation Dashboard catalogs and categorizes viral election-related misinformation by theme and method used to spread it. Being aware of these themes and ways misinformation is spread can help us better recognize it and pause before sharing it. Check it out here: https://misinfodashboard.newslit.org/! As Read more…
Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns?
Social and Racial JusticeQ: Why are people sharing their pronouns? A: Using correct names and gender pronouns can make a significant difference in someone’s life. Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves or someone else when not using a name. Gender pronouns specifically refer to people and possessions (she/her/hers, they/them/theirs, ze/zir/zirs, etc.) The 2022 U.S. Read more…
Today is Indigenous People’s Day
Social and Racial Justice
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 10, 2024
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
On this Indigenous People’s Day, Those Nerdy Girls would like to share some principles common to many Indigenous groups that help inform their public health initiatives: 1. Recognition of how today’s actions will impact the next 7 generations 2. Acting in honor of ancestors who fought to ensure their survival and elders who carry on Read more…
October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl.
Social and Racial Justice Women in STEM
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
October 5, 2024
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
October 11, 2024, is the 12th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. This celebration was started by the United Nations to “recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.” The International Day of the Girl: ✊ Focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face ✊ Promotes Read more…
Q: What are all the ways people can vote?
Social and Racial Justice
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…
Q: What are all the ways people can vote? A: In-person, by mail, and absentee. Once you are registered, there are several options for voting. See below for information on these options and make sure to check deadlines in your state for each one. In-person voting: On election day, November 5th, you can vote in-person. Read more…