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Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 14h

👋🏻 Meet Nicole le Douarin, the #embryologist who revolutionized developmental #biology. Her quail–chick chimera technique revealed how neural crest cells build the nervous system, skull, blood & more. A true trailblazer in #science. #embryology #womeninscience #scientist #womeninSTEM

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Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 1d

If you're debating if #embryology is the career for you, it might be a good idea to explore some #resources to learn more about the #career.
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#successinscience #embryology #STEMresources #careerexploration

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 2d

News in #fertility! THC can reach ovarian follicles, where eggs develop. It may speed egg maturation but harm #embryo quality by disrupting #chromosomes. More #research is needed to understand its impact on fertility. #STEMcareers #womenshealth #fertilityscience #sciencenews #sciencedaily

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in meteorology and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/lapenta-internship-program

#meteorology #meteorologyjobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 6d

🌀 Curious about a career as a #TropicalMeteorologist?

🔹 Study & forecast hurricanes
🔹 Use oceanography & modeling to predict storm behavior
🔹 Issue forecasts and warnings
🎓 Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. recommended
💲 Avg salary: $97,450

#tropicalmeteorology #hurricanescience #STEMcareers

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 7d

Meet Dr. Phil Klotzbach, a leading CSU #meteorologist. He uses ocean data for seasonal #hurricane forecasts, translating cutting-edge science into clear public guidance for #storm preparedness and policy. #meteorology #hurricanescience #scientists

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 8d

Fascinated by hurricanes and other tropical weather phenomena?
You may be a great fit for a career in tropical meteorology.
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#successinscience #tropicalmeteorology #STEMresources #careerexploration

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 9d

Are we ready for the next big storm? Hurricane Katrina showed our failures. Forecasts are 50% better, but budget cuts and climate change fueling fiercer storms threaten this vital progress. Data, tech, and policy must align. #sciencedaily #sciencenews #meteorology

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 12d

Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in biostatistics and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/job/2530819/Intern-Bioinformatics

#biostatistics #biostatisticsjobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 15d

Having a hard time finding resources for aspiring biostatisticians?

Here are some great ones to get you started.

#successinscience #biostatisticians #STEMresources #careerexploration

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 19d

Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in satellite operations and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vardaspace/jobs/6974430003

#satelliteoperations #spacejobs #sciencecareer #internship #jobs

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NPR @npr.org · 20d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 20d

🛰️ Curious about a career as a #SatelliteOperations Specialist?
🔹 Monitor, control & maintain satellites in orbit
🔹 Track spacecraft, run maneuvers & ensure mission safety
🔹 Bachelor’s in Aerospace, Physics, or related field
💲 Avg salary: $79,830
#STEMcareers #spaceoperations #satellitejobs

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Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 21d

👋🏽 Meet Dr. Moriba Jah, astrodynamicist, space environmentalist & co-founder of Privateer Space. From tracking satellites & debris to shaping global policy, he’s leading the push for safe, sustainable orbits. #successinscience #spaceoperations #STEMcareers #sciencestories #space

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 22d

Satellites don’t just orbit on their own; teams of specialists keep them safe, stable, and delivering critical data back to Earth.

Check out these top resources to learn more about this exciting career.

#successinscience #satelliteoperations #STEMresources #careerexploration

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 22d

NASA & ISRO just unfolded the largest antenna ever on a NASA mission. The NISAR satellite’s 39-ft reflector will track ice, quakes, volcanoes & more, revolutionizing Earth science & disaster response. #sciencedaily #spaceexploration #STEMnews #earthscience #space #sciencenews

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 27d

🔬 Curious about a career in #ChemicalEngineering?
🔹 Transform raw materials into valuable products for energy, health & sustainability
🔹 Design reactors, optimize processes & scale lab work to industry
🔹 Bachelor’s or higher in ChemE required
💲 Avg salary: $121,860
#STEMcareers #engineeringcareers

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 28d

Meet Dr. Juan de Pablo, NYU’s EVP for Global Science and Technology and Dean of Tandon. A leader in polymers, proteins, DNA, and materials design, he’s authored 650+ papers, holds 25+ patents, and is a member of both NAS and NAE. #successinscience #chemicalengineering #scientist

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · 29d

Are you an aspiring or established #chemicalengineer?

Engaging in resources like these four valuable #resources can give you a leg up in the field.

#successinscience #chemicalengineering #STEMresources #careerexploration

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · Sep 21

Engineers at #NCState built a “self-driving lab” that tracks reactions every 0.5s, using #AI to find optimal materials faster. It cuts waste, saves chemicals, and accelerates clean energy and electronics discovery, pushing science toward greener, smarter innovation. #chemicalengineering #sciencenews

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · Sep 18

Are you a student looking for a 2026 opportunity in neurosurgery and related fields?

Check out this opportunity!

LINK: https://www.childrensbraintumorproject.org/summerinternship/

#neurosurgery #healthcare #sciencecareer #internship #jobs

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Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · Sep 17

🧠 Curious about a career in #Neurosurgery?
🔹 Diagnose & surgically treat brain, spine & nervous system disorders
🔹 Perform complex surgeries, manage emergencies & collaborate with medical teams
🔹 M.D. + 7+ yrs residency required
💲 Avg salary: $239,200
#STEMcareers #medicalcareer #surgery

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · Sep 16

Meet Dr. Alfredo “Dr. Q” Quiñones-Hinojosa: once a migrant farmworker, now a world-renowned neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic. He pioneers brain cancer research and expands global care through Mission: BRAIN. #successinscience #latinosinSTEM #neurosurgery

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · Sep 15

🔍 If you're fascinated by brain surgery and curious about the subject, you're in the right place!

🖥️ These four resources are a great way to learn more about the subject and career.

#successinscience #neurosurgery #surgeon #stemcareer #resources #careerresources

Cassie Briggs, PhD @sciencecareercoach.bsky.social · Sep 14

Staten Island #neurosurgeon Dr. Erico R. Cardoso has pioneered a minimally invasive technique to treat chronic subdural #hematomas, cutting recovery time, slashing radiation, and preventing recurrence. Zero relapses in 10+ cases. #successinscience #neurosurgery #healthnews