Dr. Raven "the Science Maven" Baxter
@ravenscimaven.bsky.social
Raven Baxter, Ph.D. -- Molecular biologist helping people + companies globally learn + share science, for a more scientifically engaged world. thesciencemaven.com
Yall are going to have to caption this.
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Yall are going to have to caption this.
Scientists should graduate ready to share what they know, effectively. Even the top science programs in our country do not require science communication and public engagement for their graduates. This is dangerous. Let's change the future. Sign the petition to make a difference: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Scientists should graduate ready to share what they know, effectively. Even the top science programs in our country do not require science communication and public engagement for their graduates. This is dangerous. Let's change the future. Sign the petition to make a difference: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
When science is understandable, we all win. I've started a national petition calling on all institutions of higher education, and their accreditors, to require science communication and public engagement training for all STEM degrees. Share and sign today, it only takes a few seconds: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
When science is understandable, we all win. I've started a national petition calling on all institutions of higher education, and their accreditors, to require science communication and public engagement training for all STEM degrees. Share and sign today, it only takes a few seconds: bit.ly/3LbnfHB
Most science degrees never require students to learn how to communicate their work to the public. That gap fuels confusion, mistrust, and missed opportunities to protect lives. Let's change it. Sign the petition to make communication + public engagement training a degree requirement. bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Most science degrees never require students to learn how to communicate their work to the public. That gap fuels confusion, mistrust, and missed opportunities to protect lives. Let's change it. Sign the petition to make communication + public engagement training a degree requirement. bit.ly/3LbnfHB
a selection of US scientists and foreign collaborators:
September 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
a selection of US scientists and foreign collaborators:
I'm not trying to STOP people from getting vaccines, I'm just trying to stop people FROM getting vaccines. There is a difference
September 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I'm not trying to STOP people from getting vaccines, I'm just trying to stop people FROM getting vaccines. There is a difference
The Science Maven is back. I missed you all.
September 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Science Maven is back. I missed you all.
WAKE UP EVERYONE!!!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!
July 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
WAKE UP EVERYONE!!!!!!!! WAKE UP!!!
NASA is more than rockets and moonwalks. NASA is behind much of our everyday technology. From space discovery, to Air Jordans, to CAT scans, NASA has played a role. We get it all on less than a penny of every federal dollar. Now their science may be gutted by 50%.
#NASADidThat
#NASADidThat
July 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
NASA is more than rockets and moonwalks. NASA is behind much of our everyday technology. From space discovery, to Air Jordans, to CAT scans, NASA has played a role. We get it all on less than a penny of every federal dollar. Now their science may be gutted by 50%.
#NASADidThat
#NASADidThat
I'm sure y'all have seen Marjorie Taylor Greene singling me out during a congressional hearing this week right? Hold my margarita. Today is a great day for science education.
June 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'm sure y'all have seen Marjorie Taylor Greene singling me out during a congressional hearing this week right? Hold my margarita. Today is a great day for science education.
In a world where people get their news from social media, I'm ready to help you build a trusted digital platform to communicate your science. Skip the hard part of trial and error with me as your guide. I've spent the past 15 years fine-tuning my strategy-- let's get yours done in a few months!
May 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In a world where people get their news from social media, I'm ready to help you build a trusted digital platform to communicate your science. Skip the hard part of trial and error with me as your guide. I've spent the past 15 years fine-tuning my strategy-- let's get yours done in a few months!
I gave the inaugural Science Rocks keynote at Activation Capital. I spoke about my STEM journey (with many hilarious stories detailing how I became a scientist and science communicator). If you're interested in having me speak at your organization, you can visit my website at thesciencemaven.com.
May 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I gave the inaugural Science Rocks keynote at Activation Capital. I spoke about my STEM journey (with many hilarious stories detailing how I became a scientist and science communicator). If you're interested in having me speak at your organization, you can visit my website at thesciencemaven.com.
You can see the Glitter exhibit now through October 2025. Thank you again @mkghamburg.bsky.social for including me in this!
April 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
You can see the Glitter exhibit now through October 2025. Thank you again @mkghamburg.bsky.social for including me in this!
I'm in a museum exhibit about GLITTER in HAMBURG, GERMANY!!! Those who've been following me for a long time know my fight to make space in STEM to be unapologetically YOU. I'm honored to be part of the history and culture of SHINING! Thank you for this recognition
@mkghamburg.bsky.social
@mkghamburg.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm in a museum exhibit about GLITTER in HAMBURG, GERMANY!!! Those who've been following me for a long time know my fight to make space in STEM to be unapologetically YOU. I'm honored to be part of the history and culture of SHINING! Thank you for this recognition
@mkghamburg.bsky.social
@mkghamburg.bsky.social
I'm pissing everybody off on Threads lmao
March 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I'm pissing everybody off on Threads lmao
I tried to sing the instruments LMAO please help me
March 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I tried to sing the instruments LMAO please help me
I still can’t believe Apple made me a crossword puzzle answer
March 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I still can’t believe Apple made me a crossword puzzle answer
Okay I have NEVER agreed with y’all when you would tell me I’m famous but if I’m getting put in APPLE’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE… I have to apologize for gaslighting y’all 😅 I get it now. This is so cool. Also terrifying but also super cool. I’m so proud to teach y’all science!! 🐸
March 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Okay I have NEVER agreed with y’all when you would tell me I’m famous but if I’m getting put in APPLE’S CROSSWORD PUZZLE… I have to apologize for gaslighting y’all 😅 I get it now. This is so cool. Also terrifying but also super cool. I’m so proud to teach y’all science!! 🐸
I’m rocking the fro foreverrrrrr. Not going back!
February 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I’m rocking the fro foreverrrrrr. Not going back!
Some of you are new follows, but may have seen this going super viral, a few years ago, yes this was ME! I wrote this to help one of my former students study for their microbiology final. The rest of my science-themed music is on all major streaming platforms. Search for Raven the Science Maven :)
February 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Some of you are new follows, but may have seen this going super viral, a few years ago, yes this was ME! I wrote this to help one of my former students study for their microbiology final. The rest of my science-themed music is on all major streaming platforms. Search for Raven the Science Maven :)
Melanin is the most common pigment in the animal kingdom, but plants, bacteria and fungi also contain versions of melanin – in fact, the brown color of over-ripe bananas is due to melanin produced by oxidation in the skin. Share if you learned something new!
February 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Melanin is the most common pigment in the animal kingdom, but plants, bacteria and fungi also contain versions of melanin – in fact, the brown color of over-ripe bananas is due to melanin produced by oxidation in the skin. Share if you learned something new!
WOW! You never know who is watching and recognizing your work and intention. I’m so excited to be a part of the 2025 #CCNYCCreativeClass powered by @theccnyc - a celebration of Black visionaries and dreamers!
You can read all about this year's class here: https://vist.ly/3mu3nws
You can read all about this year's class here: https://vist.ly/3mu3nws
February 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
WOW! You never know who is watching and recognizing your work and intention. I’m so excited to be a part of the 2025 #CCNYCCreativeClass powered by @theccnyc - a celebration of Black visionaries and dreamers!
You can read all about this year's class here: https://vist.ly/3mu3nws
You can read all about this year's class here: https://vist.ly/3mu3nws
I tried to make new science videos and could NOT get past how nerdy I sounded LMFAO . Check back tomorrow
December 20, 2024 at 11:33 PM
I tried to make new science videos and could NOT get past how nerdy I sounded LMFAO . Check back tomorrow