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(she/her) director @UPennEnvir, runner, gardener, bird nerd, and mama to twin boys, among other things, now hanging out at https://xitter.cf/t.co/W8ycDcuoIb

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So excited for @UofPenn alum Nia Akins!! She was on fire!!
NBC Olympics & Paralympics
@NBCOlympics25 Jun 2024
"I think we're dreaming!" Nia Akins, Allie Wilson and Juliette Whittaker couldn't contain their excitement after punching their tickets to the #ParisOlympics at #TrackFieldTrials24.
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Spread the word: The Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum (ISAC) Call for Student Fellows is now open! ISAC pairs @Penn students with faculty to introduce environmental sustainability into new and existing courses. STUDENTS: Apply by Feb. 16: environment.upenn.edu/call-s…
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An oldie but a goodie. I think about this story more than most I've written. It changed the way I think about this day--not as the darkest, but as a marker of light to come. Have a peaceful #solstice everyone penntoday.upenn.edu/news/mar…
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Really fascinated by this finding, and I hope it helps those suffering with long COVID pennmedicine.org/news/news-r…
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Prof Michael E. Mann
@MichaelEMann22 Sep 2023
"The world today: The crisis of climate-driven extinction" | Nice writeup by of our recent joint @PerryWorldHouse/@PennCSSM @Penn #ClimateWeek event by @NathiMagubane: penntoday.upenn.edu/news/wor…

The world today: The crisis of climate-driven extinction | Penn Today

In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity.

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Head to College Green today at noon for the 1.5* Minute Student Climate Lectures! Talks will cover everything from bees and birds to green burial and climate finance. Don't miss the chance to hear what students have to say about the climate crisis. bit.ly/44YioO9
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Simon Richter@Poldergeist321 Sep 2023
One of Climate Week's triumphs (kudos to @mbgoodall @katieu & @UPennEnvir) is engaging school deans in public conversations. Deans from @pennvet @PennNursing @PennMedicine @PennSP2 & @PennDentalMed talked about climate & how @Penn could do more. penntoday.upenn.edu/news/cli…

Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields | Penn Today

Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event.

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Jane EHD@JaneHeineDmo19 Sep 2023
Join me Thursday anytime between 5:30-8pm & help spread the word!
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Prof Michael E. Mann
@MichaelEMann30 Aug 2023
Hey folks, @PBS is coming to @Penn on September 12 to talk about #climatecrisis solutions, courtesy of @PennCSSM. Register now!
PennCSSM@PennCSSM30 Aug 2023
Don't miss out on registering for our upcoming event with @pbs and @whyy on September 12! Register and find more details at the link below. @MichaelEMann web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/cale…

A Conversation with PBS and PCSSM about Solutions-Driven Climate Storytelling

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE. Solutions must be at the center of the stories the media tells: how do you focus on solutions in a way that engages, inspires, and empowers people on a broad scale? Join...

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Penn Track & Field/XC@PennTrack23 Aug 2023
𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦! Nia Akins is a MACHINE. She won her 800m heat with a time of 1:59.19 to book her trip to the semifinals at the #WorldAthleticChamps #FightOnPenn🔴🔵
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@NBCOlympics23 Aug 2023
🇺🇸Athing Mu, Raevyn Rogers and Nia Akins all through to the semis! #WorldAthleticsChamps
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The 2023 edition of @ResearchatPenn is out now! This annual report features some of the most exciting insights from @Penn, including studies that tackle environmental challenges: COVID in wildlife, lead toxicity risk in Philly, carbon capture, and more. bit.ly/44DD2n7

‘Research at Penn’ highlights landmark discoveries and innovations | Penn Today

The online brochure showcases groundbreaking research from each of Penn’s 12 schools.

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Love to see it!! Go Nia!
Penn Track & Field/XC@PennTrack10 Jul 2023
What an incredible race, defeating some of the best runners in the world! Your 🇺🇸 800m Champion... Nia Akins!!! #ThePursuit | #FightOnPenn
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The benefits of embracing native plants 🌿🌱🌳 Corporate Landscaping Lets Its Hair Down nytimes.com/2023/07/04/busin…

Corporate Landscaping Lets Its Hair Down (Published 2023)

More companies are eschewing manicured grass in favor of native plants, a shift driven by the environmental costs of installing and maintaining lawns.

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The third (and my final) day of #URMA2023 was a treat: lessons in storytelling about high-profile science and community engagement, insights into managing social media, and tours of @GRASPlab, @PCIventures, and the @PennDentalMed greenhouse. Plus pups from @PennVetWDC!
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But wait, there was more! A peek into the @PennBiology greenhouse and a film fest at @PennovationWork, complete with popcorn and movie theater candy.
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Day 2 of #URMA2023 ✅. Great discussions about global comms practices, science journalism, elevating the humanities, and animal research. Thank you to all our speakers!
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Plus a lovely reception @pennmuseum — can’t beat the beauty of that courtyard. Shout out to my extraordinary cohosts! @MicheleWBerger @heatheradavis
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Rachel Coker@rmcoker14 Jun 2023
We're getting the day started at the University Research Magazine Association's #scicomm conference @ResearchatPenn. We're in the stunning Fisher Fine Arts Library today! #urma2023
Calder sculpture and the Fine Arts Library at Penn

ALT Calder sculpture and the Fine Arts Library at Penn

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Story after story after story. It's my life's work, my purpose and my passion, but sometimes, i just can't read another... Your fitness, your notariety, your income, your education and still at risk #maternalhealth #healthdisparities #preeclampsia usatoday.com/story/sports/ol…

US Olympian Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, autopsy finds

A report from the Orange County (Fla.) Medical Examiner Office found Bowie was 8 months pregnant at the time of her death.

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Day one of #URMA2023 was a success!! Thanks to the teams at @AcadNatSci, @TheFranklin and Abe Fisher for a great kickoff.
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