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Rudy Molinek

@rudymolinek

Geologist, podcaster, and writer. Host of the Under Our Feet podcast (uofpod.org). 2024 NASEM/Schmidt Sciences award for Science Communication Excellence Winner frmolinek.com

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Coming soon! The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2025 Discover the 2025 Best American Science & Nature Writing anthology, curated by Susan Orlean and featuring exceptional science writing that explores the wonders of our natural world.

So cool to see @rudymolinek.bsky.social's @smithsonianmag.bsky.social piece on the long, strange history of Teflon on the notable list for The Best American Science and Nature Writing. Thanks @jaimealyse.bsky.social jaimealyse.beehiiv.com/p/basnw25

01.10.2025 18:34 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Zircon: How this tiny, ancient mineral is upending what scientists believed about early Earth - American Chemical Society How did the early Earth, over four billion years ago, evolve into the planet we know and love today? A tiny mineral may hold the key.

Had a great time reporting and appearing on this podcast about the mineral zircon for Tiny Matters and @samjscience.bsky.social

I may be biased, but I think it turned out great - take a listen!

www.acs.org/pressroom/ti...

03.09.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Giving a public talk on the geologic and glacial history of the Lake Superior region, while on a ridge overlooking the lake and some outstanding fall colors

Giving a public talk on the geologic and glacial history of the Lake Superior region, while on a ridge overlooking the lake and some outstanding fall colors

Behind-the-scenes of Rudy’s set-up to record an episode of Tiny Matters with Sam Jones, a fellow scicomm awards winner (appropriating what will very soon become Rudy’s baby’s room and changing table!)

Behind-the-scenes of Rudy’s set-up to record an episode of Tiny Matters with Sam Jones, a fellow scicomm awards winner (appropriating what will very soon become Rudy’s baby’s room and changing table!)

Visiting Blanche the gorilla at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for a story about museum taxidermy in Smithsonian Magazine

Visiting Blanche the gorilla at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History for a story about museum taxidermy in Smithsonian Magazine

@rudymolinek.bsky.social, a geologist, science journalist, and audio producer shares a few of his #BTS moments producing the podcast "Under Our Feet!" πŸ‘£Β πŸͺ¨

Learn more about Rudy: www.nationalacademies.org/awards/excel... #scicomm #podcast #geology

11.06.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Miguel, @migueldobrich.bsky.social, is one of the most driven, innovative, and impactful science communicators I've ever met. Check out his story and his work!

22.05.2025 23:49 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations new fellows! Can't wait to read your work.

25.04.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

People sometimes ask me what it’s like to cover climate, but I didn’t think anyone would make a whole video about it! Thank you @nationalacademies.org & @scicommexcellence.nationalacademies.org for the Schmidt award

24.04.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The End of Science’s Peacetime Opinion | Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.

"One thing is certain: The changes we make ourselves will be healthier than the ones our adversaries demand."

New work for @undark.org:
undark.org/2025/02/06/o...

06.02.2025 13:52 πŸ‘ 131 πŸ” 78 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 14
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The End of Science’s Peacetime Opinion | Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.

A very worthwhile read by @cbo.bsky.social
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undark.org/2025/02/06/o...

06.02.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NAS Schmidt Excellence in Scicomm Awardees Join the conversation

go.bsky.app/R3WZmxy Follow these awesome people!

22.12.2024 17:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to be among these awesome folks who all love talking and writing about science. Can't wait to see what everyone does next! @nationalacademies.org

11.12.2024 02:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was a great event! Thanks for putting it on!

20.11.2024 20:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If @99pi.org were to do another book club, which book should we tackle?

Caro’s Lyndon Johnson books are already being considered!

Looking for nonfiction: readable, important, explains the world in a compelling way, offers a lot to discuss…

18.11.2024 19:51 πŸ‘ 134 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 98 πŸ“Œ 7

If you're in Madison, please come to @theopennotebook.bsky.social's event at Leopold's Books/Bar at 6 p.m. on Tues, Nov. 19! I'll be talking about THE CRAFT OF SCIENCE WRITING (published this month) with @kellyperil.bsky.social, a signature cocktail will be available, & it'll be great. πŸ“šπŸΈ

14.11.2024 19:47 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The 2025 AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship Application closes January 1, 2025. Apply now to be a part of the 50th class.

The 2025 AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellowship Application closes January 1, 2025. Apply now to be a part of the 50th class.

Are you ready to try something new and work in #SciComm?
Apply by Jan 1, 2025 to be a part of #MMF50th and join an alumni cohort of over 850 as you spend the summer using your STEM background as a journalist writing the news!

aaas.org/mmf

14.11.2024 19:52 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 5
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β€ŽUnder Our Feet: PFAS: Speaking Out on Apple Podcasts β€ŽShow Under Our Feet, Ep PFAS: Speaking Out - Jan 9, 2024

First post here! The newest episode of Under Our Feet - you won't hear me much, but you will hear firsthand from people living with acute contamination in WI, and from folks whose connection to the contaminated area goes back a really long time

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u...

09.01.2024 15:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0