Maphutha is my African name, meaning 'the one who brings people together'.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joined March 2007
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In a piece for @ISSUESinST, @SciCommAwards committee member Andrea Bandelli (@Maphutha) writes about the work of Thijs Biersteker, the importance of art as a form of #scicomm, and how art acts as a catalyst for policy change.
Read more: issues.org/thijs-biersteker/ #sciart
Honored to celebrate @onlinekyne as Science Communicator Award top winner! Kyne bridges communities, defies stereotypes, and brings vital creativity to science. 🌈 Cheers to bold, inclusive science! #ScienceCommunication #LGBTQ advocate.com/news/kyne-santo…
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 @SciCommAwards ! 24 outstanding communicators who produce the most exciting, impactful and enjoyable science communication across the world. It’s a fantastic honour to be part of this initiative with all my committee colleagues.
Congratulations to the 24 recipients of this year's @SciCommAwards, given by the National Academies in partnership with @schmidtsciences!
Learn about the winners and explore their outstanding #SciComm work: ow.ly/v88v50TSEhZ
Andrea Bandelli retweeted
.@TheEconomist highlights the role of @SciGalleryBlr in Indian science, emphasising how it acts as a convener in the Indian knowledge system.
And @JahnaviPhalkey shares their next goal: to open laboratories that bring the public into research
Read more ⤵️economist.com/science-and-te…
Being a member of the @SciCommAwards committee has been one of the most rewarding and educational experiences for me. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts on queering science communication—an essential and inspiring approach to reflecting on our work.
Throughout his career, @Maphutha has led some of the most innovative projects on science, art, democracy, and public participation and helped to elevate #LGBTQIA+ perspectives in #scicomm.
In celebration of #pride, we ask Andrea more about his work, at: nationalacademies.org/news/2…
Andrea Bandelli retweeted
There is 1 week left to apply for our @SciCommAwards, which recognize excellent science journalists, research scientists, and science communicators like Xavier Cortada (@xcortada).
Apply and learn more at: nationalacademies.org/awards… #sciart #SciComm
If you’re active in Science Communication as a journalist, researcher or creative professional, consider applying for this transformational awards. For all information, 👇
Submissions are being accepted through March 31 for our Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, given by @thenasem in partnership with Schmidt Sciences, which honor science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists.
Apply now: ow.ly/NI7250QJEao
Andrea Bandelli retweeted
Call for proposals 📢
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We invite proposals for research aimed at advancing #LGBTQIA+ inclusive practices within European museums. This call seeks to address challenges faced by #museum professionals while promoting #diversity.
⏰📆 Deadline: 4 March
ne-mo.org/news-events/articl…
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📢 #EcsiteAwards submissions close soon!
Apply by 12 February for the Beacon of the Year or Excellence in Science Engagement Award with your creative and impactful project.
👉 buff.ly/40doUzP
#Ecsite #scicomm
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The Beacon of the Year Award is the lifetime achievement award for #scicomm professionals in Europe and is awarded to inspirational individuals who have spent a career making a difference in science engagement.
Nominate your candidate 👉 buff.ly/40doUzP
#EcsiteAwards
“A very readable text that addresses many of the key issues with science communication and queerness” - a thoughtful review of the book “Queering Science Communication” highlighting its remarkable innovative and diverse approach @_tiamaree journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
ALT Cover of the book Queering Science Communication
Congrats to 24 outstanding #SciComm awardees! Their work unpacks, questions, and advances vital issues in contemporary science, bridging the gap between science and society. It’s been a true honor to be a member of the committee selecting these winners. 🏆👏
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications!
Learn more about the 2023 recipients: nationalacademies.org/news/2…
#scicomm
If you’re proud of your recent exhibition or programme, or if you loved one you recently saw, please submit them to the @Ecsite Awards - nominations are open now.👇
Nominations for the Mariano Gago #EcsiteAwards are open! 🏆
This year, the Awards recognise lifetime achievements with its Beacon of the Year and innovative projects with the Ecsite Excellence in Science Engagement Award.
➡️ buff.ly/40doUzP
#Ecsite #scicomm
I wrote a few notes on what I learned at the @exploratorium during my fellowship there: linkedin.com/pulse/11-things…
"We've got 10 million curators who live in London". @SharonAment explains in brilliant terms how the museum is part of the city and vice versa 👏
Tall Stories: Sophie Monaghan-Coombs explores the relocation and renaming process ahead for the Museum of London bit.ly/3RGvooC
Thanks! I can’t praise this book enough, it is an excellent resource to explore and understand how meaningful science communication is when it’s inclusive and queer! @_tiamaree @lindyorthia @SarahDurcan – at Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Committee member @Maphutha is featured in a new book that exposes the boundaries of #sciencecommunication theory and practice, while showcasing the incredible work of LGBTIQA+ people who actively push the field forward.
Learn more: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk… #pride #scicomm
Excited to be featured in "Queering Science Communication"! @SarahDurcan and I describe the importance of incorporating queer perspectives in science communication with active inclusivity and representation in top management and governance structures. #LGBTQinSTEM
Happy “official” publication day @lindyorthia and @_tiamaree 🥳, plus all contributors, wonderful to know this collection is now reaching readers 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌏 @BrisUniPress. To celebrate pick a page number (p1-p211) and I’ll share some paragraphs from the book today #SciComm:
ALT The colourful book cover of Queering Science Communication: Representations, Theory, and Practice edited by Lindy A. Orthia and Tara Roberson. First book in the Contemporary Issues in Science Communication book series.
One more week to submit your #scicomm work for the @SchmidtFutures & @theNASEM Awards. All info 👇 – at Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Apply by May 5th for the opportunity to have your #scicomm work recognized! Learn more: ow.ly/lBxv50NVCh2
📹 Featuring: Committee chair @LeahHJamieson, committee member Moira Shourie (@MoMaySho) & jury member Corey Gray (@QuantumOfSalsa)
The @SciCommAwards go beyond recognizing exceptional work. By fostering a community of passionate professionals committed to advancing science communication's role in bettering society and science, this initiative transforms the field. Apply now 👇 @Ecsite @PCSTNetwork
Submissions are now open for a science communications award program, given by @thenasem in partnership with @SchmidtFutures, that recognizes the work of science journalists, researchers, and science communicators. Learn more about the application process: ow.ly/R6I650NzhLo
Andrea Bandelli retweeted
Exceptional science communication is vital to bridging the gap between researchers and the public, ensuring that scientific advancements are accessible and understandable to all.
In partnership with @TheNASEM, we’re excited to open applications to the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.
Learn more and apply:
schmidtfutures.com/submissio…
