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Dave Ng

@Ng_Dave

UBC prof, sciencegeek, & writer. I run a science literacy lab & tweets are mostly science, art, & Chewbacca. He/Him IG: https://nitter.cf/t.co/30U7ZNHsVi

 vancouver, BC
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Joined November 2009
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Heads up that my lab will hosting a Molecular Biology Techniques Workshop from June 2nd - 6th, 2025. Held in beautiful Vancouver, this is an excellent 5 day intensive course on molecular techniques. More details including registration info can be found at bioteach.ubc.ca/portfolio/pr…
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Job alert! 📢 @ubcforestry are hiring multiple faculty members (TT-teaching & research, all levels & lecturers/sessional lecturers) to join the new Centre for Indigenous Land Stewardship, starting July 2024. Please share widely! forestry.ubc.ca/career-oppor…
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Come work with me and my amazing colleagues @UBCMicroImmuno !
UBC Dept of Microbiology and Immunology (@UBCMicroImmuno) profile pictureUBC Dept of Microbiology and Immunology@UBCMicroImmuno6 Nov 2023
We are hiring a Science Education Specialist! The successful candidate will coordinate the development of undergrad programs- advising on innovative curriculum & course design, pedagogical practices, and assessments of teaching & learning effectiveness. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/e…
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Science folks, pls share! Our lab (which rocks) is looking to hire a new tenured track faculty in the realm of Computational Biology. If you know folks who relish great science, like being part of an awesome community, & wouldn't mind a move to Vancouver 🙂 then check out below!
Michael Smith Labs (@ubcmsl) profile pictureMichael Smith Labs@ubcmsl13 Oct 2023
📣We're hiring! The MSL is seeking a Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Computational Cell Biology to join our research community. Learn more about the position and apply here: msl.ubc.ca/careers/
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📣We're hiring! The MSL is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our administrative team. Learn more about the position and apply here: msl.ubc.ca/careers/
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For World @sexualhealthday on Sept 4 @UBCScience labs are sharing their #SexualHealthResearch! Petya Popova of the Blakney lab (@AnnaBlakney) shares her research on lipid nanoparticle & #RNA formulations for a #Chlamydia vaccine. Learn more: bit.ly/WSHD_Blakney_Lab #WSHD2023
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I'm beyond proud that our paper "Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness" is published at @PNASNews today! This is the most ambitious project I've ever done, and it truly took a village for the last 7 years 🥳❤️🧵 pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.22…
Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness | PNAS

Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness | PNAS

Homelessness is an economic and social crisis. In a cluster-randomized controlled trial, we address a core cause of homelessness—lack of money—by p...

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Let Me, a Man Accused of Sexual Harassment Against a Football Player, Explain Feminism to You mcsweeneys.net/articles/let-…
Let Me, a Man Accused of Sexual Harassment Against a Football Player, Explain Feminism to You

Let Me, a Man Accused of Sexual Harassment Against a Football Player, Explain Feminism to You

“I will sue her. I will sue the 79 players supporting her. In fact, I’ll sue all the women everywhere and prove that no one holds a candle to me when it come...

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We are hiring! UPDATE: Job ad is modified to say we will consider part-time, full-time, remote and on-campus work options for this position! Updated job ad here: bernhardtlab.org/join-us

Join us — Bernhardt Lab

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Joey Bernhardt (@JoeyBernhardt) profile pictureJoey Bernhardt@JoeyBernhardt11 Aug 2023
We are hiring a postdoctoral fellow in Predictive Ecology in Climate and Plant Disease to work with us! The postdoc will join a team with @BernhardtLab @MariaGCorradini and Helen Booker @IntUGrativeBiol @FoodScienceDept @ArrellFoodInst @plantagguelph tinyurl.com/predictive-ecolo…
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Join us TOMORROW for our seminar with Dr. Laura Arbour on "The Silent Genomes Project: Challenges, successes and building the path for next steps". June 14th, 3-4pm MSL 102 & zoom Event info and registration: msl.ubc.ca/event/msl-seminar… #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity #genomics
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A complete shutdown of cold water ocean upwelling off the coast of Peru is the sign of a strong impending El Niño... It was along this coast that the phrase was first coined by colonial Spanish fishermen. This is a huge anomaly.
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This is scary. #AlbertaElection2023 “Nearly nine-in-ten (87.8 per cent) NDP supporters believe greenhouse gas emissions are causing climate change, while just one-third (35.2 per cent) of UCP voters do.” via @TheTyee and @EKOSResearch dropbox.com/s/duz4neect44fsy… (Q18D)
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A Day in the Life of a Woke Third-Grade Teacher, as Imagined by a Far-Right Politician mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-da…
A Day in the Life of a Woke Third-Grade Teacher, as Imagined by a Far-Right Politician

A Day in the Life of a Woke Third-Grade Teacher, as Imagined by a Far-Right Politician

8/27/25 CALENDAR 2027

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Bud Light and Target, take note. advocate.com/gay-pride-parad…
North Face Stands Up to Hate Over Pride Gear, Drag Queen Ad

North Face Stands Up to Hate Over Pride Gear, Drag Queen Ad

The North Face's reaction to criticism of its collaboration with drag queen Pattie Gonia contrasts with that of some other companies.

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Ooooh very exciting! @Ng_Dave and @PlantSciSonja will love this too!
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God Has Heard Your Thoughts and Prayers and He Thinks They Are Fucking Bullshit - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency mcsweeneys.net/articles/god-…
God Has Heard Your Thoughts and Prayers and He Thinks They Are Fucking Bullshit

God Has Heard Your Thoughts and Prayers and He Thinks They Are Fucking Bullshit

“If you don’t like my tone, it’s called ‘tough love,’ America. You need to change yourself or this will keep happening and it will get worse.” MAR 23 2021 Ma...

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‘Too greedy’: mass walkout at global science journal over ‘unethical’ fees theguardian.com/science/2023…
‘Too greedy’: mass walkout at global science journal over ‘unethical’ fees

‘Too greedy’: mass walkout at global science journal over ‘unethical’ fees

Entire board resigns over actions of academic publisher whose profit margins outstrip even Google and Amazon

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Earlier this year we welcomed Dr. Marco Todesco (@MarcoTodescoCnv) as a new faculty member in the field of Plant Bioengineering! 🌻 Learn more about Dr. Todesco's extensive background and exceptional research: msl.ubc.ca/the-msl-welcomes-…
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Vancouver followers: just a heads up that my lab's annual Girls' Maker Camp is now open for registration. Suitable for girls entering Gr7 and/or Gr8 and curious about coding, STEM, and crafts! July 4th to 7th. Details at bioteach.ubc.ca/portfolio/ma… @ubcmsl @UBC #STEMeducation
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