New week, new thread!

From tomorrow we're going to be shining a spotlight on 50 new #rolemodels & kickass #WomenInSTEM to show girls this is what #STEM looks like.

But this week, we're gonna mix things up & release profiles individually.

Get excited! Get involved!

THREAD 1/51 HERE WE GO!

We welcome Rebecca DePodwin- metereologist & emergency preparedness specialist -who integrates her love for weather with desire to impact people. Oh& she's won awards for science work & mental healthy advocacy!

Ft & thx @wx_becks
http://1mwis.com/profiles/rebecca-depodwin

THREAD 2/51

Hey Jayne Charnock - a biology lecturer with her own lab focusing on Reproductive Biology. Jayne loves working with students to achieve their potential & reminds us of the beauty in the journey! We're so proud!

Ft & thx @JayneFitzC
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/jayne-charnock

THREAD 3/51

Meet Tara-Lyn Camilleri-Carter - a #PhD student using fruit flies to figure out more about evolution, nutrition & ecology - who encourages us to challenge preconceived notions about being a scientist and PhD! We agree!

Ft & thx @TaraLynC
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/tara-lyn-camilleri-carter

THREAD 4/51

Welcome Dr Barb Mayes Boustead-who teaches those in the National Weather Service how to think about high-impact weather events.She combined a love for meteorology which she discovered in first grade with teaching! She's

Ft & thx @windbarb
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/barb-mayes-boustead

THREAD 5/51

Say hey to Sara Beery - a #PhD & NSF graduate research fellow at Caltech looking into machine learning & computer vision for use in ecology & biodiversity. Oh & she was a professional ballerina! What can't she do?

Ft & thx @sarameghanbeery
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/sara-beery

THREAD 6/51

Meet Lauren Bailey - who has spend 20 years in wildlife biology - and turned her love for wildlife into a career! She points out that STEM work is rarely individual work - it's a team effort and to carpe diem! Yes!

Ft & thx @LaureoftheWild
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/lauren-bailey

THREAD 7/51

Hey Melissa Sizemore -an emergency management officer- who analyzes past disasters to improve plans & response in the future.Her mission is to make communities more resilient against hazards & she's doing a great job!

Ft & thx @Southrn_Melle
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/melissa-sizemore

THREAD 8/51

Welcome Diana Rodriguez - who turned coding into a career as a developer advocate. She also writes & tutors on Python & reminds us that there are no limits to what you can learn, create & share with others. She's kickass.

Ft & thx @cotufa82
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/diana-rodriguez

THREAD 9/51

Say hi to Dr Zoë Ayres - who explores innovative techniques to make new tech for water testing. She reminds us that we bring different knowledge to the table so we should learn from one another & support each other. 100%!

Ft & thx @ZJAyres
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/zoe-ayres

THREAD 10/51

Welcoming Megan Chrobak -who works at the front end of R&D evaluating new tech to understand how it shapes the future of patient care. She thinks about how we bring true value to patients with the goal of improving their care? She's a hero.

THREAD 11/51

Say hey to Karrie Liu - a freelance mathematician who works with data to help the NHS and improve patients' quality of life. She loves helping others understand the world through numbers, and we love that!

Ft & thx @Karriekaka
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/karrie-liu

THREAD 12/51

Meet Sophia George - a cancer scientist studying the effect of genes that increase the chances of breast & ovarian cancer in women - and blazing the trail for the next generation of girls!

Ft & thx @sophiahlge
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/sophia-george

THREAD 13/51

Say hi to Jami Boettcher -a weather radar meteorologist guiding research to make it relevant to National Weather Service meteorologists. She advises us to always be on the lookout for mentors & pay it forward. We agree!

Ft & thx @JBoettcher
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/jami-boettcher

THREAD 14/51

Welcome Jessica Brooks -who runs NOAA National Weather Service's hydrology program- forecasting river levels & flood potential, & training staff about everything hydrology. She helps protect people from flooding, hero!

Ft & thx @JessB_H2OWx
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/jessica-brooks

THREAD 15/51

Say hi to Natalie Hahn - an aerospace engineering student who is learning about how to make the next generation of military aircraft to help defend the nation. She also leads several #womeninSTEM organizations - she's

https://www.1mwis.com/profiles/natalie-hahn

THREAD 16/51

Meet Shaina Victoria Glass - who supports educators & students with STEM including Computer Science. She's passionate about programming & empowering students - esp girls who look like her - & she's doing a great job!

Ft & thx @SVicGlass
https://www.1mwis.com/profiles/shaina-victoria-glass

THREAD 17/51

Oh hey Casey Davenport - Casey teaches meteorologists-to-be to understand more about how the atmosphere works & make better forecasts. She reminds us of the importance of mentors & cheerleaders & we 100% agree !

Ft & thx @cedavenportwx
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/casey-davenport

THREAD 18/51

Welcome Rubi Kaur- a senior solutions architect - who designs technical solutions to business problems and is passionate about building better societies powered by technology that is inclusive & accessible.

Ft & thx @rubiredblue
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/rubi-kaur

THREAD 19/51

Hey Susan Falola - CEO of JUUBIX - an innovative ecosystem which focuses on using cutting edge tech to disrupt financial markets! She encourages girls to go out there & be STEM ambassadors of the future & she's spot on!

Ft & thx @JUUBIX2
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/susan-falola

THREAD 20/51

Welcome Christine Mills - a PhD candidate researching the risk of becoming malnourished in older adults. She's also showing us that taking a non-traditional path is perfectly okay & we're so proud to feature her!

Ft & thx @ChrisMillsRD
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/christine-mills

THREAD 21/51

Meet Michelle Rodriguez - an electrical engineer who creates specialized camera & exploration systems for the Exploration Technology Lab at National Geographic. She's also worked in the space industry - what can't she do?!

http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/michelle-rodriguez

THREAD 22/51

Oh hello Jenna Davis - a PhD student working in a biology lab researching substances to help heal wounds. And she's out there proving science is for girls which we couldn't agree more with!

Ft & thx @Jenna_L_D
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/jenna-davis

THREAD 23/51

Welcome Dr. Kimberley Miner - a Professor of climate science who looks at ways the climate will change in the future and how it can affect people, ecosystems & our way of life. She reminds us to keep the spirit of inquiry alive!

http://www.1mwis.com/kimberley-miner 

THREAD 24/51

Meet Kate Baucherel -a digital strategist, author & speaker - who writes science fiction educating readers on cutting edge tech & cybersecurity. And she's an accountant! She's not fictional, she's a real role model!

Ft & thx @KateBaucherel
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/kate-baucherel

THREAD 25/51

Oh hey Gentry Lane - CEO & founder of ANOVA Intelligence - who finds the bad guys in America's critical IT systems. Coming from adversity to now having meetings at the Pentagon, she is a true inspiration & badass!

Ft & thx @BadassDoGooder
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/gentry-lane

THREAD 26/51

Welcome Dr Joanne Kenney - a research fellow & neuroscientist - who uses brain imaging technology to understand how our brain works. She reminds us STEM is for everyone & we couldn't agree more!

Ft & thx @DrJoanneKenney
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/joanne-kenney

THREAD 27/51

Meet Sophie Farr - a student in high school working towards her GCSEs & aspiring anesthetist. We're so excited to have her, she's one of our youngest features & has many wise words - encouraging us to fight adversity!

Ft & thx @ScienceSoph
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/sophie-farr

THREAD 28/51

Welcome Jillian Godsil -co-founder & Editor in Chief of http://Blockleaders.io . She advocates about Blockchain & for women in Blockchain through journalism, speaking & broadcasting. She's cryptoqueen extraordinaire!

Ft & thx @jilliangodsil
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/jillian-godsil

THREAD 29/51

Oh hey Adriana Bankston - a principal legislative analyst - who helps researchers connect with policymakers. She's doing a brilliant job advocating for improving the system & giving young people a voice. She's fab!

Ft & thx @AdrianaBankston
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/adriana-bankston

THREAD 30/51

Meet Dr Lynda Harris -a senior lecturer in pharmaceutics - who amongst other things runs a research lab looking into developing new medicine for pregnancy complications. She's a scientific leader & great role model!

Ft & thx @Lynda_K_Harris
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/lynda-harris

THREAD 31/51

Hey Sarah Horgan - a toxicologist & PhD candidate - evaluating the potential adverse effects of different chemicals & substances. She reminds us our failures makes us stronger & is a brilliant role model!

Ft & thx @SarahLouHorgan
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/sarah-horgan

THREAD 32/51

Meet Karen Tang - a PhD student studying behavioural addictions e.g gambling, & substance use & their link with mental health. She published her 1st author manuscript in grad school & reminds us to pursue our passion!

Ft & thx @KarenTang_
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/karen-tang

THREAD 33/51

Welcome Larisse Melo - a research assistant & sessional instructor - focusing on health & nutrition. She's from Brazil & built a career in Canada & reminds us to take no heed of the stereotypes!

Ft & thx @Melo__Larisse
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/larisse-melo

THREAD 34/51

Hey Claire White - a research associate - focused on understanding how our immune systems are involved in brain diseases such as stroke & dementia. She reminds us imposter syndrome is real at times but to carry on!

Ft & thx @de_claired
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/claire-white

THREAD 35/51

Welcome Elizabeth Bondi - a PhD candidate & research assistant - who researches into AI for conservation. Recently she's worked to try & prevent illegal wildlife poaching with conservation drones in Africa - hero!

Ft & thx @BondiElizabeth
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/elizabeth-bondi

THREAD 36/51

Meet Cassandra Stewart - a pediatric dentist who helps children restore & maintain optimal oral health & quality of life. She reminds us to seek out our interests to find our purpose in life - we agree!

http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/cassandra-stewart

THREAD 37/51

Roksana Azad - a PhD student - who's working to understand biological pathways to aid new therapeutic strategies. She's determined to ensure STEM is more diverse & representative & is doing a great job as a role model!

Ft & thx @nm_razad
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/roksana-azad

THREAD 38/51

Hey Zoe Thomas - a clinical scientist - who performs compatibility testing for patients requiring transplants. She reminds us to pursue our interests and believe in ourselves & we couldn't agree more!

https://www.1mwis.com/profiles/Zoe-Thomas

THREAD 39/51

Welcome Aasma Sharma -a Masters student - who is researching into plant health. She's from a farming family & driven to study the alternatives to chemical pesticides. She's also passionate about women in agriculture.

Ft & thx @AasmaSharma
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/aasma-sharma

THREAD 40/51

Oh hey Caroline Tran - co-founder & CEO of aircrex, a female led startup empowering younger generations to make better financial decisions. & she's a Chartered Accountant! What can't she do?

Ft & thx @aircrex
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/caroline-tran

THREAD 41/51

Hey Dr Barbora Balonova - a research scientist - who handles special research projects. She's originally from Slovakia & now lives in Canada, showing us science transcends borders!

Ft & thx @BarboraBalonova
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/barbora-balonova

THREAD 42/51

Meet Dr Allegra McGrew - Dir of Publishing & Digital Learning Solutions - who works to increase STEM knowledge for students from PK up. Her work reaches 87 districts & impacts 1.2m+ students. What an inspiration!

Ft & thx @DrAllegraMcGrew
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/allegra-mcgrew

THREAD 43/51

Oh hey Sophie Hebdidge - Founder of Techniclarity - which teaches female founders tech know-how to scale their businesses. She's a serial founder & reminds us about the power of collective problem solving!

Ft & thx @sophieheb
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/sophie-hebdidge

THREAD 44/51

Welcome Elizabeth Delgadillo Talburt - a project engineer - who's work supports human spaceflight programs at Johnson Space Center. She's helping enable us to send people beyond Earth - how cool & what an inspiration!

Ft & thx @_spaceliz
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/elizabeth-delgadillo-talburt

THREAD 45/51

Meet Amber Lenon - a researcher & PhD student - who's looking into ripples through spacetime (gravitational waves). She reminds us of the importance of finding our cheerleaders & supporters & we couldn't agree more!

Ft & thx @amberkiana_
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/amber-lenon

THREAD 46/51

Oh hey Jade Taylor - a PhD student - who's looking into the effects of high blood pressure in the brain. Her work helps us to understand diseases & enable effective therapies to be made. What a role model!

Ft & thx @Jadeltaylor19
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/jade-taylor

THREAD 47/51

Meet Fernanda Castano - a paleontology student from Brazil - who's studying fossils. She's been fascinated by fossils since she was 5 & reminds us to work hard but never give up.

Ft & thx @ferwen
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/fernanda-castano

THREAD 48/51

Welcome Clara Sousa-Silva - a molecular astrophysicist - who simulates molecules so we can detect them in the atmosphere of Earth, other planets & moons. She's developing tools to detect alien life in a distant world!

Ft & thx @clara__ss
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/clara-sousa-silva

THREAD 49/51

Meet Kathryn Harkup - a science communicator - who talks & writes about science. She's written about the poisons in Agatha Christie books, the science of Frankenstein & all the ways to die in Shakespeare!

Ft & thx @RotwangsRobot
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/kathryn-harkup

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Oh hey Alyssa Paparella - a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship scholar - researching the biochemical & genetic principles of medicine. & she's working to make STEM more accessible - what a hero!

Ft & thx @DisabledStem
http://www.1mwis.com/profiles/alyssa-paparella

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That's a wrap for this week. 50 new inspirational role models representing STEM from across the world.

Thank you so much to all who shared their stories, you're all superstars.

Oh & with that, 1MWIS have now hit 500 role models live on our website!

#WomenInSTEM