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Category: Science Communication

Holiday Gift Ideas for Microbiologists and Science Fans

Posted on December 9, 2025December 11, 2025 by Jennifer Tsang

One of the things I love about microbiology scicomm is the many ways microbiologists, writers, and artists have incorporated microbes into tangible output. Microbiology-themed books, clothing and accessories, kitchen supplies, and toys have definitely made their way into my household lately. If you’re looking for some fun gifts for a microbiology lover in your life,…

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From Microbes to Manuscripts: A Q&A with Microbiologist and Children’s Book Author, Lindsey Millar

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by Jennifer Tsang

Whoosh! That’s the sound we hear as we journey into the wonderful world of the small in a new microbiology children’s book by Lindsey Millar. Today, we chat with Lindsey on about her process for creating books, the switch from the lab bench to science communication, and more!

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Knitting and Crocheting Microbes

Posted on November 26, 2022December 8, 2025 by Jennifer Tsang

I learned to crochet a few months ago for one reason: to make microbes. Though I have been knitting since I was a middle schooler, it wasn’t until this year that I learned to crochet. I learned the basics – how to chain, how to single crochet, etc. It turns out that after understanding a…

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Reminiscing About My Microbe Moment on the Microbigal’s Podcast

Posted on June 22, 2021July 2, 2022 by Jennifer Tsang

What’s my microbe moment – the moment I realized that microbes were going to change my life? A few months ago, the Microbigals blog reached out to me about a podcast episode they were planning, one that celebrates the diverse perspectives amongst microbiology science communicators: our favorite moments with microbes, how we got into microbiology,…

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Microbiology Talk: Four Microbiology Podcasts to Check Out

Posted on September 16, 2020July 2, 2022 by Jennifer Tsang

Don’t want to read but want to get some microbiology in your life? Or maybe you need something to get your through your long day in the lab. Here are some of my favorite podcasts with microbial mentions. If you have another suggestion, feel free to drop it in the comments below!

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