Earthshift

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Join us as we explore the intersection of human society and our environment in Earthshift, a weekly newsletter from the Museum of Science. Get the latest updates from our team of science educators and experts as we dive into topics such as climate science and policy, environmental health and environmental justice, biodiversity, marine science, the clean energy transition, land use, and agriculture. Sign up now to get the latest delivered directly to your inbox!

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Earthshift, Warming stripes image credit: Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), CC-BY4.0 license, via https://showyourstripes.info/

Warming stripes image credit: Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), CC-BY4.0 license, via https://showyourstripes.info/

Meet the Team

Jose Cuevas, MS (they/them)

Digital Community Manager

Jose has worked in informal education and scientific research for nearly a decade. Their research background spans the intersection between the earth, ocean, and life sciences, from paleoceanography to marine biogeochemistry. They are passionate about how rocks and animals tell the story of our planet.

Sloane Garelick, PhD (she/her)

Guest Scientist Program Manager

Sloane has over 7 years of experience in science education. For her doctoral research, Sloane studied climate change on Earth over the past 20,000 years and is interested in using these past natural variations in climate to better understand current and future anthropogenic climate change. At the Museum, Sloane develops and teaches science presentations and activities, and manages the Meet a Scientist program, which brings guest scientists into the Museum to share their work with visitors.

David Sittenfeld, PhD (he/him)

Director of the Center for the Environment 

David has served as an educator at the Museum for more than 20 years, overseeing special projects and network-scale activities at the intersection of climate science and society. He holds a PhD in public policy with a concentration in sustainability and resilience from Northeastern University, where he researched and implemented participatory methods and geospatial modeling and visualization techniques for environmental health assessment and public engagement about climate-related hazards.

Ana Villalobos Topete (she/her/ella)

Bilingual Education Associate

Ana has been working in informal science education for 3 years. As a museum educator, Ana provides live programs, facilitates hands-on learning within the museum and out in the community, creates engaging online content, and more…All in English and in Spanish!  Her focus being within the conservation sciences, wildlife management and community outreach. 

Sara Winslow, MA (she/her)

Program Associate in Centers for Public Science Learning

Sara has worked in informal education for nearly 10 years. Her current role involves embedding current science into science learning experiences across the Museum and in the community. Sara has degrees in marine biology and marine affairs and is passionate about oceans, climate change, and marine debris.

Alumni Writers

Jonathan Fanning

Co-Producer for the Centers for Public Science Learning

Jonathan has an academic background in cultural anthropology and has researched the impact of climate change and ecological turmoil while in communities in Texas, Nepal, and Guam. He has over a decade of experience as an informal STEM educator and is a passionate advocate for public participation in science and scientific inclusion.

Becca Siladi

Education Associate

Becca has worked in informal science education for over 10 years. Her current role in Museum Programs includes stage presentations, hands on interpretations, and developing content for teachers. She is passionate about Earth systems and how our planet changes.

Sarah Vincent (she/her)

Centers Fellow at the Museum of Science

Sarah a science communicator with over ten years’ experience, and is pursuing a degree in quantum physics. Her work with the Museum is focused on quantum physics and communicating the potential ways quantum technologies can enhance our sustainable future. Sarah’s favorite environment topics include sustainable energy and community action.