Dr. Raven Baxter laughing, in a pink blazer
Dr. Raven the Science Maven

I change how the world sees science.

Over 10 years of making science learning meaningful and actionable

Hi, I’m Raven. I’m a multi-award-winning molecular biologist, science communicator, culture commentator, and keynote speaker. I run my own platform as Dr. Raven the Science Maven, over 650,000 followers and tens of millions of views, where science gets to be joyful, rigorous, culturally fluent, and unforgettable. From producing rap music about viruses to clinician materials for complex chronic illness, or educating federal executives about how to best talk about vaccines to the public: I do it all, but I don’t do boring.

When brands and institutions want life, delight, and power in their science messaging, they call me and hire me as a partner or consultant. Write me.

Notable features:

The New York TimesWKBW 7 News BuffaloTIMEForbes 30 Under 30The Washington PostPeople MagazineEbony Power 100Scientific AmericanTODAYFortune 40 Under 40
Raven Baxter, Ph.D.
Dr. Raven Baxter delivering a commencement address at SUNY Buffalo StateDr. Raven Baxter pipetting at the bench in a research labDr. Raven Baxter at a speaking engagement

What is a molecular biologist?

A molecular biologist studies the molecules inside living things and what they do. How do cells keep their proteins working under stress? And how do antibodies find their targets? I studied the machinery behind both.

Dr. Raven Baxter with Bill Nye at an evening event on a New York rooftop

What is a science communicator?

You know Bill Nye the Science Guy? He’s a science communicator. So am I. I help people understand science, trust it and use it. You’ll find my work in your feed, on stages, in classrooms and in the book your doctor reads.

Science-forward brands and institutions I’ve worked with

  • Pfizer
  • Netflix
  • Meta
  • Olay
  • 3M
  • Regeneron
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • Brooks Running
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • PepsiCo
  • Princeton University

and many more

Dr. Raven Baxter on stage at PrincetonDr. Raven Baxter speaking at ISSRDCDr. Raven Baxter delivering the opening keynote at Science Talk 2026
Dr. Raven Baxter in a Space Camp flight suit, pointing at the camera

Why are you here?

I look forward to working with you,

contact@thesciencemaven.com

Institutional work

Manuals, curricula, and counsel for the organizations the public depends on.

Cover of the Infection-Associated Chronic Conditions and Illnesses Provider Manual, Mount Sinai

The Infection-Associated Chronic Illness Provider Manual

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

I co-authored the first United States clinical manual for infection-associated chronic illnesses, spanning Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and post-treatment Lyme. Adopted by more than 5,000 clinicians, patients, and caregivers in its first month.

Science of Immunity curriculum course page

Science of Immunity

Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration

I developed the curriculum and lesson content for this free vaccine education resource, five modules and sixteen lessons with more than thirty videos on how immunity works, aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.

I’ve also trained federal executives on talking about vaccines with the public, advised the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration on culturally responsive science communication, and participated in White House National Space Council roundtables.

Consulting

Science, out loud

0M+Monthly impressions
0K+Combined following

Words from collaborators

Dr. Raven Baxter is a revelation, or rather, a whole host of them! None can match the insight, inspiration, education, entertainment, and sheer joy she shares with her audiences.
Jocelyn BosleyUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
Dr. Raven Baxter in a pink tweed jacket, seated portrait
Dr. Raven Baxter writing at her desk

The Science of Life

Every week, updates from me and everything at the intersection of the technical and social sciences.