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Field notes, essays, and updates from the lab, the stage, and everything I'm building.

20254 posts

Scientist Power Couple Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble to Co-Host Pfizer’s Award-Winning Podcast Science Will Win Season 5

Pfizer’s award-winning podcast Science Will Win returns with a fresh perspective led by a scientist power couple: Dr. Raven Baxter, a molecular biologist and celebrated science communicator, and Dr. Ronald Gamble, a NASA astrophysicist…

October 16, 2025Partnerships

50 Things that NASA helped to invent

Missions to the Moon and beyond are only part of the story. Without NASA's scientists, life on Earth would be very different indeed.

July 13, 2025Science

My new song #NASADidThat is OUT! NASA is more than rockets and moonwalks!

Satellites up, hurricanes spin— Tap your weather app, NASA locked in.

July 13, 2025Music & culture

The Oral-Microbiome-Brain Axis: A Deep Dive into Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Hey there, science lovers! Today, we’re diving into a groundbreaking paper that explores the connection between our oral microbiome and neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs).

March 20, 2025Science

202312 posts

Dr. Raven Baxter gives Cancer Biology and Science Communication Seminar at Howard University

A sincere thank you to Dr. Stacy Farina and Dr. Dominique Pritchett for inviting me to present at Howard University's Biology Department.

October 25, 2023Speaking

Dr. Raven Baxter speaks on panel to advise FDA on science communication strategy

Believe me, it is no small task to tackle challenges in the health communication sector, especially when it pertains to FDA-regulated products. But as a devoted advocate for science education and public health, I attended the Virtual…

October 4, 2023Speaking

Dr. Raven Baxter partners with Schmidt Futures for Rise Program

I am thrilled to announce that I have recently joined forces with Schmidt Futures for their flagship program, Rise.

September 27, 2023Partnerships

Dr. Raven Baxter Hosts 2023 International Space Station Research and Development Conference

July 27, 2023Speaking

Dr. Raven attends the Marvel Antman Quantumania World Premiere in Los Angeles

It was an incredible experience being a part of the Antman Quantumania premiere in Los Angeles!

February 12, 2023Music & culture

Dr. Raven's CPR Practice Playlist w/ Hands-Only Tutorial

If you ever find yourself in a life-threatening emergency, CPR can be a real lifesaver – and it's an easy skill to learn! At the recommended rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, it can feel like a lot of work to keep up with.

February 11, 2023Music & culture

Dr. Baxter invited by VP Kamala Harris to attend the Congressional Space Medal of Honor Award Ceremony

On Tuesday, January 31st, I was honored to attend a special ceremony at the White House where Vice President Kamala Harris awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

February 6, 2023Science

Dr. Baxter's Collaboration with American Museum of Natural History for Pandemic Education Series Receives Anthem Award

January 27, 2023Awards & honors

20229 posts

EBONY Power 100 honors Dr. Raven as a STEM Trailblazer

The 2022 Ebony Power 100 is back and better than ever! This year, EBONY has reimagined their signature program to honor the achievements of African Americans across industries.

September 30, 2022Awards & honors

Dr. Raven Baxter is an Inaugural Distinguished Lecturer at Princeton University

In this free public talk, science communicator, molecular biologist, and music artist Raven Baxter, Ph.D., also known as Dr. Raven the Science Maven, will share her passion for breaking through stereotypes about scientists that keep diverse voices from being heard.

September 28, 2022Speaking

Dr. Raven speaks on Harvard on Communicating Science and Risk during Disease Outbreaks

Communicating science and risk during infectious disease outbreaks and the subsequent translation into sustainable policies and for the public to understand and modify any behaviors is a cornerstone of effective outbreak control.

September 27, 2022Speaking

Dr. Raven Baxter teaches at Regeneron DNA Learning Lab

Dr. Raven Baxter recently visited Regeneron's DNA Learning Center, held in partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

September 26, 2022Speaking

Dr. Raven Baxter partners with Brooks Running Run On Nitro shoe campaign

I joined forces with Brooks Running to discuss my love of science and talk about their new awesome nitrogen-infused shoes! Nitrogen infusion is a process better known in non-running industries like coffee.

July 1, 2022Partnerships

Dr. Raven Baxter featured on AfroTech's Future 50 List

June 27, 2022Awards & honors

Dr. Baxter speaks at Leading Women Defined on Opportunities for Interdisciplinary STEM Outreach Initiatives

April 4, 2022Speaking

Dr. Raven Baxter is keynote speaker for the 2022 National Science Teachers Association Conference

It was a pleasure and honor to give the closing keynote for the 2022 National Science Teachers Association Conference in Houston, Texas. What a surreal feeling!

April 1, 2022Speaking

Dr. Baxter receives Woman of Distinction Award from the American Association of University Women

March 27, 2022Awards & honors

20218 posts

Dr. Raven Baxter is honored on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” List for 2022

There are many amazing things that have happened this year, and I'm proud to share that we can add this to the list: I've been recognized as a change maker in science on THE presitigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

December 3, 2021Awards & honors

Dr. Raven the Science Maven partners with Netflix on Ada Twist, Scientist “Brainstorm” Music Video

Dr. Raven the Science Maven is helping to launch a new educational music video in partnership with Netflix!

October 1, 2021Music & culture

Dr. Raven Baxter speaks to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Campbell Brown about Science Communication

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my participation in the launch of Facebook's new platform, Bulletin.

June 28, 2021Speaking

Dr. Raven Baxter partners with Olay on women in STEM initiative

Dr. Raven Baxter is an inspiring figure in the STEM field, and her recent partnership with Olay to tackle the gender gap in STEM is a testament to her dedication to making science accessible for everyone.

June 1, 2021Partnerships

Dr. Raven Baxter partners with National Center for Science Education for Climate Change Initiative

May 27, 2021Partnerships

Raven Baxter receives Chancellor's Award from the State University of New York

May 25, 2021Awards & honors

Dr. Raven Baxter receives Distinguished Alumni Award from Buffalo State University

April 27, 2021Awards & honors

Dr. Raven Baxter speaks as RTI International Distinguished Lecturer

March 12, 2021Speaking

20202 posts

Dr. Baxter is awarded Outpost Award for Diversity and Inclusion in Science Communication

October 27, 2020Awards & honors

Dr. Raven Baxter is honored on Fortune Magazine’s “Under 40” List for 2021

I am thrilled to share that my passion was recognized this year by the amazing folks at Fortune magazine!

September 3, 2020Awards & honors

20191 post

Discovering the Power of Plant-Based Omega-3s with Ovega-3® Supplements

Ovega-3 offers a way for you to get your Omega-3 fatty acids, without the fishy aftertaste. These nutrients come from algae, and are usually sourced through fish. By skipping that fishy middleman, we can take advantage of a vegan, and…

June 19, 2019Partnerships