Sarah McAnulty is an American squid biologist, artist, and science communicator working to democratize access to science and discovery.[1] She is the founder of Skype a Scientist, a non-profit organization that connects scientists and teachers around the world for live video calls.
Education
editMcAnulty earned a bachelor's degree in marine science at Boston University in 2011.[2] In 2019, McAnulty was awarded a PhD from the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut.[3] Her graduate work focused on immunology in cephalopods, especially Hawaiian bobtail squid.[4][5]
Career
editMcAnulty founded Skype a Scientist in 2017 as a way to increase trust in scientists and improve science literacy.[6]
McAnulty published a squid coloring book in 2018.[7][8]
In 2019, McAnulty went on a road trip in the southeastern US that she dubbed the "Squids Across America Tour," where she spoke about cephalopods and science communication.[9][10] She has also led trips for Atlas Obscura in Hawaii.[11]
After graduating from UConn in 2019, McAnulty became a Research Assistant Professor in the same department.[12] She also continued as executive director of Skype a Scientist, a position she still holds.
McAnulty is an advocate for widespread access to science and conservation in her local community, spearheading mural projects and street art to spark everyday curiosity about Philadelphia wildlife.[13][14] She also uses street art and her own car, the Squidmobile, to promote the Squid Facts Hotline, a service that delivers facts about squid via text message.[15]
McAnulty was the 2023 recipient of the American Society for Cell Biology Public Service Award, given to honor national leadership and outstanding public service in support of biomedical research or advocacy of sound research policies.[16]
References
edit- ^ Leman, Jennifer (2020-02-11). "These 10 Women Are Changing the Way We Talk About Science". Popular Mechanics. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ ORCID. "Sarah McAnulty (0000-0002-1289-6823)". orcid.org. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "Squid Expert on Apple's Tortured Squid Emoji: It's Like 'Having a Butt on Your Forehead'". Gizmodo. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ Galvin, Claire (2017-12-18). "UConn scientist uses Skype to teach". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ Frost, Natasha (2018-03-14). "How to Wake Up a Geriatric Squid". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ Poppick, Laura (2018-09-20). "The squid biologist connecting schools and scientists worldwide". Nature. doi:10.1038/d41586-018-06772-9. S2CID 116712297.
- ^ McAnulty, Sarah (28 July 2018). The Ink-credible cephalopod coloring book. Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Print Us. ISBN 978-1980914464.
- ^ "Sarah McAnulty on SciComm, Squids, and her Cephalopod Coloring Book". Read More Science. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "How Biologist Sarah McAnulty is Making Research Accessible to All (And How to Make Your Research Accessible to All)". Graduate School. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "Upcoming Events". Sarah McAnulty. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "Dive Into the World of Squid Biology". Atlas Obscura Trips Blog. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "Sarah McAnulty". Science Friday. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ "Philly Scientist Spearheads New Mural Connecting Philadelphians To Life In Our Delaware River". Streets Dept. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Philly Scientist Uses Street Art To Deliver Facts". Streets Dept. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ Farr, Stephanie (2020-11-18). "When you text the Squidmobile, this Fishtown scientist texts back squid words of wisdom | We The People". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ Susan, Vining (2023-08-01). "MCB Assistant Research Professor Sarah McAnulty Receives ASCB Honorific Award | Department of Molecular and Cell Biology". Retrieved 2024-05-17.