1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America
Cassandra included in the list of 1000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America
Posted by The Community of Scholars. Cell Mentor: From Cell Press & Cell Signaling Technology, December 28, 2020. Article
And the Oskar goes to: germ-soma differentiation in insects
Big Biology Podcast, with Marty Martin and Art Woods. Episode 54: “And the Oskar goes to: germ-soma differentiation in insects.” December 17, 2020
An Interview with Alan Alda: How oskar the gene invented sex
Alan Alda’s Clear and Vivid Podcast, “How oskar the gene invented sex.” December 14, 2020
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Music and Science with Cassandra Extavour
The Handel and Haydn Society‘s Tuning In Podcast, with Guy Fishman. Episode 8: “Music and Science with Cassandra Extavour.” October 5, 2020
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Creativity springs from unusual pairings
A scientist who doubles as a professional singer reveals how a surprising combination produced a biological innovation.
Viviane Callier. The Boston Globe. 1 August, 2020. Article
i am a scientist: Cassandra Extavour, Ph.D.
i am a scientist: the stories and science of real world scientists. A campaign to empower the next generation of STE(A)M. The People’s Science.
Featured Scientist: Cassandra Extavour
Discussed in the Harvard Gazette article This is what a scientist looks like. July 23, 2020
Horizontal helper: Evidence suggests part of key gene needed for insect reproduction came from bacterial genomes
Horizontal helper: Evidence suggests part of key gene needed for insect reproduction came from bacterial genomes
Peter Reuell. Harvard Gazette, June 2, 2020. Article
Cassandra named Harvard College Professor
Cassandra has been named a Harvard College Professor for her contributions to research, mentoring and teaching at Harvard. Read the entire article here.
