Diana Plasker is the Experiences Manager at Science Friday, where she creates live events and partnerships to delight and engage audiences in the world of science. She joins SciFri as a facilitator for all things projects and partnerships in the nonprofit world. In a previous life, she was the creative projects manager at Museum Hack and manager of guided tours at Lincoln Center.
Diana earned her MA in Museum Studies from New York University and lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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Even In A Pandemic, Science Class Is In Session
The return to school hasn’t been easy, but STEM educators are finding creative ways to teach science to kids—online and in-person.
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The Marvelous Microbiome Of Shipwrecks
Off North Carolina’s coast, a World War II wreck is teaming with microbial life.
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Ask An Expert: Why Do We Itch?
A professor of molecular and cellular biology explains the neuroscience behind itching and scratching.
Gather ‘Round For A Brainy Watch Party
We’re partnering with Black In Neuro to host a watch party! Watch the film featuring Bianca Jones Marlin and ask questions during the Q&A.
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A History of So-Called ‘Cures’ For Deafness
From special diets to airplane dives, a deaf historian chronicles past treatments for hearing.
“Hearing Happiness” Facebook Watch Party With Jaipreet Virdi
Join us on Facebook for a Watch Party, where we’ll rewatch Ira Flatow’s interview with historian and author Jaipreet Virdi.
Why We Built A New SciFri Book Club Community Space
We are creating an online space catered to book clubbers. Join our new community to gather and discuss science books!
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Ask A Cephalopod Scientist: Getting Our Arms Around Your Questions
How do you measure cephalopod intelligence? What is the largest cuttlefish? And other questions for a cephalopod scientist.
Sip, Sketch, And Gaze At The Sun (Safely)
On May 12, join Science Friday and Adler Planetarium to look through a telescope at the Sun together, through the power of the Internet. Get inspired by what you see and make an artwork as we look up!
You’re Invited: Citizen Science Parties!
It’s Citizen Science Month, and Science Friday is an official partner to help you become a part of the community! Join us for our livestream series.