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Sing the unsung #BlackInSTEM heroes, whose recognition is so long overdue!

Let me introduce you to Charles Henry Turner, pioneer of comparative animal behavior studies, groundbreaking sensory ecologist, dedicated and compassionate teacher.

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@uofcincy @uc_artsci @BiologyUC
Born in 1867 in Cincinnati, OH, 2 years after the Civil War, son of a church custodian and a nurse, Charles graduated valedictorian from Woodward HS (@ItsBlue_AllDay) and went on to attend the University of Cincinnati (@uofcincy).

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He graduated from @uofcincy with his BA in 1891, and his MS in 1892, becoming the FIRST African American to receive a graduate degree from the University of Cincinnati. During this time, he also spent a year doing research at the Cincinnati Observatory (@CinObservatory).

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🎙LIVE FROM #SACRAMENTO, it’s #science #trivia night! Welcome to @TriviaWithBens hosted for #CapSciCommLive🌶️! Follow the game here on Twitter (@CapSciComm Prof/Student Members gain call access: triviawiththebens.com/trivia-night-2…). Tonight's theme: Numbers, in honor of our 10th game! [1/n]
🎙@TriviaWithBens Rules: No limit on how many people to a team—solo, with family/roommates, or virtually with friends! Come up with your team name and have a great time. Tweet selfies of your team all night long by tagging @TriviaWithBens and #CapSciCommLive 🌶️!
🎙@TriviaWithBens Rules for #CapSciCommLive 🌶️: We will score answers after each round. Y'all are on your honor to score your own sheets. No checking your phone/internet or your home bookshelf for answers while playing! This isn't a Google-contest 😂🧐 triviawiththebens.com/trivia-night-2…
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Amidst everything on our screens, take time to check out the #hashtags below⬇️. Just a taste of the power of Twitter also for good. On your screens now. Until June 5th: #BlackBirdersWeek organised by #BlackAFinSTEM; @beaniejean_ @bellzisbirding @BlackAFinSTEM | @patagonia @REI ImageImage
#Socialmedia can challenge & change science stereotypes, but outdoors biz & ad/marketing agencies must act too.
cnn.com/2020/06/03/us/…

CNN: “These Black nature lovers are busting stereotypes, one cool bird at a time.”
#BlackBirdersWeek #BlackAFinSTEM @n8ture_al @hood_naturalist
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