March 6th, 2019

We are going live on the west coast, the best coast, in Portland, OR. And, YOU can come see us! ill also be able to see and hear our special musical guests, The PDX Broadsides. We are so thrilled to share a stage with their talent and humor.
That’s right, we’re doing a live broadcast in partnership with Science on Tap and Science Talk at the Alberta Rose Theater on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019.
Buy tickets HERE!
Are you thinking of coming to see us? Let us know! We can’t wait to meet you.
But, if you can’t come to Portland, we will try to broadcast to our YouTube channel. We hope you can watch.
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October 19th, 2017
The 2018 Blair’s Animal Corner TWIS Calendar is now available for pre-order! Click the image below to reserve yours now!
Pre-order your calendar (or 4) now! The more you pre-order, the better it will be for everyone.
This year’s calendar features black and white hand-drawn art of various animal species by our resident zoologist, Blair.
Each year, Blair lovingly spends hours upon hours produces the artwork for this calendar, and this year in homage to her color-blind state, it’s a black and white calendar for YOU to color.
Additionally, as usual, the calendar will include special scientifically relevant dates to be aware of during the year. Never be caught by surprise on a day to celebrate science and geekery! Get the Blair’s Animal Corner TWIS calendar to always be in the know.
Pre-ordered calendars will be sent in the mail in the end of November to December, 2017.
Tags: Blair Bazdarich, calendar, podcast, This Week in Science, TWIS
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November 15th, 2016
[EDIT: We are sold out! Thank you for your support this year, and we hope that you enjoy your calendar!]
It’s that time of year again… time to get your TWIS calendar for NEXT year!
We know that you are already planning for 2017 already, and so are we!
Blair has worked her artsiness once again, and prepared another fantastic Blair’s Animal Corner calendar just for you.
The calendar includes:
– Original artwork by Blair!
– Special science-y dates to be aware of throughout the year!
– Reminders for the weekly TWIS broadcast!
– Our birthdays!!!
So many reasons to celebrate. So many ways to science. Make 2017 the year you mark with a TWIS Blair’s Animal Corner calendar!!!
Give the TWIS calendar as a gift this holiday season!
We will ship in time for Christmas for those of you planning to give calendars as gifts!
Tags: Blair Bazdarich, Blair's Animal Corner, calendar, Dr. Kirsten Sanford, Justin Jackson, new media, news, podcast, radio, science, science news, science podcast, science radio, talk, technology, This Week in Science, TWIS
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October 5th, 2016
Are you in or near the Baltimore, MD area? Will you be on Nov. 4th, 2016?
If the answer to these questions is YES, come join the TWIS team at the National Aquarium for a LIVE show!
That’s right. We are traveling to Baltimore for the Maryland STEM Festival opening ceremonies, which take place from 1-4pm ET at the National Aquarium.
Our show lineup will be packed with not only science news, but also live interviews! We will be joined by a NASA scientist, a marine scientist, AND world renowned, but local Baltimore beatboxer, Shodekeh… expect musical, conversational, and scientific excitement.
We are going to have so much fun bringing TWIS to Baltimore and the Maryland STEM Festival! We’d love to see you there!
Join us!!!
Tags: Blair Bazdarich, Dr. Kiki, Dr. Kirsten Sanford, Justin Jackson, Kirsten Sanford, Maryland STEM Festival, new media, news, Patreon, podcast, radio, science, science news, science podcast, science radio, talk, technology, This Week in Science, TWIS
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April 8th, 2016
Are you interested in purchasing some TWIS merchandise? Did you know that we have not one, but TWO stores for you to peruse online.
If you are into the TWIS retro look, our oldest stuff can be found on Cafe Press. Hats, shirts, mugs, and more are ready to be printed and sent to you!
Shop TWIS on Cafe Press now!
Our second shop is with Zazzle, where we have made hats, shirts, aprons, tote bags, and even stamps available with the current TWIS logo. We are also in the process of creating products with images from the 2015 Blair’s Animal Corner calendar.
Shop our Zazzle store now!
Now you know! Shop to your hearts content!
Every purchase supports TWIS.
Tags: Blair Bazdarich, Dr. Kiki, Justin Jackson, Kirsten Sanford, new media, news, podcast, radio, science, science news, science podcast, talk, technology, This Week in Science, TWIS
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January 21st, 2016
If you enjoy TWIS, please, help us out by completing our audience survey.
We would love to know how you ingest TWIS, what you like about it, what you don’t… you know, the things that will help us make decisions about how TWIS moves forward in 2016.
We want to make science podcasts and videos you enjoy! So, please, tell us about your relationship with TWIS.
Click this link –> right here <-- to be a part of the process.
Tags: Blair Bazdarich, Dr. Kiki, Justin Jackson, Kirsten Sanford, new media, news, Patreon, podcast, radio, science, science news, science podcast, science radio, survey, talk, technology, This Week in Science, TWIS
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November 10th, 2015

We know you are excited about this! We are, too!
Blair worked her butt off to get these calendars to the presses in time for the holidays, and you know what? Her work paid off.
We have a grand total of 100 beautiful calendars available for you! Not many, so get them while they are hot!

These calendars are full-color prints of pieces of art hand-drawn by Blair. Each month you will find a new animal surrounded by a different color scheme. Which is impressive considering that Blair is color-blind.
Also, never miss a TWIS! We put it on the calendar for you, along with what we consider important science-y holidays to keep you entertained and informed throughout the year.
Need a link? Of course you do. Click the image below to order now!
Get your calendar today!
Please, allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.
Tags: Blair Bazdarich, Blair's Animal Corner, calendar, news, podcast, science, science news, science podcast, This Week in Science, TWIS
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February 19th, 2015
This week at the annual AAAS conference in San Jose, CA, Dr. Kiki Sanford launched a video production and social media marketing company called Broader Impacts Productions.
Her aim, beyond the educational and entertainment efforts of TWIS, is to help scientist and science-related organizations tell their stories, reach a global audience, and better understand how their work is impacting the general public.
With a doctorate in neurophysiology and more than ten years experience in video production and science storytelling, Dr. Kiki is uniquely positioned to understand the needs of organizations, institutions, and individual scientists while simultaneously meeting the needs of intended audiences.
Broader Impacts Productions is a boutique video production company specializing in scientific storytelling. Do you need your story told for broader impacts? Contact kirsten@broaderimpacts.tv or visit our website for a quote.
Tags: analytics, Broader Impacts, dissemination, education, new media, social media, video production
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