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.@theNASEM “Iceberg” provides the critical framework around which we reconcile our perceptions and understanding of #sexualharassment. The egregious cases make the news but we’re here to address that COMPLICIT OCEAN that keeps this ENTIRE ICEBERG afloat. See polls below (1/3).
There are 14 examples of more hidden biases/harassments--how many have you experienced as a woman? (2/3)
There are 14 examples of more hidden biases/harassments--how many have you witnessed as a man? (3/3)

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Feb 15
This misinformation is being propagated largely due to a journalist @Slate who wrote an article with the title below indicating there is "not strong evidence masks protect against COVID" which is outright lie. This is a result of improper spin by the media. (1/2) ImageImage
The reporter directly states that the people she is quoting "wrongly" believe the review shows masks don't work, yet the title of her article ends up being "There's still not strong evidence that masks protect against COVID". There is serious ethical problem here. @Slate (2/2) Image
Why would a reporter only quote people she has stated up front are wrong in their reading of the review? Her article then has a click-bait headline stating the opposite of her view that catches fire that leads to more confusion and death. This is deeply disturbing. (3)
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Jan 20
Based on my feedback from many members of the public, the reason most who choose not to comply and wear a good fitting respiratory (KN95, N95, KF94) protection is because of the poor messaging. So many times, I have watched a person with no mask wipe down their grocery cart (1/4)
and then put hand sanitizer on their hands. This is the main message they are getting as evidenced by all of the bottles of hand sanitizer you see in public spaces w/ no visible filtration systems. Given how effective filtration devices are at removing all airborne viruses, (2/4)
this is a huge lost opportunity. Once it is clearly acknowledged by all that the virus is airborne (people like WHO/CDC have resisted saying the word airborne), it becomes a VERY fixable problem! It would reduce the spread tremendously. We showed this in @sdschools. (3/4)
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Oct 25, 2022
My concern: When you walk into a school or business, what do you see? Filters or bottles of hand sanitizer? No contest. The fact that after 3 years we still see people scrambling to scrub surfaces while ignoring scrubbing the air suggests most people are still confused. (1/)
As a scientist and engineer, I care about the science too but I am deeply committed to improving communication to the public at a level that saves lives. Does it mean I don't think people should study surface transmission? No. (2/)
It means we need to think of our audience. The broader science discussion is one I can always have with other scientists in a place where we don't inadvertently contribute to the ongoing confusion about how the public can be protecting themselves. (3/)
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Oct 23, 2022
Two ways to respond to those calling out poor messaging by a top public health official. 1.Block & chastise them. 2. Call them out, and then publicly apologize, acknowledging their frustration. #2 restored my faith that people can still be civilized adults on Twitter.(1/3)
Many of us joined the blocked by Joe Allen club on 10/22/22. For the record, I never wished harm on anyone. The night before this official tested +, I expressed frustration in thread that has now reached over 1M. I'm clearly not the only one. #CovidIsntOver #COVIDIsAirborne (2/)
To repeat, my ongoing frustration relates to the fact that those in positions of power with a major voice should be doing all they can to help people understand the virus is airborne! Once it is acknowledged, it becomes a totally fixable problem. Please just say these words.(3/)
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Oct 22, 2022
Someone asked me why I feel one reason for the slow admission of #COVIDIsAirborne is due to a COI. Answer: Because the chair of the infection control committee for the @WHO has stake in a company that puts hand washing machines on the walls of hospitals (John Conly). (1/2)
This is the same man who says N95's are bad for you because you get acne. So when @WHO finally acknowledged #COVIDisAirborne on 12/23/21 with an asterisk next to it--saying IPC did not approve--why did no one launch a major investigation into this crime against humanity? (2/2)
Here is the asterisk document by @WHO for those who asked to see it.

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Oct 22, 2022
My response to @CDCDirector.

After nearly 3 years, I am beyond stunned at your recent Tweet...talks about washing hands and doesn't say a word about masks or cleaning indoor air. This has led me (as a member of four scientific academies) (1/)
to write to you to beg you to please fix your message. COVID-19 is airborne. It is not on surfaces as CDC has reported (<1 in 10,000 chance of being infected from fomites). I am in complete disbelief after reading your tweet. (2/)
I (and millions of others) would appreciate your clarification that COVID and other viruses like RSV are airborne.

There is also a ton of misinformation floating out there that inhaling airborne pathogens is somehow good for you. (3/)
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