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Are you ready to celebrate National STEM Day with us?! Join our ASL STEM challenge! Film a video of an ASL story related to STEM with only the O/CLAW handshape; up to 20 seconds! To do the challenge, you will need to: 1. Post your video on your IG stories or your IG feed and tag us, and 2. Email the video file to traciann@atomichands.com by or before Friday November 1. On the week of November 4th, we will share all of your submissions and we will all vote on stories! The winner will get a t-shirt of their choosing from the Atomic Hands shop! Let’s get thinking! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! #STEMinASL #ASLSTEMChallenge #NationalSTEMDay #STEM #GivingTuesday

Get ready to double the fun! National STEM Day (November 8) and Giving Tuesday (December 3) are coming up, and we're gearing up for exciting ASL-STEM activities and awesome giveaways to fundraise! It’s time to solve two equations with one variable: celebrate STEM and give back to the Deaf STEM Community. The first challenge will be announced next week, keep your eyes peeled, mainly on Instagram! Funds raised will support all of these that Atomic Hands provides for FREE: - Spanish voice overs: $2,500 - Storybooks: $3,000 each - Website: $1,500 - Videos: $500 each - Outreach events: $1,000 each - And MANY MORE!! Donate to support the future of Deaf in STEM at atomichands.com/donate!

Erum Razvi, Ph.D. provides her Ph.D. Defense: Modification and Inhibition of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Exopolysaccharide Pel -- understanding how a community of bacteria called a "biofilm" makes a specific kind of sugar, and how to block the sugar being made as a way to prevent bacterial infections in humans. Congratulations Dr. Razvi! Watch the full Ph.D. Defense presentation video on YouTube: bit.ly/RazviDefense! Read Dr. Razvi's publications: https://lnkd.in/gqT7mcBc https://lnkd.in/ge6SG33K https://lnkd.in/ghRgjtHt Howell Lab at the Sick Kids Research Institute (where Dr. Razvi completed her Ph.D.): https://lnkd.in/ga9iAmzP. Lynne Howell

For World Deaf Day, the New England Aquarium, in collaboration with Atomic Hands, opened its doors wide for the deaf community—and WOW, did you all bust those doors down! Deaf kids had the incredible opportunity to see and chat with deaf marine biologists for the very first time. The joy on their faces as they pressed against the tanks? Absolutely priceless! But it didn’t stop there! Deaf adults also had the chance to live out their dreams through our deaf divers, while the deaf marine biologists had the rare opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about marine-related topics in their native language (ASL). Connections were forged, and lasting memories were created on both sides of the tank. A huge THANK YOU to the deaf community for your unwavering support and for continuously demonstrating how vibrant, curious, and passionate we are about STEM. And a big thank you to the New England Aquarium for providing such an inclusive space. Together, we’re making waves! #STEMinASL #DeafDivers #Aquarium #WorldDeafDay Barbara Spiecker Giovanna Vazquez

Come celebrate National STEM Day with Atomic Hands! We are hosting a STEM Trivia Night Fundraiser event on November 14 at 7pm at Streetcar82. Mark your calendars! 15% of S82 drink orders are donated to Atomic Hands. Come join the trivia fun and/or enjoy some drinks! We are seeking pro bono interpreters for 2 hours for this event. Interpreters will get content in advance. Please email hello@atomichands.com if interested. Thank you! #STEMEvents #STEMinASL #STEMTrivia #Streetcar82 #DeafEvent #DeafSTEM

Get ready for nature's big reveal! 🍁 As the days shorten and nights cool, the trees are about to explode into a kaleidoscope of reds, yellows, and oranges. Every autumn is unique—like unwrapping a colorful present, you never know exactly what you’ll get! Watch to discover why leaves change color, and soak in the magic before they drop and the season fades away! 🌳🍂 #STEMvee #STEMinASL #Fall #Autumn #FallFoliage #FallVibes #AutumnMagic VD: Barbara, a white woman wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with black sheer sleeves with dots, is standing in front of a grey background. 00:05: Background shows yellow and orange leaves falling with the wind. 00:33: An image of a green leaf that absorbs most of the visible light spectrum, reflecting only green light. 01:00: A green circle is superimposed on an image of the molecular structure of a chlorophyll. 01:18: An image of a green leaf that absorbs most of the visible light spectrum, reflecting only green light to human eye. 02:01: A green circle fading out. 02:13: Orange, red, purple, and yellow circles fading in. 02:18: Orange and yellow circles are superimposed on an image of the molecular structure of a carotenoid. 02:35: A green circle superimposes the orange and yellow circles and fades out to reveal these circles. 02:59: Red and purple circles are superimposed on an image of the molecular structure of an anthocyanin. 05:09: An image of a blue water droplet containing brown soil with a plant growing out of it. 05:15: An image of a thermometer. 06:23: A background showing trees with green, red, orange, and yellow leaves.

We love it when we meet or receive pictures from folks wearing shirts from our STEM Shop! These are two of numerous designs we have available at atomichands.com/shop. Take a look! If you want to see a specific design, let us know at atomichands.com/contact! #TeamAtomicHands #STEMinASL #Carbon

It’s true, STEM will never cease to amaze the founders of Atomic Hands and we hope the same is true for many of you! Through their journey, they've transformed their passion into a mission to foster STEM wonder and curiosity in the Deaf community, making science accessible to all. Join us in celebrating their dedication to expanding opportunities for future Deaf STEMists! Donate to support their ongoing work of STEM content and resources at atomichands.com/donate.

Come join Atomic Hands’ Interpreter Giving Circle! Monthly contributions will help fund efforts in producing STEM content, building K-12 STEM curriculums, creating ASL STEM storybooks, developing new STEM signs, and more. JOIN NOW: bit.ly/interpgivingcircle Video Description: The video opens with animated orange and white stripes spiraling behind a white box featuring the black text "Interpreter Giving Circle" and the phrase "Let's talk about it!" in a dynamic font. The screen transitions to display the words "Interpreter" (in yellow font) and "Giving Circle" (in black font) at the top, with a bold call to action, "JOIN NOW" (with "JOIN" in yellow and "NOW" in black), superimposed at the bottom. The first video clip introduces Barbara, a white woman with red hair styled in braided twists. She is wearing a black short-sleeve top and is positioned in front of a window reflecting a clear blue sky. The next clip transitions to Alicia, an Asian woman wearing a purple short-sleeved top, standing in a room with artwork to her left and a lamp with yellow and white curtains to her right.

Are you a sign language interpreter in the STEM field or an interpreter interested in STEM and you love using Atomic Hands resources to find new signs and see how to sign content? Come join Atomic Hands’ Interpreter Giving Circle! This growing community is a vital resource to deaf individuals’ STEM futures and careers. JOIN NOW: bit.ly/interpgivingcircle *Inspired by HEARD (www.behearddc.org) ID 1: Light red background with two large red circles from the top left and bottom right corners. White “interpreter” icon. White text: Atomic Hands Interpreter Giving Circle. White arrow pointing right. Atomic Hands logo on the bottom left. ID 2: Light orange background with a large orange circle from the top left. White text: ASL interpreters likely have the most access to STEM materials through their work with deaf individuals. Interpreters can give back by funding the organization to provide the deaf community direct access to these resources. Small image of science beakers. White arrow pointing right. Atomic Hands logo on the bottom left. ID 3: Light blue background with two large blue circles from the bottom left and the top right corners. White text: With a monthly contribution (we recommend an amount equivalent to one hour of interpreting work), interpreters gain free special access to workshops and Q&A sessions with Dr. Alicia Wooten, Dr. Barbara Spiecker, and guest experts. White arrow pointing right. Atomic Hands logo on the bottom left. ID 4: Light green background with a large green circle from the top left. White text: Donations support: Producing STEM content, Building K-12 STEM curriculums, Creating ASL STEM storybooks, Developing new STEM signs, Maintaining our website with free resources, And many more! White arrow pointing right. Atomic Hands logo on the bottom left. ID 5: Light purple background with a large purple circle from the bottom left. White text: Giving circle participants can submit session topic ideas! JOIN NOW: bit.ly/interpgivingcircle. Atomic Hands logo on the bottom left.