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Jackie Mountcastle

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🧬Scientist by training, creative at heart 🌞Lead Designer at www.goldenraystudio.com πŸ“Long Beach, CA

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About me: I bring 7+ years of experience in science communication that’s helped me developed an understanding for what scientists need tell their story and establish their digital presence.
#SciComm
#ResearchCommunity
#STEMCommunity
#AcademicsOnBluesky
#WebDesign
#ScienceBranding

21.11.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's what you get with this price!
Best fit for:
βœ“ New PIs
βœ“ Post-Docs
βœ“ Early-Career Scientists
βœ“ Small Non-Profits/Organizations

(If you’re a bigger institution or established lab, no sweat! I’ve got custom packages just for you.)

21.11.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ WINTER SALE ALERT! πŸŽ‰ 

It’s been a tough year for science. In support, I’m having a MEGA sale: ✨ $600 ✨ for a 5-page website. If you've been dreaming of a digital presence that finally shows off your research, now's your chance!
Spots are limited - now until Dec 31st!
goldenraystudio.com/contact

21.11.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

One hour of pushing AI slop on Adobe Max πŸ₯΄ Watching them do mental gymnastics to try to convince a crowd of creatives that the only real benefit to their AI tools is "saving time." No thanks, I'd rather spend the time to learn.

28.10.2025 17:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An open laptop with a mosquito logo in the center that reads "The Baik Lab, Fight the Bite"

An open laptop with a mosquito logo in the center that reads "The Baik Lab, Fight the Bite"

Top Left, mosquito logo that reads "Baik Lab". Bottom Left is a mockup of a phone screen with a webpage that reads "Publications" with a photo of a mosquito on white flowers. Center Right, a mockup of a website homepage that reads "Fight the Bite" with macro images of a mosquito.

Top Left, mosquito logo that reads "Baik Lab". Bottom Left is a mockup of a phone screen with a webpage that reads "Publications" with a photo of a mosquito on white flowers. Center Right, a mockup of a website homepage that reads "Fight the Bite" with macro images of a mosquito.

A person dressed in all black, leaning against a marble wall. The person is holding a cream colored tote bag with a circular mosquito logo that reads "The Baik Lab, Fight the Bite." In the background are green bushes and trees.

A person dressed in all black, leaning against a marble wall. The person is holding a cream colored tote bag with a circular mosquito logo that reads "The Baik Lab, Fight the Bite." In the background are green bushes and trees.

Open laptop with the webpage extending out of the screen to the bottom of the image. The webpage has headlines that read "Curious about mosquito behavior?" and "Current Opportunities" with macro photos of a mosquito's on a yellow flower and a mosquito on a black background.

Open laptop with the webpage extending out of the screen to the bottom of the image. The webpage has headlines that read "Curious about mosquito behavior?" and "Current Opportunities" with macro photos of a mosquito's on a yellow flower and a mosquito on a black background.

πŸš€ First science site of 2025! With @baileybat.bsky.social we created a logo + site for the Baik Lab at UC Davis. We’re committed to helping scientists build strong visual identities that inspire, even with limited funding. Need a website? Let's chat! #LabWebsite #STEM #SciComm #SciArt #WebDesign

12.09.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of three protest posters on the ground. "Vote for the forest" with an owl, "migration is not a crime" with a monarch, and "bring heat melt I.C.E." with a melted ice cube

Photo of three protest posters on the ground. "Vote for the forest" with an owl, "migration is not a crime" with a monarch, and "bring heat melt I.C.E." with a melted ice cube

Protest posters on the ground. "migration is not a crime" with a monarch

Protest posters on the ground. "migration is not a crime" with a monarch

Protest posters on the ground. "Vote for the forest" with an owl

Protest posters on the ground. "Vote for the forest" with an owl

Protest posters on the ground. "bring heat melt I.C.E." with a melted ice cube

Protest posters on the ground. "bring heat melt I.C.E." with a melted ice cube

Tomorrow is "NO KINGS" day! Anyone making posters tonight?

Share your designs and slogans in the comments!

We have free protest posters for download!
rebelscienceunion.com/shop/poster

Stay safe tomorrow! πŸ“£

#sciart #protestposters #protest #activism #nokings #rebelscienceunion

13.06.2025 23:09 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Sign up to see some rad art, including one by yours truly πŸ˜‰

13.06.2025 01:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster for the Rebel Science Union's Newsletter called the Underground Journal. "A bold new community newsletter digging deep into the wild intersection of science, art, and activism. Weird, brilliant, and unapologetically curious. www.rebelscienceunion.com"
Ripped paper with owl risograph illustration peeking through.

Poster for the Rebel Science Union's Newsletter called the Underground Journal. "A bold new community newsletter digging deep into the wild intersection of science, art, and activism. Weird, brilliant, and unapologetically curious. www.rebelscienceunion.com" Ripped paper with owl risograph illustration peeking through.

Hey fellow Rebels!

The Underground Journal is right around the corner!

A love letter to resistance, curiosity, and the weird, wonderful edges of science, art, and truth.

Sign up now to get rad sci art straight to your mailbox.
www.rebelscienceunion.com

#sciart #science #rebelscienceunion

13.06.2025 00:44 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I was watching Andor this week and thinking the SAME thing!

11.06.2025 14:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two red and blue buzzing megaphones mirror the words "We Need your Posters". At the bottom are 5 red and blue yelling mouths with speech bubbles and the words "knowledge itself is power", "No kings!!!", "Resist!", and "Stand Up!"

Two red and blue buzzing megaphones mirror the words "We Need your Posters". At the bottom are 5 red and blue yelling mouths with speech bubbles and the words "knowledge itself is power", "No kings!!!", "Resist!", and "Stand Up!"

Trump's birthday parade on June 14th is estimated to cost over $45M. But, scientific research is considered an extraneous cost. Are you furious, too!? Scream it with a poster! Link in bio to submit your designs and have it featured on our website for others to use at the #NoKings protest!

10.06.2025 18:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Support, sign, SHARE! πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is huge. We applaud Dr. Jenna Norton and the NIH staff who are taking a stand.

09.06.2025 22:09 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œEating frogs? In this economy?!”

04.06.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration of a black and red snake with a dark green frog in its mouth. The front half of the frog is sticking out with a blank look on its face. The background is olive green. Above the illustration is a speech bubble that says "??" and below reads "CAPTION THIS!"

Illustration of a black and red snake with a dark green frog in its mouth. The front half of the frog is sticking out with a blank look on its face. The background is olive green. Above the illustration is a speech bubble that says "??" and below reads "CAPTION THIS!"

Caption Contest! 🐸🐍 πŸ’¬ Submit your caption in the comments for a chance to have it featured in our upcoming newsletter. Readers will vote for their favorite and the winner will receive an exclusive RSU sticker!
Submit by June 11th. Illustration by @baileybat.bsky.social

#scienceart #captioncontest

03.06.2025 19:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Let's goooooo! πŸ”₯ So pumped for the Rebel Science Union newsletter coming out soon. It's not too late, sign-up!

30.05.2025 20:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing turn out for the #HandsOff protest in Lakewood CA and across the country! It feels good to be alongside so many people standing up for democracy!

05.04.2025 22:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We ready 😀 πŸ”¬ Attending #HandsOff in Long Beach, CA with @rebelscienceunion.bsky.social posters!

05.04.2025 16:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Who's joining us for to the "Hands Off!" protest tomorrow, April 5th?
HANDS OFF our science!
HANDS OFF our public health!
HANDS OFF our education!
HANDS OFF OUR DEMOCRACY!
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We've got free poster downloads from our member artists on our website. Print them! Share with friends!
rebelscienceunion.com

04.04.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of dry, drought-effected land with overlayed words: AFS Symposium - Science through emotionally charged extreme events. Supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS Science Communication section. Presenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned when communicating science through extreme events. Training will be provided to improve communication skills.

Photo of dry, drought-effected land with overlayed words: AFS Symposium - Science through emotionally charged extreme events. Supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS Science Communication section. Presenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned when communicating science through extreme events. Training will be provided to improve communication skills.

Photo of wildfires in forest with overlayed words: AFS Symposium - Science through emotionally charged extreme events. Supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS Science Communication section. Presenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned when communicating science through extreme events. Training will be provided to improve communication skills.

Photo of wildfires in forest with overlayed words: AFS Symposium - Science through emotionally charged extreme events. Supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS Science Communication section. Presenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned when communicating science through extreme events. Training will be provided to improve communication skills.

Photo of satellite image of a hurricane with overlayed words: AFS Symposium - Science through emotionally charged extreme events. Supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS Science Communication section. Presenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned when communicating science through extreme events. Training will be provided to improve communication skills.

Photo of satellite image of a hurricane with overlayed words: AFS Symposium - Science through emotionally charged extreme events. Supported by the AFS Climate Committee and the AFS Science Communication section. Presenting successes, challenges, and lessons learned when communicating science through extreme events. Training will be provided to improve communication skills.

We are looking for presenters to speak during our co-sponsored session at this year’s Annual Meeting!

If you have experience communicating science during extreme events, we want to hear your story!

Our session will also include #scicomm training for all attendees!

Abstracts are due April 15!

28.03.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication. Applications Accepted Feb 28 - Mar 31, 2025. Science Journalists - Science Communications - Research Scientists.

The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication. Applications Accepted Feb 28 - Mar 31, 2025. Science Journalists - Science Communications - Research Scientists.

Submissions are being accepted until March 31 for the awards for excellence in science communication given by @nationalacademies.org in partnership with @schmidtsciences.bsky.social which honor science communicators, journalists, and researchers.

Apply now: buff.ly/oh7LYXR

05.03.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hello Bluesky! My name is Jackie. I'm a web & brand designer and run Golden Ray Studio. My work is inspired by nature and my love for science. Looking forward to connecting and finding inspiration on this platform!

13.03.2025 23:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
'Become ungovernable' Vespid wasp colorful vintage style propaganda poster.

'Become ungovernable' Vespid wasp colorful vintage style propaganda poster.

✨New Waspaganda✨

Despite their demonization, Vespid wasps are hardworking ladies who work together to get it done & fulfill their niche (pollinating, hunting, defending). I believe they are powerful symbols for worker resistance & deserve more respect.

Get it: Lindzeamays.com/printshop

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20.02.2025 23:57 πŸ‘ 505 πŸ” 160 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 2
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Attending the Stand Up for Science Rally on Friday March 7th?
Download FREE rebellious posters on our website: RebelScienceUnion.com
Are you an artist with a poster design to share? Let us know!

06.03.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Calling all science rebels! πŸ“’ I believe science must not be silenced. @baileybat.bsky.social and I started Rebel Science Union to help amplify voices in science through impactful design. Check out our page and share!!

06.03.2025 20:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

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Week 4 Figuring out what to focus on now & what to focus on next in science and higher ed

We do this all to stay focused, not flooded. I share the sense we’ve made in a late Friday night debrief.

There is a lot to feel sad & sick about. I can’t tell you things will be okay, but I can tell you A LOT about efforts to make it better.

This was week 4.

buttondown.com/liminalcreat...

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