by Michael Winikoff | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Caroline, Racial Justice
The word “ally” has floated around social media for the last few weeks as non-Black people learn what they can do to fight racial injustice. I’m not the best person to explain the importance of anti-racist allies since I don’t personally experience racism,...
by Michael Winikoff | Jun 4, 2020 | Blog, Caroline, Racial Justice
It’s felt pretty silly to write about science this last week amidst everything going on around us. I read descriptions of the officer’s murderous actions against George Floyd but didn’t have it in me to actually watch the video until Sunday night. Immediately after, I...
by Michael Winikoff | Jun 4, 2020 | Blog, Racial Justice, Reed
If you are one of my Facebook friends who is not from Minneapolis and is white, this post is for you. If you are trying to process the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing protests without seeking guidance and information from the Black community, you are doing it...
by Michael Winikoff | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Madeleine, Science Communication
I come from a family of artists. My childhood was spent on movie sets, in the backstages of theaters, or watching oil paint strike a canvas. But all these trades connect through storytelling, which is at the root of my passion for journalism. On a personal and global...
by Michael Winikoff | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog, Reed, Remediation
I entered the University of Minnesota as a microbiology major with a passion for advocacy. I originally believed that these interests would remain separate, but I quickly reconsidered. Now more than ever, science needs advocates. The relationship between science and...
by Michael Winikoff | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog, Kyle, Science Communication
Growing up, I loved sitting next to my dad every Sunday to watch the news program “60 Minutes.” My favorite stories focused on science and research. Even though I was only a kid, I understood the science in the stories, and felt captivated by its impact and...
