Outreach & Science Communication
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Cowrote World Register of Marine Species article “Top 10 new marine species of 2021”
Cowrote
WoRMS article for Taxonomists Appreciation Day to draw attention to
taxonomic research. March 19, 2022.
Smithsonian NMNH White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Staff & Family Night
Ocean Hall expert to talk with OSTP staff about NMNH research. Feb. 28, 2022.
National Geographic Interview on Parasites
Interviewed in NatGeo article on the importance of parasites. October 7, 2021.
Exolore Podcast Feature
M Dwarf Planet: Biology. Podcast panel discussion featuring scientists discussing biology on alien worlds. Exolore Podcast episode 23, a podcast featuring scientists, historians, psychologists that discuss biological and sociological implications of sci-fi worlds. Aug. 27, 2021
Interviewed in The Atlantic
Article on tongue-biter parasitic isopods. July 14, 2021
Twitter thread on how science illustrations are made
Videos and photos demonstrating the science illustration process. March 30, 2021.
Here's a thread on how I make scientific illustrations for describing new species of invertebrates #sciencetwitter #art #science #illustration #taxonomy #teaminvert pic.twitter.com/vQwbZQD7xw
— Jimmy Bernot, PhD 🦐🪱🏳️🌈 (@JimmyBernot) March 31, 2021
Planet B162 microscopy podcast feature
Sharkpedia podcast feature
Interviewed in Slate and Undark
Article on challenge trials in medical research. April 7, 2021
Cowrote WoRMS article “Ten remarkable new marine species from 2020”
Celebrating Taxonomists Appreciation Day to draw public attention and press coverage to taxonomic research. Created Youtube video. March 19, 2021.
Created Youtube video for WoRMS Ten remarkable new marine species from 2020
Skype A Scientist LIVE event
Virtual live Q&A and introduction to marine plankton and parasites with >200 attendees. March 10, 2021.
Interviewed and photos for Snopes article on parasitic isopods
Article on cymothoid isopod “tongue-biters”. March 5, 2021.
7 Ocean Parasites Worth Celebrating on World Parasite Day
Cowrote article for Smithsonian Ocean Portal website. March 2, 2021.
Smithsonian NMNH social media takeover
Social media takeover of NMNH channels for World Parasite Day. Wrote posts for Smithsonian NMNH Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
It's #ParasiteWeek2021 and three of our experts—Jimmy Bernot, Anna Phillips, and Kelly Speer (L-R)—will be taking over our social media platforms to teach you about everything from their natural history to why their conservation (yes conservation!) matters. pic.twitter.com/IjmW3dNnn1
— Smithsonian's NMNH (@NMNH) March 1, 2021
Just the Zoo of Us Podcast Feature
Copepod biology and adaptions. Just the Zoo of Us episode 86 – an animal diversity podcast. February 24, 2021
Cal. Academy of Sciences Genomics Seminar
Invited speaker for Cal. Academy of Sciences Genomics Social Hour on Parasite and Host Genomics. Feb. 17, 2021. Talks available below on Youtube.
Exolore Podcast Feature
The World of Queer Worms. Podcast panel discussion on hermaphroditic life on Exolore Podcast episode 23, a podcast featuring scientists, historians, psychologists that discuss biological and sociological implications of sci-fi worlds. Feb. 11, 2021
IFLScience Article
Collaborated on IFLScience article on parasites and an experimental hookworm vaccine study. Feb. 2, 2021
Scientist Volunteers To Be Parasitized By 50 Hookworms For Vaccine Studyhttps://t.co/ot3zCsDrmB pic.twitter.com/Im8vwhkk2T
— IFLScience (@IFLScience) February 2, 2021
Hookworm Vaccine & Challenge Trial Thread
Twitter thread on my experience volunteering to participate in an exerpimental hookworm vaccine challenge trial. Jan. 27, 2021
Heres the story of how I volunteered to be infected with 50 parasitic worms (hookworm) for a year as part of a research study. Check out this thread & follow me for more #parasite & marine biology content [t]#ScienceTwitter
— Jimmy Bernot PhD 🦐🪱🏳️🌈 (@JimmyBernot) January 27, 2021
imgs: https://t.co/hH5YsfS0ay https://t.co/kVurE6BbTS pic.twitter.com/l75h5XcNfl
Skype a Scientist x3
Met with three 4th grade classes for a marine biology lesson and live Q&A. Hampstead Hill Academy, Baltimore, MD. February 18, 2021
LGBTQ+ STEMCast Podcast Feature
Interviewed on LGBTQ+ STEMCast, a podcast featuring LGBTQ+ scientists. Jan. 4, 2021
Launched World Association of Copepodologists Twitter
Launched World Association of Copepodologists Twitter Account! We are now on Twitter @copepodology Oct. 23, 2020
Did you know that there are more than 13,000 copepod species in the world?
— World Association of Copepodologists (@copepodology) October 23, 2020
Stay tuned to know more about these charismatic animals!
Conference Presentation
A new phylogeny of the Pancrustacea. Parasite Hour Virtual Conference. American Society of Parasitologists. June 25, 2020

Skype a Scientist.
Met with 5th grade class for marine biology lesson and Q&A. The Leffell School, White Plains, NY. June 16, 2020.
Skype a Scientist.
Met with 4th grade class for marine biology lesson and Q&A. Hampstead Hill Academy, Baltimore, MD. Jun 5, 2020.
WeRepStem Blog Post
Wrote blog post for WeRepSTEM, a diversity in STEM blog. July 3, 2020
“World Parasite Day” Auditorium Presentation
Presented to 70 8th graders for Imagine Foundations at Morningside Public Charter School. Prince George’s County, MD. March 6, 2020.
PhDetails Blog Post
Interviewed for PhDetails blog on graduate student life. January 3, 2020.
Guest Lecture: Biology & Art in the Description of Species
In: Biology and Art. James Madison University, VA. September 9, 2019.
Congressional Science Night
Scientist representative for Congressional Science Night. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Invited by Department of Invertebrate Zoology to discuss science, research, and collections with members of Congress, their families, and their professional staff at a special event for science engagement with Congress. July 17, 2019.
Talking about copepods, parasites, and inverts with congress at congressional science night @NMNH @oceanexplorer @oceana @InvertebratesDC @GWtweets @gwbiology pic.twitter.com/AFCHl8nKnm
— Jimmy Bernot PhD 🦐🪱🏳️🌈 (@JimmyBernot) July 17, 2019
Parasite Day Guest Speaker
Guest speaker on parasite biology, research, and career options at Temple High School in Arizona on Parasite Day. Video call, presentation, and Q&A for 2 12th grade science classes. March 4, 2019.
Public Outreach at Smithsonian NMNH
Crustacean scientist, Ocean Hall Department of Invertebrate Zoology public outreach. Crustacean specimen displays and Q&A. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. April 5, 2018.
Figure for Science Magazine
Contributed figure to Science Magazine article Biologists propose to sequence the DNA of all life on Earth. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aal0824
Meet-a-Scientist “Ocean Expert” at Smithsonian NMNH
“Copepods: what reefs eat, and what is eating them.” Topic included: food webs, invertebrate diversity, specimen display, Q&A. World Ocean Day at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. June 8, 2016.
Smithsonian “ScienceHow?” Webcast
Expert for live Q&A on parasites in Smithsonian “ScienceHow?” Webcast. Broadcast designed to meet middle school science curriculum. Online attendance > 2,000 students. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. May 19, 2016.
BBC Documentary Interview
Interviewed for BBC documentary on CRISPR-CAS9 and research ethics. George Washington University. Washington, DC. April 19, 2016.
Photo Credit for Smithsonian Insider Article
Contributed photographs for Smithsonian Insider article: In face of mass extinctions Smithsonian’s Global Genome Initiative quietly saves world’s DNA. April 5, 2016.
Exibit Design
Prepared specimens and worked with a photographer to design an exhibit on tapeworms in the Connecticut State Natural History Museum. https://www.flickr.com/photos/107963674@N07/albums/72157662181220376
Parasite Curriculum K-5
Designed and presented curricula on parasites for 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade students. Franklin Elementary School Franklin, CT. 2013, 2014