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Bionerds Mascot is Born!
November 15, 2024, by Sandra Leo and Evie Andrade
Hey there, Bionerds scientists, I’m Karyo (Kare-ee-o) the cell, your squishy, fun-loving, biology mascot and today is my birthday! Today I joined the Bionerds’ family.
I love Biology and can’t wait to meet you. Check out my cytoplasm body. See these little dots floating around? Those are my organelles. Organelles are the tiny structures that perform the work in our cells. You have inside your cells as well. I’m super stretchy and bendy, so I can twist into fun poses while we have fun and learn all about biology.
Together, you and I are going to explore everything from the tiniest cells to fascinating animals like creepy-crawly insects and mysterious marine creatures. Then, we will magnify the science of DNA and explore forensic as investigations. There are so many amazing living things and discoveries, and I can’t wait to dive into the wonders of life with you!
So, grab your lab coat and safety goggles (I love safety), and let’s get started. Because whether we’re studying bioenergy or dissecting hearts, each day is a brand-new adventure with me, Karyo! Let’s go!
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Sandra Leo is our Educator Associate at Bionerds who graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation and Entertainment Art. Since a young age, she has maintained a strong interest in the sciences. By continuing to pursue areas of science throughout her education, she developed a deeper understanding of Biology. Sandra’s unique combination of skills allows her to create engaging classrooms, maximize hands-on activities, and use creativity to help inspire young minds. Her expertise in the arts and over 5 years of experience in teaching and coaching have been valuable in her role at Bionerds, where she also supports the company with her knowledge of content creation and media.
Evie is our Educator Associate. She received a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Analysis (Science track) at Scripps College and a Master’s degree in Conservation and Restoration Science at the University of California, Irvine. She enjoys studying ecology and likes to apply it to education and community outreach. She worked on science communication during her internship at the Grassland Environmental Education Center in Los Banos and by spending time at the tidepools, as an educator for the Laguna Ocean Foundation. Additionally, she is passionate about digital art. She likes to draw recreationally and had the opportunity to use her skills professionally for Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. and Bionerds.
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