Resources

We use a variety of engaging and inclusive communication strategies to increase participation in the scientific process by scientists and non-scientists alike. For that purpose, the Porras TMI lab has participated in the creation of several resources in English and Spanish. Feel free to use them and don’t forget to tag us on social media when you do!

Microbe Crochet Patterns

Most of Profe Ana’s cute microbe patterns are appropriate for beginner-level crocheters. All materials and instructions are included in the PDF.

A single E. Coli crochet microbe

E. Coli

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A cluster of 4 purple Staphylococcus crochet microbes

Staphylococcus

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Light blue Cryptococcus Laurentii crochet microbe in a clear glass

Cryptococcus laurentii

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Pink Dunaliella Salina crochet microbe with black eyes

Dunaliella salina

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A black and a light blue Cryptococcus Neoformans crochet patterns with light blue eyes

Cryptococcus neoformans

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Educational podcasts and videos

MicrobeTV "Matters Microbial #34: Artificial gut feelings: Gut microbes and the ECM". April 4, 2024.

EcoLogik Project "IF-THEN STEAM Squad at San Diego Comic-Con". December 21, 2023.

Cosplay for Science "Fear & Fungi: The Science of The Last of Us | #SDCC2023". August 15, 2023.

AAAS STEM Education “STEMTalks: Being a Biomedical Engineer”. December 17, 2020.

Curiosity Camp by GoldieBlox “How Many Microbes Are in our Bodies? Biomedical Engineer Ana Maria Porras Shares.” July 8, 2020.

Programs the Porras TMI team supports