Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD - Climate Ages

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A paleontologist stands at the front of a kindergarten classroom giving a presentation about dinosaurs and Earth’s history. A slide showing a diagram of Earth is projected on a smartboard beside her, while students sit on a colorful alphabet rug listening attentively.
Screenshot of the Medium publication page for Fossils et al. The publication logo appears on the left, followed by the title “Fossils et al.” and the subtitle “Paleontology, Ecology, and Evolution.” Below, the page shows “10K followers” and “1 editor.” Navigation tabs include About, Write for Us, Our Story, and Older Stories.
Close-up photograph of a bronze Triceratops head sculpture outdoors at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. A small brown dove sits on a nest built inside the sculpture’s open lower jaw, creating the impression that the bird is nesting inside the dinosaur’s mouth. Trees and a museum building are visible in the background on a sunny spring day.
Photograph of a handwritten page containing a list of dinosaur questions submitted by kindergarten students ahead of a classroom presentation. Questions include topics such as where dinosaur bones come from, what T. rex fossils look like, why dinosaurs were so big, how they died, what is inside a dinosaur bone, why Ankylosaurus had a club tail, how many dinosaur species existed, and which dinosaur was the most dangerous. The page sits atop a stack of papers, highlighting the curiosity and imagination of young children preparing to learn about dinosaurs.
Photograph of a handwritten page containing a list of dinosaur questions submitted by kindergarten students ahead of a classroom presentation. Questions include topics such as where dinosaur bones come from, what T. rex fossils look like, why dinosaurs were so big, how they died, what is inside a dinosaur bone, why Ankylosaurus had a club tail, how many dinosaur species existed, and which dinosaur was the most dangerous. The page sits atop a stack of papers, highlighting the curiosity and imagination of young children preparing to learn about dinosaurs.
Promotional banner for Fossils et al. featuring a fossilized skeleton of the early bird Archaeopteryx preserved in pale limestone. Overlaid text reads “WRITE FOR” in large uppercase letters above the publication title “Fossils et al.” in a large serif font. The fossil’s wings and tail are spread across the background, creating a textured prehistoric theme.
Screenshot of an email confirmation from the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) stating “SVP 2026 Abstract Submitted.” The email thanks Silvia for submitting an abstract to the SVP 2026 Annual Meeting, scheduled for November 11–14, 2026, at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. It notes that abstract status notifications will be sent by email and confirms that the abstract titled “The Question Behind the Paper: What Drives Public Engagement with Paleontological Research?” has been assigned ID #401.
A brown king penguin chick calling among adult king penguins in a crowded colony, with the headline “Timing Is Everything” and text explaining that small ocean changes can determine whether an entire generation of seabirds survives.
Quote over a blurred illustration of early marine life. Text reads: “When we study deep time carefully, we learn that progress is rarely smooth. It is shaped by loss, recovery, and opportunity… It gives us a better framework for asking the right questions as we face these same events yet once again.” Attribution below: Silvia Pineda-Muñoz, PhD. Title: Some Survived. Others Didn’t. Early Vertebrates After a 445-Million-Year-Old Extinction.
Illustration of a child holding a smiling sun like a balloon while standing next to a melting snowman wearing a vest labeled “ICE.” Handwritten text reads, “Our humanity melts your ice,” with a small heart above the sun.
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Black-and-white photo of a teenage girl smiling, wearing a safari-style hat and scarf, holding binoculars in one hand and a stuffed chimpanzee in the other. The text reads, “I was 16, and they asked us to dress as ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ I went as my heros.” A small label says “May 2002.” The name “Sílvia Pineda” appears at the bottom, with her photo and the Climate Ages logo on the frame.
Children’s book titled “Tyrannosaurus Rex” by Amy Allatson, part of the “All About Dinosaurs” series. The cover shows a roaring, green Tyrannosaurus rex with sharp teeth, surrounded by prehistoric plants and a blue sky.
Jane Goodall speaks at a podium, holding a stuffed toy chimpanzee. She has a calm, thoughtful expression, with a brick wall blurred in the background and a U.S. flag visible to her side. A quote is overlaid on the image: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall, Primatologist. At the bottom, Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo are displayed.
Ridhima Pandey, holding a microphone, speaks on stage alongside other young activists. A graphic overlay reads: “At just nine years old, Ridhima Pandey took her government to court for climate inaction, proving children don’t wait to lead.” Logos for Our World 2050 and Climate Ages appear in the corners, with the name Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, at the bottom.
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A fossil impression of Archaeopteryx preserved in stone, showing its skeleton and feather imprints. A blue text box at the top reads, “Did you pick a favorite dinosaur yet?” At the bottom, a profile photo with the name Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo are displayed.
A young child dressed in a green dinosaur costume with a hood shaped like a dinosaur head, playfully raising one hand like a claw. A blue text box overlay reads, “Did you pick a favorite dinosaur yet?” with Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD and the Climate Ages logo at the bottom.
A deep space image showing a galaxy with a bright core and curved disk surrounded by dust lanes. At the top left, a dark blue text box reads: “Could the explosion of a distant star have changed Earth’s climate and shaped human evolution?” At the bottom are a small circular portrait of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, with her name in white text, and the Climate Ages logo in the lower right corner
A helicopter drops water over a forest fire, with thick brown smoke billowing into the sky. In the foreground, autumn-colored trees are partially obscured by the haze. Overlaid text reads: “Wildfires are brewing toxic cocktails of pollution that travel across continents — making climate action and clean air inseparable.” At the bottom, there is a photo and name of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo
A grand, vaulted university library hall with tall arched windows and rows of glowing chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Long wooden tables and bookshelves line the room. Overlaid text box reads: “Academia values impact factors. True value is clarity, credibility, and trust in making science visible and fundable.” At the bottom, a small profile photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo are displayed
A woman stands on a rocky overlook carrying a child in a backpack carrier, facing a wide forested valley under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Overlaid text reads: “Most entrepreneurs don’t leap. They wait. Reading Originals by Adam Grant reframed my journey with Climate Ages, work, and kids: slow growth isn’t failure, it’s strategy.”
Close-up photo of a slab of tan-colored rock containing multiple fossilized fish. In the foreground, a dark blue text box reads: “Fossils aren’t just ‘cool rocks.’ They’re data points. Together, they show how life responds to change, and what that means for our future.” At the bottom left is a small circular headshot of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and at the bottom right is the Climate Ages logo.
A black cat wearing a graduation cap and blue striped tie sits in front of a blurred green background. Overlaid text reads: “A PhD isn’t a ticket to jobs: it’s training in curiosity, persistence, and imagination. Do one only if you can’t do the work you love without it, or if a question burns so deeply you can’t let it go. No AI can replace that drive to explore. Would you still do a PhD today?” At the bottom left is a small photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and at the bottom right the Climate Ages logo
A woman with tied-back hair sits on a rock ledge overlooking a lush green valley and tall snow-capped mountains under a clear sky. She is wearing a black tank top, dark shorts, and red hiking shoes. In the center-left, a blue box contains a white text quote: “You need to start with a plan, but the plan you start with won’t be the plan that gets you there” — Jeff Olson, The Slight Edge. At the bottom left is a circular photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD with her name in white text. At the bottom right is the Climate Ages logo, showing Earth inside a circle.
A woman with long brown hair, seen from behind, is speaking at a podium with a microphone in a softly lit conference room. She gestures with her right hand toward the audience. Overlaid text on a semi-transparent blue box reads: “I thought science communication was all about slides and stats Turns out, it’s about connection Writing publicly helped me build trust, land collaborations, and find purpose You don’t need a platform just a message and the guts to share it” In the bottom corners are a headshot labeled “Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD” and the Climate Ages logo.
A full skeleton of a large predatory dinosaur (similar to Tyrannosaurus rex) is displayed in a museum exhibit, standing upright with jaws open in a dramatic pose. In the foreground, a blue text box reads: “Fossils shouldn’t be luxury collectibles. They’re irreplaceable scientific data that must remain publicly accessible for research and education.” At the bottom of the image, a small circular photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD appears next to her name, and the Climate Ages logo is visible in the lower right corner.
A woman sits on a rocky mountain ledge overlooking a scenic alpine valley with snowy peaks in the distance. She wears hiking gear and sunglasses, appearing relaxed and thoughtful. Overlaid text reads: “Want a simpler, more fulfilling life as a scientist? Start writing online. Not to ‘build a brand,’ but to stay visible, connected, and present. Clarity isn’t a luxury. It’s survival. Write simply. Show up often. Impact follows.” At the bottom are the name “Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD” and the Climate Ages logo.
Three green and blue boxes are arranged horizontally, labelled “Research & Teaching,” “Endorsement & Facilitation,” and “Active Participation,” connected by arrows that move from indirect support to direct involvement. Examples of actions are listed around each box. Under Research & Teaching: “build evidence base for efficacy of activism strategies,” “teach about systemic change,” and “communicate value of social movements.” Under Endorsement & Facilitation: “share resources,” “offer expert testimony,” “mobilise colleagues,” and “push for institutional policy changes.” Under Active Participation: “provide training and scientific knowledge to activist groups,” “support protest actions,” and “participate in non-violent civil disobedience or strikes.” At the bottom, a banner reads “Source: Perrin, Abigail J., et al., 2025. Npj Climate Action” with a background image of melting ice and the Climate Ages logo.
A quote on a teal background with an icy, starry landscape behind it. The text reads: “The biggest risk isn’t failing: it’s never sharing. My first Climate Ages post got 3 views. Now it’s a trusted platform with thousands. The difference? I showed up. Messy, small, public. Start now. The world can’t support what it can’t see. Your work deserves to be seen.” At the bottom are a profile photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo.
Infographic titled “Global Economic Impact of Scuba Dive Tourism.” At the top, a scuba diver is shown underwater. A world map displays the locations of 11,590 dive operators, with 81 countries represented in survey responses. Icons illustrate that the sector supports up to 124,000 jobs, contributes to ocean sustainability, and supports local economies. The infographic notes that 9–14 million dive tourists generate $8.5–20.4 billion USD annually. At the bottom, the source is cited as Schuhbauer et al., 2025, Cell Reports Sustainability, with the Climate Ages logo in the corner.
A social media graphic features a background image of golden jellyfish swimming in a deep blue ocean. In the foreground, white text inside a dark blue box reads: “‘I want to travel the world & make nature documentaries,’ said 5-year-old me. Then life happened. But the dream never left. In 2024, I started daydreaming again. I launched Climate Ages to tell stories that matter. What dream are you reclaiming?” At the bottom left is a profile photo and name: “Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD.” The bottom right corner displays the Climate Ages logo.
Composite image showing fossilized teeth of a Cambrian priapulid worm from the Bright Angel Formation, Grand Canyon. The fossils (labeled A–P) display detailed U- and V-shaped feeding structures. On the right, a diagram (Q) reconstructs the worm’s everted pharynx, color-coded by tooth type and showing direction of eversion. Title text reads: “Evolution didn’t wait for calm seas: competition was already shaping life on the Cambrian seafloor.” Source: Mussini et al., 2025.
Graphic with text explaining Earth Overshoot Day 2025. It reads: “Today is Earth Overshoot Day 2025. We’ve already used up all the natural resources Earth can regenerate this year. It’s like spending your entire annual salary by July and borrowing from your kids’ future income. The more we overspend, the less there’ll be to grow from.” At the bottom are the name “Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD” and the Climate Ages logo. The background shows a field of green crops under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Silvia Pineda-Munoz stands on a hiking trail in full gear, smiling with a large maroon backpack in front of a mountainous forested landscape. Bold text above her reads, “Academia taught me to chase prestige. But purpose taught me what actually matters.” Climate Ages logo appears in the bottom right.
A social media post by Robin Wilding reads: “I just learned that paleontologists use the ‘lick test’ to determine if something is a rock or a fossil. How wonderfully nerdy it is to picture them going around licking rocks for science. This will live in my mind rent-free for the foreseeable future.” The post has 209 likes, 23 comments, and 9 shares.
Aerial view of three small tropical islands surrounded by bright turquoise reefs and deep blue ocean. Overlaid text reads: “If you want opportunities, show your values. If you want funding, build connection. If you want change, make people care.” Photo credit: Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD – Climate Ages.
A black bear stands in tall grass with misty blue mountains in the background. Overlaid text reads: “Just a deep belief that better storytelling could: • Build trust • Drive action • Connect science with the people who need it most.” At the bottom are a photo and name: Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo.
Yours truly in a purple hoodie
A sea turtle swims gracefully over a colorful coral reef, with small vibrant fish nearby. Overlaid text reads: “Suddenly, my Science writing brought invitations. Speaking gigs. Collaborations. Funding.” At the bottom, there is a circular headshot of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, with her name next to it, and the Climate Ages logo in the lower right corner.
A close-up photo of a llama making a funny, squinting expression as if winking at the viewer. Overlaid text reads: “You deserve to be compensated ($) for making knowledge accessible.” Below that, it says: “Trust the Lama!” In the bottom corners are a circular headshot of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo.
A vibrant image of a clownfish nestled among bright blue and pink sea anemone tentacles. Overlaid text reads: “My Science newsletter made $26K in my first year while working full-time.” At the bottom, there is a circular photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo.
A hiker stands at the edge of a rocky mountain cliff, overlooking a vast valley and snow-capped peaks in the distance. The image includes the text: “It wasn’t an overnight success. It was daily work. Writing. Listening. Learning. Failing.” In the bottom corner, it says “Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD” and features the Climate Ages logo.
Illustration of two PhD graduates in black caps and gowns standing confidently in front of a vibrant aerial view of a coral reef in turquoise ocean water. The text reads, “Want a nonprofit leader that’s strategic, sustainable, and evidence-based? Hire a PhD!” The Climate Ages logo and Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD signature appear at the bottom.
Image of several reef sharks swimming in clear, turquoise ocean water with sunlight filtering through. Bold text at the top reads “Happy International Shark Day!” and at the bottom: “Shaping our oceans for 450 Million Years!” Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD and the Climate Ages logo appear in the corners.
Illustration of a woman hiker wearing a yellow hat, white shirt, gray pants, and a large purple backpack, walking on a forest trail surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains in the background. The text reads: “Academics: the original purpose-driven entrepreneurs.” The Climate Ages logo and Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD signature appear at the bottom
Illustration of a hiker with a large backpack standing at a fork in a dirt path under a glowing sunset sky. The hiker is holding a map and facing away from the viewer. Overlaid text reads: “You’re not broken if you feel stuck. You’re just in between stories.” The bottom includes a small circular photo of Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo.
Illustration of a dinosaur (a Parasaurolophus) standing in front of a scenic mountain landscape with a reflective lake at sunset. Overlaid text reads, “Publish… Or Go Extinct?” The image humorously connects academic pressure with extinction. At the bottom, it includes Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD, and the Climate Ages logo
Illustration of a woman meditating in a cross-legged pose with the ocean and pastel sky at sunset in the background. Bold text on the left reads: “Chasing purpose is more beneficial to your health than stress is harmful.” At the bottom are the name “Silvia Pineda-Munoz, PhD” and the Climate Ages logo.