Science communication shouldn’t just be aimed at the general public
I recently attended a large synthetic biology conference. Pam Ronald, a renowned plant pathologist who is also known for being outspoken about genetic engineering gave one of the keynote addresses. As one of the few people from a plant biology background in the room, what happened afterwards surprised me. Dr. Ronald’s talk focused on the…
Science denialism is a bipartisan issue
Many people, especially scientists, seem to assume that science denialism is a republican problem. In addition to being untrue, this assumption can be counterproductive.
Should you apply for the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship?
The AAAS Mass Media Fellowship places scientists in newsrooms for 10 weeks. Every grad student/postdoc should consider applying.
Every scientist should write for The Conversation
The Conversation is a non-profit organization that helps academics write news articles. Writing about your research for The Conversation is a no-brainer. It’s relatively easy to do, helps non-scientists appreciate your research, and brings your publications to the attention of other scientists.
Hey scientists, want your research to get media attention? Follow these tips.
Media coverage of your publications will increase readership among scientists and enlighten non-scientists about the value of the work you do. Only a minority of publications catch the attention of the press, but there are steps you an take to put your work in the spotlight.
Hands on Activity: Genetic Engineering versus plant breeding
This fun, simple hands-on activity helps students understand the difference between plant breeding and genetic engineering.
Hands-on Activity: Central Dogma of Biology
Hands-on activity to help teach the central dogma of biology to K-12 students.
Types of science communication jobs – and how to prepare for them
This post will explain the types of science communication careers out there and how to prepare yourself for them. Scroll to the bottom for a table comparing different scicomm careers on the basis of job security, compensation, competition, and potential for working remote.
Escaping The Bench 