5 Myths about Science communication
Since the majority of graduate schoolwork is reading academic journals about a particular area of interest I have decided to start blogging the interesting articles I read. Since my specialization in...
View ArticleWhat exactly is “Science Communication” anyway?
Communication can come in many different forms, but must always have a goal in mind. With this definition of science communication, found in the Public Understanding of Science Journal, communicators...
View ArticleHow is health literacy measured in America?
Health communicators face the challenge of communicating what can be complex subjects to the general public. To do this, measures of a particular audience’s health literacy may be measured to create a...
View ArticleSix word memoirs: Reflection
While this blog is mainly to share science, health or any other articles I write, it is also to share the journey of a struggling journalist. When I say “struggling” I don’t necessarily mean it in a...
View Article5 Myths about Science communication
My thesis data-collecting semester is all but calm, and I haven’t been able to sit down and really write a post in a couple of weeks (although I have a few in the making). Because of this I’ve decided...
View ArticleFrom “ice cream socials” to science: Creating confidence in young journalists
During the past few sleep-deprived months, I have been attempting to reflect on my role in science communication–as a journalist, as a blogger, as a future mentor and as a grad student. For those of...
View ArticleEditor’s picks for 2013
I know we still have a month left in 2013. But with finals and holiday break coming up, I felt it would be appropriate to make a “Best of” post highlighting some of my favorite posts. Since a majority...
View ArticleWhat do hula-hoopers, big-wave surfers and composers have in common? A state...
For those of you who do follow my blog, you may have realized I’m a pretty big hoop enthusiast, who also enjoys an everyday runner’s high. Although the physical benefits of running and spinning a...
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