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First a Student, Now a Teacher: LSC Welcomes Back Program Alum, Kelly Mella
The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) is happy to announce that Kelly Mella is joining us as a new Teaching Faculty. A longtime Badger and alumna, Mella earned her bachelor’s degree (’94) and master’s degree (’97) in the department before completing a PhD …
Explore LSC’s 2026 Online Summer Courses
The end of the semester is rapidly approaching, which means now is a great time to start thinking about summer classes! Summer classes provide a wonderful opportunity to ease your fall or spring semester course load, help you graduate early, and …
LSC Researchers Study User Experience and Public Perceptions of AI in Recent Publications
From evaluating public trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to highlighting its potential equity implications, researchers in the Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) are paving the way for research at the intersection of AI and …
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Between creative identity performance and constrictive empowerment: case studies of women of color as STEM content creators on social media
Chen, K., Zou, S. (2026). Feminist Media Studies, February, 1–22. doi:10.1080/14680777.2026.2626728.
The relationship between brand awareness and action for two national aquatic invasive species prevention brands
Newman T., Campbell T., Shaw B., Beppler T., and Duda M.D. (2026). Management of Biological Invasions. 17. 185-200. doi: 10.3391/mbi.2026.17.1.11.
Rethinking “religion” and “science” to cultivate mutual trust in the United States
Rios K., Mackey C.D. (2026). Current Opinion in Psychology, Apr:68:102254. doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102254
Bridging digital divides in Wisconsin: an examination of policy efforts and effectiveness over the past five years
Cate, A., Moen, S., & Chen, K. (2025). Information, Communication & Society, 28(12), 2191–2210. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2024.2420038
Race and gender biases persist in public perceptions of scientists’ credibility
Eom, D., Molder, A.L., Tosteson, H.A. et al. Sci Rep 15, 11021 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87321-z
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