Mark your calendars as LSC’s 2023 science communication colloquium will bring distinguished speakers from all over the U.S., and the world, to our UW-Madison campus, either in person or virtually. Colloquium attendees will hear from …
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LSC Summer Courses 2023
Spring is almost here and summer is fast approaching! This is an ideal time to consider enrolling in summer classes, which can ease your semester course load and keep you stimulated during the summer. The …
LSC’s work in community engagement advances the Wisconsin Idea
Since its founding in 1908, UW-Madison’s Department of Life Sciences Communication has a strong commitment to community engagement. By working with communities in Wisconsin, the department is furthering the Wisconsin Idea by advancing our knowledge …
Throughout COVID-19, LSC leads country’s conversations about science communication
As one of the oldest academic science communication departments in the world, the Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) has been connecting cutting-edge social science research with real-world efforts to effectively communicate science for generations. …
LSC welcomes Dexter Patterson and his digital media expertise to LSC’s team of world class instructors
We at LSC are excited to present our newest teaching faculty, Dexter Patterson! Dexter Patterson will be working alongside our team of world class instructors to prepare LSC students to succeed in the rapidly changing …
LSC and Comm Arts professors granted NSF award to develop community-driven science communication strategies focused on Black American experiences
Research shows Black Americans in the United States were disproportionally affected by COVID-19 when compared to their Latino, Asian and white counterparts. However, the Black American experience, along with the earned mistrust held by Black …
LSC students share how their strong communication skills helped them succeed in their summer internships
Over the course of the summer, many Life Sciences Communication students had the opportunity to participate in internships with a variety of organizations, ranging from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Office …
Professor Emeritus and Senior Lecturer Larry Meiller finishes his last class in LSC
We are both delighted and saddened to announce the retirement of professor emeritus and senior lecturer Larry Meiller! Larry joined the Department of Life Sciences Communication (formerly Agricultural Journalism) in 1967 as a graduate student. …
LSC faculty and students presenting at the 105th AEJMC conference
On August 3-6, LSC faculty and students will be presenting their research at the 105th Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference, which is being held in Detroit, MI. LSC is a …
Strong LSC presence at the International Communication Association (ICA) Conference in Paris, France
Once again, LSC was well represented at the International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, which took place in Paris this year! From keynote speeches at the pre-conference on the science of science communication, to multiple research …