Life Sciences Communication (LSC) Assistant Professor Kaiping Chen and Professor Mike Xenos have been awarded Vilas Faculty Investigator Awards from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chen, whose research focuses on computational social science, received a Vilas …
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Q&A with Tara Yang, 2013 LSC Alumni and Chair of the Green Bay Equal Rights Commission
A passion for community health and business led Tara Yang to the Department of Life Sciences Communications (LSC), where she was able to carve a new path for herself. As a BS ’13 graduate with …
Welcome back to LSC!
The Department of Life Sciences Communication is kicking off the fall semester and welcoming students back to campus this week. We’re excited to see new and returning students in our classrooms as the LSC undergraduate …
The Department of Life Sciences Communication recognizes 29 outstanding student scholars and their donors.
The Pyle Center was buzzing with excitement this past Thursday, April 25, 2024, as proud parents and donors watched exceptional Life Sciences Communication (LSC) students receive scholarship awards for the next academic year. Held annually, …
LSC Summer Courses 2024
Spring is here and summer is fast approaching! This is an ideal time to consider enrolling in summer classes, which can ease your fall/spring semester course load, help you graduate early, and fulfill any missing …
Q&A with Lynn Bartholomew, LSC’s Academic Advising Manager
Life Sciences Communication’s (LSC) Academic Advising Manager Lynn Bartholomew has been busy getting to know LSC’s students and keeping the department’s academic affairs running smoothly during her first year with the department. But Lynn is …
LSC Professor Dietram Scheufele named fellow of American Academy of Political and Social Science
Life Sciences Communication Professor and Taylor Bascom Chair Dietram Scheufule has been named the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) Harold Lasswell fellow. Schuefele is one of eight fellows chosen for the 2024 …
LSC’s exciting lineup of renowned speakers for the 2024 science communication colloquium
Mark your calendars as LSC’s 2024 science communication colloquium is bringing distinguished speakers from all over the U.S., and the world, to our UW-Madison campus. Colloquium attendees will hear from experts in science communication, science …
Q&A with Sarah Clifford Glapa, 2020 LSC Alumna and UHS Associate Director of Health Communication
Sarah Clifford Glapa’s educational journey at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, spanning from undergraduate studies to dual master’s degrees, has propelled her into an impactful career in public health and health communications. Her experiences, from playing …
New LSC ethnic studies course on culturally responsive science communication fosters more informed outreach in a multicultural society
In the ever-changing landscape of scientific advancements, creating effective science communication for all people is crucial. Enter LSC 480: Culturally Responsive Science Communication—an ethnic studies course designed to equip students with the tools to foster …