To be the next generation of science communication leaders, it is important for our graduates to understand science communication theory and how to apply what they have learned in practice.
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Summer Term course helps students understand, navigate science communication challenges
Last summer, Kunlung Wang landed an undergraduate research position in a UW–Madison biochemistry lab. Wang, a biochemistry and computer sciences double major, found himself passionate about the work, which focuses on synthetic biology.
Wide array of science communication educational opportunities offered through LSC summer courses
Although we are still in the thick of the spring semester and summer seems so far away, it is the perfect time to start thinking about summer courses.
PhD Minor in Life Sciences Communication helps STEM scientists communicate in a changing world
About 15 years ago, Alan Leshner, then CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) ruffled some feathers among STEM scientists when he called for
Exciting lineup planned for LSC’s Science Communication Colloquium
LSC’s spring 2021 virtual science communication colloquium brought acclaimed speakers from near and far.
Life Sciences Communication contributes to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) has been hard at work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dominique Brossard contributes to rapid expert consultation that provides strategies to encourage protective behaviors on college campuses
As universities look to welcome students back for another pandemic-era semester, they can turn to new insights from the National Academy of Sciences backed by research on how to effectively communicate about COVID-19. The guidelines encourage campuses …
USDA Hatch grant awarded to LSC assistant professor to fund research aimed at unpacking the meaning of hope towards science
Much like in the realm of marketing, the starting point to effective science communication is understanding the emotional, sensory, and cognitive reflexes that influence how subsequent information is consumed and interpreted.
LSC students apply their strong communication skills to succeed in their summer internships
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the countless associated challenges, many Life Sciences Communication students had a busy and exciting summer,
First Year Reflections in LSC with Kaiping Chen
This past academic year was one unlike any other, however, LSC assistant professor Kaiping Chen did not miss a beat and enjoyed her first year at UW-Madison.