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.
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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.
Holtz Center funds thematic research cluster to investigate the implementation of clean energy in Wisconsin communities
It is with great excitement that we announce that LSC Professor and Chair Dominique Brossard and Ph.D. Student Mikhaila Calice are among the recipients of a research cluster grant from the Robert F. and Jean …
Research from interdisciplinary LSC collaboration demonstrates the impact of public attitudes toward urban foxes and coyotes
A new study based on the collaborative work between LSC and the Urban Canid Project has now been published in the Journal of Human Dimensions of Wildlife.
LSC partners with the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin for students to apply science communication research methodology
Organizations are increasingly relying on data-driven approaches to change their current practices. Recognizing this trend, the Department of Life Sciences Communication requires
Examining how uncertainty affects people’s attitudes toward science with LSC’s newest Assistant Professor Sedona Chinn
We are excited to welcome Sedona Chinn to the department as an Assistant Professor in science communication starting Fall 2020.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Celebrate virtually with LSC
Your time is finally here, graduates! You did it—you’ve made it. You have worked incredibly hard throughout your LSC degree, and we are excited to celebrate that accomplishment with you.
Dominique Brossard receives two major UW-Madison honors
We are excited to announce that LSC professor and chair Dominique Brossard has been awarded the
Joining Fall 2020, LSC’s Assistant Professor Nan Li utilizes data visualizations to shape public understanding of science
We are excited to welcome Nan Li to the department as an Assistant Professor in visual and science communication starting Fall 2020.