College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
LSC students are gaining hands-on experience in science communication and digital media through the leadership of Brianna Van Matre, who is returning to teach full time as an instructor in social media, web design, and digital marketing for the sciences. In her courses, students build professional portfolios, work with real clients, and develop the strategic …
This week, the Department of Life Sciences Communication is welcoming students back to Hiram Smith Hall for the start of fall semester. We’re excited to see new and returning students in our classrooms and are also excited about the many changes in our department! This semester, LSC has welcomed Michael Xenos as the new department …
The Pyle Center was buzzing with excitement this past Thursday, April 24, 2025, as proud parents, friends, and donors watched exceptional Life Sciences Communication (LSC) students receive scholarship awards for the next academic year. Held annually, the LSC scholarship and donor recognition reception highlights the department’s exemplary students, generous donors, and departmental accomplishments from the …
University of Wisconsin–Madison students, alongside professionals from across the nation, have the opportunity to enhance their science communication skills through a variety of courses in Life Sciences Communication (LSC). One option is LSC 360: Science Podcasting and Radio, offered this upcoming summer term and next academic year. This immersive, hands-on course teaches students how to …
Amanda Molder, Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Life Sciences Communication, sits down with us to chat about her experience in LSC, her current research interests, and provides some advice for new and prospective Ph.D. Students. Q. What was your educational journey leading to a Ph.D. in Science Communication? I got a Bachelor’s degree in …
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 course requirements you may have! The Department of Life Sciences Communication is offering various classes covering everything from science communication …
The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) recently received approval from the UW Board of Regents to launch their PhD program in science communication. The program is the first of its kind in the country and offers students the opportunity to become leaders in the science of science communication. The first group of students will …
Mark your calendars for LSC’s 2025 science communication colloquium series. The series brings distinguished speakers from all over the U.S. and the world to the UW–Madison campus, either in-person or virtually. Colloquium attendees will hear from experts in science communication, science policy, science and technology studies, and new informational technologies, among other interesting and relevant …
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 Faculty Early-Career Investigator Award, which recognize research and teaching excellence in faculty who are in relatively early stages of their …
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 a degree in Life Sciences Communications, Tara has carried the knowledge and connections formed during her time at LSC into …