College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
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 major, graduate programs, and Science Communication certificate continue to grow and thrive. Each semester, LSC’s world-class instructors are offering classes …
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, the LSC scholarship and donor recognition reception highlights the department’s exemplary students, generous donors and departmental accomplishments from the 2023-2024 …
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 course requirements you may have! The Department of Life Sciences Communication is offering various classes covering everything from science communication …
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 more than just a student advisor — she is also one of the driving forces behind the high-demand major and …
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 academic year. Scheufele was recognized for his work analyzing the interplay between political communication and democratic decision making, as well …
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 policy, science and technology studies and new information technologies, among other interesting areas. The colloquium will take place every Wednesday …
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 a pivotal role in the COVID-19 response to her current position as the Associate Director of Marketing & Health Communications …
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 equity and cultural competence. Led by LSC Professor Bret Shaw, LSC 480 addresses pressing questions and explores innovative approaches to …
The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) recently organized a panel that featured both current LSC students and alumni during the Experience Wisconsin Open House. The panel offered prospective UW–Madison students and their families a glimpse into the distinctive experiences within the LSC program. Their discussion covered topics from coursework to internships to research opportunities, …
A recent Communications Earth & Environment publication in Nature led by Life Sciences Communication (LSC) Assistant Professor Nan Li delves into the possible use of visual art to bridge the political divide over climate change. Current research on the intersection of art and science communication is lacking, but Li and her co-authors’ findings demonstrate the …