College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
LSC 332:Print and Electronic Media Design Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Science needs to be communicated effectively to make an impact in today’s world. This design class for non-designers will help with just that as student scientists learn to be more effective visual communicators. Students will learn design skills that will make them stand out during …
LSC 212: Intro to Scientific Communication Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Whether you’re majoring (or planning to major) in science, social science, communication, business, or another field, writing will be a key part of your academic and professional life. This course focuses on increasing your confidence and competency as a writer with an emphasis on science. It …
LSC 251: Science, Media and Society Duration: 8 weeks Credits: 3 Modern science is increasingly surrounded by controversial public debates about its societal applications and political implications. Genetically modified organisms, artificial intelligence, and new gene-editing tools like CRISPR are just a few examples. Most recently, COVID-19 has been a powerful illustration of how unprepared many societies are …
LSC 432: Social Media for the Life Sciences Duration: 5 weeks Credits: 3 In the United States, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, SnapChat, Pinterest, WhatsApp, TikTok, Live video, Content Marketing (e.g., blogging), along with smart phones, tablets, smart devices (e.g. Alexa) drones and other tools have had major impacts on how we communicate with one another, how …
LSC 350: Visualizing Science and Technology Duration: 5 weeks Credits: 3 Visuals, ranging from graphics, photographs, videos, animations to data visualizations, are being widely used to communicate scientific concepts and information. Content aside, the visual formats, including colors, shapes, aesthetics etc., may shape our processing and understanding of the conveyed message subconsciously. This course introduces the theoretical …
Spring is almost here and summer is fast approaching! This is an ideal time to consider enrolling in summer classes, which not only can ease your semester course load but also keep you stimulated during the summer. The Department of Life Sciences Communication will be offering a variety of classes covering both the theoretical and applied …
It feels good to be back in person! After an unprecedented year, the Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) is excited to welcome visiting professor Mikihito Tanaka from Japan. It feels good to be back in person! After an unprecedented year, the Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) is excited to welcome visiting professor Mikihito …
Li, N., Molder, A. L., & Yang, S. (2022). Health Science Reports. DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.496
National Academies Civic Science Fellowship The University of Wisconsin with the support of the Rita Allen Foundation invites applications for a Civic Science Fellow to work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, focusing on engaging a growing community of practice around collaborative engagement with communities around science and connecting research and practice …
For many, October 31st this past fall signified Halloween but for students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this fall it symbolized something much more frightening: For many, October 31st this past fall signified Halloween but for students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this fall it symbolized something much more frightening: