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 …
Q&A with Sarah Clifford Glapa, 2020 LSC Alumna and UHS Associate Director of Health Communication
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 …
New LSC ethnic studies course on culturally responsive science communication fosters more informed outreach in a multicultural society
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 …
LSC student and alumni panel provide valuable perspectives for prospective UW-Madison students
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 …
Q&A with Lydia Larsen, 2023 LSC alumna and ’23 AAAS Mass Media Fellow at Inside Climate News
Lydia Larsen’s journey started as genetics and genomics major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has led to a promising career in science communication and journalism. As a BS’23 graduate with a degree in Genetics …
LSC researchers find art can change attitudes toward climate change
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. …
LSC faculty awarded USD 1.5 million to bridge science-society divides
A new, $1.5 million research grant from the John Templeton Foundation (JTF), led by UW -Madison LSC professors and Morgridge Research Institute Investigators Dietram Scheufele and Dominique Brossard, will study more effective ways of facilitating …
LSC partnership on disaster preparedness proposal moves forward to NSF NRT submission
We are excited to announce that a proposal on disaster preparedness consisting of multiple departments on campus, including LSC, has been selected by UW-Madison as one of two proposals to move forward with a submission …
Strong communication skills propel LSC students to success in summer internships
Throughout the summer months, many Life Sciences Communications students participated in invaluable internship opportunities with a variety of organizations, ranging from Milwaukee Tool to the UW-Madison Geology Museum here on campus. Armed with knowledge from …
Dennis Dimick, LSC alumnus (MS’74), honored with the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award
Dennis Dimick, an esteemed alumnus of our department, has been honored with the CALS 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for his outstanding contributions to environmental journalism. Holding a master’s degree from our department (MS’74), Dennis has …