College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
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, …
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 and Genomics, and Life Sciences Communication (LSC), Lydia carries the knowledge and skills acquired during her time at LSC into …
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 …
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 cooperation and compromise across diverse societal stakeholders, especially in the context of controversial science. Rapid advancements in fields like artificial …
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 to the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program. The NRT program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students …