Tag: Teaching & Outreach

Brossard appointed to climate change advisory committee

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Life Sciences Communication professor and chair Dominique Brossardhas been appointed to an advisory committee that will oversee the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s newly announced Climate Communications Initiative (CCI). “The National Academies have a vast library of authoritative information to help everyone from savvy citizens to responsible decision makers understand, prepare, and respond …

LSC researchers explore security implications of gene editing

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The following story was written by Brian Mattmiller of the Morgridge Institute for Research. It has been adapted and republished here.  LSC professor Dietram Scheufele leads a panel and LSC chair Dominique Brossard serves as a panelist at an international workshop on genome editing security. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Life Sciences Communication participated …

LSC researchers find attitudes toward human genome editing vary, but all agree conversation is necessary

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The following story was written by Caroline Schneider of CALS External Relations. It has been adapted and republished here.  In early August 2017, an international team of scientists announced they had successfully edited the DNA of human embryos. As people process the political, moral, and regulatory issues of the technology — which nudges us closer to nonfiction …

New LSC course examines the role of narrative in science communication

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The use of narrative in science has become a particularly active area of research in recent years. Narrative can be a powerful tool for any form of communication and science is no exception.  But it is not as easy as it may seem.  When using storytelling in science, there are many questions to address. What does …

Alumni profile: LSC grad Sara Schoenborn leverages her education to achieve success in diverse fields

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Graduates from the Department of Life Sciences Communication go on to have successful careers in a wide range of industries – partly because the knowledge they learn at LSC can be applied to a wide variety of jobs.  LSC alum, Sara Schoenborn (BS ’10) has used her expertise for a successful career. After graduating, Sara …

LSC professor Dietram Scheufele helps outline the future of science communication research in NASEM report

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The Department of Life Sciences Communication has long been a strong contributor to the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. That relationship continued when LSC professor Dietram Scheufele was asked by the National Research Council to serve as the vice chair for NASEM’s ‘Science of Science Communication’ committee.  The committee’s report titled, “Communicating Science Effectively: A Research …

Recent LSC graduate brings knowledge and skills to new Wisconsin startup

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Undergraduate alumna of the Department of Life Sciences Communication leave campus with strong theoretical knowledge, valuable communication skills, and lasting connections.  That was certainly the case for LSC graduate Megan Madsen, BS 2011. While a LSC undergraduate student, Madsen interned at IceCube Neutrino Observatory.  She was also involved in the UW–Madison National Agri-Marketing Association chapter (NAMA) and the …

Alumni profile: Q & A with 2014 LSC grad and digital communications specialist Paige Miller

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A passion for nutrition, health, and communication led Paige Miller to the Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC). A 2014 Bachelor of Science graduate of LSC, she brings the skill sets and theories she picked up in LSC to her position as a digital communications specialist for Legato Healthcare Marketing near Green Bay, Wis. LSC sat down …

New semester brings new opportunities for LSC students

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Tuesday, September 6th, marks the start of the fall semester and we are excited to welcome students back to Hiram Smith Hall. The faculty and staff at the Department of Life Sciences Communication are looking forward to meeting new and returning graduate and undergraduate students as they begin their classes. We have many exciting classes …

LSC courses offer exciting opportunities for learning this summer

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LSC is continuing its commitment to student learning through four stimulating summer classes.  Courses vary in topic from social media to visual communication, and this year three of the four classes are offered online to allow students across the globe to experience the LSC curriculum. “We are proud of our portfolio of three online courses this summer, from ethnic …