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 …
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LSC researchers explore security implications of gene editing
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 …
LSC researchers find attitudes toward human genome editing vary, but all agree conversation is necessary
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 …
New LSC course examines the role of narrative in science communication
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 …
Alumni profile: LSC grad Sara Schoenborn leverages her education to achieve success in diverse fields
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 …
LSC professor Dietram Scheufele helps outline the future of science communication research in NASEM report
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 …
Recent LSC graduate brings knowledge and skills to new Wisconsin startup
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 …
Alumni profile: Q & A with 2014 LSC grad and digital communications specialist Paige Miller
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 …
New semester brings new opportunities for LSC students
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 …
LSC courses offer exciting opportunities for learning this summer
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 …