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Integrating science communication training into an interdisciplinary program on atmospheric aerosols

Integrating science communication training into an interdisciplinary program on atmospheric aerosols

A chemistry graduate student presenting a research talk would usually expect an audience from their close circle of chemistry colleagues studying a similar topic. However, when the research is about pollutants and chemical processes that affect air quality, climate, and health, the audience can draw in many more experts: chemists, engineers, and specialists in public […]

ATDP students on their way to Doe Library.

Wooing our future science communicators – an instructor’s journey (part 2)

By Elizabeth Scherman ** Check out part 1 here ** A funny thing happened on the way to my Writing for the Sciences class. The class, created to “woo” reluctant STEM students to write, didn’t fill. Ironically, I’d proven my theory: young future STEM students often balk at writing. However, the Academic Talent Development Program […]

10 tips for the 10-minute conference presentation

10 tips for the 10-minute conference presentation

By Elizabeth Saewyc You’ve spent months on your research, but have only 10 minutes to present it to the world. Yikes! But, fear not! There are some easy, practical ways to make it memorable. In a striking back-to-back comparison showcased in the video below, I give a standard 10-minute research talk riddled with features that characterize […]

Are you an expert in that?

Are you an expert in that?

By Nicola Jones I have lost track of how many times I have received emails from hopeful high school students who read one of my news articles and wanted help with their project on sea level rise, or climate change, or volcanoes or earthquakes or the ongoing effort to grow enough food for the planet […]