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Latest Posts:
The US Executive Branch – Where US Science Policy Comes Alive!
Sheeva recaps a 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting session on executive branch policymaking.
Understanding the Brain in Gathering, Reporting, and Consumption of News
Whether as a gatherer, reporter, or consumer of news, journalism can lead to vicarious trauma and PTSD.
How to Get into Science Policy as a Scientist
Recapping the 2024 AAAS annual meeting, Sheeva talks about 21 ways scientists can participate in science policy.
Why “Reverse Legislating” is the “Become Ungovernable” of Government
The concept of “reverse legislating” transcends polarizing issues, instead focusing on shared national values to develop effective policies.
5 Great Books Written By Political Staffers (and Why You Should Read Them)
Political communicator Sheeva Azma discusses her love of biographies and memoirs written by government and campaign staffers.
A Case Study in Unethical Communication from Big Tobacco
Read about an example of communication so unethical that a federal court stepped in to fix it.
AAAS “Scientific Evidence and the Courts” Conference Recap
Read this recap of the AAAS “Scientific Evidence and the Courts” session.
How to Improve Civic Engagement through Campaign Communications
The civic leadership aspect to political communication has largely been ignored in our current era.
Talking Politics (Well, Political Comms) with GenAI
Sheeva grapples with genAI and tries to figure out if she can use it to write articles in the absence of the time and dedicated energy needed to do so.
Bringing Trustworthy Science to Courts
Making sure trustworthy science is brought to courts is of interest both to scientists and the legal system.
The Role of Peer Review in Establishing Scientific Validity
Long before science makes it to the courts, it must be vetted through a scientific process called peer review.
Perspectives on Improving Global Judicial Systems
What are the global challenges to justice – and the solutions?
3 Important (and Quick) Questions to Ask Yourself when Writing for a Policymaker Audience
When writing for a policymaker audience, ask yourself these three questions to make your writing more impactful.
What Are the Real-World Impacts of the Daubert Test?
The Daubert test was intended to make scientific evidence admitted in courts more reliable and trustworthy – but has it?
Where Does Science Fit in Each of the 3 Branches of US Government?
Sheeva talks about her experiences in all three branches of government in a video series.
A FREE Science Communication Add-On Curriculum for High School, College, and Graduate Science Courses
Check out our versatile – and FREE – science communication add-on curriculum that educators can use at the high school, college, and graduate levels.
Are Judges Gatekeepers of Science in the Courts?
Short answer: yes, judges do act as gatekeepers of scientific evidence.
How Not to Waste Taxpayer Dollars as an Exiting Scientist
Sometimes, you can still publish your research after you leave academia.
What Are the Real Costs of Sexism in Science?
Sexism in science takes a financial, emotional, mental, professional, and social toll on women scientists.
Social Listening for Science Communication
Do you know about “social listening”? Learn how to use it for science communication.
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