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How to Promote Science on Capitol Hill
Learn about how to affect political change in Washington, D.C. in Sheeva Azma’s guide to effective science advocacy on Capitol Hill.
What Does Vaccine Efficacy Mean?
Learn about vaccine efficacy as an important indicator of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial success in this post by Fancy Comma, LLC’s Sheeva Azma and Nidhi Parekh of The Shared Microscope.
Structural Racism and Health Disparities in COVID-19
Learn about racial disparities in COVID-19, and systemic racism in general, in this post by Fancy Comma, LLC’s Kelly Tabbutt.
A Day in the Life of a Poll Worker (2008)
In this post, Sheeva Azma recounts her experience of being a poll worker on November 4, 2008.
Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine: How Does It Work?
Learn about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine developed by J&J subsidiary Janssen in this post by Nidhi Parekh of The Shared Microscope.
6 Reasons to Hire a Freelance Science Writer
Learn about six reasons why you should hire a freelance science writer for your next project.
Your Questions about Commas, Answered
Find the answers to your comma usage questions in this blog article by the Fancy Comma, LLC team.
How to Use Google Better, Part 2: Improve Your Googling Skills with Operators
Learn how to improve your Googling skills with operators — simple, powerful search commands — in this post by Fancy Comma, LLC’s Kevin Ho.
COVID-19 and the Winter Flu Season: What’s Next?
The winter flu season is going to be a difficult few months in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, Sheeva Azma breaks down the timeline of science research that is occuring and when a COVID-19 vaccine or curative therapy might be available.
Nobel Prize-Winning Behavioral Economics: A Window into the Human Mind
Learn about the behavioral economics researchers honored by the Nobel Prize in the Economic Sciences over the years.
Science Nobel Prizes Could Be A Lot More Diverse and Inclusive
In this post, learn about issues of diversity and inclusion in the Nobel Prizes.
The Nobel Prize in Literature
Read about the Nobel Prize in Literature in this post by Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC.
Marie Curie’s Relentless Curiosity and Perseverance
Learn about two-time Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie in this post by Sheeva Azma of Fancy Comma, LLC and Nidhi Parekh of The Shared Microscope.
5 Contributions from Nobel Prize Winning Physicists that Impact Everyday Life
In this post, learn about Nobel Prize winning physics that can readily be applied to everyday life.
Alfred Nobel’s Life and Legacy
Learn about Alfred Nobel, the namesake and founder of the Nobel Prizes.
Alternative Careers in Science
As a student of science, you have many career opportunities beyond working in the ivory tower which you may not have even considered. Learn about alternative careers in science in this post by Sheeva Azma and Nidhi Parekh.
Social Sciences in the COVID and Post-COVID Eras
In this article, Fancy Comma, LLC’s Kelly Tabbutt, a social scientist, discusses the role of social sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic — and beyond.
Science Literacy: An Important Tool in the Information Age
In this post, Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC helps readers understand the importance of science literacy to understand the world around you and be able to easily spot fake news, misinformation, or pseudoscience.
Pfizer and BioNTech’s mRNA Vaccine for COVID-19: How Does It Work?
In this post, Nidhi Parekh of The Shared Microscope discusses the vaccine in development by Pfizer and BioNTech — an mRNA-based vaccine that is considered a “dark horse” in the COVID-19 vaccine race.
How to Use Google Better, Part 1: Google’s Non-Search Features
In this post, Fancy Comma, LLC’s Kevin Ho discusses different features available in Google beyond a simple web search.
How to Brainstorm Effectively and Conquer Writer’s Block
Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC writes about how to brainstorm effectively to overcome writer’s block.
Don’t Pan(dem)ic!
Uncertainty is one of the most stressful parts of the pandemic. Learn about how to manage stress and achieve balance in the pandemic in this post by Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC.
How Can Transferable Skills Help You in a Career Change?
Knowing about “soft” and “hard” skills can improve your ability to get a job across various sectors. Kelly Tabbutt of Fancy Comma, LLC talks about soft and hard skills and how to self-inventory them both to help you in a new career venture.
SciCommers Weigh in on How to Write about Science in a Pandemic
Gain advice from the science communication experts about how to write clearly and effectively about science in the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Communicate Effectively as A Scientist on Social Media
Learn about how to communicate science effectively on social media sites such as Twitter in this article by Fancy Comma, LLC’s Sheeva Azma, a scientist and science writer.
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