Sheeva Azma reflects on her experiences working on the Nikki Haley and Kamala Harris political campaigns in the 2024 election cycle.
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A Scientist’s Guide to Staff Roles in the US Congress
The guide encourages scientists to engage in Congress to enhance legislative science capacity.
Will Scientists Heed the Data on Public Trust in Science?
Sheeva unpacks data from the November 2024 report from Pew Research titled “Public Trust in Scientists and Views on Their Role in Policymaking.”
Book Review: Science with Impact by Anne Helen Toomey
Sheeva reviews Science with Impact by Anne Helen Toomey, a book that argues that scientists must change the way they work to achieve greater impact.
The Case for Reading White House Speechwriters’ Memoirs — And Some Obama-Era Ones to Peruse
Sheeva makes the case for reading memoirs of multiple White House speechwriters in the same administration to learn about the full presidential speechwriting experience.
A Scientist’s Guide to US Political Campaign Roles
Scientists can leverage their skills to work on political campaigns.
How I Left Academia and Became a Neuroscientist
Sheeva Azma talks about her career path (and lack thereof) as a neuroscientist.
Q&A Blog: How to Become a Science Writer
As a science writer, identify your niche, build a portfolio, find clients through platforms, and consider working asynchronously to reclaim your time.
What does “Neurons that Fire Together, Wire Together” mean?
Donald Hebb’s influential concept “neurons that fire together, wire together” explains the biological basis of learning and memory.
7 Nobel Prize-Winning Physicists of the Early 20th Century
The early 20th century Nobel Prize-winning physicists faced scientific and social challenges amid world events, influencing their groundbreaking work.
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