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.
Category Archives: General Interest
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.
CRISPR/Cas9: The Nobel Prize-Winning “Genetic Scissors” and the Role of Biotech Copywriters
Science-trained communicators in the biotech industry play a vital role in communicating new technologies’ opportunities and risks, building public engagement and trust and raising ethical concerns where concern is due.
Science Policy: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Governance
Science policy governs scientific research’s application, funding, and impact on society. It involves advocacy, engagement, and participation at multiple levels.
Why you should teach a SciComm course using our FREE materials
Sheeva Azma writes about her successful experiment teaching a free, six-month science communication course based on her free curriculum open to all.
Book Review: A Pedagogy of Kindness by Catherine Denial
Kindness is a transformational teaching pillar, according to Catherine Denial’s book, A Pedagogy of Kindness.
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