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Category Archives: General Interest
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.
Science is beyond politics — but scientists are not.
A Ukrainian physicist talks about the ways scientists’ silence on matters of political importance undermines peace and stability amidst the Ukraine-Russia war.
Being a Woman in the US Means Being Part of the “Social Safety Net”
In a new book, sociologist Jessica Calarco argues that the US lacks a strong social safety net, causing women to pick up the slack.
20 Key Science Policy Takeaways from the AAAS Annual Meeting
Sheeva Azma shares 20 key science policy takeaways from the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting.
Conference Recap: Science Policy Sessions at AAAS 2024 Annual Meeting
Sheeva Azma recaps science policy sessions at the 2024 AAAS Annual Meeting.
Introducing: SCIENCE X MARKETING
Read an excerpt from Fancy Comma’s third book, SCIENCE X MARKETING.
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.
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