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: Research
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.
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.
3 Reasons Your Biotech Startup Needs a White Paper
Scientists with marketing experience play a crucial role in biotech, crafting accurate content for various audiences and aiding in bringing innovative products to market effectively.
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.