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Category Archives: Research
Congress x DataViz: Our Interview with William Gray, Founder of FloorCharts
Sheeva talks to William Gray, founder of FloorCharts, a website dedicated to archiving the many posters that appear on the floors of the US House and Senate.
How Sociology Can Inform Science (and SciComm)
Sheeva talks about ways sociology can inform both science and science communication (SciComm).
Science Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum
Sheeva unpacks the oft-quoted phrase, “science doesn’t happen in a vacuum.”
What Will the Next 75 Years of Science Policy Bring?
Read Sheeva’s recap of “The Next 75 Years of Science Policy” from Issues in Science and Technology.
SciCommer Interview: Sam Illingworth, PhD
We talked to Dr. Sam Illingworth, a professor and science communications trainer.
SciCommer Interview: Susan Tsang, PhD
We talked to Dr. Susan Tsang, a science communicator working to boost public understanding of bats.
10 Tips for Moms Writing a PhD Thesis
If you’re a mom writing a PhD thesis, these 10 tips can help.
SciCommer Interview: Marina Joubert, PhD
We talked to science communicator of over 20 years, Marina Joubert, who co-developed the first online SciComm course in Africa.
Who HASN’T gotten the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (and why)?
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is the highest prize in the life sciences. Is it also a celebration of toxic science culture?