7 Qualities of a Respectful SciComm Community

This was originally a guest blog I wrote for shareyoursci.com. They're a great site for science communication resources, so you should go check them out! The theme for the 2019 Science Talk Conference in Portland, Oregon, was ‘Community’, a fitting topic considering how quickly the field of science communication is growing and evolving. Science communicators engage with … Continue reading 7 Qualities of a Respectful SciComm Community

How Can We Overcome SciComm Misconceptions?

What makes someone a science communicator? A science degree? Journalism credentials? A lab coat and penchant for cheesy science humor? How can we make room for diverse voices and backgrounds to participate in scicomm and feel a part of the scicomm community? This community has grown exponentially over the last several years, helping reinforce the … Continue reading How Can We Overcome SciComm Misconceptions?