Get to Know a Scientist: Science Communicator Amanda Coletti
A PhD candidate shares what being a science communicator has meant to her, and why telling stories about science is important.
Tag: science communication
The Art of Scientific Illustration
Scientific illustration is more than just cool artwork. It conveys technical details about research that other tools cannot.
Why am I writing a science blog?
Steven Spence shares his motivation for writing his science blog entitled “There be Dragons Everywhere” and the power of asking questions.
7 Scientific Urban Legends Debunked
How reliable is common knowledge? If a large number of people believe something, that doesn’t make it true. Dr. Joe…
Changing Methods of Science Communication Online
Science Communication Online: A New Book Exploring How We Do and Share Science On the Internet. We are providing free access to the book.
Citizen Science Connected, a New Blog Platform
SciStarter and Science Connected are partnering to produce a new blog platform: Citizen Science Connected. Citizen science is a way…
Scientists and Social Media
Social media is an efficient way for research scientists to connect with the public at large. Social media is a tool that can reach millions.
Why Do We Mistrust Science?
To most of us, uncertainty means not knowing. To scientists, uncertainty expresses how well something is known—and research reduces uncertainty.
How I got into science blogging
Blogger and photographer Steven Spence explains how he got started in science blogging and amateur science communication.