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….You planet! Jokes, personal insights, works in progress, and scicomm experiements are some of the #LocalScientist content you’ll discover on Engage Laramie Science. Jump on in!

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​ENGAGE LARAMIE SCIENCE is a curated, collaborative project featuring content created by students of University of Wyoming courses about science communication. Science communication courses at the University of Wyoming provide hands-on experience communicating within and beyond science disciplines. By researching, writing, and recording audio guides for a selection of public…Continue reading “About”

12Jun 202128 Oct 2021
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UW SciComm student publishes op-ed in Scientific American

In this piece in Scientific American, Sam Case discusses the complexity of invasive or nonnative species performing ecosystem functions that…

6May 202128 Oct 2021
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Science of SciComm: Fostering Positive Relationships Between Science and Students

Post by Claire Campion My interest in science and the environment stemmed from engaging teachers who invested time into their…

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Local scientists and science students interpret local art. Follow the links below to listen to audio recordings of science +…

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​Field notebooks are one way to approach science in an honest and candid form. This approach can be engaging to a non-expert audience by directing observations, descriptions, and thoughts to a page and filling it with curiosity. The unedited form welcomes a general audience to connect with science and the author and delve into the shared inherent awe of nature scribbled on the pages.

Ellen Keaveny

I loved drawing the scene in front of me without the pressure of perfection, and the drawing captured more memories and emotions from the trip than pictures ever could have. Sketching the area is something I would not have considered doing before this class. I felt that it was the first step towards making a habit of sketching frequently in the field and I’m excited to continue the practice this summer.

Lindsey Boyle

I often have difficulty explaining my research to those outside of the science field and breaking it down for anyone to understand. I hoped a few sketches could more easily explain the basis of my research in order to engage those outside of academia and open up the conversation for further discussion.

Lindsay Martinez

​Science is not about proving yourself right; science is about becoming right. It’s about tacking towards the truth with all the tools at your disposal, correcting course when your peers help indicate your errors, and trusting that the winds of curiosity will push you towards genuine insight. 

Dan Albrecht-Malinger

That some scientists’ social media following outstrips their citation count should not imply a lack of credibility. If all scientists were more Kardashian-like in their ability to influence the public, we might not be living in a “post-truth” era.

Chris Petranek

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Increasing Creativity in Research

9 Feb 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Savannah Warner To be in the science field one has to be creative, but creativity does not come overnight it takes effort and dedication even on the toughest…
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Are you smarter than the average bear?

4 Feb 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Jordan Stoner My interest in human-wildlife interactions has increased over the past few years. I live in a large city that is continually growing. This has led to…
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Do Not Believe Everything You Think

2 Feb 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Dana Starken Many people have made up their mindsets and are not willing to be persuaded. This makes it hard for scientists to convey information that truly penetrates…
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Wildlife Vehicle Collisions: Using SciComm to Address Real World Problems

28 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Isaiah Spiegelberg My fall 2021 semester at the University of Wyoming has gifted me with many enlightening classes but my scientific communication course has been an unexpected eye-opener.…
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Save your garden by saving the monarchs

26 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Zoë Short The end goal of the scientific communication class that I am currently in is to have us design, implement, and assess a real-world scientific communication project.…
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Dwindling Population of Northwest Alaska’s Caribou: Cause, Effect, and Proposed Solution

21 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Amanda Norton Over two centuries, Alaska’s caribou herds have shrunk by 2.6 million animals. According to several years of research, the herds have been falling in recent decades…
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Breathe success not smoke

19 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Pete Mead In Laramie, forest fire smoke travels inside undetected carrying harmful pollutants. I am a Physiology major and a track athlete at the University of Wyoming and…
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Changing The Game: A Seminar Calling For Sustainability In Golf

14 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Hannah Harvey Golf courses have gone under increased scrutiny in recent years due to resource usage. This has resulted in public outcry against the building of new courses…
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Can scientists ethically present misleading information

12 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Taylor Haddock As scientists, we not only conduct research and begin to understand the world around us, but we also carry a responsibility to convey these findings to…
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Having an open mind about your mind

7 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Hailey Dillon When presented with the prompt for our final projects in my COM 3 class of finding a hometown issue you want to solve, I knew I…
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Scientists as artists

5 Jan 202219 Apr 2022
Post by Myia Connely Often, when people mention creativity, it is associated with art. However, everything in this world includes creativity--especially science. Creativity is involved in the process of discovering…
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The extinction of an icon: A Look into the History and Cultural Ties of the Wolverine in Michigan Society

31 Dec 202119 Apr 2022
Post by Lindsay Buckhout The Chicago Bears, the Pittsburgh Penguins, University of Michigan’s Wolverines. Since their creation, teams have utilized animals as symbols. They represent ferocity, swiftness, cunning and cruelty.…

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