#SciComm… Should scientists enter the fray? Thoughts on scientists engaging in advocacy 22 Feb 202315 Feb 2024 Post by Caroline L. Rosinski Scientists disagree strongly regarding their role in engaging in advocacy.(Credit: mstlion Surreal, https://freesvg.org/1540589494) In spring of 2021 I attended the annual conference of the Western…
#SciComm… Rural conservation voices and the need to hear them 8 Feb 202315 Feb 2024 Post by Caitlyn Wanner Rural voters understand the importance of the environment to their cultural identity. (Credit: Bob Pool/Shutterstock) Rural Americans are important. Besides having an outsized voice in the…
#SciComm… Zoom fatigue may be real, but there is still value in those recordings 25 Jan 202315 Feb 2024 Post by Ashleigh Pilkerton (Source: http://xrisoikweb2.pbworks.com/w/page/139364949/Zoom%20meeting, licensed for use under CC BY-NC 3.0) Digital meetings dominated our lives over the past two years with over 3.3 trillion meeting minutes hosted…
#SciComm… The youth need help with their mental health 18 Jan 202315 Feb 2024 Post by Abegail Olsen These youth, along with many others all across America, are in need of mental health support. They need something more readily available rather than having to…
#SciComm… Understanding the importance of parental autonomy in comprehensive sex education 11 Jan 202315 Feb 2024 Post by Alisandra Marvel Parental autonomy is an important part of comprehensive sex education (Credit: A. Marvel) Growing up in Alaska, I had very little educational experiences related to sex…
#SciComm… In layman’s terms, students need a scientific communication course 4 Jan 202315 Feb 2024 Post by Katelynn Loken This picture is used to demonstrate the vastness of science and provide a colorful visual for science communication. (Credit: spirit111/Pixabay) Science can be found in all…
#SciComm… Improving bat conservation education and public perceptions through informal elementary STEM engagement in Wyoming 28 Dec 202215 Feb 2024 Post by Renee Lile Crafts can help children learn more about bats. (Credit: http://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2011/06/bat-paper-bag-craft-and-book.html) Knowledge-attitude connections and bat conservation Bats are an ecologically important animal—suppressing insect populations and pollinating fruits…
#SciComm… Mapping relationships between stakeholders in prairie dog management areas 21 Dec 202215 Feb 2024 Post by Kylie Kolkman Prairie dog systems map (Credit: K. Kolkman) Intro Since 2009 there has been a tentative management project for prairie dogs in the Thunder Basin National Grassland…
#SciComm… White coat cowboys podcast: Helping pre-health students avoid “code yellow” (aka, disaster) 14 Dec 202215 Feb 2024 Post by Alexis King Professional insights and peer community can help aspiring medical professionals transition from undergraduate studies to professional training. (Credit: Musva Joseph/Pexels) We all are familiar with what…
#SciComm… Are podcasts the future of science communication?Diving into what makes a podcast effective for sharing science 30 Nov 202215 Feb 2024 Post by Ruby Jenco Podcasting acts as an outlet for effective communication between a podcast host and their audience. (Credit: ConvertKit on Unsplash) Podcasts have emerged as popular outlets for consuming and…
#SciComm… Never mind why you should, here’s how you can improve your habits 23 Nov 202215 Feb 2024 Post by Quiana Jeffs Overcoming mental obstacles like bad habits requires significant hard work and does not happen immediately, much like overcoming physical obstacles (Credit: Q. Jeffs) If you’re anything…
#SciComm… Before we get fishin’ 16 Nov 202215 Feb 2024 Post by Ellie Holloway The North Platte River runs through much of Casper and has many places where people access it to fish, boat, or swim. (Credit: Bureau of Land…
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