Abigail Swann included in Science News 10: Scientists to watch

Abigail Swann

The University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences‘ Abigail Swann was honored in the SN 10, Science News’  list of 10 early- and mid-career scientists on their way to greater widespread acclaim. Each scientist on the list was nominated by a Nobel laureate, recently elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, or a scientist previously named to the list. All are age 40 or under, and were selected by Science News staff for their potential to shape the science of the future. 

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Using improv to build communication skills: a conversation with Tim Essington

Tim Essington is a professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, and over the years has become an avid supporter of building SciComm skills through improv. His dedication has not only helped him deliver a wickedly funny comedy show, but has also sharpened his approach to science, his teaching and how he talks about his work. First of all, what is improv and why is it interesting to you? 

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Fish micronutrients ‘slipping through the hands’ of malnourished people

Man in a fish market

Millions of people are suffering from malnutrition despite some of the most nutritious fish species in the world being caught near their homes, according to new research published Sept. 25 in Nature. Children in many tropical coastal areas are particularly vulnerable and could see significant health improvements if just a fraction of the fish caught nearby was diverted into their diets. 

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Join us for the 2019 Doug Walker Lecture with J. Drew Lanham, PhD

Inviting diversity and race to play an active role in conservation: 2019 Doug Walker Lecture As an African American raised in the south who had a love affair with nature, Dr. J. Drew Lanham grew up feeling like a “rare bird”. Join us for the 2019 Doug Walker Lecture where Dr. Lanham, will discuss what it means to embrace both his history and relationship to nature, and how these two intertwine as an ornithologist, wildlife ecologist and college professor. 

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