When you hear the term “science communication” — or SciComm — what comes to mind? Is it a specific way to communicate, or is it many ways? Is it verbal, written, visual or all of the above? Is it serious, or can it be funny and lighthearted? Truth be told, SciComm can take many forms, and what it looks like depends on you and your goals.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every part of our global society, putting science and scientists in the front seat as we navigate this crisis. On June 4, College of the Environment Dean Lisa Graumlich spoke with special guests Liz Neeley, Executive Director of the Story Collider, and Ed Yong, staff writer covering science and the coronavirus for The Atlantic for a special edition of Amplify.
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Virtual reality — commonly referred to as VR — is the stuff of video games, right? Don your VR headset, gloves and bodysuit and *whoosh*, you’re transported into an alternate landscape. VR makes the imagined world feel real. Truth be told, VR isn’t limited to just gamers. Numerous applications for the technology are in use, like in military, sports and educational settings, and many new applications are still emerging.
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The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day is fast approaching (April 22) and the COVID-19 pandemic has many people spending more time indoors than normal. Stay connected to our planet and emerging environmental science and policy with these great online events in April. Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Sustaining our World Lecture with Author Tim Egan: Using the Power of Nature to Forge a New National Narrative Free; please RSVP Wednesday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m.
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The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on 2020, one that will go far beyond when the last person is vaccinated. It has forced the global population to get up to speed quickly—understand and evaluate the risk, make judgements about one’s own behavior, and adapt to ‘new normals’ from family gatherings and dining out to teaching students and traveling for work or pleasure.
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