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"Breaking Barriers": Our 3rd Annual Science Art Exhibition
MSU SciComm is excited to announce the publication of our 3rd Annual Science Art Exhibition: “Breaking Barriers.”
MSU SciComm
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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Announcing the 1st MSU SciComm Conference: Conveyance
MSU Sci Comm will be hosting a virtual Sci Comm Conference, "Conveyance", on March 20th and 21st, 2021
MSU SciComm
Feb 8, 20212 min read
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MSU Sci Comm to Host Online Science Art Exhibition
Like many events this year, Spartans are opening their computer screens and tuning in virtually. No exception to this is the Annual Sci Art
MSU SciComm
Oct 20, 20202 min read
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CONNECTING SCIENCE WITH POLICY: ADVICE FROM A MASTER
Source: Creative Commons Have you ever yearned to change the world with your science but despaired of actually doing it? SciCommers and...
MSU SciComm
Apr 17, 20205 min read
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HORSE CALISTHENICS, UNDERWATER ROBOTS, MICROBES: From The SciFiles
Animal Science PhD student ALYSSA LOGAN MSU students may not be on campus these days, but they still had a chance to exchange questions...
MSU SciComm
Apr 9, 20209 min read
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Federal and State Appointments Q&A
A summary of our interview with Dr. Dru Montri and Dr. Robert Richardson.
Nick Young
Mar 29, 20203 min read
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“So what do you do?”
Professor Joe Grimm, School of Journalism, MSU If you haven’t been asked this question, you will soon. “What do you do?” is frequently...
SciLit SciComm
Mar 23, 20205 min read
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Laura Schmitt Olabisi talks about planning for climate change in Africa
MSU Professor Laura Schmitt Olabisi (second from left) and colleagues in Nigeria It’s very common for scientists to build models of the...
SciLit SciComm
Feb 11, 20204 min read
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Social Media for Scientists: L.A. Razzaq Explains It All
When it comes to social media, Laurén Abdel-Razzaq has done it all. As digital Director for the Detroit News, Laurén heads the team that...
SciLit SciComm
Jan 17, 20202 min read
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The who, what, where, when, why, and how of testifying for science
Testifying is instrumental in collecting and analyzing information when proposing a policy. So how do you do it?
Nick Young
Nov 21, 20193 min read
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How to Engage with policymakers as a scientist
Engaging with policymakers is a key part of advocating for science. But how do you actually go about doing it?
Nick Young
Nov 7, 20194 min read
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Advocating for Science: Planning your advocacy
When planning advocacy, consider what you want and who to talk to, how to tell your story, & which is the best medium to get your story out.
Nick Young
Oct 20, 20194 min read
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Ethics for Scientists: Two Dilemmas in Science Policy and Risk Communication
As scientists, we need to be ethical when discussing policies related to science. But how do we do that?
Nick Young
Oct 9, 20194 min read
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MSU SciComm holds Nuclear Weapons Policy Meta-Review
Today's session discussed 3 treaties or agreements that have recently expired or are set to expire during the term of the next president.
Nick Young
Sep 27, 20193 min read
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What is Science Policy & Differences between Federal vs State Policy: 3 things we learned
Congressional staffers are the go-to contacts, meetings are short so craft your message careful, get your message to the right people.
Nick Young
Sep 19, 20192 min read
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MSU SciComm hosts Introduction to Policy Lunch
Read the highlights from our first policy lunch, access the slides, and view of a recording of the session.
Nick Young
Sep 5, 20191 min read
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MSU SciComm leads science communication session for REU students
Members of Michigan State University’s Science Communication organization, MSU SciComm, led a session on the importance of science...
MSU SciComm
Jun 11, 20192 min read
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First General Body Meeting - 01/16/2019
We held our first meeting on 01/16/2019. Thank you all for the great turnout and for providing us all with an engaging setting! Thank you...
MSU SciComm
Jan 18, 20191 min read
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