As researchers, we know it is vitally important to be active advocates for life sciences with the public and with…
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Martin (“Marty”) Gorovsky died on October 22, 2019, at age 78. A native of Chicago, Marty was an undergraduate at…
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The Allen Institute for Cell Science was launched in 2014 with a lofty goal: to develop a holistic understanding of…
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The research community’s policy-related needs and concerns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to take shape. The ASCB Public…
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Maitreyi Das is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Cellular Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of…
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Marilyn G. Farquhar, one of ASCB’s most distinguished and celebrated members, died on November 23, 2019, at the age of…
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In today’s intense research environment, scientists must become effective communicators to gain a competitive edge and make a difference in their communities. Explaining science to the public is an essential skill for any scientist, whether it is to engage with outreach opportunities, to educate students, or to communicate with patient advocates on grant panels and at fundraisers. This session aims to equip everyone with the tools they need to become successful writers when addressing the public, whether discussing their own work or the broader impact of their field. Participants will have the chance to hear from exceptional guest speakers and to take part in hands-on activities to refine their science writing and public communication skills.
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Agathe Chaigne is a postdoc working at the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology at University College London, in Ewa…
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Paul Bump is a graduate student in the Lowe Lab at the Stanford Hopkins Marine Station in Monterey, CA, where…
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Josh MacCready is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the lab of Anthony Vecchiarelli in the Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology department…
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