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Let’s Talk Science

Science communication and civic engagement to promote mutually beneficial relationships between scientists and the public

An understanding of science helps people make informed decisions about their lives — particularly when it comes to controversial topics such as climate change, vaccines and GMOs. And scientists look to the public, in part, for resources and insights into the societal needs their research should address. This is why it’s imperative that scientists learn to engage with the public and clearly communicate scientific topics to a variety of audiences. In this project, graduate students and postdocs participate in a science communication training programs, host a public seminar series at Casita Del Polaris and partner on a mobile science cart that will extend Free Science Workshop’s services to communities on Ithaca’s Southside and West Hill neighborhoods.

Grant Category: Other

Topics: Access, Equity and Justice

The Team

  • Tisha Bohr, Department of Molecular Medicine

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Michelle Kelley, Department of Physics

    College of Arts and Sciences

  • Nancy Ruiz, Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering

    College of Engineering

  • Shagun Gupta, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology

    College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

  • Community partner:  Casita Del Polaris
  • Community partner:  Free Science Workshop
  • Community partner:  WHCU Radio

Engaged Opportunity Grants

Supporting a wide range of community-engaged learning projects, from student leadership programs and partnership building to events and conference travel. Open to all faculty and staff.

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