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Environmental stories are everywhere - from the chocolate we eat to the TVs we watch. I use this blog to show how science communication matters in everyday life.
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- Alison Arieff
- Amy Gahran
- Annie Schreffler
- Ari Daniel Shapiro
- Barker Health Blog
- Columbia Journalism Review
- Community Organizer 2.0
- Cosmic Revolutions
- Cynthia Graber
- Data Therapy
- David Biello
- Deborah Elizabeth Finn
- EarthSky
- Engineering for Change
- Envirothink
- Ever On and On
- Heather Boerner
- John Haydon
- Joseph Piergrossi
- Knight Center for Environmental Journalism
- Lisa Gualtieri's Blog on Health
- Living in Dialogue
- MIT Community Innovators Lab (CoLab)
- NetSquared
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- Pacific Standard
- Parenthetically Speaking
- PBS Nova Science Now
- Phil McKenna
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- Seth Borenstein
- Shiny Science
- Simran Sethi
- Snarky Scientist
- Society of Environmental Journalists
- The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
- The Why Files
- Untamed Science
- Wayne Maceyka
- You've Got Some Science on You
Tag Archives: writing
Can Simplifying Jargon Be Entertaining?
Sometimes the act of simplifying jargon can be very amusing. At the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2013 Annual Meeting this week, one of the presenters cited this xkcd comic strip with a down-to-earth illustration of a space shuttle. … Continue reading
A Fly on the Wall at Science Online 2013
Modern technology is allowing me to eavesdrop on the Science Online 2013 conference, which I wanted to attend this week. Science Online is a nonprofit which ”facilitates conversations, community, and collaborations at the intersection of Science and the Web.” Its yearly … Continue reading
Posted in journalism, media framing, science communication
Tagged conferences, journalism, science, science communication, Science Online, Twitter, writing
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My Writing Goals for 2013
In November, I withdrew into the snowy environment of northern Massachusetts to reflect on my goals for the coming year. I live next to a park belonging to the Trustees of Reservations, so bluejays and nuthatches kept me company while … Continue reading
Posted in cities, Massachusetts, science communication, technology, work experience, writing
Tagged boston, career, Chicago, Denver, freelance, goals, journalism, marketing, MIT, NetSquared, personal branding, writing
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Poetry Tour Visits Auto Shop
Where can you see a poet reading her work underneath a gray sedan? Tonight, Wayne’s World of Automotive Services in Beverly, Massachusetts hosted a reading where poets stood at a podium underneath an auto lift, surrounded by tools and fluorescent … Continue reading
Posted in art, creativity, manufacturing, Massachusetts, science
Tagged auto industry, automotive, Beverly, cars, engineering, Massachusetts, poetry, writing
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Simplifying Science Writing
I am ghostwriting part of an environmental physics book. That is why my blog posts have been sporadic recently. Writing about physics has taught me more about simplicity in science writing. Although I was almost a physics major during college, … Continue reading
Posted in environment, science communication, work experience, writing
Tagged environment, green, minimalism, physics, simplicity, writing
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The Flaws of Personal Branding
When I was a college student, I felt free to explore different interests and groups without worrying about how that would affect my personal brand. Now, recent graduates sit through workshops like “Careers, Beers and the Brand Called You.” Although … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, marketing, writing
Tagged branding, creativity, marketing, self-promotion, social media, writing
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Science Communication Toolkit: Part 2: Using Poetic Skills
I just returned from the Mass Poetry Festival with many ideas about how poetic skills can enrich science writing. Poetry isn’t very popular in the United States, although the slam movement has opened it to a broader audience. As a former … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, media framing, science communication, work experience, writing
Tagged editing, journalism, poetry, science, writing
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Where Gonzo Journalism Meets Web 2.0
In journalism, there’s a relatively new movement called Hacks/Hackers. I call it a movement because it appears to be more than a trend or isolated group. Journalists who are part of Hacks/Hackers seek to mix tech smarts with journalism savvy. … Continue reading
Posted in cities, environmental justice, journalism, science communication, storytelling, technology, work experience
Tagged internet, journalism, technology, writing
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How to Meet Editors on Twitter
I started writing queries to editors via social media because I realized how much journalists love their blogs and Twitter accounts. So when I wrote a marketing plan that included meeting editors online, I looked on Twitter. According to the Pew Foundation, only … Continue reading
Posted in journalism, science communication, work experience
Tagged journalism, news, social media, Twitter, writing
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Translating Science Is Translating Culture
When I jazz information up to present it in this blog, I’m aware translating science can be risky. When I started introducing myself as a journalist at parties, some people backed away. There’s a perception that professional communicators aren’t trustworthy … Continue reading
Posted in journalism, science, science communication, work experience
Tagged communication, culture, science, society, writing
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