Archived Events

Dr. Janet Iwasa is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah.

What's it like to be a scientist at a museum? Join Science Says and scientists from the California Academy of Sciences in a career panel about working at the Academy!

Science Says is hosting Stephanie Fine Sasse, founder of The Plenary, to discuss the unique intersection of art and science communication.

Science Says presents SciComm in Teaching! Hosted by Jeff Hescox, Program Manager for UCD Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (C-STEM).

Are you interested in how you can extend your science communication efforts into a career? In association with the Graduate Student Association at UC Davis, we are hosting a scicomm career panel! We will feature:

Our #sciart contest has come to a close, and it's time to vote for your favorites! Please remember winners will be determined by popular vote via a Google Form offered through our February newsletter, social media and website. Prizes vary depending on the contest selected.

We want to feature your science art! The intersection of science and art offers a unique opportunity for creative science communication. 

Are you interested in writing media reports of scientific publications? Do you struggle with synthesizing an article to discuss with a lay person? Join us for an interactive workshop focused on scientific reporting for the public!

Interested in using podcasts to communicate your science? Join us for a workshop led by Liz Haswell and Ivan Baxter, hosts of the podcast Taproot. They'll be discussing "Podcasting to build and broaden the plant biology community" covering topics like:

Science Says presents SciComm 101: An introduction to the world of science communication. Join us for a broad overview of what science communication is, why it's important, how to incorporate it into your career, and some basic best practices. Plus, learn more about Science Says and what we do!

This fall, we'll be reading The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. Please join us in remote discussions this fall on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm. All are welcome!

Dr. Amy Ahlfeld will be giving a lunchtime talk on Imposter Syndrome! If you constantly doubt your accomplishments and worry about being unmasked as a "fraud" in your field, you may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome. Come learn more about what Imposter Syndrome is, and how to manage it.

Interested in expanding your #SciComm reach through videos, podcasts, or online educational resources? Hear from experts working in the digital science communication field: Dr. Brittany Anderton and Dr. Kevin McLean of iBiology.

Pre-workshop preparation:

This summer, we'll be reading The War On Science by Shawn Otto. Please join us in remote discussions this summer on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. All are welcome!