Undergraduate alumna of the Department of Life Sciences Communication leave campus with strong theoretical knowledge, valuable communication skills, and lasting connections. That was certainly the case for LSC graduate Megan Madsen, BS 2011. While a …
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SciMep research group teaches real-world research skills
Each Friday during the semester a group gathers in Hiram Smith Hall to discuss ongoing research projects, many lead by graduate students, surrounding public opinion on controversial science issues. The group is the Science, Media & …
Students learn the essentials of journalistic writing at Capitol press conference
The day-to-day role of a news writer entails many tasks, from conducting interviews to investigating stories and writing articles. One such task is attending and participating in press conferences. Yet, for a novice writer this …
Alumni profile: Q & A with 2014 LSC grad and digital communications specialist Paige Miller
A passion for nutrition, health, and communication led Paige Miller to the Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC). A 2014 Bachelor of Science graduate of LSC, she brings the skill sets and theories she picked …
LSC undergrads apply their communication skills at summer internships near and far
Many LSC undergraduate students engage in a wide variety of internships each summer and this year was no exception. Students throughout the department honed their science communication skills in professional settings, interning across the country – …
WPT and UW-Madison’s “Wisconsin’s Homegrown Farmer” highlights LSC grad Daphne Holterman
UW-Madison and Wisconsin Public Television are partnering for “Wisconsin’s Homegrown Farmer“, a show highlighting three different farming families in Wisconsin. The program explores the passion each family has for farming, the challenges each has faced, and how each …
New semester brings new opportunities for LSC students
Tuesday, September 6th, marks the start of the fall semester and we are excited to welcome students back to Hiram Smith Hall. The faculty and staff at the Department of Life Sciences Communication are looking …
Flooding creates extraordinary Tribal Youth Media Workshop experience
Each year LSC Professor Patty Loew and LSC Faculty Associate Don Stanley make the trip to the Bad River Ojibwe Reservation to lead the Tribal Youth Media Project. The workshop, which is hosted by LSC, works to educate tribal …
LSC courses offer exciting opportunities for learning this summer
LSC is continuing its commitment to student learning through four stimulating summer classes. Courses vary in topic from social media to visual communication, and this year three of the four classes are offered online to …
LSC highly involved at the 2016 North American Congress for Conservation Biology
The Department of Life Sciences Communication was happy to contribute to the 2016 North American Congress for Conversation Biology. The 3rd biennial congress’s theme was “Communicating Science for Conservation Action” and highlighted the importance of successful communication …