A rise in fish farms has meant cheap, fast-growing protein to feed the world’s growing human population. But a new study suggests that countries located at lower latitudes – many of which rely heavily on …
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LSC students network about dairy
The Badger Dairy Club is a student organization with over 130 members. The organization creates opportunities for members to engage in activities and experiences within the College, community and the ever progressing dairy industry. One …
Scientists and social media
Top scientists are not afraid to engage with the public in traditional and social media, according to new research by LSC’s Science, Media, and the Public (SCIMEP) lab published in The Scientist magazine. More importantly, …
Alumna Jenny Seifert Joins UW-Madison’s Water Sustainability and Climate Project as its science writer/outreach coordinator
LSC alumna Jenny Seifert (MS, 2011) recently accepted a position as Science Writer/Outreach Coordinator for the Water Sustainability and Climate(WSC) project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a project funded by the National Science Foundation. Seifert joins an interdisciplinary …
Top scientists are not afraid to engage with the public in traditional and social media, according to new research by LSC’s SCIMEP lab
Top scientists are not afraid to engage with the public in traditional and social media, according to new research by LSC’s Science, Media, and the Public (SCIMEP) lab published in The Scientist magazine. More importantly, public communication …
Aquaculture industry may be vulnerable to disease outbreaks by grad student Tegan Wendland
A rise in fish farms has meant cheap, fast-growing protein to feed the world’s growing human population. But a new study suggests that countries located at lower latitudes – many of which rely heavily on …
Doctoral candidate Jill Hopke receives research travel grants
LSC doctoral candidate Jill Hopke has received two research travel grants from the European Union Center of Excellence and the Robert F. and Jean E. Holtz Center for Science & Technology Studies at UW-Madison. The grants will support …
LSC 360 students produce radio segments for WSUM 91.7 FM
Feature segments produced by LSC students will air on UW-Madison’s student radio station WSUM 91.7FM the week of May 20th. The segments, each around nine minutes long, were produced as group projects by students enrolled in Larry …
students communicate the importance of nutrition in the dietetics and nutrition club
The Dietetics and Nutrition Club is a student organization specifically catered to students interested in nutrition, primarily those majoring in dietetics. “As a club, we organize group volunteer opportunities, share relevant job openings, discuss current …
Congratulations to Bret Shaw on receiving tenure
Congratulations to Bret Shaw who has been promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure with the Department of Life Sciences Communication. Shaw also serves as Environmental Communication Specialist for University of Wisconsin UW Cooperative Extension. His research over the past …