all my curiosities, penned down
| NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE
A preeminent genomics research institute, part of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. As a member of the communications team, I was delighted to spend time learning some of the most fascinating things about DNA (they jump around!) and playing with different ways to highlight them to the general public.
| Genomics and genetics (selected clips; click here for more)
DNA-editing method shows promise to treat mouse model of progeria
Scientists use genomics to discover ancient dog species that may teach us about human vocalization
As genome-editing trials become more common, informed consent is changing
NHGRI researchers generate complete human X chromosome sequence
Scientists use clues in the human genome to discover new inflammatory syndrome
Putting diversity front and center
How a tiny and strange marine animal produces unlimited eggs and sperm over its lifetime
Advancing the reference sequence of the human genome
| SCISHOW
With over 8 million subscribers, SciShow is an educational media channel that explains science news and concepts through short, engaging videos designed to make complex topics accessible and entertaining for a general audience. I enjoyed working on some really fun topics.
| Video scripts
How scientists are using diaper technology to study brains
Why does scratching make itching worse?
Are broken bones stronger after they heal?
What do “smart pills” really do to your brain?
| MASSIVE SCIENCE
One of my first forays into science communication. This was a tremendous community of graduate students, researchers, editors, and artists who came together to disseminate various scientific topics for the public.
| Neuroscience, psychology, physics
Why scientists are taking a more active role in politics and politics
Why is it so difficult for scientists to talk about leaving academia?
Opening our minds (Massive Report)
To better target cancer, scientists find clues on the surface of cells
Empathy and bias are more intertwined than we often think
Meet the barrier-breaking physicist hunting gravity with lasers
Mapping the brain networks that connect our childhoods to everyday behaviors
| WINDSOR OF CHANGE
My childhood best friend lives in Canada, and has dedicated her life to finding ways to protect the natural habitats and ecological systems that make Ontario special. We started this blog over a decade ago, which has become the forefront climate awareness and community-organizing non-profits in the area.
| Climate change
(Climactic) conflict of interest
The many faces of climate change
Are nanoparticles in food a no-no?
I recycle, compost and drive electric. Who cares about policy?
You are what you eat: changing our daily interaction with food
| OCEANBITES
If you are a graduate student and want to practice reading, analyzing and writing articles about scientific papers, I cannot recommend this website enough. They mentored me, and taught me the early methodologies of strong science communication.
| Oceanography
Futurama: Building scenarios to sustain oceanic ecosystems and fisheries
Degrees of separation: How warm do we think Earth is going to get, really?
BAD BOYZ 2.0. Emerging environmental contaminants
Ctrl+P: 3D printing applications for oceanography
What lies beneath: A gargantuan volcanic crater in the Arctic Ocean
Take my breath away: Decline in oceanic oxygen levels fifty years in the making
The meltdown: Protists in the time of disappearing sea ice in the Arctic Ocean
To learn more about the latest oceanography literature, browse at www.oceanbites.org
| MISCELLANEOUS
Reframing research: Cognition and context for scientific motivation (Quartzy)
Sense and Sensibilities (Lateral Magazine)