At Defenders, we are deeply committed to sharing the message that science and nature are for everyone. That’s why, inspired by my colleagues’ enthusiasm for the Skype-a-Scientist initiative, I decided to take the plunge a few months ago, joining a high school classroom in Garrett, Indiana to share my experiences working in the sciences. Matched with students who had not demonstrated as much of an interest in science, I was excited to join this group because I, too, had once thought science wasn’t for me. It was not until college I realized how many important roles people can play in the creation and dissemination of scientific work—from community advocacy to writing. I was also eager to share the ways Defenders collaborates with communities and with people who have a variety of skills, knowledge and expertise well beyond what many people think of as traditional “science.”
Skype-a-Scientist: The Role of Communication in Science
Skype-a-Scientist: The Role of Communication in Science