At this week's #SciComm Colloquium, Jill Hopke, an associate professor in the College of Communication at DePaul University, discussed how AI generated outputs can distort representations of climate disasters. Listen to her full talk at tinyurl.com/ykmem8y2 #UWLSC700

"Can entertainment media impact knowledge, engagement, and issue advocacy?" Amy Becker, a professor at Loyola University Maryland, investigates that very question in her research. Find her full talk from this week's #SciComm Colloquium at: tinyurl.com/ya7eu6xa #UWLSC700

"Visuals, when it comes to science and environmental communication, simplifies the complexity that usually is very hard to digest," said LSC Associate Professor Nan Li. Listen to her full talk from this week's #SciComm Colloquium at tinyurl.com/bdewbch6 #UWLSC700

This week, LSC’s own Nan Li will present “Seeing Risk: Visual Science Communication and Ice Safety in a Changing Climate," at the Spring #scicomm Colloquium series. We invite you to join us in person or follow along for a recap. #UWLSC700 Learn more: tinyurl.com/muajx239

"Would you favor or oppose scientists bringing an extinct species back to life, such as the woolly mammoth?" This is just one of the questions Paul Brewer is asking in his research. Listen to his full talk from this week's #SciComm Colloquium at tinyurl.com/yw3nh92d #UWLSC700

“If you are interested in science journalism or science communication, take classes in visual media,” said @sciam senior editor, @dvergano, at this week's #SciComm Colloquium. Listen to his full talk at youtu.be/2Pn0yVyreRU?si=sI9p… #UWLSC700

This week, @sciam Senior Editor, @dvergano, will be speaking at the Spring #scicomm Colloquium series. We invite you to join us in person or follow along for a talk recap. #UWLSC700 Learn More: lsc.wisc.edu/2026/01/27/lsc-…

“If we can find different ways to bring people together, I’m all for that!” said LSC Professor @BretShaw1 at this week's #SciComm Colloquium. His talk, "Data-Driven Messaging Strategies to Grow the Farmers Market Customer Base", can be found at tinyurl.com/3nvzhdw7 #UWLSC700

LSC Associate Professor Dr. Nan Li was recently named  a 2026-2027 Vilas Associates Competition awardee! The competition recognizes new and ongoing research of the highest quality and significance. Congratulations Dr. Li!

This week, LSC’s own Professor Bret Shaw, will be speaking at the Spring #scicomm Colloquium series. We invite you to join us in person or follow along for a talk recap. #UWLSC700 Learn More: lsc.wisc.edu/2026/01/27/lsc-…

“The search for extraterrestrial life has huge implications for the way we see humanity and our role in the universe.” -Dr. Brianne Suldovsky. Check out Suldovsky's full talk from LSC's 2026 #scicomm colloquium at youtube.com/watch?v=XnnbmkNT… #UWLSC700

Join us at this week’s LSC's #scicomm colloquium to hear Brianne Suldovsky, Associate Professor of Communications at Portland State University. Suldovsky will speak on "Public Understanding of the Search for Extraterrestrial Life." #UWLSC700 Learn more at tinyurl.com/5yeubt95

LSC 700 speaker Jason Delborne contributed to "Gene Drives on the Horizon", a report which sought to align current genetic biocontrol and gene drive research with public values. The report makes clear, "Public engagement cannot be an afterthought." tinyurl.com/mv2a28au #LSC700

Happy Holidays from our LSC family to yours! Stay cozy and enjoy the season ✨❄️

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at LSC! We’re grateful for the incredible people who make this department such a vibrant community — and for the inspiring research, teaching, and learning we get to share every day.

Just released! A unique, research-based textbook co-authored by LSC’s Dr. Todd Newman If you're interested in how to communicate science effectively, this book gives you the tools to do just that. Perfect for students in STEM. Join us in building next generations communicators!

Research spotlight! LSC PhD student Libby Foster presented at UW’s Sustainability Symposium, sharing how communities view energy storage projects. Even when concerns exist, there’s room for growth especially when involving trusted messengers and collaborative design.