August 28, 2015
“As scientists, it’s our job to communicate to the public the importance and benefits of biomedical research in plain language. The Alan Alda Center is nationally known for helping us do that. Their programs work, if we work with them. Let’s get started.” — Hudson Freeze, PhD, director of the Human Genetics Program, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (La Jolla, California).
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January 28, 2015
This post was written by Diane Wilson, a freelance writer.
In a growing trend, scientists across the nation are recognizing the need to become better communicators—better advocates, if you will—of the important research they perform. Having the skills to clearly explain what they do and why they do it to a lay audience not only increases the public’s understanding of science, it also helps people make knowledgeable decisions on government and public policy. And that can lead to increased funding.
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