Switching from academia to science communication?

Evguenia Alechine Evguenia Alechine is a freelance science-communications specialist, and programme leader of the Medical Writing Organization, part of the Cheeky Scientist Association. Contact “Science communication can be a welcome destination for some PhD students, but my road there was not straightforward. It required support from a life coach and international organizations, explains Evguenia Alechine.”

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[To tell science. Risks, opportunities and new tools of communication]?

Gianna Milano 1 PMID: 30720012 DOI: 10.1701/3089.30817 Abstract “The New York Times recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of its historic “Science section” with a special issue. An opportunity to reflect on the state of the art of scientific journalism. After having seen the inserts dedicated to science flourish in the ’70s and ’80s, in recent times the major

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Science communication: a career where PhDs can make a difference?

Robert Irion1 Doug Kellogg, Monitoring Editor University of California, Santa Cruz Science Communication Program, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 ABSTRACT “Among careers for biologists with PhDs, science communication is one of the most diverse and rewarding pathways. Myriad options exist, from traditional journalism to new media, from writing for specialists to working

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