Making science shared and understood
The discoveries scientists make directly impact the public. It's important that the public can understand and trust those discoveries.
By combining my experience in science and the liberal arts, I guide scientists in communicating their findings to their intended audiences. On this page, I outline a few of my initiatives in scientific communication.
By combining my experience in science and the liberal arts, I guide scientists in communicating their findings to their intended audiences. On this page, I outline a few of my initiatives in scientific communication.
Printed Media
Digital Content - Abstracts and Videos
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Graphical abstracts are a fantastic way to succinctly present the overall conclusions of a manuscript or presentation. I am well-versed in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. My goal is to produce images that provide the most information in the simplest way possible.
To the left is an example of one of the first graphical abstracts I prepared during my postdoc studies (Davis et al LSM 2018). Similarly, many journals now allow inclusion of podcasts and video abstracts for manuscripts. I am experienced in Da Vinci Resolve 17 and can use it to turn raw interviews into impactful content to promote your paper! |
Written Communication (Manuscripts)
Peer-reviewed manuscripts are the bread and butter of communicating scientific results. Efficient organization and presentation of data in manuscripts is a practiced art acquired through exposure to the peer review process. I have assessed over 2,800 manuscripts during my time as an editor and am ready to discuss ways to improve your written word!
Developing Front Matter (Highlights, Editorials)
External editor's time is very valuable, and must be used as considerately as possible. To save time, journal editors often ghost-write front matter for the journal in the tone and style of their key opinion leaders. I've considered, prepared, and ghost-written sections for scientific journals including summaries intended for layman, highlight text, and editorials. I'm always ready to help gather your scientific thoughts and package it into discourse.
Ensuring accuracy and trust
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"Reproducibility" refers to the ability of scientists to recreate the results of previous studies. Issues with reproducibility generate a lack of public trust in science. In biomedical science, a lack of reproducibility can also lead to lost capital (research dollars) on failed drug development projects. I have consulted on pilot studies and grants focused on improving scientific reproducibility and attended the proceedings at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to discuss the best paths forward.
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