Communications Workshop Helps Bridge Gap Between Scientists and Public
On February 21, scientists learned the essentials of science communication during a half-day workshop at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
Rebecca Fowler, Author at State of the Planet - Page 2 of 7
I'm a science writer and the communications manager for the Center for Climate and Life. I've ventured to the Arctic, across the Southern Ocean, and many other cold places with scientists to participate in their fieldwork and tell stories about their research.
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