Scientists spend a lot of time conveying information in a top-down fashion by publishing scientific papers and communicating our work with other scientists, but the bottom-up approach of conveying our work to the general public is equally important. Science communication is increasingly becoming part of the socially defined job description of scientists. This is happening partly because of an increase in the frequency and intensity of environmental issues, which cannot be adequately conveyed only through journalists.
Scientists can remedy this lack of science communication ambassadors. Former Administrator of NOAA, Jane Lubchenco, urged scientists in her 1998 paper to define a new social contract in which scientists communicate their work more readily and effectively in response to “urgent and unprecedented environmental and social changes."
Throughout my scientific career, I aim to translate my research into stories to make it more accessible to the general public.
Scientists can remedy this lack of science communication ambassadors. Former Administrator of NOAA, Jane Lubchenco, urged scientists in her 1998 paper to define a new social contract in which scientists communicate their work more readily and effectively in response to “urgent and unprecedented environmental and social changes."
Throughout my scientific career, I aim to translate my research into stories to make it more accessible to the general public.
Science Writing
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Suglia, Elena. “The Buzz on Bee Research at Fairview Farm.” Raritan Headwaters Association Newsletter. 29 October 2015. link
Suglia, Elena. “Tardigrades: The tiny superheroes that have been to space.” Public Radio Exchange. 7 May 2015. link
Suglia, Elena. “Robots may soon swarm the ocean floor searching for resources.” National Association of Science Writers. 18 February 2015. link
Suglia, Elena. “Accidental greatness: How some of the world’s most famous discoveries started with mistakes.” The College Hill Independent. 14 November 2014. link
Suglia, Elena. “Long time, no see: Insect antiquity and small body size contribute to insect diversity.” Brown University Catalyst Magazine, Fall 2014 edition. link
Suglia, Elena. This I Believe Rhode Island: Salt Marshes. National Public Radio. 5 August 2014. link
Suglia, Elena and Sinead Crotty. “Salt Marsh Die-off: Causes and Consequences.” Association of Massachusetts Wetlands Scientists Newsletter. July 2014. pdf
Suglia, Elena. “How do you teach a melting pot? Blend it up.” Brown University Behind the Science Newsletter. 15 April 2014. link
Suglia, Elena, Sinead Crotty and Steven Hagerty. “Salt Marsh Die-off.” Wikipedia.com. July 2014. link
Suglia, Elena. “For the sake of science.” Brown Daily Herald. 23 February 2015. link