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Why Do People Read Science Communication

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Training/Workshop Programming Languages Research & Data Analysis Undergraduate Research

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Writing successfully for a public audience about science requires understanding why people might want to read about scientific work. Consider three things that a piece might do: Writing about science can reveal new ideas to readers, that can alter their understanding of the world in big ways and small. It can explain the scientific reality of pressing issues already in the public eye. And it can convince people of the scientific point of view—show why scientific thinking should inform their own. I’ll offer examples of each approach and consider some lessons for those interested in science and science communication.

A reception will follow this session.


Knowledge prerequisites: None

Hardware/software prerequisites: None

Workshop format: Presentation and demonstration

Target audience: Students, researchers, faculty, staff

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Sarah Laskow

Sarah Laskow is a Senior Science Editor at The Atlantic.

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