A really interesting profile of evolution education researcher Liz Barnes (@lizbarnes.bsky.social)!

Serving It Up: MTSU’s Liz Barnes traveled unlikely path from Denny’s waitress to a national role in demystifying science – MTSU News

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How can science instructors support students' science communication in a way that fosters science identity, civic engagement, and protects their well-being? The Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN) is kicking off our Spring talk series to tackle these very questions. Join us!

RISE center #AAASmtg recap: RISE director Sara Brownell organized a session named “Bridging ideological divides in science” with speakers Joe Graves, @lizbarnes.bsky.social, and @docrowschaef.bsky.social highlighting the need for dialogue rather than deficit when discussing controversial topics.

At the #AAASmeeting, Sudip Parikh & Michael Crow emphasized the need for science communication that builds trust & strengthens relationships. That’s exactly the challenge we’re tackling tomorrow in our session: “Bridging Ideological Divides About Science.” I hope you join us.

This week, we're #thankful for our colleague @lizbarnes.bsky.social, who's working to promote harmony between #religion & #evolution! Tune in on Insta or TikTok through Thursday to see her #Scopes100 clips. @ncse.bsky.social

The Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN) is excited to launch our second talk series! Our first talk will be from Dr. Liz Bailey on integrating indigenous ways of knowing into science communication. Free to all! See flier for registration details.

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How do we lower the “science vs faith” temperature? @lizbarnes.bsky.social shows practical ways to reduce conflict so more students can learn #evolution: https://loom.ly/ljN30oU @ncse.bsky.social #Scopes100

All talks from Session VI: The Relationship of #Evolution and Religion are online! https://loom.ly/4IBdeAk @ncse.bsky.social @lizbarnes.bsky.social @revbatgirl.bsky.social

The Science Communication Education Research Network is excited to have Dr. Heather Akin, a strategic science communications researcher, speak virtually about the "science of science communication" on Monday, May 19th! This talk is virtual and open to all. Register using the flyer QR code/link.

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Talk series announcement for NSF-funded Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN)! Three speakers will presenttheir work on science communication education to improve students' communication skills about science! Details and a QR code to register are below!

Talk series announcement for NSF-funded Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN)! Three speakers will presenttheir work on science communication education to improve students' communication skills about science! Details and a QR code to register are below!

Students often talk with friends & fam about climate, @lizbarnes.bsky.social + colleagues find. But they tend to go heavy on the stats & facts, and don't know how to bring up solutions. They rarely learn how to have effective conversations, and would love training & practice. Well, guess what! 🧵

Undergraduate Biology Students’ Climate Change Communication Experiences Indicate a Need for Discipline-Based Education Research on Science Communication Education about Culturally Controversial Scien...

Science communication is a key skill for undergraduates, but little research explores how biology students communicate about societally important, yet controversial topics like climate change. In this...

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Our new research shows that college students talk about climate change often but rely too much on statistics and facts without building trust first. They also really want to learn more about how to communicate effectively as part of their science education. www.lifescied.org/doi/10.1187/...

Undergraduate Biology Students’ Climate Change Communication Experiences Indicate a Need for Discipline-Based Education Research on Science Communication Education about Culturally Controversial Scien...

Science communication is a key skill for undergraduates, but little research explores how biology students communicate about societally important, yet controversial topics like climate change. In this...

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I’m so excited and humbled to embark on this incredible research journey! Truly a dream come true for this first generation kid #NSFCAREER mtsunews.com/biology-facu...

Two MTSU biology faculty land $1M NSF grants to support research projects

Since earning an R2 designation as a “doctoral university: high research activity” in spring 2022, Middle Tennessee State University has continued to boost research — most recently&n…

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I'm recruiting 2 fully funded Ph.D. students (w/ summer funding) to work on a NSF CAREER grant! We will be studying how to increase students' science communication knowledge and skills about vaccines & climate change. Reach out if you are interested! www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/...