I am a doctoral researcher working on figuring out the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind neurodevelopmental disorders. I’m particularly interested in how the choice of medium, whether written, visual, or verbal, shapes how scientific ideas are understood by different audiences. At The Science Basement, I coordinate and host internal “Train the Trainer” sessions, where science communication professionals lead workshops on many different aspects of science communication.
This spring, we dove into how genetics shapes our perception of the world through fun activities! Taste Perception: Did you know taste is influenced by genetics? We used PTC strips to see… Read More »Youth Science Club Explores Genetics, Heredity, and Senses!
We dived into the new year with science, curiosity, and hands-on experiments! This time, our young explorers ventured into the fascinating world of geography, learning about mapping, topography, and mountains. Through interactive activities, the children: Learned… Read More »The Youth Science Club kicks off 2025 with Geography!