Association of Science Communicators’ Post

🚀 Happy National Science Appreciation Day! 🚀 Today, we celebrate the wonders and achievements of science on National Science Appreciation Day! It's a day to honor the relentless curiosity and groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our world. 🌍✨ At QSI Virtual School, we strive to spark that innate curiosity in each of our students. We believe in the power of asking "Why?" and "What if?" – because those are the questions that lead to innovation and understanding. 🔬🚀 Science is not just a subject; it's a way of thinking, exploring, and making a difference. Whether it's biology, physics, chemistry, or environmental science, each field offers endless possibilities to contribute to our world. 🧬🌌 Let's take a moment to appreciate the scientists who paved the way and those who continue to work tirelessly for a better future. But let's also celebrate YOU – our students, who are the future of science. Your curiosity, passion, and dedication inspire us every day. 💡📘 We encourage you to dive deeper into your scientific interests today. Conduct an experiment, read about a new scientific discovery, or start a project on something that fascinates you. Remember, every great discovery started with a question. 🌟🔎 Here's to curiosity, innovation, and the endless pursuit of knowledge. Happy National Science Appreciation Day! Let's make it count. 🎉💫 #NationalScienceAppreciationDay #Innovation #Curiosity #OnlineEducation #QSIVirtual #QSI #SuccessForAll

Last December 2023, the University Network for Innovation, Technology, and Engineering (Unite!) published a handbook to discuss the best practices on open science and innovation. A product of an in-depth comparative case study involving 70 research teams across seven European universities, it unveils practical guidelines for embracing open science and innovation practice to further develop a new governance model tailored for universities in the digital era. The handbook highlights open protocol sharing, or making the entire research design transparent and accessible. One of the people who was interviewed was our director, Dr. Hans Rocha IJzerman. He emphasized the crucial role of the Open Science Framework (OSF) platform in making open science work (and did you know that Dr. Hans Rocha IJzerman was the OSF’s 12th registered user?!?). At ABSL, we prioritize registered reports for confirmatory research, along with sharing analysis scripts and utilizing the OSF for the reproducibility of one’s work. Without such rigor, it is hard to trust the accuracy of scientific research. At ABSL, we don't just advocate for open science; we live it. Our commitment to openness and transparency is not just a core value but a driving force behind our research initiatives. Join our open science lectures and workshops, tailored for researchers and professionals alike. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, our services empower you in your open science journey. Additionally, we extend our assistance to companies or organizations ready to learn more about open science. 💡 Embrace open science with us and contribute to a global movement valuing transparency, openness, and innovation. 🌐 Read more about the handbook here: https://lnkd.in/dUYka2jY #ABSL #openscience

Grant winner 5 of 5! 📣 Name 👤: John J. Han Education 🏫: McGill University Proposal 📜: Many people fail to recognise their vulnerability to bias and are reluctant to receive extraneous interventions that are designed to promote debiasing. One reason for this reluctance is the cognitive barrier that suppresses one’s responsiveness to debiasing procedures. My study aims to provide evidence that people can self-correct and reduce their susceptibility to bias with experience over time. Gorilla tool 🛠️: Game Builder How will winning the Gorilla X CloudResearch grant support your research? 🧐 ⭐️  I am very much looking forward to this opportunity to develop studies using the Gorilla Experiment Builder as well as the prospect of showing others about the co-existence of user-friendliness and scientific rigor.

I’m happy to recognize three years at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory today. Yippie! Truth be told, I’m just glad to be part of a wonderful team! It’s been a year of insights for me. Mostly, I learned a little more about myself; that my past has made the present moment meaningful for me. These days, I write about people and the causes they champion at a national lab. Cool. But wherever apt, I also color my work with lessons from my training in the history of science discipline. Alright. And why the coloration by an obscure discipline? Welp, turns out that history and science have a lot in common. I’m drawn to their symbiosis – the doers who think, the systems that organize, and the structures that enable and constrain. And can’t forget to mention the variation of these things across time. Also, I can’t help myself. I'm a student of the complexities of large organizations, particularly of the scientific kind, observing the mechanisms and people that make them what they are today. I guess it’s fitting that my path to this point has not been straight and narrow. More like crooked and obtuse – by Jove, complex! I’m a believer in playing the hand we’re dealt and leveraging it where appropriate. And that includes lessons from my sojourns in academic departments at universities, archival collections at arts foundations, social causes at nonprofits, working groups in STEM and research efforts in historical studies. And what did that zig-zagging amount to? Why a meaningful career at SLAC, of course! Happy work-iversary, June 14! #careers #communications #histsci #personaldevelopment

Hello Everyone, I am excited to share that I had the incredible opportunity today to present at the 28th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics (WMSCI 2024). I proposed the concept of Navigating Transdisciplinary Communication from a graduate student's perspective, focusing on how this approach can enhance Transdisciplinary communication and Collaborative Research. My journey in research has led me to explore various disciplines, culminating in a deeper understanding of their practical applications, particularly in the field of STEM management. I'm excited to share that my work has been published in NJIT’s Digital Commons under the STEM for Success initiative. You can view it - https://lnkd.in/eQpWKGVF Pathikonda, S., Lipuma, J., & Leon, C. (2024, September 13). Academic Presentation “Navigating Transdisciplinary Communication: A Graduate Student’s Perspective on Collaborative Research” [PPT]. 28th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics (WMSCI 2024), Online. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Cristo Leon, Ph.D. and James Lipuma for their constant support and guidance throughout this process. In such a short span of time, we were able to achieve something remarkable, and I look forward to further collaboration in research, particularly in applying these insights to Supply Chain Management and Project Management. This marks a great start in the field of Transdisciplinary Communication (TDC) as a graduate student, and I’m excited to look forward to more conferences and collaborative research with Cristo Leon, Ph.D. and James Lipuma. #TransdisciplinaryCommunication,#CollaborativeResearch, #STEM, #ConstructivistApproach, #CoDesign, #Innovation, #ResearchIntegration, #BroaderImpactsParticipation. #NJIT, #STEMforSuccess #NJITDigitalCommons, #AFTC #WMSCI #IIIS #WomeninSTEM  

Science Week at UM6P Navigating the Frontiers of Transition, Feb 12-16 Embrace the spirit of innovation and join us at UM6P's Benguerir campus from the 12th to the 16th of February 2024, where we chart new territories at this year's Science Week. Immerse yourself in a celebration of intellectual agility as we host over 50 esteemed global researchers, including luminaries of transformative science. Witness firsthand the intricate dance of evolution and innovation across an array of disciplines. Kicking off the event, Daniel Dennett will captivate our minds with his philosophical and scientific exploration into the cognitive transitions of thought. As a distinguished philosopher and cognitive scientist, Dennett's discussion promises to be a convergence of wisdom that challenges and enlightens our perspectives on the evolution of consciousness. In the pursuit of solutions for a sustainable future, Michael Zaworotko will then take the stage, showcasing the transformative potential of crystal engineering. His work, which spans across numerous papers and patents, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and potential of crystals in pioneering a path to sustainable energy. Completing the trio of our opening day's thought-provoking sessions, Gilles Spenlehauer will distill his extensive expertise in scientific innovation into a compelling narrative on sustainable energy. His pragmatic approach to addressing global challenges with actionable science underscores the vital role of research and development in our collective future. These three remarkable speakers will illuminate the stage on February 12, offering a tapestry of insights that herald the beginning of an enlightening week-long discourse. Join us in this unique intellectual exploration, where every discussion, every insight, propels us towards new understandings and possibilities. Discover our agenda : https://bit.ly/3vWbkpy Click, Register and join the transitions : https://lnkd.in/ejWgKEgm #UM6P #ScienceWeek #Transitions2024 #ShapingTheFuture #ScienceInTransition #InnovationCelebration #GlobalResearchers

🔐 Unlocking the Secrets of Scientific Shifts: Are Transitions the Hidden Architects of Progress? 📈 At the UM6P Science Week, Mr. Raphael Liogier, Scientific Director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, delved into the nuanced concept of scientific transitions, emphasizing a distinction often overlooked. Mr. Liogier challenged the common conflation of transition with evolution or gradual change, asserting that transition is about stability until a tipping point is reached. He painted a vivid picture of a system in balance, suggesting that the status quo remains until a sudden collapse or breakthrough occurs. It is in this moment that a new reality emerges, drastically different from what preceded it, defying anticipation just seconds prior. Mr. Liogier emphasized that transition is not the ongoing evolution itself, but rather the transformative leap that occurs when evolution reaches its limits, pushing the system beyond a threshold to redefine its equilibrium. The UM6P Science Week, an annual event with the theme "At the Frontiers of Science," provides a platform for such profound discussions. Centered around a trans-disciplinary symposium and augmented by conferences, reading circles, and exhibitions, the week aims to showcase UM6P's latest advancements. Renowned speakers gather in Benguerir to engage in stimulating debates with students, fostering an environment that encourages questioning, reflection, and the dissolution of disciplinary silos. This unique blend of intellectual exchange and knowledge dissemination places UM6P on the global stage of academia, reflecting its commitment to scientific research, teaching excellence, and the dissemination of knowledge. #AcademicDiscussions #Decoding #Research #ScientificTransitions #InnovationFrontiers #EvolutionVsTransition #MoroccoCanSucceed

The strength of tomorrow’s success depends on building a movement today that will accelerate progress toward STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) excellence and equity by 2050. We are proud to be named a 2024 alliance partner of the STEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA) to help advance a national strategy for building an inclusive STEMM workforce. Learn more about SOA: https://hubs.ly/Q02l5gTb0

Ken’s insights from decades of studying what good looks like and #ShigeoShingo teachings included that we in healthcare need to focus on flowing processes so caregivers have the TIME to care for the patients!! If those #worksystems and #processes aren’t putting the right materials in the right place at the right time so that people can deliver care… then that is the #improvement you should make first.