A common stereotype of scientists is that they are poor at writing. A quick internet search brings up a Reddit post that proclaims, “90% of scientific writers absolutely suck at writing.” However, while stereotypes about scientists have long existed, science communication – which focuses on the translation of scientific information to a variety of scientific and nonscientific audiences – has gained more attention in recent years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
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May 27, 9:53 pm
Vaccines or ivermectin?: Students navigate disinformation dialogues in Fiat Lux 19
“Climate change is a hoax.” “The earth is flat.” “Vaccines have microchips in them.” These beliefs persist despite having been widely rejected by scientists. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some conservative politicians promoted the use of the drug ivermectin, which is used to kill parasites, as a cure for the virus – even though the United States Food and Drug Administration did not authorize its use and the National Institutes of Health explicitly advised against it. Read more...
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May 27, 9:45 pm
From pipettes to policy, science educators advocate for change via communication
When scrolling through social media, Neha Gupta and her roommates often come across several diets. Like many college students, after seeing accounts promoting diets such as one of bacon, eggs, butter, beef, ice cream and intermittent fasting, they were confused about what to eat. Read more...
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May 27, 9:31 pm
Chemical Engineering 19 teaches science communication via Wikipedia contribution
This post was updated May 28 at 5:22 p.m. The next time a person searches the internet to research native plants or local dialects, they may encounter Wikipedia articles edited by UCLA students. Read more...
Photo: A person opens a Wikipedia article about DNA on a laptop screen. A Fiat Lux seminar being offered this quarter is teaching students how to edit and create articles on Wikipedia. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)
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May 27, 6:22 pm
2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony honors alumni contributions, services
This post was updated May 27 at 9:24 p.m. The UCLA Alumni Association honored seven alumni and one network for their contributions to the university and the greater community at its 2024 ceremony May 18. Read more...
Photo: The James West Alumni Center is pictured. The UCLA Alumni Association hosted a ceremony May 18 to honor seven alumni for their contributions to society. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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May 26, 9:57 pm
Studies reveal inequalities among teachers of color in California schools
This post was updated May 27 at 8:57 p.m. California is a long way from achieving racial equity for teachers, according to two recent studies conducted by the Civil Rights Project at UCLA. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA School of Education & Information Studies is pictured. The Civil Rights Project, an institute within the school, recently published two studies regarding racial equity for teachers in California. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)
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May 25, 6:40 pm
Elizabeth Kemper to retire as Student Legal Services director after 40-year career
Elizabeth Kemper, a legal rights advocate for UCLA students, is retiring after 40 years. Kemper, director of UCLA Student Legal Services, will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 academic school year, leaving behind a legacy of decades-long advocacy and efficiently meeting the legal challenges students face. Read more...
Photo: Elizabeth Kemper, pictured outside Royce Hall, is retiring from her role as director of Student Legal Services after 40 years in the office. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Kemper)