Sci-Comm

Research is often highly technical and published in journals that are inaccessible to non-scientists. Therefore, an important aspect of a scientists job is to effectively communicate research to policymakers, educators, and the general public. However, science communication often falls short because the nature of science is empirical, focusing primarily just on facts and logic. Still, scientists very often describe their research as beautiful because they have direct connection to inspiring facets of research that non-scientists are not exposed to.

The two aspects of plant science research that I am exposed to on a daily basis which I find beautiful are plant engineering with biotechnology and the intricacies of plant development as captured through live imaging; two capacities that are built on decades of dedicated scientific research. For that reason, my scientific communication seeks to bridge the gap between scientists and the public through two innovative projects that use plants as mediums to convey scientific knowledge and reveal the beauty of research. Click the animations below to learn more!