By Neil Thompson In December 2023, I had the privilege of attending the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual conference in San Diego, a gathering that brought together horse doctors from around the world to delve into the latest advancements in equine technology, practice, and innovation. There was an exhibit hall with companies hocking …
Meet Our New Board Members
Last month we welcomed four new members to the SANDSWA board. They shared more about themselves, including what they are looking forward to as a board member, how they broke into science writing and more. Mario Aguilera (he/him/his) Director of Strategic Communications, UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences As a new SANDSWA board member, …
How to End the Pandemic: Facts, Patience and Love
By Nicole Woolcock A common refrain resounds throughout the Black community when national hardship strikes the United States: ‘When White folks catch a cold, Black folks get pneumonia.’ That is to say, systemic racial inequities cause economic and public health issues to disproportionately impact the Black community. The coronavirus pandemic is no exception. On September …
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Communicating Science to Spanish Speakers: Takeaways from the July meeting of the SANDSWA Social Justice in Science Writing club
By Monica May Aaron Burden/Unsplash Mario Aguilera was scrolling through Twitter when a post caught his eye. UC San Diego biologist Fabian Rivera-Chávez, Ph.D., had co-written an article in Spanish for the LA Times with the goal of encouraging vaccination in the Hispanic community. Aguilera, the director of strategic communications for UC San Diego’s Division …
Highlights from the March meeting of the SANDSWA Social Justice in Science Writing club
By Monica May David Travis/Unsplash Whether you are navigating getting a COVID-19 vaccine, helping children return to school or determining if you should go back to the office in person, we know this is a busy time. In an effort to share insights with club members who weren’t able to make it to the March …
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