San Diego Science Writers Association
Kelly Quigley, SANDSWA President The landscape of science writing is shifting beneath our feet. We face challenges—job insecurity, funding uncertainties, and restricted access to vital information. Yet, science communication is more important than ever. This is a time that demands more than just resilience; it demands community. This year, the San Diego Science Writers Association …
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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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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 …
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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