Communicating Science
Five Things to Know: Nature Article Advocates for Open Data Sharing in Science
The state of science today is divided: some believe all data should be publicly available to promote collaboration, while others believe it is safest to hold onto their findings to protect themselves from competitors who may use them as a foundation for a new, more exciting study. Nature recently published an article explaining the importance and benefits of openly sharing scientific data. Here are five things to know:
Read MoreMass General Research Institute Externship: Sharing Science with Our Schools
This April, the Mass General Research Institute hosted its first-ever “externship,” where BPS teachers could volunteer to be a part of a four-day experience to learn about research at Massachusetts General Hospital and opportunities to get students involved.
Read MoreMass General Research Institute Celebrates Science with the Community
Our communicating science initiatives include working with scientists to help them find ways to display their work in accessible language, as well as community outreach to give our scientists a chance to meet the public and explain their work. This April, the Research Institute organized two events designed to promote science communication and outreach as part of the Cambridge Science Festival.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Do an Internship at the Mass General Research Institute and Why It’s Amazing
I’m an 11th-grader at the International School of Boston and for the past 5 days, I have been working as a communications intern in the Office of the Scientific Director at the Mass General Research Institute. Here’s an overview of what I worked on and what I learned! Day 1 To be honest, I felt…
Read MoreBecome a Science Expert! 5 Student-Approved Websites to Check Out With Your Kids
Are you looking for some fun and interactive websites to engage students in science? Look no further! Our science communications intern Aliénor Rice– a high school student at the International School of Boston, recently checked out this list of the best science websites for students, and picked out some of her favorites. Check out her…
Read MoreFun Science Experiments for Kids Inspired by Popular Science-Themed Books
How to make floating eggs, coffee filter parachutes, slime and more.
Read MoreMass General Participates in Week-Long Celebration of Science and Discovery
Each year the Cambridge Science Festival hosts a 10-day celebration of science, technology and art in the Greater Boston area with the goal of making science accessible, interactive and fun. This year, the Mass General Research Institute participated in two of the festival’s 200+ events. Science Carnival and Robot Zoo On Saturday, April 14th, Mass General researcher Nitya…
Read MoreSurvey Shows America’s Optimistic Yet Skeptical Attitudes Towards Science
According to a recent survey conducted by manufacturer 3M, most Americans share our fascination with science, but there’s also a fair amount of skepticism.
Read MoreHarvard Catalyst – A Great Resource for Researchers
Established in 2008, Harvard Catalyst | The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center is dedicated to improving human health by enabling collaboration and providing tools, training, and technologies to clinical and translational investigators.
Read MoreHealth Literacy and Science Communication: Two Sides of the Same Health Communication Coin?
Considering that 72 percent of internet users looked up health information online in the last year, yet half of Americans read at an 8th grade level or below, there’s a clear need for digital health materials that all readers can understand
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