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Role of a 'sounding board' for an aspiring science communicator
A rule of thumb to follow if you aspire to be a science communicator or you are a researcher who wants to communicate research to the lay...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
3 essential elements that ensure integrity of science journalism
Science journalism - A field that involves interaction between scientists, journalists, and the public to facilitate the conveyance of...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
3 pointers that ensure reliable science communication
Credibility and scientific accuracy Fact-check content Indicate scientific basis - Link references/sources Maintain transparency -...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Role of social media in science communication
Social media has emerged as a boon for information dissemination in several domains, and science communication is definitely one of them....

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Defining the audience in science communication
Why is it important to define the audience in science communication? Appropriate reach and impact Different audience groups addressed...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Public engagement triangle
The Public Engagement Triangle is a framework developed by Lindsey Coulborne that reflects various possible goals of public engagement...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
3 unique points that make researchers good science communicators
Researchers are trained to: Ask and answer research questions Produce evidence based research, concepts, and findings Clearly state...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
7 benefits of communicating science in the public domain
Improves the population’s beliefs about science Generates social acceptance of scientific facts and concepts Ensures public trust and...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Science communication: Goals, Objectives, and Paradigms
Goals To share recent scientific findings and excitement for science with the society To increase public appreciation of science To...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 21, 20221 min read


10 science careers that do not restrict you to the laboratory or the classroom
Love science, but do not see yourself working in a laboratory for long hours? Want to educate and create awareness about science, but...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 20, 20229 min read
Public understanding Vs public engagement
Public understanding Traditional approach Increase public understanding of scientific research, findings, and concepts One-way discourse...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 18, 20221 min read
What, Why, and How of science communication
What? Use of: Appropriate skills Media Activities Dialogue To achieve AEIOU: A - Awareness E - Enjoyment I - Interest O - Opinion-forming...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Journal of general virology
About: They accept studies on virus replication, pathogenesis, virus-host interactions, phylogenetic or epidemiologic studies, or studies...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Daddy’s girl or Mommy’s boy? Fun fact: You may be either, both, or neither!
Remarks such as, “It runs in the family.” “It’s in our blood.” are very common in conversations related to family history. What dictates...
Cleon Dsouza
Jan 14, 20226 min read


Imposter syndrome: The demon within
What would it be like to hear someone tell you that you are not proficient at what you do; that you do not deserve the credentials,...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Dec 22, 20213 min read


Cracking the code: a glimpse into the puzzling world of genes!
Explore the wonders of the labyrinth that is genetics
Cleon Dsouza
Dec 9, 20213 min read


COVID-19: Airborne? Are masks, physical distancing, & best practices still effective?
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged the possibility of airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Sep 24, 20203 min read


A bird’s eye view of the COVID-19 challenge: Pathology to pharmacology
Get a bird's eye view of the pandemic that has engulfed the world. COVID-19, the disease caused by the notorious severe acute respiratory...

Dr. Pialy Ghanekar
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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