Today we’d like to introduce you to Lori Palen. Hi Lori, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where…
Strictly speaking, Book From the Ground: From Point to Point (BFG) is unrelated to research communication. Loosey-goosey speaking, I learned about it in a work-related book (Joyful Infographics by Nigel Holmes) and I love icons, so [shrug], here we are…
Imagine this: You’ve decided to bake a really fancy, really delicious cake. You fundraise to buy the ingredients: premium butter, cage-free eggs, and artisanal flour. You sift together the dry ingredients, stir in the wet, pour it all into a…
As I've mentioned previously, when I was a kid, I liked to write. Recently, I was reflecting on the quality and kinds of writing I did as a kid, and I realized that some lessons I learned back then that…
Recently, a colleague asked if I could provide examples of good data visualizations to share with an academic research center. Thanks to widespread education and evangelism, there are many good (or, at least, not terrible) examples of dataviz in modern…
If you've been around Ye Olde Blog for a while, you may have seen me geek out about data art. So, when I heard about Making with Data (MWD), I had to check it out.* MWD features more than 25…
We recently connected with Lori Palen and have shared our conversation below. Lori, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can…
The Guest in Ask an Expert... • Dr. Lori Palen discusses how data communication bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world impact • Data Soapbox helps scientists translate complex findings into accessible, engaging content that drives positive change •…
I recently had the pleasure of attending my younger son's 4th grade class presentations about Urban Ministries of Wake County. Each trio of students used either a poster or Google Slides to share different aspects of the non-profit. (Then they…
Last weekend, I was part of a career panel for ComSciCon-Triangle. ComSciCon is a nationwide workshop series organized by graduate students, for graduate students, focused on building science communication skills. It's super cool; I wish this had existed when I…