Offers free seminars, lessons, social events, and written pieces on science for the public, and gives science PhD students practice communicating.
About
The mission of Science in the News is to bridge the communication gap between scientists and non-scientists. We accomplish this by providing free seminars, lessons, social events, and written material on varying science topics for the general public. We provide science PhD students the chance to hone their communication skills by hosting these events and by giving feedback on their presentations and articles.
Details
- Open to
- Graduate students
What they do
- Lessons on science topics
- Social events
- Written material on science topics
- Free seminars on science topics for the general public
- Communication skills development for science PhD students through hosting events and feedback on presentations and articles
Mission, in their words
To bridge the communication gap between scientists and non-scientists.
More links
- Career center listingHarvard directory
Sources
- Science in the News – Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career SuccessHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Student clubs (career center)Harvard page · seen Oct 4, 2026
- Instagram: @sitnbostonSocial account · seen Oct 5, 2026
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