Alumni Highlight: Meet Hannah Truby, Editorial Coordinator for the Mountain Gazette
Reynolds School alumna Hannah Truby is writing, photographing, and advocating for the environment through her work with the Mountain Gazette.
Keeping it Light: Q&A with Nathan Hurner, Public Affairs Specialist for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A conversation on the essential role of humor in communicating science to the public. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Lessons of the shell: Q&A with filmmaker and scientist Alexandria Firenzi
Alexandria Firenzi tells us about her “Beyond the Shell” project on California’s red abalone and provides insight into the power of cross-cultural collaboration and two-eyed seeing in science communication and environmental research. By Vanesa De La Cruz Pavas.
Shooting for the Stars: Q&A With NASA Filmmaker James Tralie
A conversation with James Tralie on daily life at NASA’s Goddard Space Center, the unique challenges of communicating out-of-this-world science, and Tralie’s space travel dreams. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
TikTok for Science: Tips for Engaging, Educating, and Entertaining New Audiences
TikTok is more than dance challenges and comedic sketches; it is a powerful tool in the science communicator’s social media toolbox. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Rain or Snow? The Crucial Role of Citizen Scientists in Monitoring Precipitation
With help from citizens with smartphones, Reno scientists are learning the secrets of winter storms. By Sydney Peerman.
Celebrate science with the UNR Planetarium
Did you know UNR’s planetarium is built in the shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid – similar to a potato chip? Learn more fun facts with director Paul McFarlane! By Jayanti Sarkar.
Climate change in context: Dr. Anne Nolin on snow, fires, forests, and communication
Climate change is all around us! UNR’s Anne Nolin helps us understand the complex interactions at play in western mountain ecosystems – and how to talk about it. By Jayanti Sarkar.
Meet the Curator: A Q&A with Garrett Barmore of UNR’s Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum
Garrett Barmore, curator at UNR’s Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum, speaks with Hitchcock Project about minerals, climate change, and more. By Amanda Durand.
Q&A: Communicating Science During Tense Times
Ran Duan opens up to Hitchcock Project about risk, perception, and effective science communication tools. By Hannah Truby.
