Communicating the art of ‘communicating science’ through FameLab
Reading Time: 5 minutesA SCIENCE COMMUNICATION session interestingly brought together a geneticist, a futurist, a microbiologist and an environmentalist on one virtual stage. On a virtual webinar platform, the four speakers from the four vastly contrasting fields of science delivered a highly-spirited discussion to an audience consisting of enthusiastic and aspiring science communicators. The Famelab Webinar hosted on March […]
Experts Encourage to Speed Up Biotech Adoption in Pakistan with the Help of Scicom
Reading Time: < 1 minutePAKISTAN is one of the top adopters of biotech crops in the Asia-Pacific, according to ISAAA SEAsiaCenter Director Dr Rhodora Romero-Aldemita, who was one of the speakers in the ISAAA Brief 55 Launch and Seminar on Science Communication and Public Engagement held physically and virtually at COMSTECH, Islamabad, Pakistan on March 9, 2021. Dr Romero-Aldemita shared the science communication initiatives of ISAAA. […]
FameLab: Journey into Global Science Communication
Reading Time: 2 minutesScience communication is a field that is gaining momentum globally and skills in science communication are becoming critical for any STEM careers such as educators, scientists, engineers, regulators, policymakers, medical doctors and those who work in STEM-related companies. Covid-19 and emerging technologies are creating more demand for science communicators. However, questions on how to become […]
‘PANAS! Climate Change Stories in Malaysia’ Project Launched
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUALA LUMPUR: Science Media Centre (SMC) Malaysia, in collaboration with British High Commission Kuala Lumpur and EcoKnights officially launched ‘PANAS! Climate Change Stories in Malaysia’ project aimed at promoting evidence-based and accurate reporting on climate change topics in the media. Through this initiative, Malaysian journalists, writers and content creators are invited to produce local Malaysian stories, […]
Dr Margaret Karembu conferred Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) by Kenyan President
Reading Time: 2 minutesDR MARGARET KAREMBU has been conferred a Presidential award in recognition of her tireless effort over the last two decades to improve science communication and appreciation of modern biotechnology tools for national development. In nominating Karembu for consideration of the award, Kenya’s National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) cited her strong will to withstand aggressive activism against agricultural innovations […]
OFAB Nigeria celebrates exemplary science journalism
Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE Federal Government of Nigeria is counting on agricultural technology to help deliver food security solutions and address challenges brought by climate change. In his speech during this year’s Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB)-Nigeria Media Awards, Nigeria‘s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Alhaji Sabo Nanono stressed that the country is relying on the contribution […]
‘Jom Science, Malaysia!’ – A photoblog of Malaysian scientists and their work
Reading Time: 2 minutesBY UMAIYAL MUNUSAMY “JOM” is a friendly phrase commonly used among Malaysians no matter their age, gender or race. In English, “Jom” means “Let’s go”. Every Malaysian will often use this phrase in their daily lives. Some of the examples are “Jom makan” (Let’s eat), “Jom minum” (Let’s get a drink), “Jom balik” (Let’s go […]
Science journalism session goes ‘Zoom’, raises interest of participants
Reading Time: 3 minutesTHE Malaysian Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC) in collaboration with The Petri Dish and Science Media Centre (SMC) Malaysia organised a virtual workshop on science journalism entitled: “From research articles to popular science”. The workshop which provided an introduction to science journalism and communication was conducted by veteran journalist and editor of The Petri Dish, Joseph […]
Science Speaks, ISAAA’s science portal is up and running
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTO continue its goal of providing effective platforms of communicating science to major stakeholders from different parts of the world, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) launches Science Speaks, a brand new blog featuring key activities, events, and developments of ISAAA, its global network of Biotechnology Information Centers, and other partners. A […]
ISAAA global coordinator: Policies, ethics, religions, all constitute science communications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCOMMUNICATING SCIENCE is not just about communicating the science of the technology, but also talking about policies, regulations, ethics, and religion and many other things that influence decision making. This is according to ISAAA Global Coordinator Dr Mahaletchumy Arujanan. In her interview with Plantae, Arujanan discussed [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ ] why scientists should communicate science effectively. […]