Explore science communication, hear different voices, and expand your practice.

SciComm Spotlight is a space to explore science communication in practice. It amplifies the voices and experiences of students, faculty, and alums at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies as well as the broader SciComm community. Edited by Isabell May, PhD, associate professor and director, Certificate of Science Communication, each monthly newsletter features contributions from across the field. 

Here, you'll find stories, insights, and resources to help you communicate science more effectively and navigate pathways into a SciComm career. Sign up for the SciComm Spotlight newsletter to receive future issues.

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Latest Issue

The June issue of SciComm Spotlight explores how science communication can help people feel more connected to important conversations that affect everyday life. In SciComm CloseUp, hear from the SciComm program alumna Makyla Jones about how storytelling and thoughtful communication can support more open conversations with young people about mental health. In SciComm Resources, learn how people in the US experience science in daily life. In SciComm Voices, Julie Rosen, PhD, talks about the importance of clear, approachable, and meaningful communication.

Read the June issue of SciComm Spotlight.


Latest Posts

Building a Science Communication Practice: From Strategy to Collaboration

Published April 1, 2026

Learn practical ways to build science communication as a sustained practice. Read the "Building a Science Communication Practice: From Strategy to Collaboration" post in The Elm.

Science Isn't Partisan, But Attacking It Is

Published May 20, 2025

How politicizing scientific research erodes trust and threatens our ability to make informed, evidence-based decisions. Read the "Science Isn't Partisan, But Attacking It Is" post in The Elm.

Science Communication in the Age of GenAI: Between Truth, Trust, and Transformation

Published April 16, 2025

Learn what GenAI means for the future of science communication. Read "Science Communication in the Age of GenAI: Between Truth, Trust, and Transformation" post in The Elm.

Storytelling and Science: How Effective Framing Shapes Understanding

Published March 5, 2025

A person’s fear might challenge your attempt to persuade them. Here’s how “framing” could go a long way. Read "Storytelling and Science: How Effective Framing Shapes Understanding" post in The Elm.