I believe that when trying to convey the importance of your work to a more general audience one of the most important things to be wary of is the use of technical jargon. By making the choice to use jargon instead of explaining what the terms mean you may leave many listeners in the dark…

The Brackenridge fellowship is well-known for its emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration between individuals of different educational backgrounds. It’s my hope that through my cohort and exposure to those outside of my discipline that I am able to learn how to effectively communicate my research to a variety of audiences with varying degrees of…

Hi everyone! My name is Chris Perrone and I’m an rising senior with a major in molecular biology, minor in chemistry and certificates in sustainability and GIS. This will be my first time participating in independent research. This past summer I worked for the New York City Department of Health which gave me some exposure…