As an atmospheric chemist, I am to keep the general public informed about issues of climate change and air quality. Tailoring this communication to those without a scientific background can be challenging, but it is crucial in making research of any kind meaningful and valuable. I have come up with three strategies that I think…
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Communication: from Cohort to Community
One of the predominant reasons that I applied to and accepted the Brackenridge Fellowship in the University of Pittsburgh Frederick Honors College was the opportunity to participate in the community of other scholars across disciplines. This community is also further broken up into seven different cohorts that allow fellows a chance to connect more closely…
Introduction: Piper Read
Hi everyone, my name is Piper Read and I am excited to share a little bit about myself and my research. I’m a Chemistry major and going into my senior year (scary!). Following graduation I plan to pursue a graduate program in Environmental/Atmospheric Chemistry. My dream is to work for an environmental organization such as…