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Liz Barnes @lizbarnes.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

How can science instructors support students' science communication in a way that fosters science identity, civic engagement, and protects their well-being? The Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN) is kicking off our Spring talk series to tackle these very questions. Join us!

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Research for Inclusive STEM Education Center @asurisecenter.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

RISE center #AAASmtg recap: RISE director Sara Brownell organized a session named “Bridging ideological divides in science” with speakers Joe Graves, @lizbarnes.bsky.social, and @docrowschaef.bsky.social highlighting the need for dialogue rather than deficit when discussing controversial topics.

Photograph of session organizer Sara Brownell (right), and speakers Joe graves (Left), Liz Barnes (Center left), and Erin Rowland Schaffer (center right) sitting behind a table with a black tablecloth and two microphones

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Liz Barnes @lizbarnes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

At the #AAASmeeting, Sudip Parikh & Michael Crow emphasized the need for science communication that builds trust & strengthens relationships. That’s exactly the challenge we’re tackling tomorrow in our session: “Bridging Ideological Divides About Science.” I hope you join us.

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Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt @evolutionvu.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

This week, we're #thankful for our colleague @lizbarnes.bsky.social, who's working to promote harmony between #religion & #evolution! Tune in on Insta or TikTok through Thursday to see her #Scopes100 clips. @ncse.bsky.social

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Liz Barnes @lizbarnes.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN) is excited to launch our second talk series! Our first talk will be from Dr. Liz Bailey on integrating indigenous ways of knowing into science communication. Free to all! See flier for registration details.

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Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt @evolutionvu.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

How do we lower the “science vs faith” temperature? @lizbarnes.bsky.social shows practical ways to reduce conflict so more students can learn #evolution: loom.ly/ljN30oU @ncse.bsky.social #Scopes100

Photo of Liz Barnes speaking with hands raised mid-point, wearing a gray blazer and black shirt. Slide text reads “Liz Barnes — Promoting Harmony between Religion and Evolution.” Logos for Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt, NCSE (National Center for Science Education), and Vanderbilt University appear along the bottom; a small signpost graphic at right shows “Muslim,” “Catholic,” “Buddhist,” and “Atheist.”

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Liz Barnes @lizbarnes.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The Science Communication Education Research Network is excited to have Dr. Heather Akin, a strategic science communications researcher, speak virtually about the "science of science communication" on Monday, May 19th! This talk is virtual and open to all. Register using the flyer QR code/link.

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Liz Barnes @lizbarnes.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Talk series announcement for NSF-funded Science Communication Education Research Network (SCERN)! Three speakers will presenttheir work on science communication education to improve students' communication skills about science! Details and a QR code to register are below!

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Liz Barnes @lizbarnes.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

I'm recruiting 2 fully funded Ph.D. students (w/ summer funding) to work on a NSF CAREER grant! We will be studying how to increase students' science communication knowledge and skills about vaccines & climate change. Reach out if you are interested! www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/...

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NSF Award Search: Award # 2238174 - CAREER: Investigating and Supporting Undergraduate Biology Stud...

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