2020 vision: Research communicators pick their most memorable stories December 17, 2020
It remains without saying that 2020 has offered unprecedented challenges. In the earliest weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, classrooms emptied, and instruction and outreach quickly transitioned to remote delivery. Research labs, ultimately reopened with modifications for health and safety, were closed for nearly all but those researchers studying the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its effects.
Yet, our community is filled with examples of resilience, dedication and passion. We have the privilege of covering the work of its researchers and students, whose efforts seem more important than ever as we confront the realities of a pandemic. This year has reminded all of us just how much science, and its connection to humanity, influences our lives. Here are the stories that stood out most to us this year.