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Scientists learn to be storytellers

Florida International University Search May 5, 2021 at 12:00pm The importance of good science communication has never been more salient than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professionals who are knowledgeable in both science and storytelling are needed to convey critical information to an anxious public. FIU’s Steven Cruz Institute for Media, Science + Technology (SCI) is helping to change the narrative that scientific research and storytelling are mutually exclusive by showing researchers how, in reality, you cannot have one without the other. The institute recently hosted a series of workshops and trainings aimed at helping researchers share their findings. Students from all over the world joined in on the conversation.  

Philly Chamber of Commerce announces diverse procurement initiative

WHYY By (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital) Just hours before a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia launched a new collaboration that aims to undo racial inequalities that pervade the region’s economy by changing how businesses do business. Designed to encourage large companies to use more Black and brown-led suppliers, the Diverse Procurement Collaborative commits 100 of the region’s largest employers including the University of Pennsylvania, Comcast, and Wawa to increase the diversity of their contracting networks. “The Chamber believes that we can’t truly create a strong, equitable economic recovery without a commitment to those Black and brown businesses,” Susan Jacobson, the board chair, said during a press conference Tuesday morning.

Nelson County leading the way in vaccinating residents

The local health department, retired nurses and family are working together to make it happen. Written By: Matt Henson | × Debby Anderson writes down information from a man who is about to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Matt Henson/WDAY MCVILLE, N.D. For Janice Ralston, it s a day she has been trying to squeeze into her planner for a few weeks her first COVID-19 shot. A little nervous about it, she said. For Susan Jacobson, it s an emotional day. She s now fully vaccinated, meaning she can finally see her grandkids. The Christmas presents are under the tree, so it s heartfelt, she said with tears in her eyes.

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