Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Zoom
Communicating the work that we do with non-scientific audiences has never been more important! Trust in science is at historic lows in the United States, but AEESP members can play an important role in regaining and expanding that trust. Join this special seminar to strengthen your core communication skills so that you can broaden the impact of your research and connect with the public in meaningful ways.
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The Art of Science Communication
Wednesday, November 12
12:30 - 2:00 EST / 9:30 - 11:00 PST
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Speaker Bios
Dr. Dione Rossiter
The seminar will be presented by Dr. Dione Rossiter, an atmospheric scientist who specializes in science communication, engagement, and outreach. Dee received her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and her Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz, both in Earth & Planetary Sciences. She is the Executive Director of Science at Cal, and has worked with non-profits, universities, government offices, and for-profit businesses to improve their science engagement efforts. These efforts include creating new and/or improving existing science communication, marketing, education, diversity, and outreach initiatives. Prior to running Science at Cal, Dee’s previous positions include: Scientific Programs & Outreach Manager at the Carnegie Institution for Science, providing leadership of programs that broaden the reach of Carnegie’s scientific research; and the Director of the Mass Media Fellowship at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, placing scientists in news outlets across the country to create science news for public audiences.
Dr. Kara Nelson | Moderator
The session will be facilitated by AEESP President Kara Nelson, who is the Blum Chancellor's Chair in Development Engineering and a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley. Her research advances sustainable and equitable water infrastructure through innovations in water reuse, sanitation, disinfection, and wastewater-based epidemiology. She teaches courses on water, wastewater treatment and innovation in the water sector. Dr. Nelson also serves as Associate Director of Development Engineering at the Blum Center.