I just checked this out, and it is a great idea, but if we really want this to catch on with the public, it needs to be even simpler. For example, I just clicked on the Forest Nutrient Cycling article and expected some cool drawing with arrows and a one or two sentence take home message box. But no, I got three sciencey paragraphs to read. And it left me confused. If added nitrogen increases the bacteria that promote leaf decay, how does this slow the cycle rather than speed it up? I need a picture showing me how an increase in leaf munching bacteria decreases nutrient cycling. Then I think we'd really have something for the public.
Just my two cents. Génie -----Original Message----- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ben Baiser Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2014 5:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ECOLOG-L] New science communication website Hey Ecologers, A really innovative website called Publiscize (www.publiscize.com) just launched that helps scientists write layperson summaries about their research. They are trying to give scientists a voice about their research to improve science communication and help educate the public. They also help spread the word about all the posted research on social networks. The founder, Rob Seigel, who has a PhD in atmospheric science and is an NSF postdoctoral fellow at the University of Miami, developed the website due to his frustration with communicating his research and science in general with the public. Go check it out and support it; it is a great initiative! Cheers, Ben
