Science needs translating.
In 2020 the global pandemic that shut down the world. After watching the news, checking social media, and speaking with friends and family, it became abundantly clear that us scientists are not doing a good job of conveying what we know and the research we have performed. Between complex jargon, definitional differences in common terms (try saying the word “significant” to a scientist vs. a non-scientist, you’ll know what I mean), and even simply a lack of effort to maintain approachability, science quickly becomes inaccessible to the average person. I am trying in some small way to provide a place that anyone -scientist or not- can use to learn a thing or two about a thing or two.
What’s with the Levels?
The goal is to create something that anyone can learn from. We all have different backgrounds, different expertise, different interests, and different goals when it comes to learning. So I wanted to teach in a way that anyone can get something out of this.
Level 1: Fun Facts
Give me the highlights so I can mention this cool new thing in conversation with my friends.
Level 2: Conversation Starter
I really want to learn and understand this subject but this topic is outside of my expertise.
Level 3: Journal Club
I know a thing or two about this field, but I don’t have time for a deep dive into this work on my own.
Our Amazing Team
It’s not a big team, but they do their best.
Creator, Writer, Editor
David van Dongen
B.S. Biochemistry, Drew University
PhD Candidate Cancer Biology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Moral Support
Raven
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