Jargons are not all bad!
Did you know that the term ‘interview’ was once considered jargon? This word is now understandable to most people who…
Keep readingSlides: Some powerful pointers
I once taught an undergraduate course on microscopy, every semester for 3 years. In the six semesters I taught the course…
Keep readingA good hook in the hand…
Think of a movie you enjoyed watching or an article you liked recently. What do you remember? Chances are you might not remember as much as you think, and it is likely that you remember the beginning better than the middle bits. This is what psychologists call the serial-position effect…
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How to storify science? Hint: it’s in the structure, not the content
Since 2018, I have worked and trained hundreds of academics, researchers, and science enthusiasts at different stages of their career. My training sessions range from a half day workshop, for over 500 high school graduates (I know—crazy!)…
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Our Training-for-trainers module is now available
Our training-for-trainers module is now available. For those interested, please visit http://www.akademisains.gov.my/science-communication
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Welcome to MySCN
Welcome to MySCN! Our mission is to provide clear and simple explanation of science-related topics to the general public.
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