Over the next few weeks, Science Borealis is excited to feature a series of stories developed for a story-telling event held at the joint conference of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists, Association of Field Ornithology, and Wilson Ornithological Society in July 2024. These stories were prepared with the help of Borealis Blog editors and polished […]
Communication, Education, and Outreach
Montréal’s Urban Agriculture Continues to Grow
By Jesse Correll, guest editor Urban agriculture in Montréal has a rich history of growing from the ground up. From its roots in traditional farming, it has adapted to the limited space and resources in the urban environment, becoming increasingly important to the communities around it. According to architects Vikram Bhatt and Leila Marie Farah, […]
Navigating cultural competence in public health communication: A Communicator’s Pocket Guide
By Aygun Ibrahimova, guest editor Picture yourself on a quest: You must drive to an unfamiliar destination that is hundreds of miles away. If you have a rough idea of where the location is, you could start driving and hope that you find your destination. But it is more likely that you will open Google […]
Sparking Action – The Hidden Power of Outrage
By Ann Yang, guest editor We have been raised to see rage as something negative. We were punished for our tantrums, forced to endure “time outs” in our rooms until we were calm and collected. But is rage truly a bad thing? Can we tap into the untold power of rage to create positive change? […]
Asking “who” before “how”: understanding your audience for effective science communication
By Tiffany Chiu, guest editor Do you ever feel like your communication efforts fall on deaf ears? You are not alone. Most scientists want to share their research to make a difference in society. But many struggle to put that desire into practice. They share information that they believe is important, rather than understanding and […]