The four students who earned this distinction were involved in an array of activities, including outreach, volunteer work, and presenting their research.

The process of translating complicated, multidimensional scientific findings into simple language is an intricate process. Colorado State University’s Kelp Laboratory is seeking to understand the science behind effective scientific communication.

The Collegian names the Kelp Lab as one of CSU’s hidden gem research labs. Founded by Nicole Kelp, the lab measures the effectiveness of science communication education and health communication for infectious disease relations.

Kelp lab’s Hannah Gilliard wins first place in the Social Sciences/Humanities category for her presentation, “Measuring and Improving Undergraduate STEM Students’ Inclusive Science Communication Skills”.

Nicole Kelp, CSU MIP assistant professor, gave a presentation at the UCDavis’ Center for Healthcare Policy and Research Seminar series regarding the impacts of misinformation about vaccines.

MIP assistant professor, Nicole Kelp, describes her work surrounding science communication and how it can be used to combat the spread of misinformation.

Nicole Kelp and CSU Faculty are working to create a new center devoted to preventing and controlling vector-borne diseases with $8.75 million cooperative agreement.

Author Nicole Kelp says, “Uncertainty is complicated for all humans to handle, myself included! It was helpful to consider science communication from this empathic perspective while writing this course.”

A conversation with Colorado State University’s Ashley Anderson, Melissa Burt, and Nicole Kelp explores the value of diversity, humanity, relationships, trust and the next generation in science communication.