Our OMSI Science Communication cohorts attract a diverse group of scientists from universities, industry and STEM organizations across Oregon.
Meet our recent cohorts
Summer 2018 - Cohort 12
Nancy Yen Shipley
Providence
Kathryn Wallin
OHSU
Ariane Erickson
University of Washington
Lindzay Irving
Portland State University alumna
Scott Veldman
Oregon State University/NuScale
William Penta
Oregon State University
Ignacio de la Higuera Hernandez
Portland State University
"I am much more comfortable communicating my research and ideas to other people with various backgrounds"
Spring 2018 - Cohort 11
Christina Murphy
OSU
Nicholas Beaird
OSU
Lu Wang
OSU
Christina Mulch
OSU
Jennifer Bailey Guerrero
OSU
Hannah Rolston
OSU
Phylicia Cicilio
OSU
Kendra Sharp
OSU
Nicholas Bira
OSU
Chelsea Batavia
OSU
Amber Barnard
OSU
Branwen Purdy
OSU
Katherine Dziedzic
OSU
Valeri Lapacek
OSU
Aisha Mckee
OSU
Karla Jarecke
OSU
Fall 2017 - Cohort 10
Kasey Jakien
OHSU
George Burwood
OHSU
Sarah Foster
OHSU
Sydney Boutros
OHSU
Ken Stedman
Portland State University
Sydney Weiss
OSU
Peder Nelson
OSU
Cara Fritz
OSU
Larisa LaMere
OSU
Carolyn Gombert
OSU
Tyler Parsotan
OSU
Words of wisdom from past fellows
Don’t take our word for it, hear from past OMSI Science Communication Program participants.
“The activities were so simple yet got the message across so effectively! Very mind-blowing, I will be thinking about this in the future.”
“I am much more comfortable communicating my research and ideas to other people with various backgrounds (e.g. scientists outside my field, my non-scientist (art major) mother, 5-year-olds at the museum). I feel ready for anyone who asks!”
“I feel more confident about communication approaches with complicated tasks.”
“The interactions that I have with small groups of people at the science museum are a perfect practice ground for the variety of conversations that I could have with decision makers. Many of the best practices apply equally well to a conversation with a decision maker.”
Learn more
Contact OMSI’s Senior Science Communication Specialist Amanda Fisher to receive more information or to schedule an informational session for your group.