The ability to communicate is so very important, yet we as scientists often struggle to communicate effectively. This in part has to do with the fact that scientists switch between technical work and communication with non-scientists. Identifying your audience is key to assuring that the appropriate amount of background is provided.
There are various forms of media that can be used to communicate. Writing is used to effectively communicate one's thoughts and findings. Writing comes in so many forms, every one equally as important. This portfolio serves as an example of my breadth of writing through technical writing, science communication, and reflective writing. Through these categories, I effectively communicate with my colleagues (technical), my community (science communication), and myself (reflective).
Technical writing pieces are publications based on my research, bioremediation of abandoned mine drainage. This category includes professional peer review articles, as well as short notes and reports (formal and informal).
Science communication is the presentation of informal science to the public. This work includes articles from column in the D.U. Quark, "Science in my Backyard", as well as digital media, and infographics.
Reflective writing is centered around a specific subject and how it impacts me as an individual. This category primarily comes in the form of blog entries written for "Writing, Reading, Working".