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Holly L. Menninger

I coordinate public engagement and science learning for the Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota.

Prior to this role, I was director of public science for the College of Sciences at NC State and led citizen science activities and online science communication for YourWildLife.org. Before NC State, I worked in science policy for the American Institute of Biological Sciences and co-hosted/produced a popular local radio program and podcast called Science Cabaret on Air (91.7 FM, WICB, Ithaca, NY).

Fav. scicomm: Love me some www.buzzhootroar.com!
Online: www.yourwildlife.org; http://hollymenninger.com; @DrHolly
Role: Section Co-Founder; Past Chairperson (2015-2016)

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Announcement: 2021-2022 C&E Officers

We are excited to announce that we have our 2021 Chair-Elect, Katherine Hannibal, and our 2021 Secretary-Elect, Meghan Zulian, appointed! We also welcome Ajisha Alwin as our Student Member Section Liaison! We are thrilled to have them all join our leadership team this year. 2021 Chair-Elect: Katherine Hannibal Katherine is a M.Sc. student at California State University Northridge examining the…

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Resource of the Week: Teaching Science Communication

C&E Section leadership co-facilitated a discussion around teaching science communication as part of ESA’s Water Cooler series. Follow this link for a list of valuable resources.

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Announcement: New Chair-Elect, Elizabeth Cook

Receiving only one nomination for this role, we are delighted to introduce to you the C&E Section’s new Chair-Elect: Dr. Elizabeth Cook. Elizabeth’s nomination is posted below, so you can get to know her better. She will assume the Chair-Elect role in August, when Bob Newman (current chair-elect) transitions into the role of Chairperson and Kirsten Schwarz moves into the…

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NEW: Awards for Science Communication from C&E Section

Recognition of important work matters. Since our inception, the Communication and Engagement Section has intended to offer awards to recognize the intellectual, scientific, and civic contributions made by ESA members active in public engagement and science communication. For years, our section has worked toward being able to put money, and the credibility of a professional society, into our efforts to…

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