Scientific outreach needs from a scientist?
Hi science teachers of Reddit! I’m a first year PhD student in cancer biology and immunology and I’m passionate about education and outreach that’s accessible for both children and adults, especially since it’s needed to combat what’s going on with HHS and all the new wellness pseudoscience. I don’t really know where to start so I thought I would ask the experts: what’s the best way to try to enact helpful change from the scientist side of things? Have most of you guys ever done research in a lab, and would the opportunity to spend some time in the lab be something you’re interested in? What struggles do you face as science teachers? Do you need volunteers for anything? How can myself and my friends in my cohort engage in meaningful conversation with others outside of the lab and our field?
My mother is a teacher and I’ve seen how hard she works and how little she’s provided with to support her students and classroom. I have so much respect for you guys!
TLDR - how could a career research scientist help with scientific outreach and education?