Caroline Hemphill, Science Communicator
Science nerd.
This is the portfolio of the science communication work I have done for the Professional Writing Minor at UCSB.
Learn Something New
Misconceptions About Antibiotics, and Why They Persist
CRISPR Babies: He Jiankui's Unplanned Legacy
In 2018, He Jiankui shocked the world by announcing that the first CRISPR-edited babies had been born. Who is this man, and what were his motivations?
Dr. Ken Hiltner | UCSB Sustainability
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ken Hiltner of UCSB and talking about sustainable transportation. Read this article I wrote for UCSB Sustainability.
Beach Tar at Coal Oil Point: On-Site Signs
These are some signs that explain the abundant tar present on Coal Oil Point Beach in Goleta, California.
Epigenetics: Annotations in the Book of DNA
Trait inheritance is complicated. Here, we think of epigenetic changes as annotations to the printed book that is your DNA.
Allergies: How Do They Work?
What is happening in the body during an allergic reaction? This video explains antibodies, immune effector cells, and allergic responses.
Professional Writing Minor Application Portfolio
This is the portfolio I submitted when I applied to the Science Communication track of the Professional Writing Minor.
Systematic Literature Review: Why Are Food Allergies?
Why do we get food allergies? Does it have to do with the gut microbiome? Let's see what the literature says.
