What is “Closing the Science Gap”?

Since this is the first post in the category “Close The Gap”, I will describe what we mean by “close the gap”.  I am a young scientist, in fact, I am still in graduate school.  However, what I lack in experience, I make up for it with a unique point-of-view.

The way I see it, there are many gaps in the science field. There is a huge gap between the scientific research community and its intended “customer”, i.e. the general public.  I feel that, if we, as scientists, continue on the path we are currently on, these gaps will continue to grow deeper and wider.

My goal from this category (this whole website, actually) is to provide a place online for those who share my point of view to help them develop a bridge between the labs and the community.  This bridge serves two purposes:

1. To find ways for scientists to share their knowledge and experiences to educate the community.

2. The community would have a deeper understanding and appreciation for the value of scientific research.

Of course, this will not happen overnight… in fact, it will be a very long term process.  But as with any long journey, it starts with the first step.  As I embark on my journey as a young scientist, this website is my first step to identify my niche in science where I can create the most impact.

Will you join me and become a part of this journey?

Read out blog posts in the Closing the Science Gap category…