Alicia Cintron, PhD

insidehighered.comBeing an Influencer Can Make You Better Scientist (opinion)Far from frivolous, science communication on social media forces us to confront the context of our research on a daily basis.

11 Sept

How Becoming an Influencer Can Make You a Better Scientist www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

physicstoday.aip.orgWhen it comes to science engagement, hire a professionalResearchers don’t need to do science engagement alone. Working with professionals makes the job easier and more effective and can lead to better science.

15 July

When it comes to science engagement, hire a professional. physicstoday.aip.org/features/whe...

insidehighered.com10 Lessons From an Office of Public Scholarship (opinion)How can institutions better support scholars wanting to do public-facing work?

13 July

10 Lessons From an Office of Public Scholarship, 3 Years In www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

aip.orgPhysical Science Careers DisruptedDocumenting the Impact of Federal Funding & Policy Changes

16 June

Physical scientists: if federal funding cuts or policy changes have disrupted your career, @aip.bsky.social wants your story. These accounts will be preserved for history. Share yours: www.aip.org/library/ex-l... #sciencecommunication

nature.comThe future of science communication is not an article like thisResearchers and science publishers need to seize the opportunity offered by the drastic shifts in the way news is produced — one reason Nature has joined TikTok.

3 June

The future of science communication is not an article like this. (or a post like this). www.nature.com/articles/d41...

nature.comThe science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformationScientists and medical experts are countering climate denialism, vaccine scepticism and wellness pseudoscience on social media.

1 Mar

The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation www.nature.com/articles/d41...

cintronrevised.comHow Academic Societies Can Elevate Research | (Cintron, Revised)Discover 3 practical strategies academic societies can use to elevate field research without overwhelming your board or budgets. Start today! (Cintron, Revised)

16 Feb

3 Practical Ways Academic Societies Can Elevate Field Research cintronrevised.com/blog/researc...

medpagetoday.comOpinion | Science Communication Should Be a Core Competency in Medical TrainingWe've seen how profoundly things unravel when communication breaks down

10 Feb

"Science communication is not a "soft" skill, but rather how the public comes to understand, trust, and act on scientific and medical knowledge." www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...

insidehighered.comHelping faculty build channels to audiences that matterHow higher education communicators should help faculty build durable, direct channels to reach audiences that matter.

3 Feb

the first question comms professionals should ask faculty is "what is it they want to achieve with their communication efforts?" the answer will help guide any coaching/support/efforts to feel more authentic, less laborious, and very intentional. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

timeshighereducation.comThe difference between good and bad impact managementHow do academics and research managers really feel about impact management? Here’s how it can be done badly, and how to do it right

3 Feb

"When management reduces impact to a series of checkboxes, academics quickly recognise that their work is being measured and scrutinised, rather than supported." www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/diffe...

theconversation.comScience is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communitiesScientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.

19 Jan

Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities theconversation.com/science-is-b...

timeshighereducation.comHow to engage with stakeholders for research that mattersFor meaningful research impact, stakeholder engagement has to be genuine and built over time. Follow these tips for better collaboration

28 Nov 2025

How to engage with stakeholders for research that matters. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-e...

cen.acs.orgTrust in science means trusting the process (even when that’s hard)Researchers and science journalists need to be transparent about nuance and context in the scientific process

11 Nov 2025

Trust in science means trusting the process (even when that’s hard) cen.acs.org/education/sc...

scicommbites.orgCommunity Engagement is Vital When Combating Scientific Misinformation - SciCommBitesIn the battle against misinformation, local leaders are a cornerstone to reaching historically marginalized communities.

10 Nov 2025

Community Engagement is Vital When Combating Scientific Misinformation ... a TL;DR version via @scicommbites.bsky.social scicommbites.org/community-en...

worksinprogress.newsThe genius of the amateurThe greatest breakthroughs often come from outsiders who can take a fresh perspective

24 Oct 2025

The genius of the amateur. www.worksinprogress.news/p/why-scienc...

science.orgWhen women researchers publish, media attention doesn’t always followMen-led papers receive more media coverage than women’s, new study finds

10 Oct 2025

When women researchers publish, media attention doesn’t always follow | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

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"We should always encourage people to ask questions—not automatically mistake them for skepticism or antagonism." via @physorg_com phys.org/news/2025-10...

phys.orgOpinion: People want to engage with science. Don't mistake questions for controversyScience is advancing faster than ever—and so are its impacts on our lives around the world.

insidehighered.comWhat Makes a Great Op-Ed? An “L.A. Times” Editor ExplainsOp-ed editor Philip Gray shares advice for academics on how to get published in a national paper and how submitting pieces is a numbers game.

6 Oct 2025

What Makes a Great Op-Ed? An ‘L.A. Times’ Editor Explains www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

timeshighereducation.comHow can universities show the impact of their research and boost connections with the public?The need for higher education institutions to show economic, social and environmental impact of their research and how it benefits communities is urgent. Here, a panel from Australia and New Zealand s...

5 Oct 2025

How can universities show the impact of their research and boost connections with the public? www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-c...

24 Sept 2025

Driving into Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, you can see massive 750-foot sand dunes from miles away at the base of mountains! My first thought: "how the hell did sand end up here?" One well-designed sign at the visitors center answered immediately. Good science communication in action.

jcom.sissa.itNational parks as vehicles for science communication: the science of signsSigns used for science interpretation within national parks have been little studied. We analyzed the textual content of 129 signs in 11 US national parks. Science content was high, but readability wa...

24 Sept 2025

A few weeks before my trip out west, new #ScienceCommunication #research crossed my feed and I knew it was a sign (no pun intended). Having visited 16+ parks, I reflected on my experiences and what I know about research communication. jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...

cintronrevised.comNational Parks & Science Communication | (Cintron, Revised)What can national park signage teach about research communication? Science communication in action with lessons for every scholar. (Cintron, Revised)

24 Sept 2025

The study found 79% of park signs require 10th-12th grade reading level despite the avg. Americans' 8th grade level. This sparked thinking about lessons for #scholars. Principles that make signs work can transform #ResearchCommunication. Wrote about it here: cintronrevised.com/blog/researc...

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19 Sept 2025

insidehighered.com7 Tips to Keep You Safe From Online DoxingExperts offer solutions to prevent doxing and advice about how to respond and keep yourself safe if it happens to you.

particle.scitech.org.auScience communication is a conversation, not a script | ParticleHow science is told matters as much as what it says.

17 Sept 2025

"The message dies when scientists confuse the empirical with the imperial." particle.scitech.org.au/people/scien...

nature.comResearch posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagementBluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

15 Sept 2025

Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

30 Aug 2025

"[academic] writing is not just about sharing information; it also involves making a political and moral statement." doi.org/10.37602/IJS...

wissenschaftskommunikation.de“Instead of fixing their policies, they chose to fight me”Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles helped lead New Zealand through the pandemic. Then the death threats came, followed by a legal battle over whether her university had done enough to protect her. Now, the...

19 Aug 2025

Wild that a university would argue public engagement isn't part of faculty work, therefore they owe no protection when researchers face harassment. WILD. www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/instead-of-f...

cintronrevised.comCommunication Training I PhD programs | (Cintron, Revised)Discover how PhD programs, faculty, and administration can enhance student marketability through communication skills training. Learn more at (Cintron, Revised)

6 Aug 2025

Planning fall courses? 📚 Consider adding communication training to your grad course. With 56.9% of PhDs working outside academia, students need skills that work everywhere. Communication training makes them better academics AND stronger job candidates. cintronrevised.com/blog/communi...

insidehighered.comDon’t Wait for Permission to Write for the PublicYou don’t need a public engagement grant or media team to begin. Here’s how—and why—to share your expertise now.

6 Aug 2025

"You don’t need to leave higher ed to write for the public. And you certainly don’t need permission." www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

open.substack.comNIH: The quiet engine of science is being dismantledAnd what you can do

23 July 2025

NIH: The quiet engine of science is being dismantled open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...

22 July 2025

I've been thinking about shifting my #newsletter from #MailerLite. I've mentally outgrown it. I'm looking for something a bit more turnkey, more fun, and easier to use. Any suggestions? Which do you love? Why do you love it? What was your experience shifting your newsletter to another platform?

thechanzo.comTanzanian Researchers Develop Step-by-Step Guide to Impactful Science Communication - The ChanzoDr Buguzi and Dr Nyinondi challenge researchers to integrate effective science communication as a fundamental component of their research process

30 June 2025

Tanzanian Researchers Develop Step-by-Step Guide to Impactful Science Communication. thechanzo.com/2025/06/30/t...

open.substack.comWhat we misunderstand about “doing your own research”It’s become a punchline – but it points to something broken in how we share health information

18 June 2025

How should we respond to people “doing their own research?” open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...

nature.comTransparent peer review to be extended to all of Nature’s research papersFrom today, all new submissions to Nature that are published will be accompanied by referees’ reports and author responses — to illuminate the process of producing rigorous science.

18 June 2025

Hopefully this also reduces the instances of assholery in the peer review process. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

insidehighered.comHigher Ed Must Make Research MatterThree tips to help bridge the gap between academic research and public relevancy.

12 June 2025

"How we communicate research matters just as much as the research itself" www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

cintronrevised.comSharing Research Beyond Academia | (Cintron, Revised)Writing prompts to help you discover the best approach for sharing research beyond academia that fits your strengths & reaches your audience. (Cintron, Revised)

11 June 2025

What’s the best approach for sharing research beyond academia? 🤔 The question is fundamentally flawed. There is no best approach. But there is the best approach that works for YOU. I created writing prompts to help you find YOUR unique path👇🏾 cintronrevised.com/blog/researc...

11 June 2025

Should you start a newsletter? Write for industry publications? Speak at conferences? The options for sharing research beyond academia feel endless. A lot of #ScienceCommunication advice treats it like there’s a universal formula. There isn’t.

11 June 2025

The most effective approach to sharing research beyond academia happens when: → Your natural communication strengths → Where your audience actually consumes information

3 June 2025

Raise your hand if you've explained your research and got a blank stare 🙋🏾‍♀️ The problem isn't that your research isn't important—it's that we were never taught how to talk about it in ways people understand. Here are 5 techniques to address this👇🏾 cintronrevised.com/blog/researc...

It’s truly a miracle I’m out in the world instead of working from my couch and watching the French Open. 📍Sarasota, FL

nature.comHow we’re battling Trump’s science cuts across small-town AmericaNeuroscientist Jessica Cantlon is urging scientists to use the power of local newspapers in the fight against US research-funding cuts.

Imagine if every scientist published an op-ed in their hometown paper showing how their community sparked their curiosity & shaped the research that's now changing the country? That's what @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social is promoting—collective action, one story at a time. doi.org/10.1038/d415...

sciencehomecoming.comScience Homecoming

Over 100 scientists published pieces in their local papers in just the first month of Science Homecoming✨ Science Homecoming supports researchers with: -An interactive map to find local newspapers -Op-ed examples from fellow researchers -Volunteer editors to review sciencehomecoming.com

If you're looking for a meaningful way to advocate for science, this might be it. Tell your hometown how they helped create the researcher you became.

insidehighered.comFive Science-Backed Ways to Improve Academic Writing (opinion)There’s a science behind writing clearer sentences, Yellowlees Douglas writes.

27 May 2025

We've all come face to face with unreadable journal articles. So rife with jargon & passive voice that we abandon ship. Academic writing IS research communication. This @insidehighered.com article shows how small changes can transform the reading experience. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

27 May 2025

The article highlights research-backed facts: ✓Active voice increases reading speed by 33% ✓Concrete subjects help readers process info faster ✓Keeping subjects/verbs close reduces cognitive load ✓Action verbs engage our sensory-motor system Small shifts, better reading experience.