SDB Science Communication Internship

Developmental biology research relies on a foundation of effective communication. At any given conference, you may meet developmental biologists entering the field with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, bioethics and more, all working across disciplines to answer similar questions. When I applied to graduate school after earning a degree in Bioengineering, developmental biology was barely on my radar as a possible area of research to pursue. However, the developmental biologists I met during the interview process happened to be skilled communicators, and I was quickly won over to the field.

Recognizing the need to continuously develop strong communicators, the Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) offers a Science Communication Internship to give trainees the opportunity to hone their writing skills on top of their primary roles as graduate and postdoctoral researchers. As an intern myself, I have felt that this internship has been mutually beneficial. I have had the opportunity to work one-on-one and in groups with mentors on writing projects that support SDB’s mission, all while continuing my thesis research.

Over the past two years, my projects included profiling leaders in the field at different stages of their careers and highlighting exciting research. Participating in the internship has strengthened my relationships within the developmental biology community, a sentiment shared by other current and former interns.

Applications for the SciComm Internship are currently open to trainee members of SDB through August 16^th. Beyond the membership requirement, applicants are expected to have a strong background in developmental biology and an interest in writing about science. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next cohort of interns will produce!

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