I like science, I like writing, I like science writing. Science is not just boring equations or working long hours at the lab. Researchers choose science as a career because science is beautiful and science can evoke awe. I hope to give non-scientists a glimpse of this awe through science writing. It is also important to make research accessible to the public- to combat misinformation and help people make well-informed choices. Here are some of the articles I have written over the past 2+ years
2023-present- Freelance articles for the Office of Communications, IISc
Feature articles for Kernel- IISc's monthly research newsletter
Writing with Light- Techniques that allow etching of patterns for fabricating practically useful devices
Matter on the move- The exciting field of active matter seeks to uncover complexities of collective behaviour
Decoding distortions- Rajiv Soundararajan’s lab is working on futuristic technologies that enable superior visual experiences.
Press release
Fighting persistence in TB bacteria
Predicting material properties with limited data
Connect articles- IISc's quarterly print magazine about life at IISc
Behind the beams- Technicians at MBU’s X-ray facility are crucial to maintaining the high-end equipment
Get, Set, Go- Researchers on campus talk about why they run
2024- Freelance article for IndiaBioscience
Sowing the seeds of innovation- the precision agriculture initiative
2024- Articles from science writing internship at IndiaBioscience
News articles
A key protein for human neuron generation
Calcium ions and immune proteins ring disaster bell in plants
3D-printing with silk to treat knee injuries
Covering events
Carbon- An exhibition at Science Gallery Bangalore
Bringing exhibitions to everyone: The ‘Exhibition-in-a-Box’ project
Beginnings in Bhopal: Reflections from YIM 2024 (Part I)
Beginnings in Bhopal: Reflections from YIM 2024 (Part II)
Interviews
Articles edited
Fungal adaptation in extreme temperatures
Science policy, research and entrepreneurship
Sowing the seeds of innovation- the precision agriculture initiative
2022- Science writing intern at Office of Communications, IISc
Connect article
Kernel article
Tracking cancer without culture
Press release
Using nanosheets to identify bacterial strain and drug resistance
Bacterial vesicles coated on gold nanoparticles to combat TB
Other articles
I contributed an article on 3D bioprinting to the blog of the Atal Incubation Centre based at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad :
My first formal writing experience was at BITS Pilani, where I was part of the BOSM (BITS Open Sports Meet) english press, and wrote articles covering the athletics team and athletics events at the sports fest. Here is my first ever published article: