I started a blog in 2021 that has been updated into a “scientific updates” informal collective media site and newsletter, called GGR. GGR stands for “grads gone rogue”, a name that Katrina and I coined for our blog about life as a graduate student in STEM. Like most side projects, GGR got put on the back burner. Since graduating, I have dusted off the cobwebs and developed a newfound direction for this platform.
While completing my doctorate and planning for a career afterward, I found great interest in science communication. I started joining platforms, learning the trade a bit, and seeking out opportunities to build my resume. I noticed there are a lot of platforms providing scientific updates of the latest and greatest technologies, but what seems to be lacking is access to the realities of scientific work and what we actually discuss day-to-day.
So I decided to dive in and start something of my own! Even more so, I saw this as an opportunity to provide a community for others in my position. GGR is an informal collective. The purpose of our platform is not only to share scientific updates but to also provide a location for those interested in building their science writing and illustration portfolio for a career in science communication.
You can send inquiries to gradsgonerogue AT gmail.com