Science Communication

As part of my commitment to making psychological research more accessible to the public, I created a series of four informational flyers that translated Dr. Ariel Mosley’s past and current research on cultural appropriation and racism into visually engaging, easy-to-understand formats. These flyers were featured at the Whole Earth Festival at UC Davis, an annual community event that brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate sustainability, social justice, and cultural awareness.

Each flyer highlighted key findings and core messages from Dr. Mosley’s work, including how zero-sum thinking shapes policy attitudes, how cultural appropriation reinforces systemic racism, and the importance of understanding these phenomena in everyday contexts. My goal was to bridge the gap between academic research and community understanding , thus making complex psychological theories and findings accessible, actionable, and relevant to festival-goers.

In addition to organizing an education booth where I distributed these flyers, I delivered a public speech at the festival. In it, I emphasized the importance of studying racism and cultural appropriation—not only as academic concepts but as lived experiences that shape real-world outcomes. I also spoke about how this research is vital to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across institutions and communities.

This event showcased my passion for science communication, particularly as it relates to justice-oriented research. It also demonstrated my ability to translate academic knowledge into public education tools that inspire dialogue and social change.