Name: Brittany Fair
Hometown: Palo Alto, California
Department: Communications, Salk Institute
Website: www.brittanydfair.com
Hobbies: triathlon, rock climbing and horseback riding
What do you study? I am a science communicator based in San Diego. I currently work at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies where I write articles for Inside Salk magazine and press releases for upcoming scientific papers. I also produce science videos and co-host Salk’s podcast, Where Cures Begin.
Why is it important? The goal of science communication is to make science accessible to everyone. As a research institution, Salk hopes that our science communication efforts will help inspire the next generation of scientists while sparking interest and awareness for Salk’s science.
How did you become interested in science? I first went into science because I wanted to learn about the brain. I was fascinated by understanding where consciousness comes from.
What do you like about working in a STEM profession? I love learning about Salk’s science. Every day, a scientist is making a new discovery that is helping advance our understanding of the world we live in.
What are general vocabulary terms someone should know going into your field of science?
#SciComm This is short for science communication.
#Doco This is short for a documentary film.
#FloatingHeads This refers to a video where we interview a person and all you can see is their head.
Sneak peek!
Listen here for the latest episode of Where Cures Begin, where I interview plant biologist Wolfgang Busch!
Below is a science video I helped make to accompany a new scientific discovery: