ID:
S_146
Draw Me a Hypothesis: The Art of Science Communication
Lead Convener
Laura Parducci Department of Environmental Biology, La Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. laura.parducci@uniroma1.it
Co Convener(s)
Ayyappadas C S School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, England, UK. ayyappadas.chirukandathsuthy@hertford.ox.ac.uk Jayesh Mukherjee Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. jam169@aber.ac.uk Shashi Shekhar Shukla Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. geo.shashishekhar@gmail.com
Session Keywords
Science communication, Outreach, Art, Popular science, Illustrations
Commission
CMP
Abstract Category
Outreach
Session Description
Quaternary science remains largely unfamiliar to the general public. Unlike well-known fields, introducing Quaternary research often requires starting from the basic explanations of ice ages, past climate shifts, and dating methods. This limited public awareness underscores the importance of effective paleoscience communication. Tools like cartoons, illustrations, interactive media, and even pop culture references, along with artworks such as paintings and installations, can help translate complex ideas into content that is engaging and easy to grasp. Through visual storytelling, scientists can make Quaternary research more accessible, memorable, and shareable, especially in this digital age, often shaped by social media misinformation and climate change denial. This session aims to bring together Quaternary scientists, science communicators, illustrators, and researchers to explore the challenges and opportunities of visually sharing Quaternary data and research.
