IAN learns new science visualization techniques at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators annual conference in DC

Emily Nastase stands behind a conference room and takes a photo of herself and conference attendees. In the background 3 people are standing at a podium and it appears they are preparing or setting up. Science Communication Assistant Emily Nastase represented IAN at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators conference held at American University in mid-July. Plenaries included speakers from high-profile science communication groups, including Fernando Baptiste, Senior Graphics Editor of National Geographic, Jen Christiansen, Senior Graphics Editor of Scientific American, Dr. Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (SMNH), Liz Neeley from The Story Collider, among others! Conference days also included small workshops on various science visualization topics, an art exhibit at AAAS of works of scientific illustration, and a behind the scenes tour at the natural history museum! Stay tuned for Emily's blog to come out soon!