Science Communication
Photo credit: Donovan Dennis
I’m passionate about effective science communication and education. It’s critical for scientists to teach and write about their research in a way that is accessible to general audiences.
As a teaching assistant, amateur science writer, and frequent participant in lab outreach, I have had the opportunity to hone these skills.
My experience includes managing editor of the Emerald Review and co-editor of the CEOAS Chronicles blog.
Listen to my episode of the OSU Inspiration Dissemination podcast here to hear me discuss my graduate research.
“Olivia Williams is a 3rd year PhD student in Geology, advised by Christo Buizert. She uses ice core samples to study polar summer temperatures from thousands of years ago. We speak with Olivia about her novel methods for extracting noble gases from ice cores, finding scientific inspiration from her grandfather, and more. Hosted by Lisa Hildebrand and Joseph Valencia.”
In October 2022, I had the opportunity to serve on a 30-minute panel on climate change at the ARCS Oregon 2022 Scholar Awards Luncheon. Pictured here are moderator Lauren Moreno, panelist Kate Rivera, and me. We spent half an hour discussing our own research and how it relates to climate issues.
The panel may be seen on YouTube here.
Photo credit: Andie Petkus Photography
I am currently the outreach co-chair for the CEOAS Association of Graduate Students (CAGS). I have coordinated multiple outreach days at the Corvallis Farmers Market that included kids’ activities, handouts and coloring pages, free rock samples, and show-and-tell glacial ice. I also co-manage the CEOAS Chronicles blog.
Pictured: handing a sample of Antarctic ice to a community participant.