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Khoury CK, Kisel Y, Kantar M, Barber E, Ricciardi V, Klirs C, Kucera L, Mehrabi Z, Johnson N, Klabin S, Valiño Á, Nowakowski K, Bartomeus I, Ramankutty N, Miller A, Schipanski M, Gore MA, Novy A. Science-graphic art partnerships to increase research impact. Commun Biol 2019; 2:295. [PMID: 31396575 PMCID: PMC6684576 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-019-0516-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Graphics are becoming increasingly important for scientists to effectively communicate their findings to broad audiences, but most researchers lack expertise in visual media. We suggest collaboration between scientists and graphic designers as a way forward and discuss the results of a pilot project to test this type of collaboration.
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Affiliation(s)
- Colin K. Khoury
- International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Km 17, Recta Cali-Palmira, Apartado Aéreo 6713, 763537 Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 3190 Malie Way, Honolulu, HI 96822 USA
| | - Ellie Barber
- Aspen Global Change Institute, 104 Midland Ave #205, Basalt, CO 81621 USA
| | - Vincent Ricciardi
- The Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, 429-2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
- School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia, 251-1855 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada
| | - Carni Klirs
- World Resources Institute, 10G Street, NE Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20002 USA
| | - Leah Kucera
- SERVIR Science Coordination Office, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, National Space Science & Technology Center, 320 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805 USA
| | - Zia Mehrabi
- The Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, 429-2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
- School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia, 251-1855 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada
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- Integrative Ecology Department, Estación Biológica de Doñana (EBD-CSIC), Avenida Américo Vespucio 26, Isla de la Cartuja, Sevilla, E-41092 Spain
| | - Navin Ramankutty
- The Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, 429-2202 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
- School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia, 251-1855 West Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada
| | - Allison Miller
- St. Louis University, Department of Biology, 3507 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 USA
- Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 North Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132 USA
| | - Meagan Schipanski
- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170 USA
| | - Michael A. Gore
- Plant Breeding and Genetics Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 USA
| | - Ari Novy
- San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 USA
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