Welcome to Lions Talk Science!

Who are we?

Lions Talk Science is a science communication blog written and run by graduate students at the Penn State College of Medicine. Since its founding in 2013, LTS has been operated on a volunteer, extracurricular basis by graduate students with a passion for writing about exciting science in engaging, accessible ways.

The LTS editing team consists of Associate Editors (newer team members), Senior Editors, and an Editor in Chief. Together, we work to recruit writers, build our own writing skills, edit articles, and publish on a regular weekly schedule. We also put together a quarterly seasonal newspaper, the Lion Ledger, which consists of shorter pieces. 

What are our goals?

The goal of LTS is to provide an avenue for graduate researchers at Penn State College of Medicine to develop & hone the critical skill of science communication. Whether you intend to pursue a career in academia or industry, or want to leave the bench for one of the many alternative careers open to you post-PhD, the ability to explain complicated science with clarity is essential – and to do so with flair and creativity will help you stand out amongst your peers.

For our writers, our goals are:

• Offer the chance to write about science news, discoveries, or history that interests you
• Provide an organized editing system that helps you build foundational writing skills – from appropriate syntax/grammar, to writing a good “hook,” to creating a compelling narrative

For our readers, LTS strives to be a source of accurate, interesting, accessible science news and information. Science touches every aspect of life and therefore is relevant to everyone; so, we believe that scientific discoveries and their implications should be understandable to everyone, too. For this reason, a main point for LTS writers is to use language that’s digestible for non-scientists.