SciComm is short for Science Communication, a young field of science featuring the voices of many science advocates coming together to communicate their expertise in an engaging and easily understandable way to the general public. ~ Danni Washington
De’Marcus Robinson has a passion for communicating science to the public. This has led him to give talks at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific and many more! Additionally, he convenes experts and the public to participate on panel discussions geared towards initiating topics that have an effect on people, the community and environment.
De’Marcus is the founder of an organization called BehindTheSTEAHM with the purpose of dispelling misinformation and miscommunication in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Humanities (STEAHM). During COVID-19, De’Marcus developed and moderated, with his team, several webinars and panel discussion that engaged the public globally
Webinars and Panel Discussions!
Turning the Tide: Developing a Sustainable Future For Coastal Communities and Ecosystems in Florida
Florida’s coastal counties support a sustainable blue ocean economy for the state, but are heavily impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms, coastal erosion, habitat lost from coastal development, and harmful algal blooms that threatens the future resiliency of Florida’s coast. Dr. Robinson developed and moderated this panel to discuss solutions needed for the future
Explore your ocean
Explore your ocean panel was created by Dr. Robinson for UCLA’s Annual Explore your Universe event in 2022 and for the Inaugural LA Climate Week 2024. The purpose was to discuss current research and solutions to environmental issues along our California Coast and Beyond.
Seaspiracy
This panel discussed Seaspiracy and the miscommunication and misinformation involved in the movie. Additionally, we discussed possible solutions for commerce and fishery management.
Supporting featured article:
How To Support The Sustainable Seafood Industry (Yes, It Exists) | mindbodygreen
Misconceptions: Science, policy and medicine
This interactive webinar focused on common misconceptions in science, policy and medicine along with perceived misconceptions of the public from experts as it relates to science, policy and medicine.
BehindTheSTEAHM
Founded the non-profit organization BehindTheSTEAHM
Media
- Knauss fellow embraces the wider ocean view | California Sea Grant
- Studies show importance of deep-sea elements to microbial marine life in the Santa Barbara Basin — Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
- Student Spotlight: De’Marcus Robinson | Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ucla.edu)
- What’s scarier: A 50-ton megalodon or a doctoral dissertation? | UCLA
- Ocean Visions | Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2023 | Q&A with De’Marcus Robinson
- 2023 Knauss Fellowship Finalists announced | California Sea Grant (ucsd.edu)
- National Technical Association 93rd Annual Conference Underscores Critical Role HBCUs Play in STEM Diversity (prnewswire.com)
Features and Appearances
De'Marcus Robinson PHD 