Visual Science Communication is a philosophy that infuses one's whole outlook. The joy of communicating reality, from a humble bacteria to the enormity of the Big Bang, with our visual skills is joined with the rigor of observation and clarity of purpose. These are the tools for transferring reality from one person to another. This conference is about creating better communication and making it a career. You are cordially invited to join in the GNSI's  virtual Visual SciComm conference!

This year, we’ve assembled a fabulous lineup of speakers and workshop instructors to educate, support, and inspire you as we navigate our work/passion for another unprecedented year.

Our program highlights how science illustrators are uniquely equipped to serve the global good through communication and outreach. We’ll spotlight a variety of projects and careers that positively impact communities around the world.  We’ll also hear from professionals eager to share insights and resources to help you.

Visit our conference website for detailed descriptions of all events, presentations, workshops, and more.

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GNSI 2021 Visual SciComm Conference

Session 1: Galaxies & Garbage: Data Visualization: A Social Commentary (Julieta Aguilera)

Session 1: Pollution to Paint: Art Connections and Possible Solutions for a More Sustainable Future (John Sabraw)

Session 1: Visualizing the Unknown: Encoding Data for Impact (Periscopic)

Welcoming address

Session 2: Botanical Documentation of Prairies and Woods: Project 200 (Heeyoung Kim)

Session 2: Illustrating the Invisible (Ever Salazar)

Session 2: Scientific Comic Books: Sci Comm's Next Frontier (JKX Comics)

Session 5: 3D Modeling Animal Anatomy (Mieke Roth)

Session 5: Visual “Breadcrumbs” for Visual Literacy (Alice Kitterman)

Session 4: Career Pathways in Science Communication, Panel Discussion

Member Spotlights: Mesa Schumacher & Erin Hunter

Member Spotlight: Scott Rawlins

Member Spotlights: Brandon Holt, Mesa Schumacher, & Carrie Carlson