Dr. Natasha Strydhorst

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Biography

Natasha Strydhorst is an affiliate researcher in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She focuses on uncertainty communication, trust in experts, and narrative science communication. Her research examines the intersection of science communication practice and scholarship, aiming to improve the connection between science and general audiences. Strydhorst's work has been published in several reputable journals, including Science Communication and Public Understanding Science. She has also contributed to the Humanities Social Sciences Communications and the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review. Natasha completed her Ph.D. in Science Communication at Texas Tech University, following a Master’s in Science Journalism and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Writing from Calvin University. Her publications can be found on her Google Scholar profile.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Affiliate

— Present

Morgridge Institute for Research • Madison, WI

Affiliate researcher focusing on science communication and methods of engaging general audiences.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences