Hello, I’m Dr. Melanie Peffer
I’m a science communication expert specializing in evidence-based practices in formal and informal spaces as both a practitioner and trainer
from writing an excellent textbook to incorporating visual art, personal experiences, and storytelling in an accessible way through her science quilting projects. Dr. Peffer brings so many skills and ideas to each project and I always enjoy our collaborations.
Allison Coffin, Co-founder and President of the Association of Science Communicators
Science Communication in Action
As a science communication practitioner, I’m the award-winning author of Biology Everywhere and a textbook, Biology for Life. I also teach in the introduction to molecular biology sequence at the University of Colorado Boulder and have several well-reviewed courses on Coursera.
My public speaking work includes keynote addresses and specialized public presentations, including a TEDx talk, and podcast appearances. I also create quilts for science communication and help others tell science stories through quilting, which is also one of my research areas.
As a science communication trainer, I offer professional development workshops on topics from general science communication best practices, to specialty topics like trauma-informed science communication, writing engaging non-fiction, and biology pedagogy.
My writing services include writing and editing grant proposals, translating research findings into plain language, incorporating storytelling into a research talk, and more! I’m also available for personalized science communication coaching.