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Illustration of Xenophora Conchyliophora, by Martina Pepiciello Xenophora Conchyliophora is a family of marine snails that attach found seashells to their shells. It is widely distributed in the Western Atlantic region. Like this science art or learned something new about marine biology? Let’s discuss! #scienceeducation #instascience #scientistsofinstagram #biologymajor #scientificillustration #illustrationscientific #scientificillustrations #scienceart #biologist #sciencecommunication #scicomm #sciart #scientific #scienceillustration #biologyart #sciencefacts #sciencefunfacts #xenophora #marinesnail #seashells

When creating a scientific illustration, ask yourself: who should the illustration speak to? Your target audience should always be the first thing you establish. Always keep it in mind while you create the graphic: what type of language speaks to them? What visual elements do they prefer or find more attractive? For example, if you are talking to a group of researchers in your field, you should consider using precise terminology to help them understand the full scope of your work. They could also appreciate a sober color scheme, without flashy elements, and you can present diagrams that are somewhat complex. The story will change if the scientists you are speaking to are not from your own field of research. They will need to get acquainted with your particular methodology and jargon before they can understand the details of your work. On the other hand, if your audience is made of young students, you should use a simpler and more colloquial language. You should focus on highlighting the essential elements without overwhelming them with detailed information. So, remember to speak your audience’s language. You cannot talk Portuguese to a French woman and expect her to understand every word. The same works for scientific graphics. If you found this helpful, share it with a fellow scientist who might need it! #scicomm #postdoc #phdstudentlife #researchers #phdjourney #scientistlife #laboratorylife #phdstudent #sciencelife #researchlife #chemist #doctoralstudent #scientificresearch #sciencecommunication #scicomm #scientificvisualization #datavisualization #figures #posterpresentation #graphicalabstract #scientificdiagram #scientistsofinstagram

Are you a science lover who enjoys making nerdy puns? Or do you know someone who is? Then this is the perfect T-shirt for you! I created this funny design especially for scientists and science enthusiasts who like to tell science-related jokes, or to relieve tension with some science humor. You can grab one in my shop, link in bio 😊 What is your favorite science pun? Let me know, and let’s have a laugh together! #nerdyclothing #scienceclothing #sciencefashion #celebratesciece #scienceart #sciart #sciencehumor #sciencepun #chemistryhumor #chemistryjoke #chemistrynerd #chemistrypun #sciencejoke #periodictablehumor #periodictableofelements

Let’s illustrate a Sun Dog together! This is my process for last week’s scientific illustration for the post on the Sun Dog in Adobe Illustrator. As you can see, I start by using some free stock images to speed up my process. I then edit them to suit my specific purpose and depict what I want.  I also use a light blue color palette for all the images to make the post more consistent. The red accent I used for the light ray’s path contributes to bring attention to the refraction process, which is essential for the sun dog to appear in the sky.  What do you think of this? Does your creative process in Illustrator resemble mine? #scientificillustration #illustrationscientific #scientificillustrations #scienceart #sciencecommunication #scicomm #sciart #scientific #scienceillustration #vizscicomm #artisticprocess #artistprocess #artmakingprocess #artworkprocess #artvideoprocess #arttutorial #artprocessvideo #adobeillustrator

What is a scientific graphic? A scientific graphic or visualization is any visual representation of a scientific concept or scientific data. It can be in the form of a picture, a diagram, a graph, and much more. Creative mixes of different techniques, if correctly organized, can produce great effects, too. Scientific visualizations are often used to complement written or oral science communication. This is because they help the audience grasp the most important concepts and they add a visual component to their memory. Do you often use scientific graphics in your work? If so, how do you approach them? Let’s discuss! #scicomm #postdoc #phdstudentlife #researchers #phdjourney #scientistlife #laboratorylife #phdstudent #sciencelife #researchlife #physicist #doctoralstudent #scientificresearch #sciencecommunication #scicomm #scientificvisualization #scientificgraphic #datavisualization #figures #posterpresentation #graphicalabstract #scientificdiagram #scientistsofinstagram

Here is an inspiring quote about science communication: “Nothing in science has any value to society if it is not communicated.” - Anne Roe, American psychologist and writer. Science can be difficult to grasp for the average person, so effective communication is essential for our society to understand its value. Do you think science communication efforts that are being made right now are enough? Let’s discuss in the comments! And don’t forget to like this quote if it inspired you! #quotesscience #sciencequotes #scientistquote #scienceworld #sciencenerd #inspiringquote #sciencelovers #sciencecommunication #scicomm #sciencelover #scientistsofinstagram #scientistlife #anneroe #anneroequote #psychologistquote #psychologyquote

Illustration of a Sun Dog by Martina Pepiciello. A sun dog, also called mock sun or parhelion, is the appearance of bright spots 22° on each side of the Sun and at the same height as the Sun. This phenomenon most commonly appears during the winter in the middle latitudes. Sun dogs occur when the Sun shines through a thin cirrus cloud composed of hexagonal ice crystals that are falling while lying horizontally. The ice crystals act like prisms, bending the light coming from the sun. The minimum bending angle turns out to be 22°, and it is obtained for red light, which is the part of the spectrum that is bent the least. This is why the edges closest to the Sun appear reddish, while the outer ones appear light blue. Have you ever witnessed some weird optical phenomenon in the sky? Let me know in the comments! #scienceeducation #instascience #scientistsofinstagram #phyiscsmajor #scientificillustration #illustrationscientific #scientificillustrations #scienceart #physicist #sciencecommunication #scicomm #sciart #scientific #scienceillustration #physicsart #sciencefacts #sciencefunfacts #sundog #mocksun #parhelion #lightrefraction

Learn how to plan an effective scientific graphic by answering 4 key questions! A scientific graphic or visualization is any visual representation of a scientific concept or scientific data. It can be in the form of a picture, a diagram, a graph, and much more. 1. Who should the graphic speak to? 2. How will it be used? 3. Will the graphic be explanatory or exploratory? 4. What is the first thing you want your viewers to see? If you found this helpful, share it with a fellow scientist who might need it! #scicomm #postdoc #phdstudentlife #researchers #phdjourney #scientistlife #laboratorylife #phdstudent #sciencelife #researchlife #biotechnologist #doctoralstudent #scientificresearch #sciencecommunication #scicomm #scientificvisualization #datavisualization #figures #posterpresentation #graphicalabstract #scientificdiagram #scientistsofinstagram

Illustration of V838 Monocerotis by Martina Pepiciello. The brightness of stars can vary over time. Some temporarily increase in brightness for several days or weeks. Others have periodic changes in brightness that can be measured over years. A great example of stars with variable brightness is V838 Monocerotis, a binary star system in the constellation Monoceros about 19,000 light years from the Sun. In early 2002, V838 Monocerotis temporarily increased in brightness to become 600,000 times brighter than the Sun. The reason for the outburst is still uncertain, but it could be related to stellar death processes and a merger of a binary star or planets. Researchers observed this system over several years using the Hubble Space Telescope. They were able to trace the light emitted by the star as it traveled away through layers of surrounding dust. The reflection of the light by interstellar dust is an example of a light echo. Did you know about this explosive phenomenon? Let me know! Like this art? You can get a print on my RedBubble shop! Link in my profile (tap "View shop")! #scienceillustration #scientificillustration #scienceart #sciart #sciencefact #instascience #scicomm #sciencemajor #galaxyart #v838monocerotis #monoceros #astronomyillustration #cosmology #binarystar #supernova #deepspace #educationalillustration

An inspiring science quote by American astronomer Edwin Hubble about the adventure of science! “Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.” I really like the “adventurous” side of science and the constant quest to discover new things. What is your favorite aspect of science? Let me know in the comments! And don’t forget to save this science quote if it inspired you! Edwin Powell Hubble (1889 – 1953) was an American astronomer. Hubble proved that many objects previously thought to be clouds of dust and gas and classified as "nebulae" were actually galaxies beyond the Milky Way. He also used a new method to estimate extragalactic distances. Hubble provided evidence that the speed at which a galaxy moves away from us increases with its distance from the Earth, a property now known as "Hubble's law". This implies that the universe is expanding. Hubble's name is most widely recognized for the Hubble Space Telescope, which was named in his honor. #sciencequotes #sciencelife #scienceworld #scienceisawesome #sciencenerd #scientistquote #inspiringquote #sciencelover #astronomer #edwinhubble #scientificdiscoveries #astronomylover #hubble #hubblequotes #cosmology #astronomy #scientistlife