Lynn Chiu, PhD
Biography
Lynn Chiu is a philosopher of biology and a science communicator. She works closely with scientists in labs (developmental biologists, immunologists, psychologists) to push conceptual frontiers. As a communications consultant for the Konrad Lorenz Institute and the EES research program, she uses her unique background in the life sciences, cognitive science, and philosophy to cultivate interdisciplinary communities.
Roles
- Visiting Scholar
- Communicatons Strategist
- Communications Officer
Education
PhD/MA in Philosophy, 2015
University of Missouri
MS in Psychology, 2009
National Taiwan University
BS in Life Sciences, 2006
National Yang Ming University
Experience
Experience and Education
Communications Consultant and Officer
Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (KLI)
Develop communications strategies to help rebrand the KLI and expand its reach into the sustainability sciences. Responsibilities include:
- Create and deploy an networking contact database to advertise event and recruit new fellows
- Manage and analyze social media networking (Twitter: @KLIAustria)
- Create and write institutional newsletter
- Edit and write summaries of publications for the institutional website
Read more about how I build community for the KLI.
Media and Communications Officer
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Publications
Journal articles and book chapters
Niche construction and the transition to herbivory: Phenotype switching and the organization of new nutritional modes
Second paper with Gilbert
Decoupling, commingling, and the evolutionary significance of experiential niche construction
My main paper
Protective microbiota: from localized to long-reaching co-immunity
Collaborative paper with Pradeu Lab
Public Writings
Writings for a non-academic audience
Projects
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Paper Figures
Philosophy of Immunology
External Project
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Recent Posts
Contact
- lynnchiu@philscicomm.com
- DM Me