Nothing is Rocket Science
Sandhya Shekar
Storyteller with a Strong Penchant for Science
About me
Empowering scientific curiosity and collaboration to innovate and educate globally.
About Me
I am a passionate researcher and science communicator on a mission to empower 1 million individuals scientifically by 2030.
Vision Science Research
I’m a trained optometrist and a vision science researcher working on several NIH funded projects in Peli lab at Schepens Eye Research Institute, Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School.
I’m part of one multi-center clinical trial and two clinical trials focused on developing specialized prism glasses for patients with peripheral vision field loss.
I’ve published academic papers, establishing a strong academic presence and contributing to the scientific community.
My papers can be found here: Google Scholar
My Mission
My mission is to simplify complex science, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. By empowering 1 million individuals scientifically by 2030, I aim to foster a global community of informed citizens ready to tackle societal challenges through scientific understanding. This vision is driven by my belief that knowledge is the cornerstone of innovation and progress. I plan to achieve this feat through my writing medium, my podcast, talks, and through mentorship.
Nothing is Rocket Science - Podcast
This is a platform where I collaborate with scientists, innovators, educators & science communicators from varied branches of science and technology.
The podcast simplifies complex scientific topics, dispels myths, and fuels curiosity among diverse audiences.
Listen to my podcast to understand the science behind the cools things around us.
My Literary Litter
I fell in love with science all over again when fragmenting complex science during my trainings programs. That’s when I realized the storyteller in me.
Very recently, I started to curate my writings on Substack.
Substack: Sandhya’s substack
Talks
- Reaching 1M through Scicomm
- The art of reading and writing research papers
- How to prepare for a research career in USA as an international student? – for optometry students
- Computer vision syndrome and how to take care of your eyes when working long hours – for a diverse professional audience at International Quora Meet, 2017
- Eye care awareness talks for school students, underprivileged community workers and children in local languages, across India
Mentorship
- Mentor high school and college students through CuriousSCIENCEwriters and Ewgis Research Program-Girls in STEM initiatives, every summer.
- Guide students with literature review, scientist interviews, writing, editing, and publishing their articles.
- How to choose a career in STEM?– Talks for middle and high school students in India