Science Writing

Paula Sincero Conservation Biology, Content, Health Sciences, Science & Tech Leave a Comment

Award-winning science writing includes a 200+ page conservation biology curricula for the Smithsonian and multimedia interactives for Museum of Science, Boston, among others. Nuanced, deep, efficient researcher Strong ability to synthesize information from various stakeholders and make complex topics digestible Seasoned curriculum and interactive media writer (STEM, conservation biology, renewable energy & biofuels, bioethics, health sciences) Content-rich, inquiry-based, interactive, collaborative Organically align concepts with standards Bi-literate (English and …

Conservation Central Website

Paula Conservation Biology, Content, Distance Learning, Science & Tech, Video & Animation, Web Leave a Comment

Multiple-award-winning interactive website developed for Smithsonian’s National Zoo where students and families learn the importance of monitoring, restoring and conserving temperate forest habitats locally, nationally and globally for the health and survival of the species within them, and for the valuable ecosystem services they provide. My Role: Lead project developer Prototype designs 7 Flash-based interactive games (concept, interactive frameworks, content) Conservation …

Biofuels iOS App

Paula Apps, Conservation Biology, Distance Learning, Science & Tech, Video & Animation, Web Leave a Comment

Does switchgrass come to mind when thinking about filling up the family car? This new app, developed for Creative Discovery Museum, teaches strategies for wise energy use, inviting people to consider various fuel options, including biofuels, and experience the outcomes/impacts as they undertake a journey by car across the US. Road Trip Challenge is also being used in interactive kiosks in museums and other educational venues. …

Wind Energy Interactive Video Kiosk

Paula Conservation Biology, Interactives, Science & Tech, Video & Animation Leave a Comment

Visitors record their opinions regarding wind power and their specific views on a then proposed wind farm in Nantucket Sound. They listen to multiple perspectives of stakeholders and other visitors’ opinions before recording their own which is then added to the interactive forum gallery. My Role: Managed project for Museum of Science, Boston Science Forum Prototype design Interactive design/functionality Video …

Animated E-card

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I developed a serious of “take action” interactives for World Wildlife Fund’s Pennies for the Planet Program, designed to inspire people to make simple changes in their everyday lives to reduce their footprint. One of these items was an animated e-card, with integrated action steps, on the endangered Sumatran tiger. I also did an accordion wallet card called the Smart Shopper …

Girls & Science Biodiversity Days

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I integrated technology with hands-on science activities as part of a summer science camp for girls. The girls used A Walk in the Forest interactives (developed for Smithsonian’s National Zoo) and monitored the biodiversity of a virtual forest using authentic tools and methodologies followed by hands-on experiments in the woodlands of Borderlands.