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The article I would want to read about NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim

1 week ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaBefore Jonny Kim was an astronaut, he was a retired Navy Seal and an emergency medicine resident who looked forward to shopping at Market Basket for its delicious, sweet cornbread. NOTE: I wrote this article based on an interview I did with NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, who recently launched to the International Space Station with the SpaceX Crew-10 Mission, and I pitched it to a few journalism outlets, who passed on it.
Get Involved in Science Policymaking at the State Level (All 50 US States!)

2 weeks ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaAs the saying goes, “all politics is local.” While national politics seem most glitzy and glamorous (at least on TV), state and local policymaking are other areas where scientists can contribute – and with even greater influence.
My Experience Interviewing a NASA Astronaut

3 weeks ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaThe other day, I saw a media advisory on the internet asking for volunteer journalists to interview NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, who is launching to the International Space Station with Expedition 73 in mid-April 2025. So, of course, I immediately filled out the form. It asked me what media organization I was in, and I just wrote “freelance,” since I am a freelance journalist.
Standing Up for Science in Oklahoma

1 month ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaOn March 7, 2025, I spoke at the Oklahoma Capitol in Oklahoma City as part of the national day of action called Stand Up for Science. Our event in OKC, which I organized, was listed on the SUFS 2025 local events website and was actually one of TWO events happening in the Oklahoma City Metro area (the other was at the National Weather Center about a 30-minute drive away in Norman).
5 Ways to Plug into Political Campaigns as a Scientist or Science Communicator

1 month ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaIt can be frustrating to watch political campaign seasons heat up as a scientist. It’s rare to hear science issues talked about, and when they are, they are often highly politicized. Sometimes, it feels like facts mean nothing to people running for office, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Scientists and science communicators can help! If you’re frustrated with the way politicians talk about science, you can offer your skills and experience to help them do a better job.
Fancy Comma, LLC Turns 5!

1 month ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaLast month, Fancy Comma turned 5 years old! It turns out that tackling tough challenges through my novel science skillset and getting paid to do so is my dream job. So, as the years have passed, Fancy Comma remains larger than life to me.
Book Review: The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science by Peter Hotez

2 months ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma

By Sheeva AzmaFancy Comma has affiliate partnerships to support its blog content. We may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. “Anti-science each year is now responsible for the loss of thousands of lives,” writes Peter Hotez, MD, PhD. “Combatting this menace … is an essential moral imperative.”If I could summarize my book review of Dr. Hotez’s new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science, in one sentence, I would just say: scientists, just read this book.
Who gets elected, stays elected: Taxpayer-funded franking, incumbency, and the rise of digital media influence

2 months ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaAn incumbent is the current holder of a political office, and the statistics show that once someone is elected to an office, they are more likely to be elected to another term. In other words, the incumbency advantage is real: Ballotpedia reports that in the 2024 general election in the US, 95% of incumbents were reelected. I recently spoke to Dr. Kristin Hook, PhD, who challenged incumbent US House member Chip Roy in Texas’s 21st district.
An Intro to Policy Analysis (and why scientists already rule at it)

2 months ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

By Sheeva AzmaScientists would be great at policy analysis, if only they knew their research skills transfer well enough that they can easily add it to their repertoire. There’s a lot of talk right now about science and what the priorities for science will be in Trump 47. It seems like every day, there is a new executive order affecting federal funds and federal workers, which includes many scientists and almost all STEM graduate students in the United States.
Why You Should Hire Fancy Comma, LLC for Science-Based Political Campaign Communications

2 months ago | fancycomma.com | Sheeva Azma |byFancy Comma

As political campaigns increasingly grapple with complex issues relating to health, environment, and technology, there is an increasing need for clear, accurate, and compelling science communication that resonates with voters. This is where Fancy Comma, LLC stands out as an invaluable asset for your next federal, state, or local political campaign.