As a Director of Strategic Science Communications, Kristen Kusek is responsible for establishing and guiding the strategy for, and execution of, all communications-related functions of the USF College of Marine Science.
She recently shared her personal story in an article titled “I’m a science storyteller. Before COVID misinformation, I used to know why.” Find out why she feels we need something to slap us out of this fog of navel-gazing and back into action fueled by shared understanding.
To read Kristen's guest column in the Tampa Bay Times: click here.
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Exhibitor registration is officially open for the 2026 St. Petersburg Science Festival!
October always feels like conference season — a time when professionals from around the world gather to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen collaborations. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the OCEANS 2025 Conference in Chicago, a global gathering for those advancing ocean science and maritime technology.