Lorna Little, PhD

What’s the work that you do?

I communicate science! I started with polar botany, moved to hydrology and now I work across multiple disciplines. My current role is Head of the Production and Communication Office at GRID-Arendal (an environmental communication foundation, delivering science to national and international decision-makers). My main task is leading an inspiring team of creative staff to deliver useful communication products that motivate action by decision makers. I also get to focus on measuring the impact of what we communicate, and how to best reach different groups, from polar audiences in the Arctic, to those elsewhere in the world.

What keeps you going?

I love working with science communication and using all the lessons I learnt during my time in APECS and while working in the Arctic and Antarctic research networks. Coming up with exciting, interactive ways to share science with others is really enjoyable, and so important in the effort to make our world a better place. I also like that I get to work every day with enthusiastic people, who are so knowledgeable about what they do in data analysis, digital user engagement, multimedia narratives and all the details of science communication.

What’s your message to the world?

Dare to be brave! Our changing world needs brave decisions, coming from scientists, communicators and decision-makers working together.