Dr. Brown began Ryan's Science as a graduate student in 2020 as a way to make engaging digital media with the aims of teaching psychology online through science storytelling, highlighting important research, and reducing stigma around mental health. Her goal is to create STEM materials that can support teachers and professors in the classroom and also empower rising scholars.

As a postdoctoral fellow in 2024, Dr. Brown began hosting the Stress Puzzle podcast, which engages both researchers and the broader community in the cutting-edge field of stress science by promoting high-quality research that embraces the nuances of the research. The Stress Puzzle aims to support anyone interested in this research, whether personally or professionally, by passing on current knowledge and the historical context of stress research.

Check out examples of this science communication work below:

Webinars

Science for Society: The Science of Stress Management Interventions and Resilience

Speakers: A. Janet Tomiyama, David Creswell, Ryan L. Brown

Science for Society is an APS webinar series focused on educating the public and bringing psychological science to decision-makers working to solve real world problems. In addition to psychological scientists, participants include public policy decision-makers, news reporters, advocates, and scholars from adjacent fields.