Brianna is a strict grader, but she's very sweet and always willing to give her feedback on designs. There's also a bit of scaffolding in the form of videos and reflections outside of the main three projects you do in this class.Rate My Professors ↗
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She is a tough grader, but a good professor. Attendance is required you only get 4 skips.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with BRIANNA VAN MATRE
LSC 332 teaches principles of visual communication and digital design software for digital and print publications.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026Web Design for the Sciences
3 creditsLSC 532 teaches web design for agricultural, life, and social sciences, covering user characteristics, information goals, and evaluation.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026Examines social scientific research on science communication, public understanding, and scientist-journalist relationships through case studies.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026Recorded teaching history
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | LSC 332 | Digital and Print Media Design |
| Spring 2026 | LSC 532 | Web Design for the Sciences |
| Spring 2026 | LSC 640 | Case Studies in the Communication of Science and Technology |
| Fall 2025 | LSC 332 | Digital and Print Media Design |
| Fall 2025 | LSC 432 | Social Media for the Sciences |
| Fall 2025 | LSC 532 | Web Design for the Sciences |
| Spring 2025 | LSC 332 | Digital and Print Media Design |
| Spring 2025 | LSC 532 | Web Design for the Sciences |
| Spring 2024 | LSC 332 | Digital and Print Media Design |
| Spring 2024 | LSC 532 | Web Design for the Sciences |
| Spring 2022 | LSC 700 | Colloquium in Life Sciences Communication |
| Fall 2021 | LSC 100 | Science and Storytelling |
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