Denise Yazak
Science Communications, NSLS-II and LBMS, User Programs, National Synchrotron Light Source II
Brookhaven National Laboratory
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Bldg. 743, Room 3L118
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-6371
(631) 513-2046
dyazak@bnl.gov
Pronouns: She/Her
Denise Yazak, a member of the User Services, Communications, Education, and Outreach (USCEO) office at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), facilitates science communication activities at the National Synchrotron Light Source II and Laboratory for Biomolecular Structure. She is eager to share news, events, and research highlights with a variety of audiences, communities, and stakeholders through press releases, feature articles, outreach events, and other venues for science communication. Whether you’re looking to showcase your work, organize a facility tour, or create compelling content, Denise is here to support your goals.
Expertise | Education | Publications | Awards | Certifications
Expertise
- Science Communication
- Media Outreach
- Content Creation
- Scientific Journalism
- Technical/Scientific Writing and Editing
Education
- B.A., Linguistics, Stony Brook University
Selected Publications
- Yazak D, Olds D, Yang Y, et al (2025) NEXT-III at NSLS-II: A New Approach to Beamline Design and Development. Synchrotron Radiation News 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1080/08940886.2025.2454854
- Yazak D, Miller L (2024) NSLS-II Celebrates 10 Years of Operations in 2024. Synchrotron Radiation News 37:45–49. https://doi.org/10.1080/08940886.2024.2343603
Awards & Recognition
- BNL Spotlight Award, 2020
- BNL Spotlight Award, 2021
Certifications
GenEdge Consulting’s AI for Communications Level 1
Brookhaven National Laboratory
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Bldg. 743, Room 3L118
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-6371
(631) 513-2046
dyazak@bnl.gov
