<div><div><div>Infographics are a great way to attract a larger audience, both laypeople and scientists alike. When proposed research is anticipated to speak to the general public, policymakers provide more funding for science. The&nbsp;<b>cycle of science</b>&nbsp;below explains why climate change researchers recently saw a cut in their funding, with low layperson education on climate change:<br></div><br></div><br></div><ol><li><div>Policymakers create grants for science -&gt;<br></div></li><li><div>Scientists conduct and publish research using grants -&gt;<br></div></li><li><div>This research molds public opinion on science -&gt;<br></div></li><li><div>Public opinion influences policy makers.<br></div></li></ol><div><div><div>While the public outreach is more important to scientists in fields like environmental science and public health, the benefits for other career-track scientists are undeniable. For example, researchers that have created infographics such as visuals of paper abstracts with&nbsp;<a href="http://pubdraw.org/">PubDraw</a>&nbsp;have seen over an average of 1.6 more citations and 10X more social engagement.<br></div><br></div><br></div>