Hosted by Associate Professor Jen Martin and Dr Michael Wheeler, Let’s Talk SciComm is a podcast from the University of Melbourne’s Science Communication Teaching Program. Listen for advice, tips and interviews about how to communicate science in effective and engaging ways. Show notes, transcripts and more info: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ty8e
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Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie wirkungsvoll – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi (www.sabinegysi.ch)
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Join me as I talk about science, with scientists!
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Welcome to the Planet SciComm podcast, where a science communication enthusiast, practitioner, and researcher talk about science communication and any other musings that come to mind! Intro song by Mantis Jackson (https://www.facebook.com/mantisjacksonmusic/).
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"Breaking the Facts Presents: The Art of SciComm" is a podcast where science and communication converge. Join us as we explore the transformative power of effective science communication, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and the general public. In previous seasons, we tackled misconceptions surrounding mental health in academia, emphasising the importance of clear communication. Prepare for inspiration, knowledge, and empowerment as we explore the art of understanding sc ...
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Three years later and we couldn’t be more excited to be sharing Episode 100 of Let’s Talk SciComm with you. We are so proud to still be creating this podcast and couldn’t be more grateful to YOU, our fabulous listeners, for continuing to support us. To celebrate reaching episode 100 and the end of Season 13, Jen and Michael decided to turn the spot…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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It’s hard to believe this is the 99th episode of Let’s Talk SciComm! As you can imagine, we are very excited to still be producing our podcast three years and 99 episodes later. To celebrate, we invited the rest of our fabulous teaching team - Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson, Dr Linden Ashcroft and Dr Graham Phillips back to the podcast. The five of u…
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This week we had a fascinating conversation with speech pathologist and science communicator Dr Georgie Johnson. Georgie is a clinical researcher with an interest in childhood stuttering treatment and addressing the psychological impact of stuttering for children. Georgie completed her PhD in 2024 investigating management of stuttering during the s…
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This week we had the most wonderful conversation with wildlife scientist, woman in STEMM/STEAM, science communicator, author and vessel operator, Dr Vanessa Pirotta. You’re going to love hearing Vanessa’s infectious enthusiasm for all things science and science communication. Vanessa’s research uses innovative technologies for wildlife conservation…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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This week we are lucky enough to chat with Linh Do, an incredible sustainability leader, educator, and climate justice advocate based in Melbourne, Australia. As Director of the Wattle Fellowship at the University of Melbourne, she cultivates the next generation of sustainability leaders through an innovative year-long program. With over a decade o…
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This week we had the wonderful pleasure of catching up with one of our very own alumni! Rachael Vorwerk studied science communication with us many years ago and has gone on to forge an incredible career in the field. Rachael is a science communicator and freelance consultant who has been published in The Conversation, Cosmos Magazine and Eingana. S…
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This week it is a huge honour for us to speak with our long-time scicomm colleague Nancy Longnecker who is Emerita Professor of Science Communication at the University of Otago. She has collaborated in the production of communication resources and assessment of their effectiveness in work that is often multidisciplinary and cross-cultural. In a car…
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Welcome to Season 13 of Let’s Talk SciComm. We’re so thrilled to be kicking off another season as we head towards our 100th episode! To get the season off to a fabulous start, this week we’re thrilled to talk with the incredible Sarah Firth (she/ her). Sarah is based on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne, Australia. She is an artist, writer, cartoonis…
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You NEED to listen to this. In this week’s episode of ‘Listen to This If…’ Jen and Michael explore how to grab your audience’s attention. In just five minutes Jen and Michael will discuss everything you need to know to turn heads and captivate your audience. https://hbr.org/2023/07/3-ways-to-keep-your-audience-focused-during-a-presentation https://…
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Upcoming presentation got your palms sweaty, knees weak, arms heavy? Don’t worry, forget mum’s spaghetti, because we’re not going to let you miss your shot. Tune in to this week’s episode of ‘Listen to This If…’ where Jen and Michael give you all the tips and tricks to turn those shaky hands into a killer mic drop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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Doomscrolling getting in your way? Don’t worry! Jen and Michael have some great tips to break the scrolling cycle and get you back to your task. In this week’s episode of Listen to This If, we’re discussing addictive algorithms and what strategies you can employ to get off your phone and back on track! https://hai.stanford.edu/news/psychiatrists-pe…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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Over the word count on an assignment? It can be stressful trying to trim the writing you’ve put so much effort into. Luckily in this week’s episode, Jen and Michael have some handy tips to wriggle down those words while keeping your writing sharp and relevant to the task. Tune in now! https://www.brandeis.edu/writing-program/resources/faculty/hando…
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Got an interview coming up? Don't worry, Jen and Michael are here to help! In this five-minute episode, they'll give advice to make sure you're prepared for a perfect interview. From putting your mind at ease to carefully studying the job posting, Jen and Michael will provide you with practical tips that will boost your confidence and help you land…
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We're thrilled to launch an exciting new series of our podcast, 'Listen To This If...'. Jen and Michael will deliver a speedy, five-minute Friday fix packed with practical hot tips to tackle your toughest science communication challenges. Next Friday, we're starting with something we all want to know: how to ace a job interview! An enormous thank y…
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We’re ending Season 11 with a fabulous conversation with climate change communicator Dr Simon Torok. Simon is CEO and Director of Scientell, a science communication company that seeks to maximise the impact of scientific information. He distils technical information for non-scientific audiences to communicate the importance of science in our lives …
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This week we absolutely loved speaking with highly skilled communications coach David Crisante. David has had a career in journalism, political speechwriting - including for Australia's Foreign Minister - and science communications. These days he helps professionals to master storytelling techniques so that they’re more effective when communicating…
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This week we were incredibly fortunate to speak with Dr Catherine Richards Golini in Switzerland. Catherine is a Healthcare Publications Editor at Karger Publishers, specializing in creating, developing, and editing resources for patients and HCPs. Holding a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Swansea University, and with published research on patient …
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This week we had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Sara Garfield - a true expert in communicating about science in English as a non-native language. Sara is a dedicated educator with a diverse academic and teaching background that spans multiple countries and disciplines. Raised in Italy speaking English at home, her early fascination with lan…
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In the final episode of this season, we dive into the inspiring journey of Siri Carpenter, an award-winning science journalist and editor. As the co-founder and executive director of The Open Notebook, Siri has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of science journalism worldwide. Listeners will gain insight into what motivated her to start…
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This week we were absolutely thrilled to speak with one of our favourite people: Tilly Boleyn. Tilly (she/her) is the Head of Curatorial, Science Gallery Melbourne, University of Melbourne. Basically, she’s a massive nerd, curious about the world and everything in it. She is a collaborative creature at heart and heads the team with a mixture of org…
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This week we had a fabulous conversation with multi-award winning science journalist Dr Jackson Ryan. Jackson is a former molecular biologist and current freelance science journalist with a focus on longform and narrative non-fiction science writing. He served as the Science Editor at CNET.com between 2018 and 2023 and was the 2022 winner of the Eu…
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This week we were privileged to have a wonderful conversation with Dr Rachel Nowak who is a consultant, an advisor, a scientist and a journalist. She has been working in science, technology and innovation on three continents. Her specialities include science journalism, knowledge mobilisation, research and technology assessment, and stakeholder eng…
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In this captivating episode, we are joined by Anish Kirtane, a Ph.D. researcher at ETH Zürich whose remarkable journey fuses the worlds of science and art. Anish’s work in environmental DNA (eDNA) research is paving the way for innovative biodiversity conservation methods, while his artistic endeavors highlight the intricate beauty of nature. Anish…
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We’re so thrilled to be back with you for Season 11 of Let’s Talk SciComm. And to get the season off to a brilliant start, we had a wonderful conversation with Sara Phillips. Sara is an award-winning science writer and editor based in Melbourne, Australia. She edited the 2020, 10th-anniversary edition of the Best Australian Science Writing. Previou…
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It's easy to conform to the norm. We all have dreams that reality shatters as we grow up. We start questioning whether our identity and voice matter, whether having opinions leaves a mark in this world, and whether being a dead fish in the sea is the better route to take. As we grow, it's easy to choose greed over good, to conform to the wrong, and…
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Jason, Patrick, and Sara chat with Dr. Angela Rasmussen about her experience with the media during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We’re ending Season 10 on a high, chatting with Brendon Bosworth in Cape Town, South Africa. Brendan is a communications specialist and science communication trainer who runs Human Element Communications. Brendon’s goal is to make research on topics of global concern, such as climate change and sustainable development, more accessible to non-specia…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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This week we have the immense pleasure of speaking with the brilliant Alicia Sometimes. Alicia is a multi-award winning poet and broadcaster who is deeply passionate about both art and science. She has performed her poetry at many venues, festivals and events around the world. Alicia is director/co-writer of the art/science planetarium shows, Eleme…
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In this inspiring episode of breaking the facts, we are thrilled to host Rudra, the youngest guest we've ever had on the show! Rudra's enthusiasm for astronomy is truly infectious, and his journey from a passionate stargazer to an influential science communicator is nothing short of remarkable. Tune in as we delve into what sparked Rudra's love for…
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This week we had the great privilege of speaking with Dr Craig Cormick OAM. Craig is the Creative Director of ThinkOutsideThe. He is one of Australia’s leading science communicators, with over 30 years’ experience working with agencies such as CSIRO, Questacon and Federal Government Departments. In 2014 he was awarded the Unsung Hero of Science Com…
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This week we had such a wonderful time speaking with Laura Bibiana Ospina-Rozo, who joined us all the way from her home in Columbia. Laura is a scientist who finds joy in tackling research questions in the field of biophotonics: where light and living matter interact. She completed her undergraduate and masters degrees at the University of Los Ande…
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This week we had a wonderful time speaking with Dr Jen Payne about her amazing initiative STEMpals. Jen grew up in a small country town, where the closest thing to scientists she saw was her teachers. She had no idea really what a scientist was or could be. Fast forward to now, where Jen is a research scientist, minimising deadly infections due to …
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In this captivating episode, we embark on a journey of enlightenment and discovery with the remarkable Dr. Colleen Kelley, a luminary in the field of chemistry education. From her humble beginnings to international recognition, Dr. Kelley's story is one of relentless pursuit and unwavering dedication. As the founder of Kids Chemical Solutions, she …
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Jason, Patrick, and Sara chat with Dr. Bryan Welm of the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. Dr. Welm is faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. He studies breast cancer and is also a metal sculptor who creates science art. Bryan Welm’s website: https://www.bryanwelm.com/ Kimball Art Center, Park City, UT: h…
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What a treat this week’s episode is! We had a blast catching up with one of our brilliant former science communication students, Milly Formby. Milly is a qualified zoologist, pilot and illustrator of the children's book, A Shorebird Flying Adventure. In 2022-23 she was the first woman to fly a microlight aircraft around Australia. The aim of the ad…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuche die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.由Sophie Elschner, Sabine Gysi
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This week we had the great pleasure of speaking with Brian Lin in Washington DC. Brian oversees EurekAlert!, a non-profit news release distribution platform operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He has more than two decades of experience as a science communicator, having interned at a national daily technology …
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"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Indeed, our alma mater plays a pivotal role in shaping the individuals we become. For me, my alma mater has been instrumental in shaping my identity. It's where my passion for research was ignited, where I encountered remarkable individuals, and whe…
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Welcome back to Season 10 of Let’s Talk SciComm! We’re thrilled to be back with you for another season of fantastic conversations exploring how we can all communicate about science in more effective and engaging ways. To get the season off to an amazing start, we’re thrilled to have caught up with science tourism and dark skies guru, Marnie Ogg. Wi…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuche die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.由Sabine Arnold, Sabine Gysi
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Rose Gregorio is a trailblazer in science communication. Rose shares her inspiring path, from her diverse experiences in communication roles across Europe and the Middle East to her current position as the Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation Officer at Horizon Lab within EIT Urban Mobility in Barcelona, Spain. With a Master's degree in S…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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Um alles über diese Episode zu erfahren, besuchen Sie die Shownotes SciComm Palaver Wissenschaftskommunikation: Warum brauchen wir sie? Was will sie erreichen? Wie wird sie erfolgreich – und was kann sie am Erfolg hindern? Gespräche mit Akteurinnen und Akteuren. Idee / Produktion / Host: Sabine Gysi.…
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Join us on an illuminating journey with Miles, a passionate advocate for open science and a trailblazer in neuropsychology. In this captivating episode, Miles shares his remarkable academic odyssey, from his humble beginnings in academia to his current groundbreaking research on topics ranging from transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to circadi…
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Inclusion and Representation are the values that I hold close to my heart. With the advancing of education and technological resources, we are still stuck somewhere in history, and fail to give voices to the unheard. The struggle has been long in academia, and as a brown woman in STEM who practises scicomm, these voices are mostly from people who l…
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