Breaking The Facts: The Art of Scicomm

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 this nonprofit in 2010 and the initial goals she...

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 takes us through his fascinating career, from de...

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 to forget our dreams as reality sets in....

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 science, his thoughts on the importan...

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 has pioneered a groundbreaking approach to tea...

 "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 where I was inspired by educators who...

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 Science Communication and Public Engagement fro...

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 circadian rhythms. With infectious enthusiasm, Miles delv...

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 look like me, who have been banned to narrate scien...

The idea of identity, of not knowing who we are, what we stand for has been an internal struggle for many. For some of us our identities are restricted to the work we do, for some its our families, and for some it might be friends and our position in society. I thought of kickstarting 2024, with the debate of identity in academia. Don’t worry this is still a science communication podcast, but reco...

Tune in to hear Kaan Mika, who is a postdoctoral researcher understanding the memory of mosquitoes at ETH in Zurich. The heart of his research lies in understanding how these insects retain our scent, enabling them to return for more, delving into the intricate molecular workings of their brains and the formation of their memories. Originally hailing from Turkey, Kaan's passion for insects blo...

In this episode of "Breaking the Facts: The Art of SciComm," we delve into Haley's journey—a physicist turned science writer. With a PhD in pulsar polarization and gravitational wave applications, Haley's expertise at MIT's Lincoln Lab drives captivating narratives of cutting-edge scientific advancements. Passionate about bridging academia and public understanding, her Astrob...

Join us on an insightful journey with Shriya Naidu, a multifaceted individual deeply passionate about science communication. In this engaging podcast episode titled "Is SciComm Difficult to Pursue in India?" we explore Shriya's remarkable experiences and her unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between science and the public. Shriya's extensive background in research, outrea...

In this enlightening episode of "Breaking the Facts: The Art of SciComm," we delve deep into the world of science communication in India and its broader global implications with our exceptional host, Siddharth Kankaria. Siddharth, a pioneer in the field, shares his invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that India presents for science communication. We explore t...

Join us for a compelling and special episode of "On the Importance of Communicating Grief within Academia" as we welcome an exceptional guest to our podcast. Dr. Marissa Edwards, a luminary in the realms of education, mental health advocacy, and research, graces our virtual stage. Her remarkable journey within the hallowed halls of the University of Queensland Business School has made a...

In this episode, we're joined by Monika Jasnauskaite, a brave EMBL PhD scholar and a captivating visual science communicator. Hurdling over language barriers, Monika's appearance on the show inspires me profoundly. Let her Twitter tales of science artistry enchant you—she weaves wonders with visuals! And to you my dear listeners, I carry your blessings in my heart as I get to speak with su...

As I begin the season four of Breaking the Facts, I would like to take a moment to appreciate how far we have come as a community. Now heard over 19+ nations, I wanted to expand upon my calling as a former undergrad at IISER Mohali - science communication. For my first episode I have Dr. Sadie Witkowski, a passionate scientist with a PhD in psychology from Northwestern University who specializes i...

As 2022 ends I have a very special guest with me today - Dr Nicole Kelp. Dr Kelp in this talk discusses how academia is not "straight lined" and sometimes thinking outside the normal helps. Here's here webpage- https://labs.vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/kelp/ Hope you have a wonderful new year ahead! :) 

A few weeks ago I heard and episode on anxiety, and it was one of the most genuine episodes since I related to it more than anyone could. Today I release an episode interviewing the host of this very podcast that helped me feel I'm not alone fighting my battles in this! His name is Zachary Elwood - a former poker player known for his books on poker, he understood how important it was to be vocal a...

Its world mental health day, and I have a very special guest to add onto the series of mental health awareness in academia. Her name is Nikita Ghodke and she is one of the most inspirational person I know of. Identifying as a disabled woman in STEM whilst being diagnosed with BPD- she has been extremely vocal about her struggles as a disabled woman in STEM and currently is a RA at Harvard Universi...

It was shocking to me that I couldn't find a single research on detoriating mental health in dropouts. With no straight-line in future and the mindset that "one exam" will determine my future- these individuals are under enormous amount of pressure. In this episode of Breaking the facts, I present an informal discussion with my friend Mr Arjun Gupta who is the founder of mind tuition- making menta...

In the last episode Mahima discussed briefly about the crumbling mental health conditions among the graduates. Seeking to know more she set out to learn more about this from the academics themselves- stumbled upon a beautiful organization by the academics for the academics named Dragonfly mental health. They create guidance, templates and best practices for departments and institutions for achievi...

The first episode of season three has Mahima talking to her peers and framing a narrative by her experiences in academia so far. She dives deeper into 3 major reasons why mental health in graduate students is overlooked and how there still can be a room for change in the " publish or perish " culture of academia. Resources used- 1. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01751-z 2. https://www....

For centuries Astrology was a real profession, but with the upcoming of science and technology people still are firm believers of it. Tune in to listen to the history of astrology along with opinions of my friends and shape your understandings about the topic as well. References and some great articles: https://www.brandknewmag.com/the-internet-changed-astrology-then-came-the-memes/ https://skepti...