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Ellice's SciComm Corner is your go-to podcast for hot button topics and new research in science communication. Hosted by Ellice Peck, a SciComm Master's student at Stony Brook University, this monthly podcast connects the science behind scicomm to the realities of engaging in the field. You can follow her on Instagram at @theneuroaesthetic, where she shares tips for curating an aesthetic and effective scicomm message that will resonate with audiences.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.buzzsprout.com

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Episodes

Strategic Communication as Planned Behavior in Scicomm 07.08.2024 47:02

Science communication researchers, Sara K. Yeo (University of Utah) and John C. Besley (Michigan State University), discuss Strategic Communication as Planned Behavior and its role in communicating basic science/discovery research. A preview of a future Planet SciComm podcast conversation with Drs. John Besley and Anthony Dudo (University of Texas at Austin) about their forthcoming book, Strategic...

I'm a Scientist...Why Do I Need a Podcast? 07.08.2024 33:50

Dr. Ben Rush from DeeperThanData Media and The Alda Center's Scicomm Specialist, Ellice Wallace, MS., discuss the pros and cons of starting a podcast as a scientist, as well as how to get started and make your podcast idea unique.

Science Podcasting 101: Finding A Guest And Interviewing Them 07.08.2024 53:57

Good Presentations: A Conversation With Communication Coach Karen De Mauro 21.06.2024 44:02

What makes a "good" research presentation? Communication coach Karen De Mauro breaks it down and offers steps you can take now to improve your live presentations.

The Alda Center's Exclusive Q&A With Dr. John Besley 05.01.2023 49:08

Join Ellice Wallace for an exclusive Q&A with Dr. John Besley on his new book, Strategic Science Communication.

It's All About People: Scicomm Insights with Virginia Schutte 07.12.2022 29:24

An honest and heartfelt conversation with ecologist and science communicator Virginia Schutte, PhD., addressing burning questions like... "What does it mean to succeed outside academia?" "How can I leverage digital media to share science?" "How do I reach people who normally wouldn't engage with science on their own?" "Is there a secret to balancing motherho...

Strategic Communication as Planned Behavior in Scicomm 12.04.2022 47:02

Episode 3: Humor in SciComm 01.04.2022 6:43

Humor has long been a way for people to connect, share stories, and relate to one another. Today’s episode takes a look at how humor, science communication, and misinformation interact, highlighting empirical research done on the topic by Dr. Sara K. Yeo and colleagues.

Episode 2: Experiences of Women in STEM 23.03.2022 18:10

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll focus on the experiences of women in STEM, from their support systems (or lack thereof) to their representation in media; from the decisions they face when it comes to whether or not to start a family, to the discrimination and expectations they face on a daily basis in academia. Joining us to share her experiences, we have Alexandra Ambrico, a Science Com...

Episode 1: Film and Media in SciComm 09.02.2022 6:23

This month's episode touches on the use of film and media in science communication. Films have captivated audiences ever since the first motion picture was invented, and they continue to play a massive role in society today, especially since the advent of the digital age. What does this mean for scicomm, and how can we as researchers and science communicators take advantage of its benefits an...