When Science Speaks

In this episode of the show, Mark interviews Linnea Fletcher, Ph. D., Biotechnology Department Chair, & Director, InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center at Austin Community College.  Dr. Fletcher shares her journey into science, her perspective on the evolving life sciences industry, and the importance of public understanding of biotechnology. Dr. Fletcher emphasizes the need for earl...

In this special episode, I'm going to share valuable insights on crafting impactful stories that captivate listeners and achieve the results you're seeking.  Sponsor Message:  This episode of When Science Speaks is sponsored by OneSkin, a company led by PhD scientists committed to revolutionizing skin aging. OneSkin has patented the first peptide (protein building block) that reverses skin aging a...

In this episode of the When Science Speaks podcast, Mark welcomes back Dr. Amelia Burke Garcia, an award-winning digital health communicator and researcher with 20 years of experience. Amelia is a program director at NORC at the University of Chicago, where she worked on the CDC's Covid-19 response and directed the award-winning "How Right Now/Que Hacer Ahora" campaign. She is also the author of t...

This week's episode features Maria James, Ph. D., founder of Pocket of Money LLC and creator of the W.I.S.E. Financial Fitness program.  Dr. James shares her journey from studying biology and public health to becoming "The Money Scientist" and empowering individuals to take control of their finances. With over 14 years of experience in building and managing business and personal finance systems, M...

This episode features Anna Clemens, Ph. D., an academic writing coach and the founder of the Researchers' Writing Academy. Anna earned her PhD in material science and has published articles in Scientific American and other popular science magazines. Her  mission is to make academia a more diverse and joyful place for researchers from all backgrounds. We discuss common problems faced by researchers...

This episode of the "When Science Speaks" podcast features Ricky Patel, Ph. D., founder and CEO of Point Science Analytics, a startup that simplifies biotech information for investors and consultants. Point Science Analytics aims to filter and curate for investors and consultants in biotech, energy, and new space industries all the information they need to make informed decisions, revolutionizing...

This episode features John Besley, Ph. D., a professor at Michigan State University, who is focused on understanding how scientists communicate complex science to the public. Professor Besley's research includes surveys of thousands of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) members, where he examines their goals for communication and the tactics they use to achieve them. Profes...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of space exploration with our special guest, Mat Kaplan. Mat is a seasoned radio host who recently stepped away from the mic after two decades and a thousand episodes of the Planetary Society's acclaimed podcast, Planet Radio. In this interview, Mat shares his passion for science and space, his approach to presenting complex information to the pu...

Overview In this episode of When Science Speaks, Mark Bayer introduces Dr. Natalia Bielczyk, a career advisor, neuroscientist, author, and blogger, as they discuss how to find a dream career and the changing job market for PhDs.  Dr. Bielczyk shares her personal experience of transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship and provides valuable advice to PhD graduates who struggle with their caree...

In this episode of When Science Speaks , host Mark Bayer sat down with veteran journalist and author Bill Birchard to talk about his latest book, Writing For Impact, 8 Secrets From Science that will fire up your readers' brains . The book delves into the science of how the brain processes language and how writers can use this knowledge to engage their readers. Here are three tips from the episode...

This episode of the show features Victoria (Tory) Wobber, Ph. D., President of Victoria Wobber Coaching and Consulitng  , a Harvard-trained evolutionary biologist and former data scientist and people manager at Facebook and Google. In this episode, we discuss an array of career development issues, including: - Did Tory have mentors, teachers or family members during her early years in school who i...

This werek's episode features best-selling author, Wharton Business School professor, and world-reknown business advisor Jonah Berger, Ph. D. We discuss Prof. Berger's latest book,  Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way  and specific topics in the book such as:  - How the focus of Dr. Berger's latest book, Magic Words , (to be releaseed Tuesday, March 7, 2023) relates to his most recent book, T...

This week's episode features Alessandra Zonari, Ph. D., Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of ONE SKIN, an innovative skincare company that addresses skin health at the molecular level, targeting the root causes of aging so skin functions, feels, and looks younger.  Listeners get a special offer when they go to OneSkin.co:  Enter SCIENCE15 to get a 15% discount on your ONE SKIN purchase. On t...

This week's episode features Ashley Ruba, Ph. D., developmental psychologist and UX researcher. We discuss a range of career-related, life experience, and transition-from-academia issues, including:   - Growing up, did Ashley have mentors, teachers or family members who influenced or nurtured her interest in science - As a first generation college student, Ashley's comments on my hypothesis - afte...

This week's episode of When Science Speaks features academic, entrepreneur and data scientist Fabricio Costa, Ph. D.. We discuss a range of topics, including: - How Fabricio has navigated his diverse, multinational career path - As a bilingual scientist (Portuguese native speaker and English speaker) with extensive experience in industry, how Fabricio serves as a "linguistic bridge" between the sc...

In this week's episode featuring Dasanj Aberdeen, a digital product leader and innovation consultant, we discuss a range of issues related to creativity, artistry, and how to consisely present complex issues, including: Dasanj's background as a self-described "immigrant and global citizen" who embodies "a cross-cultural, cross-geographical perspective" and how it informs her work The benefits of t...

In this week's episode, Jordan Harbinger, host of one of the most downloaded podcasts, the Jordan Harbinger Show, and developer of one of the leading self-development programs in the world, shares key insights on relationship-building, the value of social capital, and related topics, such as: The difference between "networking" and "relationship-building" What he means by "Digging the Well Before...

On this week's episode, Marc Sedam, Vice President, Technology Opportunities and Venutures at New York University, discusses a range of topics related to tech transfer and commercialization of university research, including: Some common misperceptions or blind spots that the average person has about tech transfer and the value it adds to society Elements of his career journey so far, highlighting...

In this week's episode, Matt Krisiloff, CEO of Conception, a company working to turn pluripotent stem cells into viable human eggs, talks about SciFounders, which he started with partners Lucas Harrington and Alexander Schubert to help technical founders launch companies. Topics discussed include: - Why Scifounders decided to focus on technical founders - Why Matt believes it's a good time for sci...

This week's episode features Chanelle Case Borden, Ph. D., Associate Director of Training at the National Cancer Institute within the National Institutes of Health. We discuss a range of career development and communication topics, including: Chanelle's scientific research in Molecular Biology   and what she enjoyed during her Postdoc experience What led her to decide to move into a Program Manage...

In this week's episode featuring Olivia Bullock, Ph. D., Assistant Professor at George Washington University, we discuss a range of issues related to crafting effective communicaitons, including:  - Olivia's communication research on the importance of narrative in messaging - Her work on COVID messaging as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Olivia's career journey...

This week's epidsode features Sarah Habibi, Ph. D., an extraordinary science communicator who uses art and inventive experiments to convey scientific topics in fun, accessible ways. We discuss a range of topics related to science communication, including: - Sarah's career journey, background in art, and training in eduction and curriculum development - How she incorporated science communication wh...

This week's episode features Paula S. White, author of Side B: Remix Your Leadership Style, who helps individuals unleash their natural skills and behaviors to bring their whole selves into their role and leave a legacy impactful to the people they serve. We discus a range of leadership issues, including: How using an approach to motivate, encourage, or persuade that relies exclusively on data and...

Scientists are often encouraged to embrace the power of storytelling in writing or presentations, but how do you know which story to tell? Do you understand how to connect with your reader? If you struggle to find a balance between presenting research while also making a connection with your audience, you're not alone. Today we're joined by Trish Hall to talk about her new book,  Writing to Persua...

In this special episode, I share my thoughts on how you can quickly strengthen your communication skills - whether in spoken or written form. I discuss: - Lessons from tens of thousands of TED talks - The "3-Rs" and why they're essential if you want your communications to be memorable and move your listeners - Why the "Give energy, get engagement" dynamic is such a powerful force in effective comm...