How to present science

5. Find the ultimate hero of your story


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Delve into the art of storytelling to make science more relatable by choosing the right main character. Discover how to choose the perfect main hero for your narrative. You will learn about the fun side and the potential pitfalls of using non-human entities, such as talking protons, opinionated plants or emotional machines. You may opt to portray yourself as the star of the show. Or go for the viewpoint of someone impacted by your research. Each option has different effects on your audience. Explore techniques for ensuring your science communication captivates and resonates with your audience.


Audio examples:

Once upon a time... Comet landing by European Space Agency (ESA): https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2015/03/Once_upon_a_time_Comet_landing 

LHC Noir - Symmetry presents: https://www.symmetrymagazine.org/article/lhc-noir 

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How to present scienceBy Marloes ten Kate