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 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 Science Communication: A Guide to Setting the Right Objectives for More Effective Public Engagement.

Sara K. Yeo (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah. Her research interests include public opinion of STEM issues, humor, emotion, and information seeking and processing. She is co-host of the podcast, Planet SciComm. Twitter: @sarakyeo

John C. Besley (Ph.D., Cornell University) is the Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations at Michigan State University. He studies public opinion about science and scientists' opinions about the public in the context of trying to help science communicators be more strategic. Twitter: @JohnBesley

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. 

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

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 motherhood and a career in science communication?"

"How can business marketing strategies help expand my reach in science communication?"

...and more!

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 Science Communication: A Guide to Setting the Right Objectives for More Effective Public Engagement.

Sara K. Yeo (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah. Her research interests include public opinion of STEM issues, humor, emotion, and information seeking and processing. She is co-host of the podcast, Planet SciComm. Twitter: @sarakyeo

John C. Besley (Ph.D., Cornell University) is the Ellis N. Brandt Professor of Public Relations at Michigan State University. He studies public opinion about science and scientists' opinions about the public in the context of trying to help science communicators be more strategic. Twitter: @JohnBesley

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.

 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 Communication Masters student from Stony Brook University. Her focus in her master’s work is women in STEM, specifically looking at representation and role models for young girls and how this affects their interest in and pursuit of STEM careers.

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 and use film to share science effectively? What pitfalls do we need to be aware of? This episode discusses three research papers that focus on different aspects of this discussion.