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Episode 42: Telling Science Stories with Poetry, Comedy and Wonder
In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs takes a deep dive into how to make difficult topics interesting and engaging with Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer. A communicator, writer, and performer, Rachel shares her unique journey of combining science with the arts, highlighting her one-woman comedy show, “A Flying Photon,” and her work on the EV Nautilus. They discuss the importance of improvisation, deep listening, and knowing one's audience to effective communication. Tune in to understand how blending wonder and curiosity with scientific stories can make complex subjects accessible to all.
00:00 Welcome to The Quantum Spin
00:34 Meet Rachel Rayner: The Science Explainer
00:55 Rachel's Journey and Career Highlights
01:46 The Art of Science Communication
03:43 Improvisation and Audience Engagement
06:27 Elevating Women's Voices in Science
11:27 The Intersection of Science and Poetry
14:50 The Importance of Place in Communication
22:39 Rachel's Work with Dr. Robert Ballard
24:56 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Information
Rachel Rayner is a science communicator, producer and performer who has contributed to projects throughout Australia, Vietnam, the USA and South Africa. She performs her latest one-woman comedy show, “Atomically Correct” at festivals all over Australia and in New Zealand. She also hosts a podcast, “Australian Highlights” that tells stories of innovation in her home country. She toured Vietnam on a diplomatic mission to invigorate science education, broadcasted the frontline of ocean exploration from the bottom of the Pacific, supported the launch of one of the world's largest science experiments in the South African desert, and co-authored a paper on science poetry. She has had roles in strategic marketing, events, PR, communications and education across government organisations, charities and corporate enterprise. She has a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a graduate diploma in science communication.
Connect with Rachel: https://raynerexplainer.com/about
Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years.
Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/
Connect with HKA Marketing Communications on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/ or on our website at https://hkamarcom.com/
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By HKA Marketing CommunicationsIn this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs takes a deep dive into how to make difficult topics interesting and engaging with Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer. A communicator, writer, and performer, Rachel shares her unique journey of combining science with the arts, highlighting her one-woman comedy show, “A Flying Photon,” and her work on the EV Nautilus. They discuss the importance of improvisation, deep listening, and knowing one's audience to effective communication. Tune in to understand how blending wonder and curiosity with scientific stories can make complex subjects accessible to all.
00:00 Welcome to The Quantum Spin
00:34 Meet Rachel Rayner: The Science Explainer
00:55 Rachel's Journey and Career Highlights
01:46 The Art of Science Communication
03:43 Improvisation and Audience Engagement
06:27 Elevating Women's Voices in Science
11:27 The Intersection of Science and Poetry
14:50 The Importance of Place in Communication
22:39 Rachel's Work with Dr. Robert Ballard
24:56 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Information
Rachel Rayner is a science communicator, producer and performer who has contributed to projects throughout Australia, Vietnam, the USA and South Africa. She performs her latest one-woman comedy show, “Atomically Correct” at festivals all over Australia and in New Zealand. She also hosts a podcast, “Australian Highlights” that tells stories of innovation in her home country. She toured Vietnam on a diplomatic mission to invigorate science education, broadcasted the frontline of ocean exploration from the bottom of the Pacific, supported the launch of one of the world's largest science experiments in the South African desert, and co-authored a paper on science poetry. She has had roles in strategic marketing, events, PR, communications and education across government organisations, charities and corporate enterprise. She has a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a graduate diploma in science communication.
Connect with Rachel: https://raynerexplainer.com/about
Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years.
Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/
Connect with HKA Marketing Communications on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/ or on our website at https://hkamarcom.com/