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What's Science Journal about?

Science Journal is a podcast that delves into the topics of science in Journalism and how it plays out in the Covid-19 era. The podcast invites guests that specialize in Journalism to share their thoughts and expertise on various topics.

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Science Journal episodes:

11.26.2022
“Knowledge is Power”: the Ins and Outs of Science Journalism
In this episode of Science Journal, we spoke to Christina Paschyn, professor of health and science journalism at Northwestern University in Qatar, and professor Scheherazade Safla-Gafoor about science journalism, the training that goes behind it, and the challenges that science...
11.01.2022
The Story of Interactive Entertainment and How Video Games Came to Rule the World
In this episode join us on a deep dive to talk about interactive entertainment and how video games have over the past few decades become one of the largest segments in consumer entertainment. Learn about how video games have managed...
10.02.2022
Social Media and the Art of Content Creation with Ali Raza
In this episode, the Science Journal Team is in communication with Ali Raza, a social media content creator on Instagram and YouTube. Ali Raza shares with us the techniques that have led him to become a mainstream social media influencer....
08.27.2022
A Fireside Chat with Latif Nasser
In this episode, the Science Journal team spoke with Latif Nasser, a science journalist and researcher. He hosted the well-received WNYC Radiolab podcast, The Other Latif, where he investigated the story of Guantanamo Bay detainee Abdul Latif Nasir. Latif Nasser...
07.30.2022
Our Verdict on Don’t Look Up - the Netflix Film and its Social Commentary
Don't Look Up starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence is one of the biggest films on Netflix. In this episode, the Science Journal team is joined by our guest Ezra Nkala to talk about the film. Is it a good...
06.30.2022
A Look Back at Expo Dubai 2020 Featuring CNN Arabic Journalist Samya Ayish
In this episode, the science journal team spoke to Samya Ayish, a reporter at CNN Arabic in Dubai, about the Dubai expo, which took place from October 2021 until March 2022. We discussed the main themes of Expo 2020, which...
06.18.2022
Science Journal at The WISE Summit: A Chat with QUYSC Research Assistants - Ruba Ali & Shahad AlKhair
In this episode, the Science Journal team participated in the WISE Summit 2021, a biannual education forum that brings together innovators and scholars from all around the world to promote debate, and critical thinking and initiate purposeful action. We spoke...
06.07.2022
Science Journal at The WISE Summit: A Chat with Senior UNICEF advisor - Naza Alakija
In this episode, the science journal team participated in the Wise Summit, a biannual education forum that brings together innovators and scholars from all around the world to promote debate, critical thinking and initiate purposeful action. We spoke to senior...
05.28.2022
Science Journal at The WISE Summit: A Chat with TIME’s 2020 kid of the year - Gitanjali Rao
In this episode, the science journal team participated in the Wise Summit, a biannual education forum that brings together innovators and scholars from all around the world to promote debate, critical thinking and initiate purposeful action. We spoke to Gitanjali...
04.30.2022
The Age of NFTs
In this episode, the Science Journal team is joined by digital artist Fairuz Yosef to discuss NFTs. Why are people forking over millions of dollars for images that you can download from the internet for free? Listen to the episode...
03.30.2022
The Cryptocurrency Rage
In this episode, the Science Journal team investigates the world of cryptocurrencies and tries to understand the origins of cryptocurrencies, where they stand now, and where they are headed in the future. How can one buy cryptocurrencies and why is...
02.28.2022
Science Journalism in the Global South
In this episode of Science Journal Podcast, Dr. An Nguyen, a former science journalist and current professor at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom joins us for a discussion about science journalism in the global south. Dr. Nguyen highlights the...
02.28.2022
Season 2 Teaser
02.26.2022
Season 1 Recap
As Season 1 of the Science Journal podcast came to an end, here are some of the top moments from all the episodes we recorded.
10.28.2021
From Zoom to Classroom
In this episode, the science journal interviewed Michael McDonough, an emergency managing professional about the restrictions that universities in Qatar put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and we discussed what measures to keep in mind when transitioning...
08.30.2021
Traveling in times of Covid-19: Vaccines, quarantines, staycations, and more
In this episode of Science Journal, we discuss our experiences with traveling during the pandemic. We highlight the hurdles we face while traveling, the role of vaccines in easing travel, and options such as staycation and quarantine-free holidays.
07.31.2021
#Sciencesimplified: STEM news by Qatar middle school children
In this episode of the Science Journal Podcast, we speak to Tayyibah Kazim and Areesha Lodhi about their experience in teaching science journalism to middle school children in Qatar alongside Professor Anto Mohsin and Professor Jairo Lugo-Ocando. This was part...
06.30.2021
#VaccinatedCheck
In this episode, we interview Maham Qadri, Janessa Acuna, and Lujaina Al Jabri to talk about their vaccination experience. Our guest expert Dr. Ibrahim Al Busaidi provides more information about COVID-19 vaccines and debunks some of the vaccine myths including...
06.06.2021
Welcome to the Science Journal Podcast
05.27.2021
Democratizing Science: Scientific Communication in the age of Covid-19
In this collaborative episode with the Not Your Daily Stories, Nadia and Roja interview Molecular Biologist Dr. Rana Dajani about how science should be communicated with the rest of society. They explore with Dr. Dajani the effective ways of communicating...
05.06.2021
Ways of Learning: Students' Perspectives on Consuming Knowledge
In this episode of the Science Journal Podcast, the research team engages in a conversation about the different ways they consume knowledge inside and outside the classroom. They share their experiences on learning the sciences in school and discuss the...
04.07.2021
A Look Into Science History and Science Journalism with a Science Historian
In this episode of the Science Journal Podcast, Dr. Jörg Matthias Determann joins us for a discussion about science history and its documentation by scholars. He discusses the role of science history in the Muslim world and its relevance in...
02.28.2021
A Conversation with a Science and Health Journalism Academic
Our guest in this episode is Prof. Jairo Lugo-Ocando who is a Professor in Residence and the Director of Executive and Graduate Education at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q). He discusses the role of science and health journalism in the...
01.30.2021
Journalism Residency in the Covid-19 Pandemic
In this episode of Science Journal, you'll hear about the Journalism and Strategic Communication Residency program at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q). NU-Q Journalism Professor Mary Dedinsky explains how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the program for students. You'll also...
12.26.2020
Science Journalism in the Covid-19 era
This first episode of Science Journal introduces you to five research assistants and a professor all working together to explore the different aspects of science journalism in the Covid-19 era.

What's Science Journal about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Science Journal episodes:

“Knowledge is Power”: the Ins and Outs of Science Journalism

The Story of Interactive Entertainment and How Video Games Came to Rule the World

Social Media and the Art of Content Creation with Ali Raza

A Fireside Chat with Latif Nasser

Our Verdict on Don’t Look Up - the Netflix Film and its Social Commentary

A Look Back at Expo Dubai 2020 Featuring CNN Arabic Journalist Samya Ayish

Science Journal at The WISE Summit: A Chat with QUYSC Research Assistants - Ruba Ali & Shahad AlKhair

Science Journal at The WISE Summit: A Chat with Senior UNICEF advisor - Naza Alakija

Science Journal at The WISE Summit: A Chat with TIME’s 2020 kid of the year - Gitanjali Rao

The Age of NFTs

The Cryptocurrency Rage

Science Journalism in the Global South

Season 2 Teaser

Season 1 Recap

From Zoom to Classroom

Traveling in times of Covid-19: Vaccines, quarantines, staycations, and more

#Sciencesimplified: STEM news by Qatar middle school children

#VaccinatedCheck

Welcome to the Science Journal Podcast

Democratizing Science: Scientific Communication in the age of Covid-19

Ways of Learning: Students' Perspectives on Consuming Knowledge

A Look Into Science History and Science Journalism with a Science Historian

A Conversation with a Science and Health Journalism Academic

Journalism Residency in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Science Journalism in the Covid-19 era