The Art of Science Communication | Making statistics clear and accessible
How do you make complex statistics understandable without dumbing them down?
In the first episode of Stat Speaking with JMP, host Anne Milley sits down with statisticians and science communicators Dr. Regina Nuzzo and Dr. Kristin Sainani, co-hosts of the “Normal Curves” podcast, to explore the art (and importance) of communicating science clearly.
Nuzzo and Sainani share how storytelling, curiosity, and real-world examples can make sophisticated statistical concepts more approachable. They discuss why scientific communication can sometimes become unnecessarily complicated, how researchers can better connect with nontechnical audiences, and why understanding the limitations and context behind data is just as important as understanding the numbers themselves.
Whether you’re a statistician, researcher, scientist, data professional, or simply someone who wants to better understand the evidence shaping our world, this episode offers practical ideas for making complex information more engaging and meaningful.
In this episode:
- Why science and statistics can feel unnecessarily intimidating.
- How storytelling helps people understand complex data.
- How to make technical concepts accessible without sacrificing accuracy.
- Why scientists should “stop trying to sound smart.”
- How we still need domain expertise to complement the use of AI.
- Career advice for early-career scientists and engineers.
Guests: Dr. Regina Nuzzo and Dr. Kristin Sainani
Host: Anne Milley
Stat Speaking with JMP explores the stories behind the statistics and the science shaping our world.
