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Created and run by SciComm students at The University of Western Australia. We bring science and science communication to you. www.thescicommcollective.com

10/28/2024

SciComm Careers with Dr Ann Grand

"We all have something to contribute to the enterprise of science and technology." - Ann Grand Join hosts Emma and Felice as they chat with Dr Ann Grand, Adjunct Associate Professor in Science Communication at UWA and Lead Research Fellow and Policy Analyst at the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement in the UK. Discover the evolution of public engagement in science, the importance of collaborative research, and how science cafés foster open dialogue. Ann shares her insights on the significance of identity in science, the role of science communication in education, and the power of community-driven projects. Ann’s experience with Open University’s astrobiology unit offers an example of the importance of integrating ethics and societal perspectives into scientific discussions. Shining light on engaged research, where collaboration with various communities leads to richer insights and better science! Episode Links: Science Communication at UWA National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement Science Communication Unit at UWE Bristol This episode was brought to you by: Episode Hosts: Emma Gill, Felice Ng Special Guest: Dr Ann Grand Produced by: Emma Gill, Felice Ng Audio editing: Ximena Shaw, Guanyu Zhai Show notes: Emma Gill, Ximena Shaw Sponsored by UWA Grand Challenges: Make a Difference Impact Grant Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at www.thescicommcollective.com Keywords: Science Communication, Public Engagement, Engaged Research, Science Identity, Collaborative Research, Science Cafes, Astrobiology Education, Inclusive Science, Dialogue in Science, Community Involvement, Science Curriculum, Knowledge Sharing, Science Identity, Public Understanding Of Science, Science And Technology, Science Education, National Coordinating Centre For Public Engagement, University Of Western Australia, Open Science

37 min
10/21/2024

Finding Nessie: Communicating Genetics with Professor Neil Gemmell

You’ve heard about DNA... but what about eDNA? From tracking invasive species to cryptozoology, Professor Neil Gemmell (Geneticist, University of Otago) has explored the science of DNA throughout his academic career. Join Masters student Rae as she picks Neil’s brain on sex-changing fish (spoiler alert: the world is not ready for a Finding Nemo re-make); the importance of building trust between scientific and local and indigenous communities; and how Neil's children inspired a search for the Loch Ness Monster, an unexpected exercise in science communication. “We have to find ways to communicate our research before we start it, while we're doing it and then after we've done...What do we want to do and why? How and who is going to benefit from it? How is this actually improving society? I think it's a great privilege to do what we do.” - Professor Neil Gemmell Episode links: Gemmell Lab, University of Otago What we learn from a fish that can change sex in just 10 days ⁠The Loch Ness Monster project ⁠ Loch Ness Monster may be a giant eel, say scientists Predator Free 2050⁠⁠ This episode was brought to you by: - Episode Host: Rae Kumar  - Special Guest: Professor Neil Gemmell - Produced by:  Emma Gill, Kate Holmes - Audio editing: Camila Pardo Uribe - Research: Felice Ng, Kate Holmes, Camila Pardo Uribe, Kelly Hopkinson, Emma Gill - Show notes: Camila Pardo Uribe, Felice Ng, Emma Gill - Sponsored by UWA Grand Challenges: Make A Difference Impact Grant Follow The SciComm Collective on ⁠Instagram  and online at www.thescicommcollective.com Keywords: Genetics, Science Communication, Sex-Changing Fish, University Of Otago, New Zealand, Loch Ness Monster, Environmental DNA, Citizen Science, Indigenous Collaboration, Predator Control, Public Engagement, Genetic Technologies, Cultural Similarities, Storytelling, Marine Biology, Biodiversity, Research Collaboration, Science Education, Community Trust

37 min
10/14/2024

SciComm Careers with Eugenie Au

“We are here behind the scenes to help the science be more accessible, to remind the scientists to listen to the audience.” - Eugenie Au Ke chats with Eugenie Au, a graduate of the UWA Master of Science Communication and now a science communicator at WA’s King’s Park and Botanic Garden. We dive into her amazing journey from being a wildlife biology guide in Canada to her current gig in Australia. Eugenie shares her experience of science communication challenges, her love for plants and reptiles, and the wild adventures that come with leading a guided walk—including bears! Episode Links: Catch Eugenie on LinkedIn King's Park and Botanic Gardens Learn more about Science Communication at UWA This episode was brought to you by: Host: Ke Yuan Guest: Eugenie Au Produced by: Emma Gill Audio Engineering: Kelly Hopkinson, Guanyu Zhai Edited by: Ke Yuan, Kelly Hopkinson Show notes by: Emma Gill Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges

30 min
10/07/2024

Student Roundtable: What is the Deficit Model?

"The public is diagnosed as ignorant of and lacking interest in science. The main symptoms of the condition are aversion, anxiety and mistrust. The prescribed cure: Science pills." - Marko Ahteensuu (2011) What is science communication's Deficit Model, and why does it sound so ominous? Join UWA Master of SciComm students Kelly, Holly, and Kate as we discuss the Deficit Model, why it presents challenges, and how it assumes a one-way flow of information from scientists to the public. What alternatives might there be? Tune in to learn more. Episode links: ⁠Science Communication at The University of Western Australia (UWA)⁠ ⁠UWA SciComm⁠ ⁠Dr Heather Bray⁠⁠ "Science pills" quote - Marko Ahteensuu (2011) Assumptions of the Deficit Model Type of Thinking: Ignorance, Attitudes, and Science Communication in the Debate on Genetic Engineering in Agriculture Brian Wynne (1989) Sheepfarming after Chernobyl: A case study in communicating scientific information Alan Irwin (2021) Risk, science, and public communication: Third-order thinking about scientific culture Kate's blog: I Thought I Knew Science. Science Communication Changed That. This episode was brought to you by: - Hosts: Kelly Hopkinson, Holly Dear, Kate Holmes - Producer & Editing: Kelly Hopkinson - Show notes: Emma Gill - Socials: ⁠Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram⁠  - Website: ⁠thescicommcollective.com⁠ - Sponsor: UWA Grand Challenges Keywords: Science Communication, Deficit Model, Public Engagement, Dialogue, Participatory Methods, Indigenous Knowledge, Lived Experience, Science Education, Audience Engagement, Social Constructivism, Epistemologies, Knowledge Sharing, Science Culture, UWA

26 min
09/30/2024

Seadragon Search with Chrissy Tustison

“Seadragons are a great entry point for people to learn more about marine biology and conservation.” - Chrissy Tustison Dive into the secret lives of seadragons in our latest episode! This week, Master of SciComm student Emma sits down with PhD candidate Chrissy Tustison (The University of Western Australia & Scripps Institution of Oceanography) to discuss Chrissy's passion for studying the unique biology and ecology of these beautiful creatures and the crucial role of citizen science in this research. Also covered: Australia’s unique marine landscape, the biology and ecology of the three seadragon species, the importance of community engagement, the challenges of conducting research across a vast range, and the powerful impact of collective efforts in citizen science. Episode links: Seadragon Search website and social media @seadragonsearch Great Southern Reef Foundation International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List: www.iucnredlist.org The University of Western Australia Scripps Institution of Oceanography Chrissy's PhD Supervisors Dr Nerida Wilson & Dr Heather Bray This episode was brought to you by: - Producer, Host, & Editor: Emma Gill - Guest: Chrissy Tustison - Audio Engineering & Editing: Guanyu Zhai - Show notes: Felice Ng, Emma Gill - Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  - Website: thescicommcollective.com - Sponsor: UWA Grand Challenges Keywords: Science Communication, Citizen Science, Marine Biology, Sea Dragons, Leafy Seadragon, Ruby Seadragon, Weedy Seadragon, Conservation, Community Engagement, Biodiversity, Great Southern Reef, UWA, Public Engagement, Science Education, Environmental Awareness, Interdisciplinary Research, Marine Ecosystems, Machine Learning, Population Studies, Reproductive Behaviours, Climate Change, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Marine Photography, Ecological Research

37 min
09/23/2024

SciComm Careers with Dr Heather Bray

“Find those things that light you up. Find your community.” - Heather Bray What is science communication? How and why do we get involved? In this episode, Holly, Kate, and our guest Dr Heather Bray, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of Science Communication at The University of Western Australia, discuss Heather’s journey into research and academia, the power of subjectivity, and how science communication can make the world a better place.  Episode links: Dr Heather Bray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-heather-bray-48563226/ Heather’s research: https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/heather-bray Science Communication at The University of Western Australia (UWA): www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-communication Heather at the National Youth Science Forum: https://www.nysf.edu.au/scientists-need-listen-heather-bray-nysf-alumna-1987/ This episode was brought to you by: - Producer: Kate Holmes - Host: Holly Dear - Guest: Dr Heather Bray - Audio Engineering & Editing: Zhai Guanyu, Samantha Crampton - Research: Holly Dear, Kate Holmes - Show notes: Felice Ng, Emma Gill, Keelan Powell - Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  - Website: thescicommcollective.com - Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges Keywords: Science Communication, Student Perspectives, Sustainability, Engaged Research, Interdisciplinary, Equity, Accessibility, Grand Challenges, Climate Change, Science Education, Public Engagement, Science Culture, Podcast Creation, Learning, Diversity, UWA

33 min
09/13/2024

Introducing... The SciComm Collective

"The value of science communication emerges from the person that you are and the questions that you have." - Ann Grand Welcome to our first episode! In this episode, we explore how the SciComm Collective grew from an idea by a group of science communication students from UWA into the audio you hear today. Join Felice, Ke, Ximena, and Emma and special guest interviewer Ann Grand as they dive into our motivations, challenges, and ambitions to make science accessible and engaging through diverse perspectives and experiences. Episode links: Science Communication at The University of Western Australia (UWA): www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-communication UWA Grand Challenges: www.uwa.edu.au/grandchallenges Ann Grand at the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement: www.publicengagement.ac.uk/about-us/ann-grand Science Communication Unit at the University of Western England, Bristol: www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/scu UWA SciComm: www.facebook.com/uwascicomm/ This episode was brought to you by: - Executive Producer, Editing, Shownotes: Emma Gill - Audio Engineering: Zhai Guanyu - Talent: Ann Grand, Ximena Shaw Williams, Felice Ng, Ke Yuan, Emma Gill - Research: Felice Ng & Emma Gill Keywords: Science Communication, Student Perspectives, Sustainability, Engaged Research, Interdisciplinary, Equity, Accessibility, Grand Challenges, Climate Change, Science Education, Public Engagement, Science Culture, Podcast Creation, Learning, Diversity, UWA

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SciComm Careers with Dr Ann Grand

Finding Nessie: Communicating Genetics with Professor Neil Gemmell

SciComm Careers with Eugenie Au

Student Roundtable: What is the Deficit Model?

Seadragon Search with Chrissy Tustison

SciComm Careers with Dr Heather Bray

Introducing... The SciComm Collective

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