Episode 1: Introducing…

The SciComm Collective: A journey into science communication

In a world where science is often seen as distant and complex, a group of passionate students from The University of Western Australia (UWA) is making a difference…

Episode Fast Facts

The Collective: Felice Ng, Ke Yuan, Emma Gill, Ximena Shaw Williams

Special Guest Interviewer: Ann Grand

“The value of science communication emerges from the person that you are and the questions that you have.” – Dr Ann Grand

Time: 17 min

Episode Credits

Guest: Ann Grand

Executive Producer, Editing, Shownotes: Emma Gill

Audio Engineering: Guanyu Zhai

Talent: Ximena Shaw Williams, Felice Ng, Ke Yuan, Emma Gill

Research: Felice Ng & Emma Gill

Show Notes

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)

UWA Grand Challenges

Ann Grand at the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement

Science Communication Unit at the University of Western England, Bristol

UWA SciComm

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

The Collective on this episode:

Ke Yuan

Social Media, Researcher & Interviewer

Felice Ng

Interviewer, Researcher & Shownotes Writer

Ximena Shaw Williams

Social Media & Student Interviewer

Guanyu Zhai

Audio Engineer, Editor, Music Producer

The SciComm Collective, a podcast initiative led by UWA students, is dedicated to making science accessible, engaging, and inclusive. In our first episode, Ann Grand, former lecturer in science communication and currently an active researcher in engaged research at the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement, brought us together to delve into the motivations, challenges, and aspirations behind the new podcast.

The SciComm Collective was born out of a desire to bridge the gap between science and the public. Inspired by UWA’s Grand Challenges, particularly the UN Sustainability Goals of addressing climate change and promoting a more just and equitable world, postgraduate students of Science Communication set out to create a platform where we could share our perspectives on ‘SciComm’. Unlike traditional lectures, our podcast offers a fresh and relatable approach, driven as it is by the experiences and insights of students from diverse backgrounds.

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We love hearing everyone’s stories of how they got into science communication. What about you? What brought you here? Feel free to share in the comments!

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Introducing… – thescicommcollective.com
16 September 2024 at 4:26 pm
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