Episode 2: Sci Comm Careers with Heather Bray

Finding science communication

Episode Fast Facts

The Collective: Holly Dear, Kate Holmes, Samantha Crampton, Guanyu Zhai, Felice Ng , Keelan Powell, Emma Gill

Special Guest: Dr Heather Bray

“Find that thing that lights you up. Find your community.” 

– Dr Heather Bray

Time: 32 min

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Episode Credits

Guest: Dr Heather Bray 

Host: Holly Dear

Producer: Kate Holmes

Audio Engineering & Editing: Guanyu Zhai, Samantha Crampton

Research: Holly Dear, Kate Holmes

Show notes: Felice Ng, Keelan Powell, Emma Gill

Show Notes

What is science communication? How and why do we get involved? In this episode, join Holly and our guest Dr Heather Bray, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of Science Communication at The University of Western Australia, to discuss Heather’s journey into research and academia, the power of subjectivity, and how science communication can make the world a better place.  

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:
Holly Dear

Holly Dear

Interviewer & Researcher
Kate Holmes

Kate Holmes

Lead Web Developer, Interviewer, Producer, Researcher
Samantha Crampton

Samantha Crampton

Researcher & Editor
Guanyu Zhai

Guanyu Zhai

Audio Engineer, Editor, Music Producer
Felice Ng

Felice Ng

Interviewer, Researcher & Shownotes Writer
Emma Gill

Emma Gill

Producer, Editor, Season 1 Director
Keelan Powell

Keelan Powell

Student Interviewer & Researcher

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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