Time: 36 min
“We’re all part of this science community and we all have something to contribute to the mix.”
– Ann Grand
The Collective: Felice Ng, Emma Gill, Ximena Shaw, Guanyu Zhai
Episode Credits
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
Audiogram: Headliner
Show Notes
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!
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Keywords:
Science Communication, Public Engagement, Engaged Research, Science Identity, Collaborative Research, Science Cafe, 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, Open Science
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