On UWA Open Day this year, we worked to raise awareness of our discipline for prospective undergrads and their families. Our message? Science communication is an awesome, tangible field and very worth studying (likely not what you expect!).
How does a student-led event create impact?
"The fun has to be a priority, because if people don't enjoy the game, they're not gonna play it, they're not gonna learn." - Nick Godfrey
"What I mean is that science is not the ultimate paradigm or the only ‘valid’ knowledge system out there. In fact, it is but one amongst many. And it is a system that, historically, has been weaponised against and used to marginalise communities across the globe."
“When I go into those two different communities, I have to introduce myself differently.” – Dr Jarita Holbrook
“I think of the audience as a fried egg.” – Dr Phil Dooley
“Take the time to listen, not just speak. You do have to trust what they tell you.” – Keelan Powell
“There is this view in Western science that because there is knowledge, you are entitled to it (…) You're not entitled to any knowledge that’s not your own.” – Alana Dooley
“The idea that science doesn’t know everything blows their mind” - Pamela Freeman
Welcome back to The SciComm Collective! You’re really going to want to tune in for Season 2!
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