Global.Science

How do you make your academic work more relevant to local communities? Dr. Robert Greco talks about the Brazilian academic system, changes within it that will incorporate more community work, and how he even ended up in Brazil in the first place. Guest: Roberto Greco Organization: University of Campinas Location: São Paulo, Brazil Topic: Community projects and the Brazilian system

How do you communicate your science to legislators? Dr. Tara Lennon describes her work with the Arizona state legislature as well as adventures in international role-playing in the classroom. Guest: Tara Lennon Organization: Arizona State University Location: Arizona, USA Topic: Science, legislation, and international diplomacy

Can you be a scientist and work at an island resort? Dr. Dario Carbone discusses opportunities in the science tourism sector and his experiences as a village astronomer in the Maldives. Guest: Dario Carbone Organization: University of the Virgin Islands Location: US Virgin Islands, USA Topic: Science tourism

What's it like being a curator at a museum? Dr. Melissa Pardi describes her career trajectory and what happens behind the scenes at a science museum. Guest: Melissa Pardi Organization: Illinois State Museum Location: Illinois, USA Topic: Museum curation

Do you have to get a research position after completing a doctorate? Dr. Sanjoy Som discusses starting the Blue Marble Space nonprofit organization and building a better world for aspiring science communicators. Guest: Sanjoy Som Organization: Blue Marble Space, Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, NASA Ames Research Center Location: California, USA Topic: Developing science and communication nonprofits

Can you use cakes to communicate science? Ms. Alissa Bandalene discusses combining science, arts, and disability studies to more effectively communicate complex scientific topics. Guest: Alissa Bandalene Organization: Oakland University Location: Michigan, USA Topic: Arts for accessibility in sciences

How can natural hazards be used effectively in science communication? Dr. Mouse Reusch discusses doing public outreach around earthquake hazards in the Pacific Northwest. Guest: Mouse Reusch Organization: Pacific Northwest Seismic Network Location: Washington, USA Topic: Natural hazards public outreach

How do you learn science amidst disaster? Ms. Nikita Beck discusses her science education in the US Virgin Islands and how it was impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the pandemic. Guest: Nikita Beck Organization: University of the Virgin Islands Location: US Virgin Islands, USA Topic: Island science trajectories and coping with natural disasters

How can scientists and journalists interact more productively? Dr. Steve Desch discusses reporting scientific results and how better skills can be developed by scientists and and journalists alike. Guest: Steve Desch Organization: Arizona State University Location: Arizona, USA Topic: Movies and science reporting

What is active learning and how do you implement it in your classroom? Dr. Sarah Hosch discusses the principles of active learning and the requirements to ensure it is successful. Guest: Sarah Hosch Organization: Oakland University Location: Michigan, USA Topic: Active learning

What's it like living and teaching in a college village? Dr. Aubreya Adams discusses personalized instruction both in the classroom and in the field. Guest: Aubreya Adams Organization: Colgate University Location: New York, USA Topic: Working at small liberal arts colleges and universities

How do you communicate effectively with journalists? Dr. Kristan Schneider talks about math modeling of COVID and how to work with media attention. Guest: Kristan Schneider Organization: Hochschule Mittweida Location: Saxony, Germany Topic: Math modeling of diseases and tabloids

What's it like designing a museum exhibit? This week, Dr. Daniel Hummer teaches us all about new ways of thinking about minerals and how to communicate it via museum exhibits. Guest: Daniel Hummer Organization: Southern Illinois University Location: Illinois, USA Topic: Minerals and designing museum exhibits

Can you do science outreach in extreme environments? You sure can! Dr. Ulyana Horodyskyj tells us about the opportunities and challenges of doing science in the wild! Guest: Ulyana Horodyskyj Organization: Science in the Wild, North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (University of Colorado, Boulder) Location: Colorado, USA Topic: Field work

In the premier episode, Lev and Fabia introduce themselves and their latest attempt to keep themselves occupied ... by talking about science education. Guest: Fabia Battistuzzi Organization: Oakland University Location: Michigan, USA Topic: Commuter colleges

An introduction to our new podcast on science education. New episodes every Thursday starting May 5th!