The SciComm Toolkit Podcast (Soph talks science)
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| 04 Aug 2021 | S2E1: What I wish I had known before starting science communication | 00:21:54 | |
We are back for Season 2 and kicking everything off by sharing just five of the hundreds of things I wish I had known before starting science communication! Get transcripts and show notes from this and all the other episodes on The SciComm Toolkit website. | |||
| 25 Apr 2021 | S1E3: What does science communication even look like? | 00:24:19 | |
Take a whistle stop tour to explore some of the ways you can do science communication, and I share 4 questions to ask yourself to work out which flavour of scicomm is for you. This is the final installment of the SciComm Foundation mini series. | |||
| 13 May 2021 | S1E6: 7 free tools to help getting started in science communication easier | 00:32:03 | |
It can be tricky to get started in science communication and find your confidence. That's why I've pulled together a list of 7 tools that are free but will help you to find your feet and grow in the world of science communication.
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| 19 Apr 2021 | S1E1: Why even bother doing science communication? | 00:21:46 | |
This episode is the first in a mini series to kickstart the show called the SciComm Foundations. Here, we talk about what science communication is, 9 reasons why you should bother doing science communication and a little bit of DIY to find your the first tool for your scicomm toolkit. Show notes, transcripts and resources can all be found at https://sophtalksscience.com/scicommtoolkit/. You can find me at @soph.talks.science on Instagram and follow the pod for news and updates @scicommtoolkit | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 | S1E4: How to get your audience to care about your science | 00:23:53 | |
Even if you have the coolest, most epic science story ever - spoiler alert! - no one has to listen to you. So, how do we capture our audience's attention? In this episode, we explore how to create the hooks for our science stories. | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | S2E4: 5 tips for starting to share science on Instagram | 00:27:21 | |
Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms and it is a really useful and fun way to do science communication online. But how do you start? I get asked this question so often and people give me so many reasons why they are reluctant to start. In this episode, I have taken five of the most common reasons I hear and share my tips and advice on how you can get started doing scicomm on Instagram. All resources from this episode can be found here Listen to the SciCom Accelerator podcast featuring Soph here for more Instagram chat | |||
| 26 May 2021 | S1E8: Science filmmaking with Dr George Chan | 00:58:49 | |
In this episode we talk to Dr George Chan who is a science filmmaker and videographer. From his career in TV and now as an independent and working with Sir David Attenborough, to some top tips for interviewing for videos and the best classroom for growing as a filmmaker | |||
| 19 May 2021 | S1E7: Space station scicomm, TikTok and science writing with Erin Winick | 01:01:08 | |
In this episode, we talk to Erin Winick about her current role as a SciComm Specialist for the International Space Station, but also the previous science writing roles she has had. We talk to her about scicomm internships, using fashion for scicomm and also a few insights into TikTok for science communication.
Follow Erin on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Link to Erin's list of science communication internship opportunities | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | S2E6: How to nail any presentation with Duncan Yellowlees | 01:02:12 | |
Presentations. Something we all end up doing. So it is a skill that we all need. In this episode, we talk to Duncan Yellowlees who has been training presenters for over a decade within academia and research. He answers what makes a great presentation. We talk about what techniques you can use to make your next presentation even better. Plus - the best tip for making presentations I have ever heard! Check out Duncan's presenting training and courses, and find him online. | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | S1E2: Who is your science communication for? | 00:24:33 | |
No matter what kind of science communication you do, you need to have an audience in mind. This episode is going to help you tailor your project to your ideal audience so your scicomm is more impactful. | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | S1E9: Two easy ways to optimise your science communication content with Michelle Gately | 00:55:54 | |
In this episode we talk to journalist turned blog and podcast content coach Michelle Gately about two ways you can improve your digital scicomm content right now. They are scroll stopping headlines and a brief introduction to search engine optimisation so you can get discovered and get more people onto your site. Find show notes, transcripts and resources here Michelle's FREE SEO checklist here | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | Welcome to the SciComm Toolkit Podcast | 00:08:13 | |
The SciComm Toolkit is a show for researchers and science communicators to get all the tools they need to communicate their science with confidence. Whether you are just starting out, want to learn a new skill or level up your scicomm confidence, this show will give you all you need to bring science stories to life. But before we get stuck in, let me tell you a little bit more about me and why on earth you might want to listen to what I have to say, why I wanted to start this podcast idea and some more about what to expect from the show. | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | S2E2: This is why scientists should start blogging today | 00:18:03 | |
One of my favourite communication tips for scientists: start a blog! In this episode, I'll explain why blogging is one of the most powerful for you, your science and your career. It is not just for influencers and creative writers. Let me tell you just 3 reasons why! For more information about anything mentioned in this episode, visit www.sophtalksscience.com/scicommtoolkit or get in touch on social media (@soph.talks.science) | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | S1E10: Productivity, performing and presenting with Julia Ravey | 01:02:53 | |
For the Season 1 finale, we talk to science communicator Julia Ravey about managing time and multiple scicomm projects, how performing arts has influenced her career, science presenting and more. | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | S2E7: How to share your science without ‘dumbing it down‘ | 00:20:34 | |
A common excuse I get from some scientists that they don't want to do science communication because it is oversimplifying their research too much. Well, in this episode I am sharing some top tips on how you can make your research translatable for any audience without 'dumbing it down'. Find out more about the podcast and get all the links and resources here. | |||
| 17 Sep 2021 | S2E5: 5 ways to help you save time when creating scicomm content | 00:25:10 | |
Doing science communication is a time investment and can be a barrier to many when getting started when there are so many other things to balance it with. In this episode, I share five ways that I routinely use to help me balance scicomm with a side hustle and a full time job. | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | S2E8: 3 common mistakes to avoid when doing science communication | 00:18:35 | |
There are lots of articles and tips out there for scientists taking their first foray into scicomm, but what about researchers or science communicators who are also creators. Here are three mistakes I made as a self-taught scientific creator and how you can avoid doing the same. Find out more about the podcast and get all the links and resources here. | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | S2E3: Finding science stories and turning them into scripts with Maren Hunsberger | 01:00:44 | |
In this episode, I talk to the wonderful Maren Hunsberger - microbiologist and science communicator extraordinaire. We chat about her journey into science, finding the narrative in science and some incredible advice for writing scripts - just to name a little bit. Get all the resources for this episode and all others on my website.
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| 05 May 2021 | S1E5: The one thing all science communication needs (and how to create yours) | 00:18:59 | |
We all want our science communication to be successful, so make sure yours has this one thing that will help with that. In this episode I reveal all and share how to create yours too | |||
| 21 Dec 2021 | S2E9: Evaluating success of your engagement with Dr Jamie Gallagher | 00:57:02 | |
No matter what our scicomm or engagement project might look like, we ideally need to know how successful or impactful it was. This is where evaluation comes in. In this episode, we talk to Dr Jamie Gallagher about how to get started with evaluation and how you can apply it to your own projects. Check out Jamie's website for more training and resources, and find him online. | |||