Science Communication Made Easy
How do I get started in SciComm? Become a confident public speaker? Clearly communicate to others about what I do? Can I really balance science communication and my work life? Welcome to the Science Communication Made Easy Podcast, where we will answer ALL of these questions and more! Host Aspen Meineke is a mechanical engineer turned STEM educator and science communication coach. She has given hundreds of talks at schools and conferences, for clients like Sphero, AAAS, SciGirls, and she wants to help YOU do the same. Each week, Aspen will share the actionable tips and tricks that took her from wallflower to giving a TED talk and becoming a professional public speaker. Aspen brings you all the hacks on how to beat burnout, fight imposter syndrome and build the STEM career of YOUR dreams.
Science Communication Made Easy
#2: Getting Started in SciComm Part 1
April 14, 2020
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Aspen Meineke
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Episode 2
In today's episode, we will be talking about HOW to get started in science communication if you are new and don't know where to start! Check back next week for Part 2 of this episode.
- Science communication is all about CONNECTING and empowering your audience with scientifically backed information.
- People don't like being lectured to, but they like talking with friends.
- Science communication should be an extension of what you do.
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