Communicating your Science: A Conversation with Carol Lynn Alpert

In this episode of Stories from the NNI, Lisa Friedersdorf, Director of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, speaks with Carol Lynn Alpert, co-Director of the Center for Integrated Quantum Materials and Director of the Strategic Projects Group at the Museum of Science in Boston, about the importance of effective science communication across disciplines and to the public. Carol Lynn gives her tips for better presentations and discusses the Quantum Matters Science Communication Competition. Links mentioned in this episodeThe NanoNerds YouTube channel: www.mos.org/nanonerdsThe Telly-award-winning Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition Finals 2018: www.mos.org/qmc2018  Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition Finals 2019: www.mos.org/qmc2019 If you would like to learn more about nanotechnology, go to nano.gov or email us at [email protected]. Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/T-N1vZUEAd0 CREDITS Special thanks to:  Carol Lynn AlpertMuseum of Science, Boston Music:  Corporate Uplifting by Scott Holmes  http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Corporate_Uplifting_1985https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode Produced by:  Mallory Hinks, Ph.D.  AAAS S&T Policy Fellow at NNCO Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office or United States Government. Additionally, mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by any of the aforementioned parties. Any mention of commercial products, processes, or services cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.