Storytelling: A Way to Rebuild Science in the Public Mind

This special storytelling episode is filled with AAAS STPF fellows sharing personal, funny, enlightening, and science-based stories.  The STEAM Team Affinity Group and Sci on the Fly recently co-sponsored a workshop for current AAAS STPF fellows and alumni titled, "Storytelling: A Way to Rebuild Science in the Public Mind". This event was designed to promote the use of storytelling as a means for public engagement in science. We hosted an interactive workshop geared toward helping fellows find their storytelling voice, beginning with a 90-minute interactive workshop led by the non-profit Story Collider, followed by breakout rooms where fellows worked with each other in crafting their unique short stories. At the end of the day, participants had the opportunity to share their story on stage to a live audience. In this episode, we present six stories from our workshop participants. You'll hear about women's work in ancient Athens, belief in the human capacity for growth, important life lessons from an Indian children's tale, learn that being volatile can be a good thing, understand how essential culturally relevant science communication can be, and maybe even finally learn the difference between left and right.  This podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of AAAS, its Council, Board of Directors, officers, or members. AAAS is not responsible for the accuracy of this material. AAAS has made this material available as a public service, but this does not constitute endorsement by the association.