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Join hosts Sarah Brockway and Allie White for a conversation with Dr. Mitali Tyagi. Mitali is a recent graduate from the University of Utah's Neuroscience PhD Program. She's currently continuing her incredible research in a lab at WashU. We talk to her all about how she first fell in love with science, the story behind her PhD dissertation work, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and so much more. If you want to read further about her research, check out her pre-print here: doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.22.619703Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: [email protected] podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and guests, and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.

Planet SciComm is back in 2026!Our first episode of the year, in honor of Valentine's Day, explores the lovey-dovey behavior of different animals. Sam, Sarah, and Allie dive into the world of monogamous sleepy lizards, dancing sage grouse, and empathetic rats. Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: [email protected]. This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and guests, and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.Notes:More on sleepy lizards: https://blog.nature.org/2021/09/20/the-love-stories-of-sleepy-lizards/Sage Grouse mating dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCBQrVpeLQULucy Cooke: http://www.lucycooke.tv/More on empathetic rats: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/helping-your-fellow-rat-rodents-show-empathy-driven-behavior#:~:text=While%20emotional%20contagion%20is%20the%20simplest%20form,immediately%20upon%20placement%20in%20the%20test%20arena.

On this episode of Planet SciComm, Sarah and Allie chat with graduate student Courtney Demmitt-Rice about her experiences as a researcher, mother, and caretaker. Courtney discusses how public health policy intersects with her research, why we should all care about rare diseases, and why lipids are the most underrated macromolecule.Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: [email protected]: Courtney does not receive any money for June's medical services, only insurance coverage through Medicaid. This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and guests and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.

Join us for the second episode of Planet SciComm: A Utah Science Communicators Podcast, where we dive into the science behind science communication.Allie White and Nathan Johnston sit down with Dr. Sara Yeo, one of the original hosts of Planet SciComm. Dr. Yeo is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, where she researches strategic science communication, public opinions of STEM, and information processing.In this interview, Sara, Allie, and Nathan delve into a variety of topics, ranging from why ospreys are the best bird to the importance of impact identity in science communication.Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don’t miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: [email protected] out the links below to learn more about some of the references made in this episode:https://www.kavlifoundation.org/news/insights-and-practical-considerations-for-communicating-basic-sciencehttps://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12411/strategic-science-communication?srsltid=AfmBOorYxETMFhRpW8hTKMyEEMZmhyNTyE40Lgag1WPV2nsOHvkF4Thhhttps://stemap.utah.edu/https://www.kenyon.edu/news/archive/turtles-all-the-way-down/https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/overviewhttps://www.science.org/content/article/fifteen-years-later-science-retracts-arsenic-life-paper-despite-study-authorsThis podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and do not reflect the official view of the University of Utah.

Welcome to a brand new chapter of Planet SciComm! In this kickoff episode, we're thrilled to introduce ourselves as the new hosts - students from Utah Science Communicators (USCo). We are a passionate, student-led group dedicated to making science accessible, engaging, and fun. Join the USCo team as we: Introduce each branch of our group (podcast, blog, and outreach)Share the origin story of Utah Science Communicators (USCo)Reflect on the challenges and excitement of science communication todayHighlight our collaborative vision for this podcast moving forwardWhether you're a longtime listener or just joining us, this episode sets the stage for the fresh, creative, and student-driven energy we're bringing to the Planet SciComm platform.Plus: Find out how YOU (yes, you!) can get involved - whether you're curious about podcasting, writing, producing, or sharing your science story.Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: [email protected] tuned for exclusive interviews, inspiring science stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at how students are shaping the future of science communication. This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the students involved in this organization and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.

Jason, Patrick, and Sara chat with Dr. Angela Rasmussen about her experience with the media during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jason, Patrick, and Sara chat with Dr. Bryan Welm of the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. Dr. Welm is faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. He studies breast cancer and is also a metal sculptor who creates science art.Bryan Welm’s website: https://www.bryanwelm.com/Kimball Art Center, Park City, UT: https://kimballartcenter.org/ASM Agar Art Contest: https://asm.org/events/asm-agar-art-contest/home Twisted Doodles: https://linktr.ee/twisteddoodlesScientific Computing Institute (University of Utah): https://www.sci.utah.edu/

Patrick, Jason, and Sara chat with Bella McDermott about the intersection between industrial design and science communication.

After a brief hiatus, Jason, Patrick, and Sara catch up!

This week we welcome Dr. Bruce Kirchoff (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) to talk about his recent book, Presenting Science Concisely.Presenting Science ConciselyDr. Kirchoff's YouTube ChannelAssociation of Science CommunicatorsJon Wagner's websiteMike Morrison's Better Poster

Happy 2023! Jason and Sara kick off the new year with guest, Michelle Nijhuis, author and science journalist who is currently Acting Editor of High Country News. In today's episode, we discuss Michelle's books, including her latest Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction, Michelle's path to science journalism, and ChatGPT.Michelle’s linktreeBeloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of ExtinctionThe Science Writer’s Essay HandbookSCISPACE: AI CopilotOpen Notebook’s The Craft of Science WritingNational Association of Science WritersSociety for Environmental Journalists

Happy holidays from the Planet SciComm team! In this episode, we check out some satirical research articles from the British Medical Journal and recap our year(ish) of episodes.We also discuss:ChatGPTSpurious relationshipsThe Radium Girls by Kate Moore

This month, we ask Dr. Stephen Heard, a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick, about his book, The Scientist's Guide to Writing, his blog, Scientist Sees Squirrel, his paper about funny titles in journal articles, and his forthcoming book with Bethann Garramon Merkle, Helping Students Write in the Sciences.Also mentioned...The Heard lab at the University of New BrunswickOf Microscopes and MetaphorsBMJ satirical issue

We chat with Julia Krolik, an information designer, data scientist, artist and entrepreneur who founded Art the Science and PIxels and Plans, about the intersection between art and science communication, biosafety levels, the Mantoux test, and other such digressions. You can find Julia's portfolio here. And in case you're interested, Patrick mentions this study about researchers analyzing Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night and the turbulent properties of his swirling structures.

Jason and Sara chat with Drs. Anthony Dudo (University of Texas at Austin) and John Besley (Michigan State University) about their upcoming book, Strategic Science Communication: A Guide to Setting the Right Objectives for More Effective Public Engagement. Also mentioned:Strategic Science Communication websiteResearch 4 Impact

Patrick and Sara chat with Dr. Shupei Yuan (Northern Illinois University) and Dr. Jacqueline Goldstein (SciCommBites) about podcasts, goals, and objectives.Dr. Shupei YuanSciCommBitesDr. Yuan's article in Science Communication (tweet @planetscicomm or @sarakyeo for a copy)Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)Communicating Science, Health, Environment, and Risk Division (ComSHER) of AEJMCSociety for Risk Analysis (SRA)The Link at Alan Alda Center for Communicating ScienceDr. Rey Maktoufi’s book: Communication Lessons from the WildDr. Rey Maktoufi’s Etsy shopSci Comm Identities Fellowship

Jason, Patrick, and Sara discuss Jason’s creativity and art, Reviewer 2 and 3, the peer review process, and Dungeons & Dragons. Also included are benign violation theory, -80ºC freezers, the process of science, and vicissitudes.You can find Jason on Twitter as @redpenblackpen. We also mention @xkcd.

We chat with Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer about her award-winning science communication work and her path to the field.More of Monica’s work and information about her can be found on her websiteCiencia Puerto RicoAquí Nos Cuidamos (see this video in English for a summary of the project)And the Falling Walls awardScience Communication LabReimaging Science Communication in the COVID Era and BeyondInclusive SciCommCanfield et al. (2020) paper on inclusive science communicationIndigeneity and genetic researchSummer Internship for INdigenous Peoples in GenomicsDr. Keolu Fox on “Why Genetic Research Must Be More Diverse”

This week, Dr. Mike Cacciatore (University of Georgia) hijacks our podcast and chats about framing.Also in this week's episode...Kasha PatelMike Birbiglia’s Working It OutComedians in Cars Getting CoffeeUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Life Sciences CommunicationDr. Michael CacciatoreThe End of Framing as We Know it… And the Future of Media EffectsBrooklyn 99Jasper Fforde

Sara, Jason, and Patrick chat with Dr. Chelsea Parlett-Pelleriti about her science communication on TikTok and Twitter. But we don't actually get through her introduction in 1.5 hrs, so she'll be back in a future episode! We also discussed...Bill Nye's blood & circulation song on YouTubeThe Number DevilThe Phantom TollboothChelsea’s dissertation: Parlett, C. (2021). Novel Applications of Statistical and Machine Learning Methods to Analyze Trial-Level Data from Cognitive Measures [Ph.D., Chapman University].Jason's mapElisabeth BikDunning Krueger effectPhDemetri

Jason, Patrick, and Sara discuss their recent panel on humor at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Conference (Feb 17-20, 2022).

The inaugural episode of Planet SciComm. Jason (Twitter: @redpenblackpen), Patrick, and Sara (Twitter: @sarakyeo) talk about how they met and the birth of the podcast.