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As The University of Western Australia gears up for the return of EnviroFest later in 2026, Ke chatted to the former guild environment officer Julia about the mission and logistical efforts required to bring a large-scale sustainability event to life in 2025. Emma and Rae then revisited their conversations last year at EnviroFest with a diverse range of community organisations to gather their insights of participating in event like this and how they take tangible actions on environmental issues. They then explored how organisations track behavioural change and use qualitative feedback to measure impact. By highlighting personal reflections from student volunteers and organisers alike, this episode demonstrates that the true value of such events lies in the power of collaboration and reflection. Episode links:For updates of EnviroFest 2026, visit UWA Guild Environment Department, or follow their Facebook and Instagram. Wanna volunteer with UWA? Sign up on their website. Learn more about Friends of Australian Rock Art here. Support Trillion Trees Australia’s restoration initiatives here. Discover Kanyana Wildlife’s rehabilitation works here. Visit Keep Australia Beautiful WA to see how you can help maintain our environment. Join the mission of SAVE African Rhino Foundation here.  This episode was brought to you by: Episode Hosts: Ke Yuan, Emma Gill and Rae Kumar Special Guests: Julia Suffell (UWA Guild Environment Officer 2025), Douglas Laurie (Trillion Trees Australia), Danny Shelton (Kanyana Wildlife), Judith Hugo (Friends of Australian Rock Art), Catriona Drysdale (Keep Australia Beautiful Council), Linton Kirk (SAVE African Rhino Foundation), Xavier Caguiat (UWA PhD student volunteer) Produced: Emma Gill and Rae Kumar Audio edited: Ke Yuan  Audio Engineering: Matthew Gill Show notes: Clare Boon  Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/

“There should be no assumed knowledge in the rules” – Nick Godfrey Today, Rae sits down with Nick Godfrey to discuss his work developing a board game that teaches players about physics as covert education. They discuss how he brought together his background in physics and his love for board games to create something he’s passionate about. As every good science communicator considers, Nick reveals how he keeps the game adaptable for different audiences with different knowledge bases to keep the game fun for multiple audiences. Nick describes how he built an accessible game through trial and error, keeping fun at the forefront of his educational tactics. The discussion then turns to theplace of games in science communication and why fun is so important when learning. Finally, he gives some advice on how science communicators can use games in their work. Find Nick on LinkedIn here Hidden Variables will (hopefully) be available in 2026!Follow Hidden Variables on Instagram for updates hereSign up to Nick’s mailing list to be notified of thelaunch here This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Rae KumarSpecial Guests: Nick Godfrey Produced: Rae Kumar Audio edited: Emma Gill   Show notes by: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/

“When I go into those two different communities, I have to introduce myself differently” – Dr Jarita HolbrookToday, Kate, Rae and Felice sit down with Dr Jarita Holbrook to talk about their experience working with Indigenous communities. They discuss the ways in which researcherscan build connections with Indigenous communities and how communication is imperative in collaboration. They talk about the importance of identity when introducing yourself to different audiences and how holding multiple identitiescan be a strength. The discussion then turns to code switching and whiteness, andthe way privilege plays on conceptions of race. Jarita also shares their experiences in Perth and how they navigate issues around funding their research.Episode links:Check out Astrofest in 2026 hereRead about the FAIR and CARE principles forIndigenous Data Governance hereDelve deeper into code-switching here Find out more about Whiteness Theory hereWatch Jarita talk about inclusivity in quantum gravity and cosmology hereFind Jarita on Bluesky @astroholbrook.bsky.social This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Kate HolmesSpecial Guests: Dr Jarita Holbrook Produced: Rae Kumar and Felice NgAudio edited: Matthew GillShow notes by: Clare Boon  and Camila Pardo 

“I think of the audience as a fried egg” – Phil Dooley Today, Clare sits down with Dr Phil Dooley (the current President of the Australian Science Communicators) to discuss art and audiences. Together they explore how science art reaches different audiences and how the ever-changing algorithm impacts who our content reaches. As performers, they discuss how theatre has can be used in science communication, especially when we can get scientists up on stage with us.  Episode links:Catch up with Phil Dooley on social media ⁠here⁠Find Phil on Youtube ⁠here⁠ Watch Phil’s videos with Veritasium ⁠here⁠   If you want to catch Phil in person, try to get to his ⁠next Phil Up On Science event⁠   Interested in Australian Science Communicators? Check out their ⁠website⁠ Check out Clare's work here  This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Clare Boon  Special Guests: Dr Phil Dooley Socials:  Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  Produced: Clare Boon Audio edited:  Holly Dear  Show notes by:  Clare Boon   Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/

Keelan investigates what consensus reality is with Holly and Camila and how this relates to our work as science communicators. They delve into the theory behind this concept and discuss the intricacies behind mimesis and fiction. This theoretical discussion touches on all kinds of important concepts such as positionality, the impact of lenses, and the importance of context.  Episode links:If you want to see Keelan’s diagrams, click hereRead about the deficit model ⁠here⁠ and ⁠here⁠ and listen toour episode on it ⁠here⁠Read up on Haraway’s situated knowledges ⁠here⁠If you’re interested in Bourdieu’s social capital, you canread his original work on it ⁠hereThis episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Keelan PowellSpecial Guests: Holly Dear and Camila Pardo Uribe Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram Produced: Keelan Powell, Holly Dear and Camila Pardo Uribe Audio edited: Keelan Powell Show notes: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/ 

Join Kate (Master of Science Communication student, the University of Western Australia) and Camila (PhD Candidate, the University of Western Australia) as they talk with Alana Dooley about her journey in science communication. They discuss their personal definitions of science communication and the importance of Alana’s Indigenous identity in how she approaches her science communication practice. They explore the weaponisation of science towards certain communities and the importance of acknowledging and addressing our colonial history in Australia. Alana tells us about the importance of Indigenous knowledge in understanding the night sky in her own life and the impact this has had on her understanding of how scientific knowledge is understood.   *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in November 2024. Since then, the JOIDES Resolution (JR) Academy has stopped operating.     Episode links:  Read about Alana’s experience aboard the JR vessel here Read about the deficit model here and here and listen to our episode on it here  Find out more about science capital by reading up on Emily Dawson’s work  Want to find out about most of sci comm being women? Read the paper here  Heather’s raising the bar episode   This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Kate Holmes and Camila Pardo Uribe  Special Guests: Alana Dooley Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  Produced: Kate Holmes and Camila Pardo Uribe  Audio edited: Ximena Shaw and Camila Pardo Uribe  Show notes: Clare Boon and Camila Pardo UribeFollow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/

Join Emma (PhD Candidate, The University of Western Australia) today as she talks to children’s book author Pamela Freeman. They discuss how Pamela got into writing ecological picture books for children, where her ideas come from, and how they align with the national curriculum. Pamela explains how she best engages children with her books and how her unconventional relationship with her current illustrator is integral to the work she does. They discuss the process of getting a picture book published and how to evaluate if your work has had an impact.Episode Links:Pamela Freeman's website  This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Emma Gill  Special Guests: Pamela Freeman Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  Produced: Emma Gill Audio edited: Matthew Gill Show notes: Clare Boon  Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  and online at https://thescicommcollective.com/

Let’s get inspired! Ahead of the Innovators’ Tea Party’s ten-year anniversary celebration, join Holly (Master of Science Communication student, The University of Western Australia) as she talks with committee members and mentors about the impact of the Innovators’ Tea Party on Western Australian students interested in STEM and what it’s like being a woman in STEM. Hear right from the students’ mouths about their experience at one of the Innovator’s Tea Party’s events. Episode Links:The Innovator’s Tea Party  This episode was brought to you by:   -Episode Host: Holly Dear -Special Guests: Evelyn Chuck (ITP founder), Estela Hogarth (ITP STEM program coordinator), Sophie Smith (mentor), Rhianna Hepburn (ITP ordinary committee member), Dr Sabine Bellstedt (Mentor), India Cywinski-Jan (Mentor), Jawaria Mahmood (ITP ordinary committee member, mentor)-Produced: Holly Dear and Emma Gill-Audio edited: Holly Dear -Show notes by: Clare Boon Follow The SciComm Collective on ⁠Instagram and online at www.thescicommcollective.com

"Science communication is not just about talking to the media; it's about this broader relationship. Food is social, not just scientific." - Dr Heather Bray.In our Summer Shorts bonus season finale, The SciComm Collective’s Kate is joined by guest Dr Heather Bray, Coordinator of UWA's Masters and Minor in Science Communication programs. Taking on the challenge she sets for students, Heather reflects on her performance at UWA's Raising the Bar 2024, where she presented on the future of food science. Kate and Heather discuss the importance of purpose, audience and message in science communication, how to plan for a presentation (and how not to!), and why reflective practice is vital for all science communication practitioners. Episode Links:   Dr Heather Bray (Research Repository) UWA's Raising the Bar Podcast What is Raising the Bar?UWA Science Communication on FacebookUWA Science Communication Plus check out Season One's ⁠Episode 2⁠ for more Heather, and ⁠Episode 4⁠ for more on the Deficit Model.The SciComm Collective: InstagramFacebook Website Episode Details: Host: Kate HolmesGuest: Dr Heather BrayProduced by: Kate Holmes, Dr Heather BrayEdited by: Clare BoonShownotes by: Felice NgSponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges Make A Difference Impact Grant 

“I liked the story of it and that's why I wanted to use that, to present [geology] in a way that was a bit more interesting, a bit more fun.”  - Owen CummingOn this episode of Summer Shorts, join The SciComm Collective’s Clare as she interviews Owen Cumming, a graduate of UWA’s Master of Science Communication program. Owen talks about his journey from environmental science to science communication. Hear how Owen took his passion for making complex geological stories more accessible and engaging, to create his mini podcast episode, “Carved in Stone”, bringing the history and geology of continents to life through storytelling and sound. Content warning: Mild offensive language.Episode Links:   Owen Cumming’s LinkedIn and website UWA Science Communication Check out Episode 4 for more on the Deficit Model The SciComm Collective:  Instagram Facebook WebsiteEpisode Details: Host: Clare Boon  Guest: Owen CummingProduced & Edited by: Clare Boon  Shownotes by: Felice Ng  & Emma GillSponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges Make A Difference Impact Grant 

“Learning and practising science communication is core to so much” - Lotte GeorgeWelcome back to Summer Shorts, an exploration of podcasting by UWA science communication students. In this episode, The SciComm Collective’s Kate is joined by UWA Biomedical Sciences graduate Lotte George. Lotte shares how stumbling upon the UWA Tropical Grove during a study break inspired her to make a Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”) meditation podcast, and how her Science Presentations unit of study has benefited her even beyond the scientific landscape.  Episode Links:   Watch Lotte’s valedictory address Shinrin-Yoku UWA Science Communication Why a walk in the woods really does help your body and soul by Jeffery Craig and Susan L. Presscott The SciComm Collective:  Instagram Facebook WebsiteEpisode Details: Host: Kate Holmes   Guest: Lotte George Produced by: Kate Holmes Edited by: Holly Dear Show notes by: Felice Ng Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges Make A Difference Impact Grant 

“While I’ve always had this interest in science, I didn’t always feel like it was the most accessible or easily understandable, so I was really drawn to science communication.” - Felice NgJoin The SciComm Collective’s Clare as she interviews Felice Ng, a UWA student pursuing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Pharmacology and Genetics, along with a Science Communication minor. In this episode, Felice shares how Australia’s unique biodiversity inspired her to make a podcast about Triggerplants (Stylidium) as part of a bigger series called “Wildflower Walks.”  Note: The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions is mentioned for student assignment purposes only.Episode Links:  Felice Ng on LinkedIn  FloraBase 'Very rare' trigger plants catapult pollen onto visiting insects in Western Australia, by Leah McLennan and Arthur Mull UWA Science Communication The SciComm Collective:  Instagram Facebook Website Episode Host: Clare Boon  Episode Guest: Felice NgProduced by: Clare Boon Edited by: Holly Dear & Emma GillShow notes by: Felice Ng  Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges Make A Difference Impact Grant 

“Science can be silly, it can be goofy, it can be funny, and interesting!” - Anna BalaguerIn Summer Shorts we're exploring the art of podcasting with former UWA Science Presentations unit students. Today’s guest star is Bachelor of Science (Zoology) and Science Communication (Minor) student Anna Balaguer. Join Anna and The SciComm Collective’s Emma as they discuss the inspiration behind Anna's “Bone Zone” podcast about Anglerfish mating, the struggles of finding copyright-free music, and her science communication journey so far.Content warning: Some adult themes.Episode Links: Anna Balaguer on LinkedIn Freesound (sound effects database)UWA Science CommunicationThe SciComm Collective: InstagramFacebookWebsiteEpisode Host: Emma Gill Episode Guest: Anna Balaguer Produced & Edited by: Emma GillShownotes by: Felice NgSponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges program Make A Difference Impact GrantAdditional Music: Sensual Jazz by Grand Project

How do you evaluate a podcast? What makes a good podcast?Welcome to Summer Shorts, a bonus series brought to you by The SciComm Collective where we explore the art of podcasting with professionals and former students of UWA’s Science Presentations unit. Today, The SciComm Collective's Kate and Emma chat with local podcasters Rockwell "Rocky" McGellin and Rose Kerr about the ins and outs of podcasting as a professional - with tips and tricks for students creating podcasts for the first time! Especially great for students taking the unit SCOM2205 Science Presentations at UWA and anyone else embarking on your podcasting journey, we invite you to tune into our episode and hear from the professionals about the importance of authenticity, why your voice and tools matter less than your intentions, and how to win your listener's ears and hearts. Pro tip: Find out what they're interested in! Content warning: This episode contains references to alcohol and one use of swearing. We are Australian, after all. Episode Links:  Rose Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/rosie.zkerr/  Rocky McGellin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockwell-mcgellin/ 'Audio Guide to the Galaxy' podcast: https://www.scitech.org.au/inspiration/audio-guide-galaxy/ 'Particle' podcast: https://particle.scitech.org.au/podcast/how-do-you-wash-a-root/ "Wherever you get your podcasts" is a radical statement, by Anil Dash: https://www.anildash.com/2024/02/06/wherever-you-get-podcasts/ UWA Science Communication: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-communication  The SciComm Collective: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thescicommcollective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwascicomm/ Website: https://thescicommcollective.com/home/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KX28xUSW6A0fOXEXEXhtk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-scicomm-collective/id1768282279  Episode Hosts: Emma Gill & Kate Holmes  Produced by: Emma Gill, Kate Holmes, Dr. Heather Bray Edited by: Emma Gill Audio Engineering: Keelan Powell  Show notes by: Felice Ng & Emma Gill  Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges program - Make A Difference Impact Grant    

"We all have something to contribute to the enterprise of science and technology." - Ann Grand   Join hosts Emma and Felice as they chat with Dr Ann Grand, Adjunct Associate Professor in Science Communication at UWA and Lead Research Fellow and Policy ​Analyst ​at ​the ​National ​Coordinating ​Centre ​for ​Public ​Engagement in the UK. Discover the evolution of public engagement in science, the importance of collaborative research, and how science cafés foster open dialogue. Ann shares her insights on the significance of identity in science, the role of science communication in education, and the power of community-driven projects. Ann’s experience with Open University’s astrobiology unit offers an example of the importance of integrating ethics and societal perspectives into scientific discussions. Shining light on engaged research, where collaboration with various communities leads to richer insights and better science! Episode Links:    Science Communication at UWA National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement Science Communication Unit at UWE Bristol This episode was brought to you by: Episode Hosts: Emma Gill, Felice Ng        Special Guest: Dr Ann Grand Produced by: Emma Gill, Felice Ng  Audio editing: Ximena Shaw, Guanyu Zhai     Show notes: Emma Gill, Ximena Shaw Sponsored by UWA Grand Challenges: Make a Difference Impact Grant   Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram and online at www.thescicommcollective.com Keywords: Science Communication, Public Engagement, Engaged Research, Science Identity, Collaborative Research, Science Cafes, Astrobiology Education, Inclusive Science, Dialogue in Science, Community Involvement, Science Curriculum, Knowledge Sharing, Science Identity, Public Understanding Of Science, Science And Technology, Science Education, National Coordinating Centre For Public Engagement, University Of Western Australia, Open Science

You’ve heard about DNA... but what about eDNA? From tracking invasive species to cryptozoology, Professor Neil Gemmell (Geneticist, University of Otago) has explored the science of DNA throughout his academic career. Join Masters student Rae as she picks Neil’s brain on sex-changing fish (spoiler alert: the world is not ready for a Finding Nemo re-make); the importance of building trust between scientific and local and indigenous communities; and how Neil's children inspired a search for the Loch Ness Monster, an unexpected exercise in science communication. “We have to find ways to communicate our research before we start it, while we're doing it and then after we've done...What do we want to do and why? How and who is going to benefit from it? How is this actually improving society? I think it's a great privilege to do what we do.” - Professor Neil Gemmell  Episode links: Gemmell Lab, University of Otago What we learn from a fish that can change sex in just 10 days ⁠The Loch Ness Monster project ⁠ Loch Ness Monster may be a giant eel, say scientists Predator Free 2050⁠⁠ This episode was brought to you by: - Episode Host: Rae Kumar   - Special Guest: Professor Neil Gemmell - Produced by:  Emma Gill, Kate Holmes - Audio editing: Camila Pardo Uribe - Research: Felice Ng, Kate Holmes, Camila Pardo Uribe, Kelly Hopkinson, Emma Gill - Show notes: Camila Pardo Uribe, Felice Ng, Emma Gill - Sponsored by UWA Grand Challenges: Make A Difference Impact Grant Follow The SciComm Collective on ⁠Instagram  and online at www.thescicommcollective.com Keywords: Genetics, Science Communication, Sex-Changing Fish, University Of Otago, New Zealand, Loch Ness Monster, Environmental DNA, Citizen Science, Indigenous Collaboration, Predator Control, Public Engagement, Genetic Technologies, Cultural Similarities, Storytelling, Marine Biology, Biodiversity, Research Collaboration, Science Education, Community Trust

“We are here behind the scenes to help the science be more accessible, to remind the scientists to listen to the audience.” - Eugenie Au  Ke chats with Eugenie Au, a graduate of the UWA Master of Science Communication and now a science communicator at WA’s King’s Park and Botanic Garden. We dive into her amazing journey from being a wildlife biology guide in Canada to her current gig in Australia. Eugenie shares her experience of science communication challenges, her love for plants and reptiles, and the wild adventures that come with leading a guided walk—including bears!  Episode Links:  Catch Eugenie on LinkedIn  King's Park and Botanic Gardens Learn more about Science Communication at UWA    This episode was brought to you by:  Host: Ke Yuan  Guest: Eugenie Au  Produced by: Emma Gill  Audio Engineering: Kelly Hopkinson, Guanyu Zhai Edited by: Ke Yuan, Kelly Hopkinson  Show notes by: Emma Gill  Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram  Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges

"The public is diagnosed as ignorant of and lacking interest in science. The main symptoms of the condition are aversion, anxiety and mistrust. The prescribed cure: Science pills." - Marko Ahteensuu (2011) What is science communication's Deficit Model, and why does it sound so ominous? Join UWA Master of SciComm students Kelly, Holly, and Kate as we discuss the Deficit Model, why it presents challenges, and how it assumes a one-way flow of information from scientists to the public. What alternatives might there be? Tune in to learn more. Episode links: ⁠Science Communication at The University of Western Australia (UWA)⁠ ⁠UWA SciComm⁠ ⁠Dr Heather Bray⁠⁠ "Science pills" quote - Marko Ahteensuu (2011) Assumptions of the Deficit Model Type of Thinking: Ignorance, Attitudes, and Science Communication in the Debate on Genetic Engineering in Agriculture Brian Wynne (1989) Sheepfarming after Chernobyl: A case study in communicating scientific information Alan Irwin (2021) Risk, science, and public communication: Third-order thinking about scientific culture Kate's blog: I Thought I Knew Science. Science Communication Changed That. This episode was brought to you by: - Hosts: Kelly Hopkinson, Holly Dear, Kate Holmes - Producer & Editing: Kelly Hopkinson - Show notes: Emma Gill - Socials: ⁠Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram⁠    - Website: ⁠thescicommcollective.com⁠ - Sponsor: UWA Grand Challenges Keywords: Science Communication, Deficit Model, Public Engagement, Dialogue, Participatory Methods, Indigenous Knowledge, Lived Experience, Science Education, Audience Engagement, Social Constructivism, Epistemologies, Knowledge Sharing, Science Culture, UWA

“Seadragons are a great entry point for people to learn more about marine biology and conservation.” - Chrissy Tustison Dive into the secret lives of seadragons in our latest episode! This week, Master of SciComm student Emma sits down with PhD candidate Chrissy Tustison (The University of Western Australia & Scripps Institution of Oceanography) to discuss Chrissy's passion for studying the unique biology and ecology of these beautiful creatures and the crucial role of citizen science in this research. Also covered: Australia’s unique marine landscape, the biology and ecology of the three seadragon species, the importance of community engagement, the challenges of conducting research across a vast range, and the powerful impact of collective efforts in citizen science. Episode links: Seadragon Search website and social media @seadragonsearch Great Southern Reef Foundation International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List: www.iucnredlist.org The University of Western Australia Scripps Institution of Oceanography Chrissy's PhD Supervisors Dr Nerida Wilson & Dr Heather Bray This episode was brought to you by: - Producer, Host, & Editor: Emma Gill - Guest: Chrissy Tustison - Audio Engineering & Editing: Guanyu Zhai - Show notes: Felice Ng, Emma Gill - Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram    - Website: thescicommcollective.com - Sponsor: UWA Grand Challenges Keywords: Science Communication, Citizen Science, Marine Biology, Sea Dragons, Leafy Seadragon, Ruby Seadragon, Weedy Seadragon, Conservation, Community Engagement, Biodiversity, Great Southern Reef, UWA, Public Engagement, Science Education, Environmental Awareness, Interdisciplinary Research, Marine Ecosystems, Machine Learning, Population Studies, Reproductive Behaviours, Climate Change, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Marine Photography, Ecological Research

“Find those things that light you up. Find your community.” - Heather Bray  What is science communication? How and why do we get involved? In this episode, Holly, Kate, and our guest Dr Heather Bray, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of Science Communication at The University of Western Australia, discuss Heather’s journey into research and academia, the power of subjectivity, and how science communication can make the world a better place.   Episode links:   Dr Heather Bray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-heather-bray-48563226/   Heather’s research: https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/heather-bray   Science Communication at The University of Western Australia (UWA): www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-communication  Heather at the National Youth Science Forum: https://www.nysf.edu.au/scientists-need-listen-heather-bray-nysf-alumna-1987/ This episode was brought to you by:  - Producer: Kate Holmes  - Host: Holly Dear  - Guest: Dr Heather Bray - Audio Engineering & Editing: Zhai Guanyu, Samantha Crampton  - Research: Holly Dear, Kate Holmes  - Show notes: Felice Ng, Emma Gill, Keelan Powell - Socials: Follow The SciComm Collective on Instagram    - Website: thescicommcollective.com - Sponsored by: UWA Grand Challenges  Keywords:  Science Communication, Student Perspectives, Sustainability, Engaged Research, Interdisciplinary, Equity, Accessibility, Grand Challenges, Climate Change, Science Education, Public Engagement, Science Culture, Podcast Creation, Learning, Diversity, UWA

"The value of science communication emerges from the person that you are and the questions that you have." - Ann Grand Welcome to our first episode! In this episode, we explore how the SciComm Collective grew from an idea by a group of science communication students from UWA into the audio you hear today. Join Felice, Ke, Ximena, and Emma and special guest interviewer Ann Grand as they dive into our motivations, challenges, and ambitions to make science accessible and engaging through diverse perspectives and experiences. Episode links: Science Communication at The University of Western Australia (UWA): www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-science-communication UWA Grand Challenges: www.uwa.edu.au/grandchallenges Ann Grand at the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement: www.publicengagement.ac.uk/about-us/ann-grand Science Communication Unit at the University of Western England, Bristol: www.uwe.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/scu UWA SciComm: www.facebook.com/uwascicomm/ This episode was brought to you by: - Executive Producer, Editing, Shownotes: Emma Gill - Audio Engineering: Zhai Guanyu - Talent: Ann Grand, Ximena Shaw Williams, Felice Ng, Ke Yuan, Emma Gill - Research: Felice Ng & Emma Gill Keywords: Science Communication, Student Perspectives, Sustainability, Engaged Research, Interdisciplinary, Equity, Accessibility, Grand Challenges, Climate Change, Science Education, Public Engagement, Science Culture, Podcast Creation, Learning, Diversity, UWA