Inclusive science communication with Tamara Poles (Episode 87)

Tamara Poles is the founder and CEO of Universal SciCom based in North Carolina, USA, and working remotely across the world.Sarah and Tamara talk aboutWhy representation and inclusion in science communication mattersSharing science and building community through unconventional formats including the Scirens drag and burlesque show and adults-only ‘Uncensored Science’Helping researchers connect to audiences through their own personal story, not just their scienceNavigating funding cuts and the anti-science narrative in current US politicsFind out moreVisit the episode webpageConnect with Tamara on LinkedInFind out more about Universal SciCom via their website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn pagesSign up for the Universal SciCom newsletterThis episode was first released in February 2026 which was both LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and Black History Month in the USA.About Research AdjacentFollow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn or InstagramEmail a comment, question or suggestionLeave a voice notePost a review on PodchaserSign up to the Research Adjacent newsletterMentioned in this episode:Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Clare Jonas, That Thinking FeelingWhat do you get if you cross an academic psychologist with a research communicator? Some amazing skills training workshops! Clare offers workshops which support researchers to develop knowledge and practical skills in three overlapping areas: research communication, taking care of ourselves and each other, and career skills for academia and beyond. They’re based on Clare's professional expertise, lived experience, evidence from psychology and related fields... and love of dad jokes! Find out more at https://www.thatthinkingfeeling.co.uk/ Helping you have conversations that move research forwardsWhen she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/