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In this exciting episode, Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon have the pleasure of chatting with the phenomenal best-selling author, Andrew Mayne.Join us as Andrew Mayne takes us on an incredible journey through his captivating career – from mesmerizing audiences as an illusionist on cruise ships, starring in A&E's hit show “Don't Trust Andrew Mayne,” designing a groundbreaking stealth suit for diving with Great White sharks on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, being a Prompt Whisperer and Science Communicator for Open AI, and now a celebrated best-selling author.In his latest thrilling novel, Mr. Whisper, Andrew masterfully unites his four iconic characters from his previous series. He shares the intriguing challenges he faced in writing from multiple perspectives and how the theory of mind played a crucial role in his storytelling. And he reveals how he uses virtual reality technology to go “on location” as he scouts locales for his books.Discover the secrets behind Andrew's path to success and how his magician's skills have influenced his writing style, particularly the art of “showing, not telling” in crafting edge-of-your-seat thrillers.Andrew reveals the powerful feedback loop he employed while writing his first books and how his dedication led him to write an astonishing ten books in one year as a practice.Andrew delves into the concept of survivorship bias and its impact on the success stories of those who have “made it.” We explore why this might not hold true for future generations as the world continues to evolve.This podcast is packed with insights that we have pondered long after recording. Andrew's critical thinking skills, honed through designing his “shock magic” illusions, offer valuable perspectives for various other pursuits.As a bonus, Andrew shares a fantastic tip on teaching critical thinking to young kids, which we found equally applicable to adults.In this captivating interview, Andrew shares one of our new favorite quotes: “When you are okay with being fooled, you unlock a new kind of wonder.” Embrace the mystery, not just in thrillers, but in life itself.Get ready to be enthralled by the fascinating and thought-provoking discussions on magic and writing with the brilliant Andrew Mayne.We know you'll love it.Links for this post:Episode 112 show noteshttps://andrewmayne.com/Mr. Whisper by Andrew Mayne on Amazonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218134959-mr-whisper"Don't Trust Andrew Mayne" on A&E: "...features the wildly innovative, mischief-loving magician Andrew Mayne as he sets out to reinvent revenge. His illusions are mind-blowing, but what he loves most is helping people get even."From the hosts:Vicki's book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/Wynne's book about her beloved father: Finding My Father's Faith; Blog: https://wynneleon.com/

In this exciting episode, Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon have the pleasure of chatting with the phenomenal best-selling author, Andrew Mayne.Join us as Andrew Mayne takes us on an incredible journey through his captivating career – from mesmerizing audiences as an illusionist on cruise ships, starring in A&E's hit show “Don't Trust Andrew Mayne,” designing a groundbreaking stealth suit for diving with Great White sharks on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, being a Prompt Whisperer and Science Communicator for Open AI, and now a celebrated best-selling author.In his latest thrilling novel, Mr. Whisper, Andrew masterfully unites his four iconic characters from his previous series. He shares the intriguing challenges he faced in writing from multiple perspectives and how the theory of mind played a crucial role in his storytelling. And he reveals how he uses virtual reality technology to go “on location” as he scouts locales for his books.Discover the secrets behind Andrew's path to success and how his magician's skills have influenced his writing style, particularly the art of “showing, not telling” in crafting edge-of-your-seat thrillers.Andrew reveals the powerful feedback loop he employed while writing his first books and how his dedication led him to write an astonishing ten books in one year as a practice.Andrew delves into the concept of survivorship bias and its impact on the success stories of those who have “made it.” We explore why this might not hold true for future generations as the world continues to evolve.This podcast is packed with insights that we have pondered long after recording. Andrew's critical thinking skills, honed through designing his “shock magic” illusions, offer valuable perspectives for various other pursuits.As a bonus, Andrew shares a fantastic tip on teaching critical thinking to young kids, which we found equally applicable to adults.In this captivating interview, Andrew shares one of our new favorite quotes: “When you are okay with being fooled, you unlock a new kind of wonder.” Embrace the mystery, not just in thrillers, but in life itself.Get ready to be enthralled by the fascinating and thought-provoking discussions on magic and writing with the brilliant Andrew Mayne.We know you'll love it.For show notes and more great inspiration https://sharingtheheartofthematter.comLinks for this episode:https://andrewmayne.com/Mr. Whisper by Andrew Mayne on Amazonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218134959-mr-whisper"Don't Trust Andrew Mayne" on A&E: "...features the wildly innovative, mischief-loving magician Andrew Mayne as he sets out to reinvent revenge. His illusions are mind-blowing, but what he loves most is helping people get even."From the hosts:Vicki's book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/Wynne's book about her beloved father: Finding My Father's Faith; Blog: https://wynneleon.com/

Dr Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator and Educator says Katy Perry and her all female crew going to space should be seen as a positive for the future of space.

Ocean conservation careers often don't follow a predictable path—and that's completely normal. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin shares why expecting a traditional, linear route in marine biology or conservation can lead to frustration. Instead, he reflects on the non-linear journeys many professionals, including himself, have taken to find meaningful work in the field. Marine biology career advice is often focused on degrees and academic milestones, but Andrew explains how flexibility, adaptability, and following your passion can lead to unexpected and fulfilling roles in science, communication, education, and policy. If you've ever questioned whether you're “on the right path,” this episode is the encouragement you need to keep going. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Starlit Conversations: Love in the Heart of the Solar System Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-03-16-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Erik glippet med øynene mens han gikk inn i det travle Vitenskapsmuseet en tidlig vårdag.En: Erik blinked as he entered the busy Vitenskapsmuseet on an early spring day.No: Solen strømmet inn fra de store vinduene, opplyste den moderne interiøren med en myk glød.En: The sun streamed in through the large windows, illuminating the modern interior with a soft glow.No: Luften var fylt med spente stemmer og lyden av barn som lo.En: The air was filled with excited voices and the sound of children laughing.No: Ingrid sto ved en interaktiv utstilling om solsystemet, hennes strålende smil kunne lyse opp et helt rom.En: Ingrid stood by an interactive exhibit about the solar system, her radiant smile could light up an entire room.No: Hun bar en T-skjorte med stjernemotiv og et navneskilt som sa «Ingrid – Museets Science Kommunikator».En: She wore a t-shirt with a star motif and a name tag that said "Ingrid – Museum's Science Communicator."No: Hun elsket å formidle vitenskap til besøkende, spesielt når det handlet om hennes lidenskap: astronomi.En: She loved to convey science to visitors, especially when it was about her passion: astronomy.No: Erik trakk pusten dypt.En: Erik took a deep breath.No: Han hadde alltid vært fascinert av stjerner og planeter, men det var vanskelig for ham å snakke med fremmede.En: He had always been fascinated by stars and planets, but it was difficult for him to talk to strangers.No: Han ønsket å spørre Ingrid noe, men folk flokket seg rundt henne.En: He wanted to ask Ingrid something, but people flocked around her.No: Han følte seg så liten i mengden.En: He felt so small in the crowd.No: Mens han tok mot til seg, flyttet en gruppe videre, og han så sitt øyeblikk.En: As he gathered his courage, a group moved on, and he saw his moment.No: Han nærmet seg Ingrid nølende.En: He approached Ingrid hesitantly.No: "Hei," sa han forsiktig, "kan du fortelle meg mer om Saturns ringer?En: "Hi," he said cautiously, "can you tell me more about Saturn's rings?"No: "Ingrid snudde seg mot Erik og smilte varmt.En: Ingrid turned toward Erik and smiled warmly.No: "Selvfølgelig!En: "Of course!No: Saturns ringer er laget av is og steiner.En: Saturn's rings are made of ice and rocks.No: De er virkelig fascinerende, ikke sant?En: They are truly fascinating, aren't they?"No: "Samtalen deres fløt så lett etter de første ordene.En: Their conversation flowed so easily after the first words.No: Ingrid glemte nesten sine mange oppgaver da hun så hvor ivrig Erik var for å lære.En: Ingrid almost forgot her many tasks when she saw how eager Erik was to learn.No: Senere, da det nærmet seg tid for den live demonstrasjonen om den kommende solformørkelsen, fant Erik og Ingrid seg ved siden av hverandre.En: Later, as it was nearing time for the live demonstration of the upcoming solar eclipse, Erik and Ingrid found themselves next to each other.No: Publikum sirklet rundt dem, men de var i en verden av sine egne stjernefylte drømmer.En: The audience circled around them, but they were in a world of their own star-filled dreams.No: Under demonstrasjonen hvisket Erik til Ingrid: "Tenker du noen gang på hvordan vi egentlig sitter fast på en gigantisk snurrende blå kule i rommet?En: During the demonstration, Erik whispered to Ingrid, "Do you ever think about how we're really stuck on a giant spinning blue sphere in space?"No: "Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.No: "Hele tiden!En: "All the time!"No: " svarte hun.En: she replied.No: De delte små vitser og magiske øyeblikk som bare skyer av lys kunne bære.En: They shared little jokes and magical moments that only clouds of light could carry.No: Da demonstrasjonen var over, tok Erik nok en dyp pust.En: When the demonstration was over, Erik took another deep breath.No: "Jeg vet du er opptatt, men vil du ta en kaffe med meg?En: "I know you're busy, but would you like to have a coffee with me?No: Kanskje vi kan snakke mer om astronomi?En: Maybe we can talk more about astronomy?"No: " spurte han, håpefull.En: he asked, hopeful.No: Ingrid nikket.En: Ingrid nodded.No: "Jeg vil gjerne det.En: "I'd love that.No: La oss fortsette denne samtalen et sted med en god kopp kaffe.En: Let's continue this conversation somewhere with a good cup of coffee."No: "Mens Erik og Ingrid forlot utstillingshallen sammen, føltes det som om vårsolen skinnende enda sterkere.En: As Erik and Ingrid left the exhibition hall together, it felt as if the spring sun was shining even brighter.No: Erik følte seg modigere, og han visste at han hadde funnet en viktig forbindelse.En: Erik felt braver, and he knew he had found an important connection.No: Ingrid innså at selv i travle dager, var ekte samtaler med enkeltpersoner den virkelige nøkkelen til å inspirere.En: Ingrid realized that even on busy days, real conversations with individuals were the true key to inspiring.No: Og kanskje, bare kanskje, kunne dette være begynnelsen på noe spesielt.En: And maybe, just maybe, this could be the beginning of something special. Vocabulary Words:blinked: glippet med øynenebusy: travleilluminating: opplysteinterior: interiørenradiant: strålendemotif: stjernemotivconvey: formidlefascinated: fascinertflocked: flokket seghesitantly: nølendecautiously: forsiktigeager: ivrignearing: nærmet segaudience: publikumsphere: kulegigantic: gigantiskspinning: snurrendelaughed: loclouds: skyerdemonstration: demonstrasjonenhopeful: håpefullconnection: forbindelserealized: innsåindividuals: enkeltpersonerinspiring: inspirerebeginning: begynnelsenmoment: øyeblikkwarmly: varmttasks: oppgavermagical: magiske

Have you ever wondered how scientists see so far out in space? One of the ways is to use a radio telescope. We have the fantastic Sarah Treadwell, Science Communicator at SpaceCase Sarah, and PhD student in communications to explain how these incredible telescopes work. Get ready to learn about seeing into deep space and into the past!  #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Is it possible for a telescope to see the far side of the Moon? Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve (https://www.facebook.com/KidsSolve) Instagram @kidssolve (https://www.instagram.com/kidssolve/)    

In this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast, I'm joined by Lara Adler, an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator specializing in everyday toxic exposures and their impact on chronic health issues. Lara has trained thousands of health professionals worldwide, helping them understand how environmental chemicals affect well-being—and now, she's here to share her insights with you!We uncover the hidden toxins in our homes, cookware, food packaging, and personal care products, along with practical, budget-friendly ways to reduce exposure. Lara also shares expert advice on navigating plastics, choosing safer cookware, and simple swaps that make a big difference in long-term health.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why environmental toxins matter and how they impact health.Hidden sources of toxins in food, cookware, and food packaging.The best and worst cookware options—and what to look for.How plastics in the home affect our health and what to do about unavoidable plastics.Easy, affordable swaps for safer personal care and makeup products.Simple habits to reduce toxic exposure without breaking the bank.The top 3 actions you can take today to start creating a healthier home.Connect with Lara Adler:Website | InstagramConnect with Me:Instagram: @holisticbrittnutritionWebsite: www.holisticbrittnutrition.comSupport the Show:If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover practical, science-backed strategies for better health!

In this episode of the Healthy Happy ADHD Podcast, I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming book, Healthy Happy ADHD: Transform How You Move, Eat, and Feel, and Create Your Own Path to Well-Being. This ADHD book for women blends science, wellness, and mindset strategies to help you thrive with ADHD. If you're looking for actionable advice that works for your unique brain, this episode is for you. For so long, ADHD advice for women has been generalized and often overlooked the real struggles we face. In this book, I'm diving deep into practical strategies tailored to the female ADHD experience—so you can break free from the overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout that too often come with living with ADHD. Whether you're newly diagnosed or you've been living with ADHD for years, Healthy Happy ADHD will show you how to embrace your neurodivergence, heal through movement, nourish your body, and shift your mindset to create lasting change. It's time to let go of self-criticism and take control of your wellbeing. Pre-order Healthy Happy ADHD today on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and start creating your own ADHD wellness roadmap! MORE: https://www.healthyhappyadhd.com/ PRAISE FOR HEALTHY HAPPY ADHD: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Healthy Happy ADHD is the book that many of my clients needed without even knowing it. a must-read for any woman with ADHD.”— Rachel L. Goldman, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor Psychiatry Dept. NYU Grossman School of Medicine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "There are so many books by women with ADHD about being a woman with ADHD, but Lisa's is on a completely different level with a completely different approach. This book is brimming with enthusiasm, encouragement and step-by-step assistance to help all women with ADHD transform their lives"—Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, Author of 15 books, and CHADD Hall of Fame honorary "I have been waiting for such a book to be written and shared with the world for years! Healthy Happy ADHD is a life-changing guide for many people in need. It offers real-world solutions and instills a sense of hope and confidence for a brighter future. Lisa's refreshing and honest insights for people with living with ADHD helps them recognize that the battles they go through should not be pathologized." —Dr. Olessya Burgess, MD, Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist "Think ADHD means chaos? Think again. Healthy Happy ADHD is a love letter to women navigating the ADHD journey, blending science and soul to show how you can live joyfully and authentically.”—Lara Hemeryck, PhD, Bioscientist, Science Communicator and Founder of Scicomwiz This is THE ADHD BOOK you've been waiting for. ----- Learn more about the Healthy Happy ADHD book: www.healthyhappyadhd.com

Why do we yawn? Is it our body's way to tell us we're tired, or is it an attempt to keep us awake? Also, why is it infectious?Phil Smyth, Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator joins Seán to discuss.

Why do we yawn? Is it our body's way to tell us we're tired, or is it an attempt to keep us awake? Also, why is it infectious?Phil Smyth, Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator joins Seán to discuss.

Iceland has a stunning landscape with glaciers galore … but is more properly fire island. Lava, earthquakes eruptions and volcanoes dominate life and world headlines. Before Christmas 2023, an eruption forced people from their homes in the fishing port of Grindavik. One year and six eruptions later – the townspeople are back. But another eruption nearby is spewing lava across the car park of the famous Blue Lagoon. By the time you hear this podcast, that eruption could be over… or much worse.Yet despite all the risk and uncertainty, many Icelanders say they live here because of their volcanoes not despite them. Why? That's what this podcast is all about. CreditsThanks to Easyjet for flights – direct to Reykjavik every weekday from Edinburgh. Lesley travelled to the Westman Islands in a Europcar vehicle (complete with winter tyres) from Keflavik airport, took the dual fuel Herjolfur ferry (government owned and council run) courtesy of Business Iceland and stayed at the Hotel Vestmannaeyjar thanks to Visit South IcelandAccommodation in Reykjavik was kindly provided by podcast listener Scott Riddell. Big thanks also to interviewees – Laufey Sif Lárusdóttir who runs a pizzeria and Ölverk brewery using geothermal steam in Hveragerði with husband Elvar. She also manages to be mum to three small boys.Páll Zóphóníasson was once Mayor of Heimaey (main town on Westman Islands) and town engineer at the time of the 1973 eruption. Tax office staff, Jóhanna Kristín Gunnlaugsdóttir and Ròsa Sveinsdòttir were just children at the time.Kári Valgeirsson is Science Communicator at the Hellisheiði power plant – one of the largest single-site geothermal power plants on the planet. Daily tours available via https://www.on.is/en/geothermal-exhibition/Thanks also to Limma and Gudrun Hannesdottir, Researched, recorded and produced by Lesley RiddochEdited by Pat Joyce ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we had the most wonderful conversation with wildlife scientist, woman in STEMM/STEAM, science communicator, author and vessel operator, Dr Vanessa Pirotta. You're going to love hearing Vanessa's infectious enthusiasm for all things science and science communication.  Vanessa's research uses innovative technologies for wildlife conservation. Vanessa works collaboratively across both marine and terrestrial environments merging cutting edge technology to access animals in unique ways. Most notable works include drones to collect whale snot and the use of computer algorithms and AI for the detection of illegal wildlife trafficking. Vanessa is a passionate and experienced science communicator who plays an important role in society by making science accessible across generations. Vanessa's spoken on the TEDx platform and has been recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of the top 100 Women of Influence and recently, a 2024 finalist in the Australian's Museums Eureka awards for promoting understanding of science and winner of the 2024 Women's Agenda Leadership Awards Emerging leader in Science. Vanessa is working collaboratively with indigenous knowledge holders such as the Gamay Rangers, to learn more about the marine mammals in our blue backyard but also identifying appropriate ways scientists can respectfully incorporate First Nations perspectives into marine research. Vanessa is also the lead scientist of the citizen science program Wild Sydney Harbour, connecting community with its blue backyard. Vanessa is also a proud children's book author, with her book The Voyage of Whale and Calf, serving as an annual reminder of humpback whale biology and ecology in Australian waters. In 2024, Vanessa also released two additional books; The Humpback Highway: Diving into the mysterious world of whales and a second children's book, Oceans At Night. Vanessa is a highly experienced presenter and was the invited MC for the prestigious Prime Minister's Prizes for Science at Parliament House, Canberra in 2023/24. You can follow Vanessa and learn more about her work here: https://www.vanessapirotta.com/ https://www.wildsydneyharbour.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvanessapirotta/ https://www.facebook.com/DrVanessaPirotta/ https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/profile/dr-vanessa-pirotta/ https://x.com/vanessapirotta https://www.tiktok.com/@drvanessapirotta

Seed oils. Chemicals. Processed Food. Make America Health Again. There is a lot of noise out there across social media and the entire country about these topics and this week we're address these topics, Cut The Crap style. We are joined this week by Dr. Jessica Knurick. Jessica is a PhD Nutrition researcher, Registered Dietitian, Science Communicator and women's advocate. We discuss the science behind seed oils and why they are in baby formula, chemicals and the differences in labels between the United States and other country, and dive into the Make America Healthy Again Movement. While talking about MAHA, we discuss how the movement started in the first place, what it's gotten wrong (and right), and the policies behind the problems that are impacting our health as a society. You can grab a bag of Serenity gummies, CBD Night Caps, or even CBD Salve for 20% off by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curednutrition.com/ctc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and using coupon code “CTC” at checkout! Want to support our podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon for monthly workouts, challenges, recipes, and to become part of the Cut The Crap Community! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website to learn more about us!⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@cutthecrapwithbethandmatt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠@drjessicaknurick⁠ Like this episode? Why not share it with a friend! Send us a DM on Instagram to let us know what you think of this one, and with episode ideas! If we use your comment or suggestion, we'll give you a shoutout on the podcast!

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcast.Competition ends on 13th November 2024. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: https://www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube| LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-porter-8a0b85121/Becca is a seasoned development and business strategist with over five years in the leadership team at Cambridge Science Centre (CSC). She has played a pivotal role in driving CSC's strategic growth, securing transformative results, including a 50% increase in income and establishing key partnerships that help sustain CSC's mission.Her expertise in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and business development has been integral to CSC's evolution. Representing CSC at external events, Becca engages with stakeholders across academia, industry, and government, fostering impactful relationships that strengthen the organisation's community presence and reach.Before joining CSC, Becca held the position of Licensing Manager at the RSPB, where she led efforts to negotiate intellectual property rights for product-based partnerships. Her strategies resulted in an increase in profit, underscoring her strong commercial acumen and collaborative approach.With a professional background enhanced by six years of international experience with Carnival Corporation in Miami, Florida, Becca brings a global perspective to her work. Her ability to connect and communicate across diverse sectors reflects her adaptability and understanding of complex business landscapes.Becca's approach is marked by her commitment to expanding CSC's impact and access to science engagement, helping inspire the next generation of learners. Her ongoing efforts to cultivate partnerships and innovate within her field underscore her dedication to making science accessible and engaging for all. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-g-farrer-ph-d-25a18976/Andrew Farrer is the Head of Programmes and Delivery at Cambridge Science Centre. A biological anthropologist by background, he started at the Centre as a Science Communicator travelling around communities and schools on the Roadshow programme. In his current position, he makes sure the team has what they need to deliver the very best in science communication. His PhD used ancient DNA to understand how the human microbiota (the bacterial community living on and in the human body – and keeping us alive!) changed in Britain over the last 1,000 years. Alongside this, he used his passion for science and interest in theatre to develop a science communication programme to bring together the interdisciplinary academics at the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA – an effort that resulted in new international collaborations. He has just got back from a cycling tour in the country of Georgia, where he evaded angry guard dogs, navigated roads that were active building sites, and managed to avoid falling off until the last day! The trip was amazing though! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-curtis-688a33111/Mandy Curtis is the Head of Exhibitions at Cambridge Science Centre. She has been with the Cambridge Science Centre since its opening in 2013, beginning as a Science Communicator, then progressing through the Education team and into Product Development. In her current role as Head of Exhibitions, Mandy oversees everything that is in and delivered at the Centre. She is also responsible for the Centre's overall look, building maintenance, and alarm systems, as well as keeping the shop stocked with STEM-related items.Previously, Mandy worked in the pharmaceutical industry and as a school lab technician, where she also ran a STEM club. She was actively involved in Scouting in her village for over 15 years, remaining on the Executive Committee after her own children left and leading sessions for science-related badges, along with serving as the camp cook.Mandy enjoys walks along the beach in Norfolk with her very large dog, visiting as often as she can. She also loves having her children and their partners back home, especially since they return to their own homes afterward!  Transcription: Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue podcast for people working in and working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Paul Marden. In July this year, Cambridge Science Centre opened its new building, returning to the real world after having been a science centre without a building for several years. In today's episode, I'm joined by some of their team. Andrew Farrer, Head of Programmes and Delivery, Rebecca Porter, Head of Development, and Mandy Curtis, the Head of Exhibitions. And we'll talk about the trials and tribulations of opening a new building from scratch and the benefits now the site has opened. Paul Marden: Hello, everyone. Welcome to Skip the Queue. Becca, Andrew, Mandy, lovely to see you. Really good to talk to you about the experience that you've had recently at Cambridge Science Centre, returning to the real world and having your own physical building for the Science Centre. Paul Marden: For listeners, I've had a little part to play because Rubber Cheese worked with CSC on the journey building websites. So I know a little bit about what's going on, but there's a whole load of stuff. I'm sure there's loads of anecdotes and stories that you're going to be able to tell us all about the trials and tribulations of building a brand new science centre from scratch. Before we get to that, it would be really nice if we did our icebreaker question. So I'm going to do one for each of you. Okay. So it doesn't matter which order I go in because you're not going to get any benefit from knowing what the question was. All right, so I'm going to start with you, Becca, because you're first. First on my. On my list. Okay. Paul Marden: What one thing would you make a law that isn't one already? Rebecca Porter: Oh, that is very interesting. I'm not sure. the rest of those. Andrew Farrer: The rest of us are feeling a bit nervous at this stage. Yeah, Becca's law is Andrew is no longer allowed in any meeting. Rebecca Porter: Yeah, yeah, that's a good one. I'll go with that. Paul Marden: That's very specific. I think when I come to power, not if I come to power, I don't think I dive that spec. I might go more broad. It might be about abolishing foods that I cannot abide eating or something like that. Not particularly. Take one of my team out of a meeting. Seems a little bit wasteful. Andrew Farrer: You don't know what I'm like in meetings. Paul Marden: Andrew, what is the biggest mistake you've made in your life? Andrew Farrer: Working with Becca, obviously. No, no. I just digest. Biggest mistake I've made in my life. There's a lot of things in the moment are very stressful and you think, oh, my. What? Why am I here? Why did I do this? Why did I not think more or think less or whatever? But everything that was probably, this is a massive mistake in the moment just turned out to be a really good story in hindsight. Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. Andrew Farrer: No, I'm happy with all of them. Paul Marden: There's some things that you think, oh, gosh, I really wish I could have deleted that from my memory completely. I spent a year doing a PhD and then dropped out because I realised that I didn't like working in a box on my own. But I don't think I would actually go back and not spend that year doing what I was doing, because it took quite a lot to realise that I don't like sitting in a box on my own and I actually like having other people around me. Yeah. At the time, it didn't, sitting on the bench at Egham Station, deciding, what am I doing with my life? It didn't feel like that was such a great decision that I'd made. Andrew Farrer: No, but they're all part of the sort of fabric that makes up the next decision, aren't they? Paul Marden: So, yeah, the rich tapestry. Andrew Farrer: That's it. That's the rich tapestry of life. Paul Marden: And, Mandy, I'm going to go for one last one, actually. It's not too dissimilar to what were just talking about. What was your dream job when you were growing up? Mandy Curtis: Before I answer that, I just have to give you my answer to Becca's question, because it's something I discussed at a previous job. If I could make one law, it would be that there was only one type of black sock. Rebecca Porter: That's actually a brilliant answer. Paul Marden: Again, hyper specific. Mandy Curtis: No. Trying to pair up all those black socks and none of them are quite the same. That is so annoying. So, yeah, that would be my law. Paul Marden: I don't think I need. I think I could broaden it and just say, there is only one type of sock, because my daughter's sock drawer is not black. There's not a single black sock in there. Mandy Curtis: I couldn't do that to Andrew. Andrew Farrer: You leave my socks out of it. Mandy Curtis: My actual question, when I was small, I had, in my mind, I wanted to be a scientist. Throughout all the jobs I've ever had, that's pretty much what I've been. And the job I had before this, I worked as a school lab technician and my boss came to me one day and said, “I've just got an email from Cambridge Science Centre. Looking for science communicators. I think you'd be really good at it. Why don't you apply? And I did.” And that was when it was, yeah, this is what I should always have done. Paul Marden: So interesting, isn't it? That's not a natural leap, is it, from a lab technician in a school to being a science communicator. But there's so much about teaching which is just telling the story and engaging people and making them want to do stuff, isn't it? Mandy Curtis: Yeah. It's surprising that there are a lot of parallels. Yeah. The thinking on your feet being one of the biggest ones. Rebecca Porter: I actually used to want to be a marine biologist when I was younger, and then I realised growing up that I'm nowhere near the sea where I am now, so that was slightly problematic. And also I saw the movie Jaws for the first time as a child and it terrified me and I quickly changed my mind about that. Paul Marden: Okay, let's segue from Mandy in your science communicator role, because I think it's a good segue. Let's talk a little bit about the journey that you've been on at Cambridge Science Centre over the last few years. Andrew, I'm going to start talking to you, mate, because I remember vividly last year I was at the association of Science and Discovery Centres conference and you were on stage with the guys from We The Curious, and you were talking about what it was to be a science centre without a building. Yeah. And the work that you guys were doing in the community for the listeners that weren't at the conference. Let's just take a step back and talk about the background of Cambridge Science Centre. You had a physical building, didn't you? Paul Marden: And you moved out of there and you spent a period of time being remote, virtual. I don't know what the quite the right term is, but you spent a while on the road. What prompted that to leave the previous centre? Andrew Farrer: Yeah. So that question that was being asked in the conference that what is a science centre without the building? It's really something that's very much in the fabric, the DNA of Cambridge Science Centre. The organisation is 11 years old now and through that time being an organisation that has a science centre and also being an organisation that does the outreach, which is what we would call like going out into the community and into schools and being in the spaces of the people that you're most wanting to engage, both of those things have existed in parallel and that there are strengths to both having a physical centre and being able to do that kind of Outreach and Cambridge Science Centre from the very beginning that brought those two things together and maximised the benefits of both in service of the other, really. Andrew Farrer: So what if you had all of the assets of a full science centre, but you could take them out on the road? What if you have the flexibility of kits that could be taken out the road, that you could do them in a space that you control? So that has always been part of things. We've had, you know. The new Science Centre that has just opened is the third permanent location that the organisation has had in its lifetime. And the decision to leave the previous one was something that was taken by the whole team. We got everyone around the table. This was post COVID. We were still coming out of having been truly remote. We're all about being hands on with science, which is very difficult in the world where you're not allowed touch anything or stand close to anyone, you know. Andrew Farrer: So we had to do a lot of stuff to respond to that. And then we came out of that situation, world came out of that situation and were sort of reconsidering what we wanted to do and how we wanted to do it. And the Science Centre we had up until that point, until 2022, you know, had been a fabulous space. We've done some amazing stuff in it. We were very closed of what we've done there. But were just finding with the goals we had, with what we wanted to move on to, it was no longer a space that could fit that set of targets. So the question, what was Science Centre without a building? Wasn't that question stepping up because we decided to lose the building? Andrew Farrer: It was kind of, it became a bit more of a focus, but really about the fixed space. Taking a step back for a moment while we really thought about what we wanted. And then we got the amazing opportunity that I'm sure we'll be talking about in a sec with the Science park and Trinity College, which brought that having a fixed space back up on par with the Science Centre without a building. And those two are still. They've always been, they were and they are continuing to be in parallel. And we're just about ready to open up one of our new pop up sign centres. That would be a space out in New England which is going to run there for the future as well, which will run in parallel to this fixed space. Andrew Farrer: So it's not a new question for us, it will never be an old question for us. It is what Cambridge Science Homeset is brilliant. Paul Marden: And during that period where you were without a fixed home, what really worked well for you, what was effective about that outreach programme and that was a became the sole focus for a period of time?Andrew Farrer: I mean were building on what was what we've been learning and what had been working well for that point I guess the last nine years. Yeah. So we knew that our exhibits, our hands on exhibits where you can, you don't just see a phenomenon, you can experience that moment, you've been affected, they're all possible. And so we could take them out. And we'd done that before with setting up sort of science engagement zones in banks and leisure centres. The corner of ASDA one time I think and we evolved that during just after Covid into these pop up science into these fully fledged kind of spaces that were on sort of par with the fixed space. Andrew Farrer: And we really lent into that, created these full, effectively full science centres with those exhibits, with the shows, with the activities, with the science communicators who could have the conversations with people and engage with the kids and answer questions and have a bit of fun and have a laugh, all that kind of stuff. In spaces that were underused in the community. We could take over empty shop units. We were in balance of rural museums. We've been all over the place and we are in those communities. We become part of the communities in the spaces. They already know it. Yeah. And that sort of eases that sort of barrier. Oh, I've got to go to the science place. Because suddenly the place part of that is their place. Yeah. And we're all about making the science. Andrew Farrer: It's as open and fun as possible and building up with whatever level anyone walks in with. So that was, it really was really kind of having the opportunity to hone that ability to create the proper full science centre spaces. And in getting that honed that raised our level on well, what is the fixed science centre? If you can have a fixed thing, what can you do bigger and better there? Which in Eintrum Nadia will want to speak to later. Because some of the new exhibits are phenomenal and they come out of the learning we've had from being on the road and being able to engage people in their spaces and give them a reason now to come to this space. Paul Marden: I'm guessing that when you go out into their space rather than making them come to you get to meet and see very different people. You know, the barrier that exists in somebody having to come to your building means there's a lot of people, there's a lot of young people, there's A lot of families for whom a great day out is not automatically thought of, you know, when they're thinking about what they're going to do at the weekend, they might not necessarily think of a science centre because it's just not what they consider to be fun. But if you go out to them, into their spaces where they are familiar, in the corner of Asda, in the Rural Museum or whatever, you're. You're getting closer to the people that don't normally walk into a science centre. Andrew Farrer: Absolutely, yeah. It's all about. Every single person has some form of barrier that they have to deal with. And, you know, many people have many more barriers than others. No matter what we do, there are still barriers to overcome, but it's about dropping those as low as you can and thinking about getting people across them and supporting them and getting them across them. So, I mean, absolutely, if you say if you're in their space, you remove the whole suite of barriers that exist into travelling to a fixed science centre, which is something we're thinking about and trying to then reduce those. For the fixed science centre. There are other barriers that apply. Andrew Farrer: Even though you're in their space and you've still got to do a lot of thinking and a lot of work to make sure it's an inviting space that they feel they're able to come into, that they can then get comfortable in, and then they can start asking questions and playing with things and break that kind of, oh, it's not for me bubble. Because it definitely is for everyone. You want each other play. Paul Marden: Yeah. Even so, making it an inviting space and making them want to take that step over the threshold into wherever the space is that you are. I've watched kids I'm thinking of a year ago, I was at the London Transport Museum and they had a big exhibition all around sustainability in their exhibition space, which is, I don't know, ⅓ or 3/4 of the way around the museum. And you could just see these kids just stood at the edge watching because they didn't feel confident that they could step into the space and immerse themselves into what was happening in that space. And you've just got to. You've got to make it easy for them to take that step over the threshold, haven't you? Andrew Farrer: Absolutely, yeah. And it's the reason that we have so many different ways of engaging, that the exhibits are there with the activities are there, that the shows are there, that the communicators are there, because people will do that in different ways. What they're comfortable starting to approach, you know, is different from the depth you can give them later. And people will do it in very different ways. But one of the early pop up science centres we had a day where we had, we partnered with a group from the University of Cambridge called Chaos with a student science engagement team. Paul Marden: Right. Andrew Farrer: And their name is apt, but they're brilliant. They're brilliant. And they were all around the earth and all of these different activities and it was really interesting because we noted that, you know, almost to a Percy, everyone walked in, every kid, every adult and they went straight to our exhibits. Not because Chaos wasn't inviting, not because they didn't have cool things, not because they were pushing people away in any way. But it was exactly as you say it was that moment to be like, I don't know, this space, here's a thing that's non threatening, it's not going to ask me a question. But the Chaos were asking kind of questions that were going to, you know, they were going to get at someone for. But you don't know that when you're first walking. Andrew Farrer: No, you play with the exhibit, you start to, you know, that's the safe thing, you start to see what it's doing and then you receive. People build up the confidence, exactly as you say, and then they kind of wander over and suddenly they were just doing laps of the space were in. Just like repeat visiting every one of these activities. Brilliant. You know, and that's a mini version of the journey we want to take people on across their lives. Paul Marden: Yeah. Okay, so question for all three of you then. What was the motivation then really behind returning to a fixed building? Was it an aspiration that you always had, that you wanted to return to a fixed centre or what was the driver for that? Rebecca Porter: We've absolutely always had an aspiration to have a fixed venue in Cambridge. Obviously the clue is in the name Cambridge Science Centre. And we knew that we needed that nucleus, that hub that we could operate all of our other engagements from. And certainly from a supporting organisation perspective, it's very useful for us when we're having those conversations with external stakeholders about the opportunities to get involved with a physical space as well as our outreach programme. So certainly from that point of view, we had an objective to find one. Interestingly, we'd done a piece of work with a group, there's a network in the city called Cambridge Ahead and as part of Cambridge Ahead they have a young advisory committee and we'd done a scoping exercise with the young advisory committee Thinking about that positioning, where we wanted to be. Rebecca Porter: And the key takeaway from their research was that we needed a sort of peripheral location, so an edge of city location that was accessible, that could work for, work well for schools, but would also still allow us to have that public engagement. And for us as an organisation, we really wanted to deepen our relationship with some of the communities that were existing a bit on the margins of the city, particularly those in the north that do suffer from varying levels of deprivation. And Cambridge is a very interesting place because despite the fact that it's got this really illustrious heritage and it's seen as being very affluent, actually it's the most unequal city in the uk, or certainly in England. Paul Marden: Oh, is it really? Rebecca Porter: Yeah. And so we wanted to be able to have our physical space closer to those communities that need more access, need more support, more guidance, so that we could bridge a gap between them and between the Cambridge Science park, which is our new home, but not just the science park, the wider ecosystem and the other research and innovation parks. So, yes, absolutely. We always had an objective to get another physical space operating. Paul Marden: Lovely. So, Becca, I'm guessing this doesn't all come for free and that somebody's got to fund the work to get the centre together. And that's your job really, isn't it, to find people to help you do that, say, how'd you go about doing that? Rebecca Porter: So absolutely everything that we do is completely reliant on the support of like minded organisations and individuals. So we go about in lots of different ways. We have a wonderful board of trustees who are very engaged with the work that we do and they help to make introductions to us in their networks. But it really is a case of going out and doing a lot of footwork, understanding what organisations are operating in our space and what their objectives are in terms of community engagement and how do we align with that. So there's a lot of research that goes on in the background to figure out who we should be talking to. Rebecca Porter: It's wonderful being in a city like Cambridge because 9 times out of 10, most of the companies we talk to do have some objective to do something around STEM engagement in particular. And they're also very supportive of our own objective, which is to widen participation and increase diversity. So they understand that the work that we're doing with those children from the most underserved communities is absolutely vital. So that makes it quite an easy story, quite a compelling story to tell. But we are, we're hugely lucky to have the supporters that we do. And I think key supporters for us are obviously the Cambridge Science park team who enabled the transition into our new venue. Because it was, it all seemed to just line up perfectly really that our own internal discussions around where we wanted to position ourselves. Rebecca Porter: We knew we wanted to deepen our own relationships with these various communities. We knew we needed some kind of peripheral centre space. Unbeknownst to us at the time, but happening in parallel, the Science park team were also considering their relationship with their neighbouring communities and how they can enhance that and do more. Because the Science park is actually, it's a very porous space. So not all of the research and innovation parks are quite the same. But Cambridge Science park absolutely wants to be open to its local communities. It wants them to come in, spend time in the green spaces there and understanding a bit about the different companies that are working within the park. And the Science park as well as the main land owner, which is Trinity College University of Cambridge, again are very keen to support STEM engagement where they can. Rebecca Porter: So it felt like they, our objectives at the time as well as the Science Park's objectives just meshed together beautifully and that resulted in us having this transformational opportunity to be inside the heart of the Science park and alongside that in wider discussions with some of the stakeholders of the park. Specifically were introduced to some of the property development companies that are operating in there who again were very supportive of what we're trying to achieve, but also had the vision to understand that not only are we supporting the local communities, but we're offering a conduit for supporting their tenants. So how can we help them to realise their tenants ambitions? And so they've been very supportive as well. Rebecca Porter: And we're also incredibly lucky to have a suite of organisations that we refer to as our Executive Council, who are our corporate partners that are the lifeblood of our organisation. Their funding and their support underpins everything that we do. So I want to just recognise our Executive Council members in particular, but also the key stakeholders for us with the new centre are the Science Park, Trinity College, Brockton Everlast, an organisation called LifeArc and ARM the microprocessing chip company. So yes, they're all major stakeholders and we're very lucky to have them. Paul Marden: That's amazing. So the Executive Council, that's quite interesting. What do they have some influence over the work that you do and the direction that you take? It's more than just them handing over sponsorship money, it's actually an engagement in what you do. Rebecca Porter: Absolutely. Nothing that we do is transactional, so we don't ever take anyone's money and run. We always try to offer reciprocal programme opportunities, staff engagement opportunities, and with our executive council members, they really do help shape and influence the trajectory of the organisation. So we have regular meetings with them, we talk to them about what our plans are, where they think there may be opportunities that we aren't perhaps looking at, that we could be exploring or should be exploring. And they certainly do have that. That level of influence over the direction of the organisation in general. Paul Marden: And then I suppose the choice of the location is partly driven by those relationships that you built with Trinity College and the Science park. And I guess it was collaborative, the choice of the location itself. Yeah, you didn't go looking for a building with some shortlist. There was. You built a partnership with these people and together you found the space that worked for all of you. Rebecca Porter: Yeah, absolutely. In fact, the space that we're currently occupying is a pre existing building, so it's called the Trinity Centre and it actually was a conferencing space with a catering facility on site as well as the park barbers, interestingly. And so through the relationship with Trinity College and through the discussions with the team in the park, we recognise that actually the space could be working a bit harder, not just for the science park, but for the wider community. And so we essentially repurposed one half of the ground floor of that existing building and Mandy's done a fabulous job turning that space into what is now our new Science Centre. So, yes, I mean, personally, I think having been in that space a lot, if you didn't know it was a conference centre before we took it over, I don't think you'd ever guess that. Rebecca Porter: So, yeah, it's been really wonderful. Paul Marden: You just cued me up perfectly to turn to Mandy. How do you go about filling a space with all the amazing exhibits to make it from a conference venue into this exciting and inviting science centre? How did you even go about doing that? Did somebody give you a blank sheet of paper and tell you off you go, just do whatever you like? Mandy Curtis: Well, pretty much it was a blank slate to work with. But then of course, we've got all our experience from the years leading up to this. So we've got a suite of exhibits that we know work and we know which ones we wanted to take forward, which ones we wanted to build on and expand on. So although in some ways it was a blank slate, it was very much a guided blank slate. So it's still a. For a Science centre. It's still a relatively small space, so we made the decision early on that we wouldn't have themed areas. So we're not big enough to have a space corner and a biology corner. So we've gone for an experiential centre. So you come in for the experience, you come in for one of the most. The thing for me is intergenerational play and learning. Mandy Curtis: So families coming in together, there's something for everyone. So that led the thinking and the decision making with exhibits and I reached out to lots of different people, existing standing exhibit makers, and some people have never made anything like this before. So we've got a real mix here. But what was important was that it's not somewhere where you walk, where the kids walk in, press a button and walk away. It was about prolonged active engagement. So each exhibit has layers of interaction. So you can come in, do one thing, come back another time and do something different or within the same visit, you can build on what you're doing. So, yeah, it's very much about the experience. Paul Marden: So is there an aspiration for the kids and the families to revisit to you? Do you want to create this space where they want to return several times over the space of a year or even as they grow up? You're supporting them through different things that interest them? Mandy Curtis: Absolutely. That's. That's very much what it's about. We have a membership where you want to create the feeling of belonging, of being. This is a place to come with annual membership, you can come as many times as you like. Lots of the exhibits will be the same, but because of the way we've made them and we've prepared them, there's always something different to do with them. And also we have a programme of shows and lab activities that constantly change, so there's always something different and new to do in the space. Paul Marden: Have you got particular audiences in mind that you want to appeal, make the space appealing to? Mandy Curtis: Yeah, we have a very specific audience and I call that everybody. That everything here can be reached by anybody. That's. Yeah, I don't exclude or include anybody. That's why. That's part of the layering. So younger kids, less able kids, older people, there's something here for everyone. I mean, obviously we have an age range for children that is most suitable, but there are also things for younger kids. There's. I mean, quite often we get families coming in and the adults are saying, well, this is way too good for just kids. And that's exactly how I feel about it as well. It's. It's a family place, it's for pretty much any age group, any. Any abilities. Yeah. Paul Marden: So how do you make that. If you're appealing to everyone, how do you make it more inclusive to kids with challenges? Kids with send difficulties, for example? How do you provide something that can enrich everybody's understanding of science? Mandy Curtis: It's really about having some familiar things here in two different ways. So there's familiarity in that. We've got some of our classic exhibits on site, so if people have ever been to one of our previous sites, there'll be things that they recognise from there, but also bringing in things from the outside world, from their world at home. So one of the exhibits is a paper plane launcher. I mean, who hasn't made a paper plane? So it's stuff that they're familiar with, but come here and do it and it just brings out a whole new level. So we talk about ways you can build a better paper plane, ways you can adjust your paper plane, and then, of course, just putting it through the launcher is just incredible fun. So it's taking stuff that people know about and can relate to and that's really important. Mandy Curtis: So some of the, some concepts that we want to get across are potentially outside of people's experiences completely. But if we can present it in a way that starts at level that they're familiar with, they can relate to and engage with, then there's a progression through and we're able to get concepts across that you might, if you went straight in at the top level, you just, it just wouldn't engage them in the same way. Rebecca Porter: To add to that, I just wanted to say that our magic pixie dust, if you will, that brings everything to life, really are our team of science communicators. So that also, you know, that's what, you know, brings every experience in the Science Centre to life is our wonderful team. Paul Marden: Yeah, I mean, that's this, that. That's like every good attraction, isn't it? It's never about the physical space, it's about the feelings that you get and it's the people that are there that help you build that feeling, isn't it? That's why it's a magical place that makes people want to come back, isn't it? How do you also serve that very local community? Have you found that by locating yourselves on the science park, where you are close to those areas of multiple deprivation within the city? Have you found that just mere locality is enough to encourage people in or are you actively doing things to bring that local audience to you? Rebecca Porter: Absolutely both. So we're already doing a lot with one particular community. There's a part of the city called King's Hedges and we see a group of children there once a week for an after school club and have just started transitioning that club from their own space. We've been operating it in their community centre but now they are coming to us, which is fabulous. And one thing that I've really loved since we've opened the new venue is our proximity to those particular communities. An example of how much more accessible we are is that we did a soft launch before we did our major public opening in the summer with some local schools, one of which was King's Hedges Primary School, and the teachers were able to just walk the children to us and that's never been possible before. Rebecca Porter: And we've got much bigger plans to expand the community focused piece to other parts of the city because we would really love to have at least four days a week where we're running an after school club of some description for groups around the city that face additional barriers. So, yeah, we are all over that. Paul Marden: That's amazing. It sounds so exciting. I run a coding club for kids at my daughter's school. A lot of it is about the engagement that the kids have. They don't get that enrichment outside in those STEM technology. So for you guys to be reaching out to that local community and offering that after school provision for them to be engaged in science, then there's a group of kids that just must lap that up. They must love it. Rebecca Porter: Absolutely. And I think Andrew's always said that for us, we obviously there's lots of extracurricular clubs. You've got drama clubs and dance clubs and acting clubs, but very rarely do you come across anything science focused. And what we would love to see moving forward is that's normalised that actually you can go to an after school club, that it's all about science and it's just part of the everyday offering that's available to children, particularly those local to us. Paul Marden: And have you found, I mean, it's probably too early to tell, but have you found that it's beginning to blur the lines of the science park into the community? Because there's something about Cambridge, isn't there? And the whole he's a world leading hub of science and driving science forward and making science commercially valuable happens at that point where the university meets the rest of the community around it. Are you seeing that you bringing the kids into the space is beginning to open their eyes to what is possible for them on their own doorstep. In terms of science. Andrew Farrer: Yeah, I think we are seeing the first steps of that, you know, in your previous questions and what Mandy and Becca have said, I think they've, you know, referenced and alluded to the layers. We're talking about the new centre as if, you know, it's open and therefore it's done. It's not done, we're not done, you know, and yes, getting those exhibits in there and all of the work that Mandy put into making them so generalist enough in the sense that, you know, these age ranges, these ability ranges, these, you know, whatever range you want to talk about can access them. But then it is, what's the programming? We only really launched, the soft launch was end of June. The big launch was, you know, end of July. Really. Andrew Farrer: That only covers 2 of the audiences that we're on, which is the schools and the sort of public inverted commas. There's the everyone this half term we've started that work with the North Cambridge Community Partnership Club that has been moved in that Becca was talking about. But that is very much step one next year is all about filling those four afternoon slots with such a variety that work in such a different way. It's about bringing in the schools throughout the days, throughout the week. It's about flexing those weekends. As Mandy said, it's about finding what all of these different organises, local and more further afield want, need, what their questions are, things like that. Andrew Farrer: We're here to respond so we can create sessions that the generalist concept of the centre might support those in the send community, but we can create a session where it's okay. This will be the quieter session. This will be where we'll have timings on the exhibits that allow will change the lighting. And we're still sort of exploring and thinking about how we do that. Right. So that the experiences is just as good, just as strong, just as inspiring and isn't affected by the fact that something might have been slightly altered. And there's a flip side to that. There are people who are much better at engaging when there's a lot going on. It's almost like there's a hyper sensitivity. There's things to think about on that side as well. Andrew Farrer: So this is a project that 2025 will see a lot of work on, but really is a never ending process. As long as there are people and as long as there are individuals which can help deliverance, then we are there to make sure. That everyone gets the access and that means using all of the physical kit, we've got all of these physical spaces and our team to respond as, you know, as much as we can. So. Paul Marden: So is there much for you? Did your team of science communicators have to do much to get themselves ready to return to the physical space? Or did they walk in the door and it just felt like home straight away? And they were delivering what they've been delivering for 11 good years? Andrew Farrer: Yeah, there was an element of coming home and there's an element of this is what we do. Because as I said, the outreach and the permeable space are singing in harmony, as it were. But this new space does have. It's new and it's bigger and better and more accessible than anything we've been able to do for. And that has brought things that we haven't experienced before. So we, you know, we made ourselves as kind of theoretically ready as we could. There have been challenges both from a practical running an event venue to how do we. How do we do silent science communication when we are constantly learning? We've changed things already, you know, we're flexing and responding and they affect the things that we wanted to bring in the future that I was referencing before they change each plan. Andrew Farrer: And we have a lovely timeline, it's very exciting, very big map, lots of post its that shows where we want things to start happening, but each of those responds to that. So there's no one single ready. And again, even when you are as close to ready as might exist, just like the programmes that we offer, that readiness evolves as well. You keep learning. Paul Marden: Of course. So what were those challenges then? What can we share with listeners? What were some of the things that if you had another swing at it, you'd do differently through this process that you've gone through this transition? Andrew Farrer: That links back to your, what was your biggest mistake? We only knew we learned because we tried something that didn't in theory worked, you know. Yeah, I mean, there's just some sort of like general practical thinking. You implement a system and then only when it's actually put through its paces you realise, oh, hang on, there's this like scenario tangent that we haven't thought about. There's, you know, there's a few things on that front about practically running the. Running the space. As Becca said, that the science park is porous, but we are one of the big things that is now bringing the public in. So there's, you know, murmuring is in that as well because that porosity has been used in the way it hasn't been previously. And we've been thinking about when are people coming during the day, when are they. Andrew Farrer: Their repeat visits happening? Which means when do we cycle the lab activities in the show? Talking about, you know, we can do a different show every day but you know, that's probably overkill because people aren't going to come quite every day. But actually what cycle are they coming on so that we can make sure that we, you know, we're providing sort of an awe inspiring moment and a set of curiosity experiences on a wide variety of different topics so that we can find that thing that sparks everyone. Mandy Curtis: Just to add to what Andrew said, I think it would be hard to label anything we've done as a mistake because we wouldn't be where we are now if we hadn't gone through the process we did. So even stuff, very few things that didn't quite work out well, we've learned from and we've moved on and we've built on. So everything has, I feel everything we've done and has been a positive experience. It's all been, you know, it's all been good. Paul Marden: It's a very philosophical approach to it, isn't it? The idea that it's never done, the project isn't over, it just continually, you know, it needs continual tweaking and continual improvement. Andrew Farrer: It's a scientific approach, if anything.Mandy Curtis: Much as I promised I would be laying down in a dark room by now, I'm not and I won't be. And we're still, you know, there's, we're planning, we're moving forward and looking to next year at the programmes and what we can offer. So yeah, there's always something more to do. Paul Marden: Once again, you're queuing me up for my next question, which was really what do the goals look like for the future? You've done this massive project, returning to a physical space and getting it ready and opening it up and welcoming people in. Where do you go now? What are the aspirations for the next couple of years? Mandy Curtis: It's more of the same, better, more different, looking at different approaches at different audiences. We're going to be. I'm already planning and writing the STEM Tots programme for next year. So that's the younger kids, the preschoolers, so there's new audiences all the time to move into. There's school holidays, you know, kids have been over here over the summer for the next school holiday, they're going to want something different. So we're thinking about that, how we can encourage people to come back, what we can offer, what different things, different collaborations. However many companies on the science park. I don't know, Becca probably does. There's people we haven't even spoken to yet. So there's just opportunities everywhere still. Rebecca Porter: For us, I would say that we are, it's definitely a programmes expansion piece next year. So we need to really solidify what we've got now with our new venue and start building out those different audiences and what the different programmes for each audience will look like. And then it's also making sure that our Popup science centre in Wisbeach continues to go from strength to strength. And so certainly, although we've got this fabulous new venue, we don't lose focus on the outreach work that we're doing as well as building up, building momentum around our support. And Andrew's doing a really wonderful job putting some work into our logic model and our theory of change. And so again it's mapping that out and then how we can link that to, to our, to the work that we're doing. Rebecca Porter: The supporting organisations, what role can they play in pushing forward our logic model? In particular, we talk a lot about emotions, skills and actions as being what underpins our logic model and it's how can our different partners lean into those things? Are there organisations that want to support the emotions piece? Can we do a skills focused programme with another organisation? So there's still lots of mapping to be done, but hugely exciting stuff. Andrew Farrer: Opening the doors to the centre was really only the beginning. Now it's making the absolute amount, squeezing every bit of juice out of this amazing fruit that we've been lucky enough to be supported to build for ourselves. Paul Marden: Stretching your analogy just a little bit there, but it's a very good point. Andrew Farrer: What analogy if you can't stretch it to its unfathomable limits? Paul Marden: Andrew, one last question because I think a couple of you have mentioned the Popup Science Centre. Tell me a little bit about what is that and what's the plan for the future? Andrew Farrer: Yeah, so our Popup science centres are fully fledged science centres. They appear in community spaces. So the ones that I mentioned earlier and they feature our hands on exhibits, they feature our shows, they feature our activities and we are in November moving into a empty well, it's currently empty, but we're about to fill it chalk unit right in the heart of Wisbeach in the Fenland area. So the Fenland region which is on the north of Cambridge, one of these areas that if transport around the area is difficult, sort of deprivation in that area. But there are some great pieces of science, technology, engineering and maths, you know, organisations working in those areas as well. Andrew Farrer: But it's one of those places where for all of the efforts we put into breaking down the barriers to come into the fixed space, that's one of the areas that we're really struggling. So we're going to that there'll be a fully fledged science centre which will be open to schools and the public on those points through the year to go in, to explore, to have these workshops, to have these shows, to engage, to chat. We are kind of, this is coming off the back of, one of these 18 months long project where we've had these pop up science centres sort of around Fenland. This is kind of where we're settling in and really sort of digging our heels in a little bit. So sort of phase two will start to become much more co development with the community. Andrew Farrer: We've been able to spend 18 months getting to know the people of this area and then importantly getting to know us. It's now exactly back to what I was talking about earlier. It's been sort of equivalent of the kids walking in and seeing the exhibits and having a play. Now we're ready, both of us and them to have this conversation about well what should a time centre be for you specifically? And honestly we don't know what that will be. But next summer Cambridge Centre and Wis beach will become this whole new thing where there might be forensic escape rooms happening. There could be some giant chain reactions going on with balls and bean bags flying everywhere. People could be building cardboard cities. Andrew Farrer: I've got no idea because it's actually not down to us, it's down to the people who want to answer the questions that are part of their lives. Paul Marden: Wowzers. It's just amazing. I'm so excited for you. I'm so pleased because it's been a project that I've been watching from the sidelines growing. I'm so pleased that the project's not over and that there's an aspiration to really push this thing and squeeze it for all it's worth. Andrew Farrer: Just like my analogies. Paul Marden: Absolutely. Lastly, we always ask for a book recommendation and you're going to bankrupt me because I've invited three of you on here. So I'm going to get three book recommendations. So what are your recommendations, Becca? Rebecca Porter:  First, first for you, I would say I'm actually a huge fan of an author called Philippa Gregory. And so my favourite book would be The White Queen by Philippa, which is all about Elizabeth Woodville. And Shima was married to I believe Edward IV during the Plantagenet era. So I love a bit of historical fiction. So that's my one. Paul Marden: Aha. Okay. So my colleague and co host Oz, big into historical reenactment. I'm sure that would be a book that would appeal to him. Andrew, what about you mate? What's your recommendation? Andrew Farrer: I have a book this is about I've had for years. I mean it's a kid's book really. It's a book called Aquila by someone called Andrew Norris and it's one of these books that it's about a short book. I keep revisiting it every now and again. It's just a story I've always engaged with. But it's funny, looking at it now, it almost seems very relevant. So it's about two young high school lads who on a school field trip get passed away from the rest of their class and end up falling into a cave and discovering a Roman centurion skeleton and by him what turns out to be an alien spaceship. So the navy spaceship have been on earth for some 2,000 years. Andrew Farrer: And the rest of the book is they don't want to just tell everyone else that the spaceship is here and it's them figuring out okay, well we can't take it home now because we're on a feeder trip so we've got to figure out a way to come back and get it home without anyone seeing it. And then they've got to learn how it works. And it turns out that it's kind of got AI function I guess and it can talk but because it was previously used by Roman, it taught in Latin. So they have to learn Latin. It turns out it's run by water. They figure out how much water. And it's a really brilliant story about these kids solving all of these problems around having quite that fun Canadian spaceship. Andrew Farrer: But at the same time their teachers are aware that these two kids who've classically not engaged at school at all are suddenly asking all of these really weird non class related questions. And yeah, they figure out the whole spaceship thing but think it's story they've made up for themselves. And so I give them the actual support and engagement they need in school to learn better than they were. But everyone misses that the spaceship is totally real, that these kids are flying off like Mount Everest on the weekend. So I love that. Paul Marden: Excellent. That sounds really good. That sounds like one I need to read to my daughter. Mandy, last but not least, what's your recommendation? Mandy Curtis: Just to say Andrew's book was made into a kids' TV series that I remember watching. Yeah, I've just. The most recent book I've read was one from way back. Not fiction. It was Life on Earth, David Attenborough and I reread read it often. It was the series that really sent me on my way to where I am now when I. I was doing unusually a zoology A level and my teacher played us the videos of Life on Earth and yeah, I've never got, never moved away from it. So yeah, that's the book I've read most recently and would recommend. Paul Marden: What, what a recommendation as well. That's a lovely one. So, dear listeners, as you know, if you go over to X and retweet the show, tweet and say I want Becca or Andrew or Mandy's book and the first person that does that will get that book sent to them. And I think as we got through recommendations, three of you could choose any one of those and we'll make an exception and bankrupt the marketing budget. Guys, it has been absolutely lovely talking to you and finding out a little bit more about the story of the journey that you've been on recently. And I think we should get back together again soon and find out how the pop up is going and what's actually filling that vacant shop because I think that's a really exciting proposition. But thank you for joining me today. Paul Marden: It's been absolutely marvellous. Mandy Curtis: Thank you. Paul Marden: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review. It really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned. Skip The Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. You can find show notes and transcriptions from this episode and more over on our website, SkiptheQueue.fm. The 2024 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! 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In this episode, I get to nerd out about science, dinosaurs and gross nature facts with my guest Cecily Arkell. We talk about the challenges and rewards of being a life-long science educator and communicator at one of the top art and cultural institutions in Australia - the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip. A fact check correction: Cecily meant to say it was Barry Jones, not Gareth Evans who was an Australian politician with a science background.

Episode 77 - Alan McGowan, Science Communicator, Teacher and Environmental Advocate joins me along with Robert Ramirez, Financial Specialist, Technology Manager and sports dad. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

We all know science is fascinating, but sometimes the way it's communicated is... less than captivating. That's why I'm really excited to chat with Laura Wells. Laura Wells is a science communicator, presenter, environmental advocate, model, and social media professional from Sydney. Over the past 14 years, since graduating with degrees in Biology and Law, she has amassed a wealth of experience in the science media space. Laura has become a regular and trusted presenter for national and international programs, campaigns, and events. She has presented science content for National Geographic, hosted a children's science TV show on Channel 7 in Australia, and is currently filming a sustainability series called Planet Shapers, among other projects. In this episode, she shares: Key Quotes “If I continued to worry about the size of my thighs in a pair of shorts, I wouldn't have spent hours and hours on a beach picking up plastic all around the world.” “Once you're on that journey, you want to keep getting better.” "Science communication is taking the science that other scientists are doing and communicating it in a way that is palatable for the normal, everyday human." More about Laura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurawells/?hl=en Website: https://www.laurawells.com.au/ You can get involved with the podcast online Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/green Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/ You can follow me on socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/ For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/

The truth is.. We are now exposed to thousands of toxins every single day. This includes being at the office, out and about and even our homes. Changes in our health and energy start with awareness, and that awareness gives us the opportunity to make better decisions. In today's show we have Lara Adler aka the ‘environmental toxins nerd' to give us an overview of the what and the where these toxins are, but also strategies we can implement to reduce them. Lara Adler is an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator who teaches health professionals, and individuals with health-based businesses to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues, so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve.  She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own.   Connect with Lara Instagram Facebook Show Sponsors   MasterPeace  **Purchase link for  MasterPeace here.**    Zeocharge Purchase Here (discount code: IDEAL10 for 10% off)   You can also check us out on Instagram @idealdayadam  

Recent advancements in nanotechnology have led to the development of a groundbreaking pill that releases tiny robots into your tummy, in a bid to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Joining Seán to discuss is Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator.

The world is full of science and, in turn, scientists, and not enough people who truly have that spark for communicating all of that discovery and wonder to the rest of the world. People like today's guest—Dr Carly Anne York (@BiologyCarly). She's an Associate Professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, an Animal Physiologist, a Science Communicator, and an Author.Today, science communication, children's books, squid physiology, mindblowing animal facts, things that are true that are hard to believe, academic and environmental activism, holding onto hope in a world that seems insistent that we shouldn't, and advice for future scientistsCheck out her websiteCarly on XCarly on InstagramCarly on TikTokYou can support The Wild Life by becoming a member on Patreon for as little as $1 per month Have questions, guest recommendations, or want to join the email list? Contact me here OR at hello@thewildlife.blog

It is the final episode of Pangolin Pride! This time, Jack is joined by the incredible Christine Wilkinson to discuss how being Queer is Natural!  Christine is a researcher, advocate and science communicator with a passion for Queer Ecology. So, Jack and Christine talk about their journey into this world, what queer ecology is and why it matters, and some examples of queerness from the natural world!  That means they get to discuss... Lizards that reproduce all on their own! Fish who can change sex! Lesbian Seagulls which helped change the law! Same Sex sexual behaviour in cattle! Rats! Fossa! Hyenas being absolute queens! Whales doing what whales do! Thank you so much for another brilliant series! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride

On this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin interviews Annabelle Chamar, a global communications manager for the European Marine Biological Resource Center. Annabelle shares her career journey from journalism and PR to becoming a marine science communicator, emphasizing the importance of effective communication in biodiversity conservation. Tune in to learn about science communication for the oceans and how it plays a crucial role in engaging everyday people to make informed decisions for a better ocean. Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube Science communication plays a crucial role in raising awareness about biodiversity and sustainability topics. In a podcast episode featuring Annabelle Chamar, a global communications manager, she emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to the general public. Annabelle stresses the need to bridge the gap between scientific research and society by translating scientific jargon into understandable language. During the episode, Annabelle shares her experiences working with marine organizations and the challenges of communicating topics like biodiversity to a broader audience. She highlights the significance of empowering the science sector to integrate effective communication strategies to shift perceptions and bring about change. Through joint communications campaigns and utilizing various platforms such as websites, videos, articles, and social media, organizations can effectively promote awareness about biodiversity and sustainable practices. Moreover, Annabelle underscores the need for new narratives and discussions surrounding environmental and social issues like food insecurity, gender equality, and social justice. These topics are interconnected with biodiversity and sustainability, and addressing them through effective science communication can lead to greater public understanding and engagement. The episode emphasizes the vital role of science communication in raising awareness about biodiversity and sustainability topics. By engaging with diverse audiences through various communication channels and strategies, organizations can effectively convey the importance of conservation efforts and inspire action towards a more sustainable future. Effective communication involves understanding the audience's needs and tailoring messages to different platforms. Annabelle, the guest on the podcast episode, stressed the importance of knowing the audience's behaviors to personalize and tailor messages accordingly. She highlighted the significance of storytelling and having a clear narrative before deciding on the format for communication. Different platforms such as blogs, videos, social media posts, and events can be utilized based on the target audience and the message being conveyed. By understanding the specificities of the audience and customizing communication strategies, the effectiveness of the message can be maximized. Additionally, she discussed the importance of measuring the success of communication activities through quantitative data such as social media analytics and qualitative feedback from stakeholders. This approach ensures that the communication strategy aligns with the audience's preferences and needs, ultimately leading to more impactful and engaging communication. Feedback from both quantitative data and qualitative interactions with stakeholders is crucial for measuring the success of communication efforts. Annabelle, the guest on the podcast episode, highlighted the importance of setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of communication activities. She mentioned the significance of analyzing data and metrics from social media analytics to determine the level of interest generated by specific topics. This quantitative feedback allows communication professionals to assess the effectiveness of their messaging and adjust strategies accordingly. In addition to quantitative data, Annabelle emphasized the value of qualitative feedback obtained through interactions with stakeholders. She mentioned receiving positive feedback from stakeholders who expressed interest in the organization's activities and initiatives. These qualitative interactions provide insights into how the audience perceives the communication efforts and can help identify areas for improvement. By engaging with stakeholders and receiving their feedback, communication professionals can gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their messaging and make informed decisions on future communication strategies. Overall, the combination of quantitative data analysis and qualitative stakeholder interactions offers a comprehensive approach to measuring the success of communication efforts. By leveraging both types of feedback, communication professionals can evaluate the effectiveness of their messaging, identify areas of strength and improvement, and ultimately enhance the impact of their communication strategies.

SummaryThis episode is an interview with OnlineKyne, the author of the book Math in Drag. The conversation focuses on how to be an effective online educator and covers various topics in mathematics, including Cantor's infinite sets, probability, and statistics. The interview also delves into the process of writing the book and highlights the connection between math and drag. The chapters in the conversation cover the journey of a content creator, tips for science content creators, the concept of infinity, the significance of celebrity numbers, game theory, probability, statistics, and the ethical implications of math and drag.Takeaways Being an effective online educator involves distilling complex concepts into concise and valuable content. Math and drag share similarities in breaking rules and defying authority. Mathematics has a rich history and is influenced by various cultures and individuals. Statistics can be used to manipulate and deceive, so it is important to be critical of data and its interpretation.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:54 Journey as a Content Creator03:50 Tips and Tricks for Science Content Creators04:15 Writing the Book05:12 Math and Drag06:40 Infinite Possibilities07:35 Celebrity Numbers08:59 How to Cut a Cake and Eat It09:57 Luck Be a Ladyboy12:44 Illegal Math16:02 The Average Queen25:03 Math and Drag Breaking the Rules27:22 Conclusion

In this episode, Larkin Bohn is back! She transitioned from a gift shop job at Norwegian Cruise Lines to becoming a passionate advocate and Science Communicator in the maritime industry. Starting her seafaring career at 31, Larkin moved from selling jewelry to working as an Unlicensed Deckhand with Uncruise Adventures, driven by her love for marine conservation.Her dedication led her to create YouTube shorts about women offshore and scientific research, turning her hobby into a career. In February 2024, she joined the JOIDES Resolution Research Vessel as a Science Outreach Officer, connecting science with the public.In this captivating episode, join Larkin and Christine as they delve into Larkin's immersive experience aboard the JOIDES Resolution Research Vessel. Larkin intricately unpacks the vessel's departments, offering vivid insights into their functions and collaborative dynamics. She vividly portrays her profound connection with the ship, likening it to finding a soulmate, igniting an unparalleled passion for the project.Larkin shares her exhilarating journey of conducting Zoom call tours onboard the vessel, igniting curiosity and possibility among eager students. We were enthralled by her narrative of empowering female students with knowledge of the boundless opportunities that await them. Prepare to be moved and inspired as Larkin's passion-filled anecdotes send shivers down your spine and fuel your own aspirations.Larkin's journey shows that with determination, anything is possible. Follow her adventures on Instagram @larkinbohn, TikTok @limitlesslarkin, and YouTube @MySaltySeaLife. She's eager to help you start your maritime journey!Have a Listen & SubscribeThe Women Offshore Podcast is available on Apple and most podcast apps. Remember to subscribe to your favorite app to avoid missing future episodes.Did you know that all these captivating podcasts are created and managed in-house? Our dedicated team at Women Offshore puts their hearts into bringing you inspiring and valuable stories every episode. Your generous support throughout the year makes this possible. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in our ability to amplify voices and create positive change. Join us in making a difference and spreading awareness by donating today. Click here if you would like to contribute!

In todays timely episode we are talking "Unlocked" the REAL science of screens, smartphones and more with Professor Pete Etchells, a Science Communicator (a role he discusses in his book) who has been steeped in this domain for a very long time. His research is broad and deep and takes a sensible, I repeat sensible look at the world of what smartphones and devices and use really does show us over time. And yes, that newest 'ban' is discussed in depth as to where the practicalities and panic are being drawn from. To the haters his work is not underpinned by 'funded from big tech' which is a common retort to the work in the UK.This is longer than usual episode because we needed to take stock of the Chicken Little panic and reactive call to get rid of something that is an essential part of our lives, and how we can think about how to protect children from harms online, but... thinking sensibly and with research from a position from someone who has taken the time to deeply read the research and can describe what the findings really mean. We take a tour of the work Pete has been involved in from VVG to the current landscape and beyond with so much critical thinking in this conversation. I LOVED this chat and hope you do too, because we want our children to think critically about the content they see online... and that starts with us the adults!you can find Professor Pete here where you will find some great threads and thinking about this space on twitter/X : @ PeteEtchells and the same for IG

Marcus chats with Liv Boeree, one of the most successful female poker players of all time. Liv is the only woman to have won both a European Poker Tour event and a World Series of Poker bracelet, and has amassed tournament winnings of over $3.5m dollars over her career. They talk about what makes a world-class poker player, whether poker skills are born of nature or nurture, and the experience of being a woman in a majority male-dominated game and how to exploit that fact. Liv was a cofounder of Raising for Effective Giving, which educated poker players about the ideas of giving effectively and managed to raise over $14m for top charities over its lifetime. This idea of creating win-win scenarios is a persistent theme in Liv's life, so much so that she is now hosting her own podcast called Win-Win with Liv Boeree, and has given two TED talks on the main stage, the latest of which is specifically focused on the win-win mindset and its potential to counteract Moloch traps and races to the bottom. Follow Liv on:Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@LivBoereeTwitter/X at: https://twitter.com/Liv_BoereeInstagram at: https://www.instagram.com/liv_boeree/ 

Tyler Stone (@TylerStoneArt) joins Josiah to discuss his work as a freelance paleoartist. Paleoart (scientific illustration of prehistoric life) is a field with an interesting relationship between art and hard sciences. They discuss this relationship and the nitty gritty of the business side of paleoart, before delving into the challenges of being a science communicator in a field that attracts conspiracy theories, and how AI image generation is impacting the field.Follow Tyler on Twitter @TylerStoneArt // TikTok @TylerStoneArt // Instagram @TylerStoneArtFind more of Tyler's work: https://tylerstoneart.wordpress.comBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonMedia referencedTyler's animation of the evolution of whales, "From Feet to Flippers: The Evolution of Whales," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKbC7QSjWfEOld episode of Very Legal, Very Cool, "sh*tty creationism," where we discussed the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, https://share.transistor.fm/s/96070284A short video by Tom Scott about the Crystal Palace dinosaurs Tyler discusses briefly, "The Scientifically Inaccurate Dinosaurs That Must Stay That Way," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWItLyDzMyE. I'm including this in case you'd like a visual of them.Episode of QAnon Anonymous that I (Josiah) reference briefly, "The Tartarian Empire," https://soundcloud.com/qanonanonymous/episode-273-the-tartarian-empireThe Paleoartist's Handbook: Recreating Prehistoric Animals in Art by Mark P. WittonOne Million Years B.C. (1966) directed by Don ChaffeyJurassic Park (1993), directed by Steven SpielbergJurassic World (2015), directed by Colin TrevorrowPrehistoric Planet, Apple TV+, produced by Jon Favreau & Mike Gunton.Music & audio creditsYesterday – bloom.Crumble – Dinosaur Jr. (The only reason I put this song in the end is because of the artist's name. That's the dumb joke there. Nothing deeper or more thoughtful.)

1) Kyle's journey into the world of content creation, the details that go into the art, and what interests drive him to keep creating 2) A long-awaited visit to the Dresden Generating Station and Kyle's other experiences with learning about nuclear energy 3) The public's common perceptions of nuclear energy content and how to adjust communication based on these reactions 4) How content should evolve over time to maximize understanding and impact

I was instantly captivated when I first discovered Crystal DiMicelli's podcast, Forces for Nature. You know that feeling when you find someone who shares your passion and vibe on a level that just feels right? Well, that's exactly what I felt when I tuned in!You see, Crystal and I share a deep love for conservation and wildlife issues, and like me, Crystal understands that the “doom and gloom” narrative is not the most effective when inspiring change. Instead, on her podcast, she spotlights conservation success stories, expert insights, and even provides listeners with concrete action steps they can take,  leaving them feeling energized and empowered instead of hopeless and helpless. In this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I dive into the world of wildlife wins, environmental victories, and effective conservation communication through my interview with Crystal. With her 20 years of experience in wildlife conservation and environmental education, Crystal brings a unique perspective on why staying positive is a game-changer in creating meaningful change.Since launching her podcast to highlight stories of individuals working to protect animals and habitats, Crystal has inspired countless listeners with her message of optimism and empowerment. From this episode, you'll come away feeling refreshed and ready to take positive action, just as Crystal encourages. Learn simple, everyday choices you can make to shrink your environmental footprint, gain insight into how Crystal overcomes introversion to spread her greater call to action, and get plugged into awesome resources to create change in your community!Specifically, we discussed:Crystal's journey to becoming a professional science communicator including fieldwork with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteThe vision behind Forces for Nature and why she created itHer successful collaborations with various conservation organizationsThe importance of highlighting success stories in the environmental realmThe impactful climate change education program for K-12 and university students she's created  Her favorite podcast episodes that she's done thus farAnd MORE!!Make sure to download Crystal's free guide: Becoming a Force for Nature so that you don't become overwhelmed by all the doom and gloom you hear and start taking practical actions today!https://forcesfornature.com/fancyscientist/ I'm Dr. Stephanie Manka (formerly Schuttler), a wildlife biologist of nearly 20 yrs with 20+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, author of the book Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Job-Wildlife-Biology-What/dp/B08JDYXS4G/) and founder of Fancy Scientist. My channel and the Fancy Scientist LLC is dedicated to connecting people to science and nature, breaking stereotypes of, and empowering scientists. I help aspiring and struggling wildlife biologists get the right training so they can get jobs, live out their life's purpose and make a difference in this world.Sign up for my next free job training: https://stephanieschuttler.com/trainingwaitlist/ Want to learn about cool animals, conservation, and get tips about careers in wildlife biology, science, and more? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/StephanieSchuttler and join my email list: https://stephanieschuttler.com/ I'd love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiologyListen to the Fancy Scientist Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fancy-scientist-material-girl-living-in-sustainable/id1509587394 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29swiuHG4TWKbS9gRZrORW

In this episode of the Tamarindo Podcast, we speak with Katya Celeste Echazarreta González, a trailblazing Electrical Engineer, Science Communicator, and the first Mexican-born woman in space. Katya's groundbreaking experiences at NASA JPL, working on missions like Perseverance and Europa Clipper, shaped her trajectory and fueled her commitment to science and engineering communication. Katya discussed the lasting legacy of her spaceflight for Mexico, Latin America, and the global community, emphasizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in advancing STEM and space exploration.  HOME | Kat Echazarreta Articles referenced on this episode: Can ‘micro-acts of joy' make you happier? I tried them for seven days Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.  SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast  Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TAMARINDO Make sure you type TAMARINDO in all caps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and science communicator. She's appeared in numerous national commercials and TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, Hot in Cleveland, and Days of Our Lives to name a few, runs popular space-based social media pages, and is a published author. Her latest book, Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos is a general overview of all things space-related mixed with a sense of humour. Her ultimate goal in Hollywood is to help mitigate the recent rise in anti-science by bridging her two loves of storytelling and science.  OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:43 Into to Kalpana Pot 04:00 Things getting sweary and definitly not conspiratorial! 05:28 Debunking conspiracies 10:10 “Truth” on Social Media 11:33 Spaced Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaced-Out-Casual-Approach-Cosmos/dp/B0CPCKJ4PX?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE 14:20 Hollywood telling Space Stories on Forgotten Women in STEM 18:00 How accurate is film making in explaining relativity? 20:45 The James Web Space Telescope - Importance of Imagery 23:42 Taxpayer Value 24:24 Big Bang age 27:00 The Screenplay! 31:50 Wrap Up and Socials Connect with Kalpana Pot on Socials Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapot/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toknerdytome?_t=8hTcFAH803W&_r=1 IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5305151/ Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

This episode is brought to you by AquaTru and Lumebox. Environmental toxins, such as PFAs present in nonstick cookware, pose significant health risks, including increased risk of chronic diseases, fertility issues, hypertension, and thyroid complications. These kitchen toxins are particularly concerning as they can infiltrate our bodies through the food we consume, food preparation surfaces, and even our drinking water. By understanding the impact of these hidden chemicals and their common sources, we empower ourselves to make informed consumer choices, minimize exposure, and foster better health outcomes for ourselves and our families.Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with environmental educator Lara Adler to discuss environmental toxins in our home. Lara shares the top sources of plastic and toxic cookware in our kitchens and how we can reduce our daily exposure without feeling overwhelmed. Lara Adler is an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator who teaches health professionals and individuals with health-based businesses to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve. In this episode, Dhru and Lara dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):What cookware we should absolutely avoid (00:00:15 / 00:00:15) What the PFA's in nonstick cookware are linked to (1:10 / 1:10)Particles released by nonstick cookware and what we should focus on (3:23 / 3:23) What should we move towards in cookware (9:37 / 8:03) Top sources of plastic in our homes and how to reduce our exposure (16:13 / 14:39)Preventing cancer through lifestyle practices (22:14 / 20:52)Cocktail effect (27:20 / 26:06) Easy swaps at home (36:15 / 32:35)What to do about plastics we can't avoid (42:55 / 39:50)What to look for in cleaning products (48:42 / 44:56)The impact of toxins on sperm (57:12 / 53:48)Food, water, and plastics as priorities to focus on (1:04:07 / 1:00:45) Toxins in ultra-processed foods (1:08:56 / 1:04:55) The importance of clean water (1:18:56 / 1:15:37)Also mentioned in this episode:Lara's Shopping Suggestions AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself. Lumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device! That's over 50% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lara Adler is an Environmental Health Educator and Science Communicator who teaches health professionals and individuals with health-based businesses to better understand the role of environmental chemical exposures in causing or contributing to chronic health issues so they can more comprehensively support the clients/patients they serve. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures to improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own.  Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she's helped thousands of health professionals in over 35 countries worldwide elevate their skills, get better results for their clients, and become sought-after leaders in the growing environmental health & detoxification field.   Together Lara and I explore the truth behind the dosing dangers of over 1,400 endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the importance of addressing environmental toxins to clear the noise of the body and optimize health. Lara contextualizes the why behind the chemical and regulatory toxin landscape and explains the common endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday life.  She addresses findings from recent studies, pinpoints the ages and stages of life that are in greatest need of minimizing toxins, and offers clear and simple ways that practitioners can help their patients on the path to reducing environmental toxins.  I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Lara's passion for environmental toxins ignited when she was working to combat metabolic-related weight loss resistance. [6:04] Common health issues where toxins are likely a key player. [7:54] Key differentiators between plant or animal-produced toxins and man-made toxins. [9:28] Contextualizing the why behind the chemical and regulatory toxin landscape. [13:42] ‘The dose makes the poison' – the truth behind this dangerous idea. [21:28] Common endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday life and their impact on receptor bindings. [27:15] The importance of persistence in lowering symptoms for optimal health and other targeted endpoints. [33:41] Vulnerable times for minimizing exposure to toxins, including women of childbearing age. [38:27] Lara highlights the findings from an environmental toxins breast cancer study. [43:00] The power of the increased interest in endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including more research and more findings. [47:58] Common mistakes practitioners make when talking about toxins include sensationalism and fear-mongering. [52:35] Lara's practical recommendations for starting the conversation with patients about reducing environmental toxins. [1:00:11] Resources to get patients started with optimized environmental health. [1:03:15] Lara's favorite supplements, prioritized health practices, and the rigid language she has changed her mind about in her years of work.   Episode Resources: Lara Adler Environmental Health Intake Form Clearya App Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health Blog: The Role of Toxins in Weight Gain Blog: Creating a Holistic Detox Plan for Sustainable Weight Management Blog: Activated Charcoal's Role in Clearing Environmental Toxins from the Body Research Blog: Common Pollutants from PFAS Linked to Higher Blood Glucose in Pregnancy Webinar: Beauty and the Beast: The Perverse Relationship Between Environmental Estrogens, Endocrine Function, and Breast Cancer Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

First-time guest and recent DU Canada postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Sarah Gutowsky, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for a trip around the world studying birds, leading polar expeditions, and an immersive life in science and conservation. Having visited some of Earth's most remote and inaccessible locations, including Midway Atoll in the North Pacific, Wrangel Island in the Chukchi Sea, the Kuril Islands and the Sea of Okhotsk, Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic, Kerguelen in the southern Indian Ocean, and the New Zealand sub-Antarctic Islands, Sarah brings a view of the wonder and expansiveness of our planet that few possess. What advice does she have for others seeking a similar career, what was it like to meet “Wisdom,” the oldest known wild bird on Earth, was being seasick for 2 consecutive weeks worth the payoff, and what did we learn from her recent research on common eiders and harlequin ducks? See for yourself why we've dubbed Sarah our “ornithological badass.”www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

In this episode, we have the privilege of diving into the world of Maynard Okereke, better known as the Hip Hop M.D., a dynamic science communicator and STEM advocate. Ben and "Hip Hop" explored Maynard's journey from civil engineering to award-winning SciComm, highlighting his passion for blending humour, education, and creativity. They discussed the importance of representation in the STEM fields and the role of storytelling in inspiring future generations. Maynard shared his unique perspective on bridging the gap between science and entertainment, emphasising the need for inclusivity and empowerment in our pursuit of knowledge. As they wrapped up, Maynard left us with a powerful vision for a future where every child in a classroom has access to the wonders of space, igniting curiosity and fostering a deeper connection to the cosmos. OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 01:00 Who is the Hip Hop MD? 02:44 Fascination with the cosmos 05:53 Going to Space/Overview Effect 09:34 Importance of Storytelling 13:42 Challenging stereotypes and ensuring representation in STEM 18:44 Importance of role models 22:50 Impact of Hip Hop Science 26:50 Future of space education/Artemis/vision for future of classroom 34:28 Final thoughts/Upcoming children's book! 36:40 Wrap Up and socials Connect with Maynard Okereke, Hip Hop M.D: #HipHopScience Website: www.HipHopScienceShow.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/hiphopscienceshow Facebook: www.facebook.com/HipHopScienceShow Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/  

In this episode, Ben chats to Dr. Mark Wagner, CEO of ARES Learning and a leading figure in space education, to discuss his journey from high school English teacher to space education advocate. With a background in educational technology and a lifelong passion for space exploration, Dr. Wagner shares insights from his book "Space Education: Preparing Students for Humanity's Multi-Planet Future" and highlights the importance of inspiring the next generation of space explorers. OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:33 Intro to episode 01:23 Space Educator 03:41 Technology in Space Education 07:40 SLOOH https://www.slooh.com/ 11:50 Aldrin Family Foundation https://aldrinfoundation.org/ 19:50 Space Education for Space Exploration 23:10 Corporates “getting in” on space 26:19 Space Curriculum & Mark's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Space-Education-Preparing-Humanitys-Multi-Planet/dp/B0B7QDGYWB/ 29:30 Space Education Legacy 33:23 Wrap Up and Socials Connect with Dr. Mark Wagner: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markdouglaswagner  Facebook: facebook.com/markdouglaswagner Instagram: instagram.com/markwagner/   X: x.com/markwagner/  Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/  

In this episode I am welcoming a returning guest, Zion Lights, to the podcast to discuss the growing influence of degrowth. This philosophy encompasses a wide range of thinking from return to nature Luddites to  mild anti-capitalist zeitgeist. Zion Lights is a Science Communicator who is known for her environmental advocacy work. She is founder of the evidence-based climate activism group Emergency Reactor and author of The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting. Zion has become a world-leading speaker on clean energy, specifically nuclear energy, and also lectures on effective science communication, tackling misinformation, and climate action. Zion is also a keen astronomer who has given a TED talk on the importance of stargazing. She is the former Editor of The Hourglass, Extinction Rebellion's print newspaper, and was also a spokesperson for the group for two years.

Andrew Lewin and guest Natalie Gilson, Vice President of Science Communication for Pisces Research Project Management Incorporated discuss the importance of effective communication for nonprofit organizations. They explore the need for nonprofits to make their supporters feel like a part of a community rather than just constantly asking for donations. The conversation delves into potential solutions, such as building strong relationships with supporters and creating engaging content. Tune in to learn more about improving nonprofit communications and fostering a sense of community. Connect with Natalie Gilson: Pisces Research Project Management - https://www.piscesrpm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-mae-gilson/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc  In this episode, the speakers emphasize the importance of audience-centric communication and storytelling for organizations to stand out in a crowded online space. They argue that organizations need to shift their focus from talking about themselves to creating a connection with their audience. By incorporating storytelling into communication, organizations can effectively achieve this goal. The speakers point out that constantly talking about oneself can be off-putting to the audience. Instead, they encourage organizations to invite their audience into a story and make them the hero. By doing so, organizations can forge a stronger connection with their audience, making them feel involved and acknowledged. Regular and consistent communication is also highlighted as valuable. When organizations communicate regularly, it helps people feel included in the story and more likely to engage. By putting effort into communicating with their audience, organizations can show that they value their supporters and create a sense of reward and acknowledgment. Furthermore, the speakers emphasize the importance of considering the audience's perspective in communication. They suggest that organizations should step outside their own viewpoint and think about how their audience can be more involved. By flipping the communication around and considering the audience's needs and interests, organizations can make a significant difference in their messaging. Overall, the episode underscores the importance of audience-centric communication and storytelling for organizations to stand out and create meaningful connections with their audience. Regular and meaningful communication is essential for nonprofit organizations to create a sense of inclusion and reward for their supporters. By consistently communicating with their audience, nonprofits ensure that supporters do not forget about them and feel included in the organization's story. When the executive director or other representatives of the organization take the time to send messages, such as videos or updates, it shows that the organization values and appreciates its supporters. This, in turn, encourages supporters to continue putting effort into the organization. While nonprofits may not provide personal or physical rewards to their supporters, the psychological reward of feeling acknowledged and making a difference is important. Supporters want to feel that their contributions are seen, felt, and acknowledged. Nonprofits can achieve this by providing regular updates on the impact of donations and showing supporters how their contributions have made a difference. This can be done through videos, social media updates, or creatively crafted graphics that highlight the organization's achievements. By implementing regular and meaningful communication strategies, nonprofits can stand out from others that solely focus on asking for donations. Supporters are more likely to feel like they are part of a community when they receive updates and see the impact of their contributions. Nonprofits can also empower supporters to take action on their own by providing toolkits and resources that they can share on social media or use to address local ocean issues. By fostering a two-way dialogue and involving the community in spreading the organization's message, nonprofits can effectively communicate their mission and create a sense of inclusion and reward for their supporters.

Discussing Prompt Engineering and recent OpenAI developments with ex-OpenAI Creative Apps and Scientific Communicator Andrew Mayne   Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Teaser Reel Intro 00:01:01 - Intro / Andrew's background 00:02:49 - What was it like working at OpenAI when you first joined? 00:12:59 - Was Andrew basically one of the earliest Prompt Engineers? 00:14:04 - How Andrew Hacked his way into a tech job at OpenAI 00:17:08 - Parallels between Hollywood and Tech jobs 00:20:58 - Parallels between the world of Magic and working at OpenAI 00:25:00 - What was OpenAI like in the Early Days? 00:30:24 - Why it was hard promoting GPT-3 early on 00:31:00 - How would you describe the current 'instruction age' of prompt design? 00:35:22 - What was GPT-4 like freshly trained? 00:39:00 - Is there anything different about the raw base model without RLHF? 00:42:00 - Optimizations that go into Language models like GPT-4 00:43:30 - What was it like using DALL-E 3 very early on? 00:44:38 - Do you know who came up with the 'armchair in the shape of an avocado' prompt at OpenAI? 00:45:48 - Did you experience 'DALL-E Dreams' as a part of the DALL-E 2 beta? 00:47:16 - How else has prompt design changed? 00:49:27 - How has prompt design changed because of ChatGPT? 00:52:40 - How to get ChatGPT to mimick and emulate personalities better? 00:54:30 - Mimicking Personalities II (How to do Style with ChatGPT) 00:56:40 - Fine Tuning ChatGPT for Mimicking Elon Musk 00:59:44 - How do you get ChatGPT to come up with novel and brilliant ideas? 01:02:40 - How do you get ChatGPt to get away from conventional answers? 01:05:14 - Will we ever get single-shot, real true novelty from LLM's? 01:10:05 - Prompting for ChatGPT Voice Mode 01:12:20 - Possibilities and Prompting for GPT-4 Vision 01:15:45 - GPT-4 Vision Use Cases/Startup Ideas 01:21:37 - Does multimodality make language models better or are the benefits marginal? 01:24:00 - Intuitively, has multimodality improved the world model of LLM's like GPT-4? 01:25:33 - What would it take for ChatGPT to write half of your next book? 01:29:10 - Qualitatively, what would it take to convince you about a book written by AI?  What are the characteristics? 01:31:30 - Could an LLM mimick Andrew Mayne's writing style? 01:37:49 - Jailbreaking ChatGPT 01:41:12 - What's the next era of prompt engineering? 01:45:50 - How have custom instructions changed the game? 01:54:41 - How far do you think we are from asking a model how to make 10 million dollars and getting back a legit answer? 02:01:07 - Part II - Making Money with LLM's 02:11:32 - How do you make a chat bot more reliable and safe? 02:12:12 - How do you get ChatGPT to consistently remember criteria and work within constraints? 02:12:45 - What about DALL-E?  How do you get it to better create within constraints? 02:14:14 - What's your prompt practice like? 02:15:10 - Do you intentionally sit down and practice writing prompts? 02:16:45 - How do you build an intuition around prompt design for an LLM? 02:20:00 - How do you like to iterate on prompts? Do you have a process? 02:21:45 - How do you know when you've hit the ceiling with a prompt? 02:24:00 - How do you know a single line prompt is has room to improve? 02:26:40 - Do you actually need to know OpenAI's training data?  What are some ways to mitigate this? 02:30:40 - What are your thoughts on automated prompt writing/optimization? 02:33:20 - How do you get a job as a prompt engineer?  What makes a top tier prompt engineer different from an everyday user? 02:37:20 - How do you think about scaling laws a prompt engineer? 02:39:00 - Effortless Prompt Design 02:40:52 - What are some research areas that would get you a job at OpenAI? 02:43:30 - The Research Possibilities of Optimization & Inference 02:45:59 - If you had to guess future capabilities of GPT-5 what would they be? 02:50:16 - What are some capabilities that got trained out of GPT-4 for ChatGPT? 02:51:10 - Is there any specific capability you could imagine for GPT-5?  Why is it so hard to predict them? 02:56:06 - Why is it hard to predict future LLM capabilities? (Part II) 02:59:47 - What made you want to leave OpenAI and start your own consulting practice? 03:05:29 - Any remaining advice for creatives, entrepreneurs, prompt engineers? 03:09:25 - Closing   Subscribe to the Multimodal By Bakz T. Future Podcast! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7qrWSE7ZxFXYe8uoH8NIFV Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/multimodal-by-bakz-t-future/id1564576820 Google Podcasts -  https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Jha3p0ZnV0dXJlL2ZlZWQueG1s Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/multimodal-by-bakz-t-future Other Podcast Apps (RSS Link) - https://feed.podbean.com/bakztfuture/feed.xml   Connect with me: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/bakztfuture Substack Newsletter - https://bakztfuture.substack.com​ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/bakztfuture​ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bakztfuture​ Github - https://www.github.com/bakztfuture  

Dr. Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator and education looks ahead to SpaceX's second launch of its giant Starship rocket.

Liz Lee Heinecke is an author and media figure for science and STEM. She has loved science she was young which drew her to study molecular biology where she worked in research for ten years. As she transitioned to parenting, she began sharing her love of science through experiments with her kids which became the basis for her books and media appearances. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Art and a Master's Degree in Bacteriology.What do we talk about in this episode?How Liz got involved in writing and media appearances in STEM.How you can potentially get involved in presenting STEM on TV.Her philosophy about saying "yes" and trying anything which has led to great experiences.Teachers can put kids on a good or bad trajectory. They have a lot of influence - good or bad.Math is a language and should be taught as a language.Experiment Outside the Box.Music used in the podcast: Higher Up, Silverman Sound StudioYou can support my podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/user?u=72701887ResourcesLiz's website with her books and appearances: www.lizleeheincke.comConnect with Liz here: Email at lizleeheinecke@gmail.com or find her @lizheinecke on Instagram, @kitchpantrysci on Twitter and Liz Heinecke, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist on Facebook.Books:Biology for KidsKitchen Science Lab for Kids, Edible EditionOutdoor Science Lab for KidsChemistry for KidsSTEAM Lab for KidsKitchen Science Lab for KidsStar Wars The Padman CookbookEcology for KidsPhysics for KidsStar Wars Maker LabSheet Pan ScienceKitchen Science for KidsShe Can STEM: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science From Ancient History to NowSuper Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 52 Family Friendly Experiments From Around the WorldRadiant: The Dancer, The Scientist, and a Friendship Forged in Light

Dr Becky Smethurst is an astrophysics researcher who is trying to understand the connection between galaxies and their central supermassive black holes in the local Universe. In particular Dr Becky focus's on the non-merger driven growth of supermassive black holes and the resultant feedback effects on their host galaxies! In this episode, Ben and Dr Becky discuss the misconceptions about black holes, spaghettification and will humanity ever traverse a black hole?! OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:00 Intro to Dr Becky Smethurst 01:12 Post Conference vibes  02:08 Dr Becky's passion for space 05:01 Ability to communicate the science 06:40 Science communication 09:07 A brief history of black holes (out now on paperback https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brief-History-Black-Holes-everything/dp/1529086744/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) 11:37 Spaghettification  15:15 Being “Beyond the event horizon” 18:01 The ultimate mystery! 19:02 The James Webb Space Telescope - recent revelations 22:55 Does/could AI effect Dr Becky's research? 26:22 Could humanity survive a black hole? 28:30 Dr Becky's hobbies 29:24 Wrap Up and Socials Follow Dr Becky Smethurst X: @drbecky_ Instagram: www.instagram.com/drbecky_s Website: https://rebeccasmethurst.co.uk Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! (NEW - YOUTUBE): www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/

Have a guess at these 2 questions first of all: How many scientists are mentioned in high school science curricula here in Australia? How many of those do you think are women? After discovering that Marie Curie wasn't even mentioned in the radioactivity section of one state Physics syllabus, astrophysicist Dr Kathryn Ross set out to explore if the contributions of other women were being overlooked. The fact that the research team found a gender bias probably won't surprise you, but the extent of it will. Kat, who is an Associate Lecturer and Science Communicator at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at Curtin University, joins us to share the shocking findings and implications, and what can be done to improve the situation. Host: Jo Earp Guest: Dr Kathryn Ross Sponsor: MacKillop Seasons

Our guest this week is Maynard Okereke, better known as the Hip Hop M.D. Maynard is an award winning Science Communicator. After noticing a lack of minority involvement in the STEM fields, he created Hip Hop Science with the goal of encouraging minorities and youth to pursue more advanced career paths. You can connect with Maynard on LinkedIn and find out more about his work at his website. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn. Audience Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Sanjay Juneja is a highly-regarded Doctor (Oncologist), Researcher and Science Communicator, who also happens to be funny, fascinating, compassionate, curious and by the end of our chat, a little bit sweary (that's what happens when I open the 'f*ck door'). You might think talking about cancer (we also cover other topics) could be a little depressing but in fact, it was enlightening, entertaining and educational. *BIO: Dr. Sanjay Juneja is a practicing triple board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist known nationally as "TheOncDoc," where he boasts over half a million subscribers across his social media platforms. He is also the host of the innovative "Target: Cancer Podcast," with distinguished guests including experts, bestselling authors, and Pulitzer Prize winners, discussing novel advancements and conceptual challenges of cancer as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 72. Gertrude Nonterah is a Medical Communications professional at Thermo Fisher and the creator of The Bold PhD, where she helps PhDs navigate non-academic careers. Gee did a postdoc at UC San Diego, PhD at Temple University, and undergrad degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University and PennWest Edinboro. Check out her blog and newsletter at: www.theboldphd.com

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is an Australian Wildlife Scientist, Author, TEDx Speaker and Science Communicator, so needless to say an animal lover - just like Mr A+. This is a wonderful episode where they share their love of animals, interesting facts and a deep desire to educate the world about the conservation of animals. Find out more and contact Dr Pirotta at her website here Follow Dr Pirotta on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter Follow Mr A+ on Instagram and DM him here Podcast inquiries: MrAPlusPodcast@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sam Jones is all about science communication. In addition to being a freelance science journalist, she's the producer and co-host of the Tiny Matters podcast, a podcast that answers many of life's questions. She didn't start off in science communication, though. She once was a biomedical scientist. What prompted the switch to science communication? Let's find out! You can get in touch with Sam at sjoneswriting.com. _ TEACH THE GEEK (teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

In episode 042 Elle chats with Sophie Pavelle,  science communicator and author. Sophie finds creative routes to storytelling, putting a contemporary twist on the natural history genre across wide audiences through her compelling science communication and candid approach. Sophie currently works as Communications Coordinator for Beaver Trust and presented their award-winning documentary Beavers Without Borders. She is also an Ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts, and sits on the RSPB England Advisory Committee. Sophie co-hosts The LodgeCast for Beaver Trust, and has narrated several independent natural history documentaries, as well as narrating her own audiobook for Bloomsbury. She also narrates the long-read articles for the Geographical podcast. Sophie has been a keynote speaker for festivals and conferences, including Kendal Mountain Festival, The Southwest Outdoor Festival, Top of the Gorge Festival, the Festival of Nature, the University of Exeter, University of Bristol and UWE. Her research into science communication via social media (2020) is peer reviewed, and published in academic journal Frontiers. Her data and related seminars have been presented at institutions including the University of Washington (USA), Brown University (USA) and UWE. Sophie's writing has appeared in New Scientist, The i Newspaper, National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian, The Metro, BBC Wildlife, BBC Countryfile, Coast and The Scotsman.   She has featured as an expert panelist and contributor on programmes for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Live, as well as on Channel 4 News, BBC Points West, BBC Spotlight and ITV Westcountry.   Sophie's social links Website: https://www.sophiepavelle.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiepavs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophiepavs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Mmjm22GiY   Sophie Pavelle is the author of Forget Me Not: Finding the forgotten species of climate-change Britain, published in paperback by Bloomsbury on 22nd June. Pre-Order Paperback Forget Me Not! https://linktr.ee/forgetmenotbook Audible Version https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Forget-Me-Not-Audiobook/B0B2F62Q2G   Guardian review/Book of the Day: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jun/24/forget-me-not-sophie-pavelle-review-britain-undersung-species-hares-salmon-climate-crisis Caught by the River review: https://www.caughtbytheriver.net/2022/06/sophie-pavelle-forget-me-not-review/  Geographical review: https://geographical.co.uk/book-reviews/forget-me-not-by-sophie-pavelle  Podcast interviews: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5t2oWcDdlQj7QiEqucvHnG?si=a5e516a555c14eb2  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Nxw2WIjuxQev5CaHI5dZG?si=524aadc483d0477c   Elle Kaye socials www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy www.twitter.com/ellektaxidermy   Podcast socials www.instagram.com/specimenspod www.twitter.com/ellektaxidermy www.patreon.com/specimenspod www.ellekayetaxidermy.co.uk/product-page/specimenspodmerch   Artwork © 2021 Madison Erin Mayfield www.instagram.com/madisonerinmayfield https://twitter.com/MEMIllustration   Music Giraffes - Harrison Amer via premiumbeat.com Researched, edited and produced by Elle Kaye Concept/Title © 2020 Elle Kaye  

GUEST BIO: Vanessa Hill is an award-winning science communicator and behavioural scientist, who studies sleep and habits at CQ University. Vanessa is the creator of the hit YouTube and PBS series, BrainCraft, and the YouTube Originals special Sleeping with Friends, an entertaining reality show about improving your sleep. Vanessa aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and people's daily well-being, and is passionate about creating media that promotes health, sleep, and behaviour change.  SHOW NOTES: