What makes a "good" research presentation? Communication coach Karen De Mauro breaks it down and offers steps you can take now to improve your live presentations.

The Alda Center's Exclusive Q&A With Dr. John Besley

Jan 5th, 2023 49m 8s

Join Ellice Wallace for an exclusive Q&A with Dr. John Besley on his new book, Strategic Science Communication.

It's All About People: Scicomm Insights with Virginia Schutte

Dec 7th, 2022 29m 24s

An honest and heartfelt conversation with ecologist and science communicator Virginia Schutte, PhD., addressing burning questions like..."What does it mean to succeed outside academia?""How can I leverage digital media to share science?""How do

Strategic Communication as Planned Behavior in Scicomm

Apr 12th, 2022 47m 2s

Science communication researchers, Sara K. Yeo (University of Utah) and John C. Besley (Michigan State University), discuss Strategic Communication as Planned Behavior and its role in communicating basic science/discovery research. A preview of

Episode 3: Humor in SciComm

Apr 1st, 2022 6m 43s

Humor has long been a way for people to connect, share stories, and relate to one another. Today’s episode takes a look at how humor, science communication, and misinformation interact, highlighting empirical research done on the topic by Dr. S

Episode 2: Experiences of Women in STEM

Mar 23rd, 2022 18m 10s

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll focus on the experiences of women in STEM, from their support systems (or lack thereof) to their representation in media; from the decisions they face when it comes to whether or not to start a family,

Episode 1: Film and Media in SciComm

Feb 9th, 2022 6m 23s

This month's episode touches on the use of film and media in science communication. Films have captivated audiences ever since the first motion picture was invented, and they continue to play a massive role in society today, especially since th

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