The Method Section: Scientific Communication
00:00 – Introduction
00:50 – Why scientific communication is boring
02:01 – Why good communication is important
03:30 – The modern approach of the public
06:10 – Effective steps to better your communication
07:05 – Don’t just share facts, share your story
09:55 – Avoid jargon
10:45 – Don’t be boring, be passionate
12:10 – Social media
13:42 – better communication = better funding
15:20 – Take-aways
18:48 – Ending and outro
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Episode Description
This week on The Method Section, Tom tackles the task of Scientific Communication. In an age where science is so fascinating and mind-blowing why is it communicated in such a boring way? Find out why this is an important step to take and how you can improve your science communication.
Music by: Joakim Karud – https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud.
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