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Science Communication Workshop for Graduate Students at Duke

In a hands-on workshop at Duke University, graduate students learned how to craft engaging audio and video content. By the end of the session, participants left with media outputs, ready to connect their research with new audiences. Learn how these workshops are empowering the next generation of scientists to share their stories confidently and effectively.

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Science Communication Workshop at SciWri '24

At SciWri24, I joined forces with communicators from NASA and Gastropod to lead a dynamic workshop on podcasting and storytelling for scientists. From hands-on audio tips to engaging discussions on science communication, this experience reinforced how storytelling bridges the gap between research and audiences.

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Evolution and Adaptation of a Pathogen: Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Aaron Weimann

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common environmental bacterium that can become a serious health threat when it infects humans. Recognized by the WHO as a critical pathogen, it has evolved in ways that make it particularly dangerous. In a recent podcast, I spoke with researcher Aaron Weimann about the genetic changes that have enabled Pseudomonas to thrive in the human body. This conversation sheds light on the importance of microbial surveillance to prevent future outbreaks.

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Decoding the Past: Ancient DNA and Direct to Consumer Technologies

Explore how ancient DNA and direct-to-consumer technologies unravel the buried African ancestry at Catoctin Furnace in Maryland. In the conversation on Science Podcast, we blend science and storytelling to share this groundbreaking discovery while emphasizing ethical considerations and technological advances. Listen to the full story.

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A Trapper's Turn

A Trapper’s Turn is a short film about beaver-human conflict and potential solutions for our client, the Wyoming Wetland Society. This film was made as part of the 2023 Jackson Wild Media Lab, an immersive, cross-disciplinary science filmmaking workshop that brings scientists and media creators together to learn from leaders in the profession and work together to develop effective tools to communicate about science, nature and conservation with diverse audiences across the world’s evolving media platforms.

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