Fanuel Muindi interviews MIT undergraduate Lyne-Nicole Odhiambo, who participated in the 2024 virtual summer internship program in the Civic Science Media Lab affiliated with Northeastern University. At a local cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, next to MIT’s campus, Odhiambo shares the inspiration behind the summer project of mapping climate-focused sustainability initiatives in Kenya and reflects on[...]

In this episode of Consider This Next, host Kacie Luaders sits down with Doctora Nicole, a former astrophysicist turned social impact entrepreneur, to explore the critical realm of inclusive science communication. Doctora Nicole shares her journey from studying the stars to founding Movement Consulting, a company dedicated to transforming STEM culture into a more welcoming[...]

Featured are the voices of Carla Scaletti (Composer and Software Designer) and Martin Gruebele (Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics and Computational Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), who presented at the 2022 “Mapping Numbers to Sound – From Scientific Exploration to Immersive Musical Experience” Meeting on Oct 11, 2022 at the University of Illinois[...]

Special Correspondent Okeyo interviews Dr. Hamisi Babusa, a pioneering Kiswahili author and lecturer at Kenyatta University. Dr. Babusa shares the story behind his groundbreaking work in Kiswahili science fiction and his mission to educate children through storytelling. Dr. Babusa discusses how he introduced Kiswahili science fiction to Kenyan students, despite initial skepticism from publishers. “Some[...]

In this episode of Consider This Next, host Kacie Luaders speaks with Christine Giver, the host of the podcast and YouTube show Outside of the Box. Christine discusses her journey into the world of combat robotics, including her inspiration from the show BattleBots and the path that led her to become a science communicator. She[...]

In this 4th segment of a special series on CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program, Africa Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviews Dr. Jeanne Mortimer, a marine biologist with a focus on sea turtles and tropical coastal and marine ecosystems. With experience working in 20 countries across six continents, Dr. Mortimer shares insights from a project[...]

This episode features Cindy Marie Jenkins, a digital navigator and Creative Editor of Outthinkmedia who discusses her work on media literacy, especially its effects on children. Insights include the significance of open communication, understanding the scientific implications of media, and fostering curiosity in children. The episode concludes with thought-provoking questions on the relationship between neuroscience,[...]

In this segment, CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program features Special Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviewing Dr. Syriacus Buguzi, a doctor, science journalist, and co-founder of Research Com. Dr. Buguzi discusses his digital initiative, MwanaSayansi, a Kiswahili science news portal aimed at increasing access to science information for Tanzanians. Passionate about raising the profile of[...]

In this segment, CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi talks with IIyana Sawka, the Outreach and Communications Manager for LabXchange which is "a global science classroom that is open to every curious mind." Sponsored by the Amgen Foundation, the platform supports educators and learners worldwide, facilitating collaboration and personalized STEM learning pathways. The[...]

In this episode of Consider This Next on CivicSciTV Radio, host Kacie Luaders first analyzes science communication practices by examining Jennifer Frazier's UCSF mini-course and its broader implications. The course aims to enhance scientists' engagement with the public through practical exercises and tools. Kacie then transitions to an interview with Danielle Meinert, an amateur mycologist[...]

In this episode of Consider This Next on CivicSciTV Radio, host Kacie Luaders analyzes science communication practices by examining Jennifer Frazier's UCSF mini-course and its broader implications. The course aims to enhance scientists' engagement with the public through practical exercises and tools. Kacie then transitions to an interview with Danielle Meinert, an amateur mycologist from[...]

In this segment, 'Questions of the Day' host Fanuel Muindi talks with Dr. Akuadasuo Ezenyilimba, a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University and a fellow in the new AI and Society Fellowship Program at the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). Ezenyilimba shares her journey from completing a PhD in Human Systems Engineering to developing[...]

Based in New York City, Arianna Zuanazzi shares her perspectives on comments made by Ella Spalding on QOTD about collaborative engagements between artists and scientists. Highlighting the symbiotic relationship and co-production in these collaborations, Arianna delves into how both science and art contribute to research and creativity. The conversation underscores the breaking down of traditional[...]

In this segment of Questions of the Day, Sam Ridgeway - a freelance science communicator - discusses his piece on SciComm Bites about a 2021 paper published in the Journal of Science Communication titled “Science Festival may not mean what we think it means: an analysis of how researchers and practitioners use this term." He[...]

CivicSciTV News correspondent Jake Krauss discusses meeting with congressional staffers to support federal science funding alongside biologist Dr. Brian Kloeppel. Meetings were organized through the American Institute of Biological Sciences. Search for more insights on the CivicSciTV Network Terminal: https://civicscitv.org #civicscitv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civic-science-media-lab/message

In this episode of "Questions of the Day," Fanuel Muindi talks with Jeanne Garbarino, Executive Director of RockEDU at Rockefeller University. Garbarino expands on the mission of RockEDU to create systemic change by connecting scientific and non-scientific communities through engagement in the wonder of science. They discuss RockEDU's diverse programs like Lab Jumpstart, Talking Science,[...]

CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi interviews Stephanie Okeyo, founder and director of Under the Microscope (UTM), a non-profit organization advancing science and innovation infrastructure in Africa through Education, Societal Engagement, and Research. A microbiologist by training, Okeyo discusses a preliminary report on science engagement funding landscape in Africa that UTM has been[...]

CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day (QOTD) Host Fanuel Muindi interviews Dr. Ben Dubin-Thaler, founder of BioBus. Ben shares the journey of BioBus from its inception, buying the first bus on Craigslist, to becoming a mobile science lab fostering scientific curiosity among students. He discusses the importance of community engagement, and the impact of their programs[...]

The Communication of Science and Technology (CSET) program at Vanderbilt University trains undergraduates to engage with the public. The interdisciplinary program was founded in 1997 and has grown to around 7 faculty and 95 students. In 2020, CSET received a grant to redesign the curriculum around the idea of "scientist citizens," around 3 core principles[...]

CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi sits down to talk with staff members Casey Lardner and Vanessa Champagne from Genspace, the world’s first community biology lab located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Fanuel asks a range of questions covering the theory of change, the meaning of impact, partnerships, challenges, members, and[...]

This is episode 1 of a special audio series called "5 Things to Know this Week" that the CivicSciTV Newsroom is experimenting with. 1. Explore NYC's groundbreaking 'Break into Biotech' training program, fostering a diverse workforce in the city's booming biotech sector, in collaboration between NYCEDC and Genspace. Detailed information is available on NYCEDC's official[...]

Welcome to CivicSciTV Radio, the platform where we explore  the fusion of science and public engagement, offering insights for researchers, practitioners, and community leaders. Segment 1: Emanating Auras - Art and Science in Museums Leah Metcalf, a doctoral candidate, presents her research on how art in science museums transcends mere decoration to evoke emotions and[...]

Welcome to CivicSciTV Radio, the platform where we explore  the fusion of science and public engagement, offering insights for researchers, practitioners, and community leaders. Segment 1: Emanating Auras - Art and Science in Museums Leah Metcalf, a doctoral candidate, presents her research on how art in science museums transcends mere decoration to evoke emotions and[...]

Questions of the Day (QOTD) Host Fanuel Muindi talks with Meghan Groome, the Senior Vice President for Education at the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). She has over 20 years of experience as a science educator and oversees a portfolio of science education programs that aim to engage students and build enthusiasm for science.[...]

Why are stakeholders in civic science (like scientists, funders, science communicators, science journalists, etc) tuning into CivicSciTV? Top experts. Great Questions. New insights. Subscribe to stay up to date! https://www.youtube.com/@CivicSciTV Music credit Inspirational Morning Corporation by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice message:[...]

The conversation focuses on Monica Malowney’s work with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC EDC) and their LifeSci NYC initiative. The goal of LifeSci NYC is to make New York City a global leader in the life sciences and strengthen the talent pipeline, with a focus on diversity. https://edc.nyc/program/lifesci-nyc Key points from Malowney:[...]

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Listen to this conversation and many others on the Questions of the Day show on the CivicSciTV Network every week, with Fanuel Muindi. Watch the full conversation:    • QOTD decodes the new Civic Science Cl...   -- Search for more insights on the Civic Science Media Terminal (CSM Terminal): https://civicsciencemedia.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civic-science-media-lab/message

Watch the full interview with Dr. Kwasi Agbleke here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EqL6MvLPQ&t=96s -- Search for more insights on the Civic Science Media Terminal (CSM Terminal): https://civicsciencemedia.org

Host Jake Krauss discusses solar eclipse participatory science projects from NASA's SunSketcher and eclipse soundscape to opportunities to share field observations through iNaturalist. NASA SunSketchers: https://science.nasa.gov/citizen-science/sunsketcher/ NASA eclipse soundscape project: https://eclipsesoundscapes.org/es-csp-science/ Share your observations with the eclipse soundscape team: https://eclipsesoundscapes.org/observer/#notes iNaturalist eclipse hub: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/life-responds-total-solar-eclipse-2024 --Search for more insights on the Civic Science Media Terminal (CSM[...]

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of sonification, the process of translating data into sound. Our inspiration is Dr. Kimberly Arcand, a visualization scientist and science communicator who uses sonification to study the universe. In a recent episode on CivicSciTV's special series titled 'Sounds of Science, Arcand's sonification of the energetic center of[...]

Anchor Jake Krauss of the News Bulletin show on the CivicSciTV Network discusses students launching balloons to study the eclipse, Swipe SciComm newest edition, a science poetry competition, and a webinar on teaching science communication. Students launch balloons to study upcoming solar eclipse: https://www.npr.org/2024/03/25/1240017029/solar-eclipse-nasa-students-research-balloons-science Swipe SciComm VI released: science humor, space poetry & more! https://mobimag.co/swipescicomm/i6/10[...]

Actionable Insights Amy Aines underscores the crucial role of storytelling in effectively pitching civic science initiatives, emphasizing the need for stories to have a relatable character and a transformative moment that illustrates the program's impact. She stresses the importance of incorporating sensory details to help the audience vividly imagine and emotionally connect with the narrative.[...]

Peter Vollbrecht shares insights from a civic science project called Brain Explorers which he developed with his colleagues. Actionable Insights Outreach as Scholarship: Vollbrecht emphasizes treating outreach as a scholarly activity that not only advances understanding of effective science engagement but also supports career growth. Effective Targeting: Data from the program show that targeted outreach,[...]

On CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day (QOTD) show, Peter Vollbrecht shares insights from a civic science project called Brain Explorers which he developed with his colleagues. Actionable Insights Outreach as Scholarship: Vollbrecht emphasizes treating outreach as a scholarly activity that not only advances understanding of effective science engagement but also supports career growth. Effective Targeting:[...]

Jen Frazier joins Fanuel Muindi on CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day show to talk about the UCSF Science Communication Minicourse. The discussion includes insights into the curriculum of her course, which aims to develop students' science communication goals and practices through practical exercises and tools. It explores various aspects of science communication, including understanding audiences,[...]

The CivicSciTV Newsroom showcases the latest civic science news and research. In this episode, Host Jake Krauss discusses a new book by Ciencia Puerto Rico on community leaders, research on the gap between theory and practice for science news sites, and the interdisciplinary reasoning behind art & science collaborations on climate change.

Galactic Polymath is an open-access education studio that helps scientists, nonprofits, and sustainable companies connect their work to K-12 classrooms (grades 5 and up). We are scientists, teachers, artists, and filmmakers who love working with STEM experts to craft immersive, mind-opening learning experiences for students. We want students to play with data, practice inquiry and[...]

Galactic Polymath is an open-access education studio that helps scientists, nonprofits, and sustainable companies connect their work to K-12 classrooms (grades 5 and up). We are scientists, teachers, artists, and filmmakers who love working with STEM experts to craft immersive, mind-opening learning experiences for students. We want students to play with data, practice inquiry and[...]

In this segment, newsroom correspondent Jake Krauss describes a new study on how media depictions of exoplanets relate to astronomy, opportunities for awards with National Academy of Sciences and the Falling Walls Foundation, and a fellowship in sustainability communications with Club of Rome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civic-science-media-lab/message

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In this segment, Jake Krauss discusses a new study titled "Using jokes in science content online boosts engagement," SquidToons, SciTalk 2024, and "Understanding of emissions reduction improves with enjoyment."

In this segment, Jake Krauss discusses a new study titled "Using jokes in science content online boosts engagement," SquidToons, SciTalk 2024, and "Understanding of emissions reduction improves with enjoyment." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civic-science-media-lab/message

Colleen Kelley is the Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions, a comic-book based curriculum for students of all ages. She focuses on creating adventurous storylines and characters to facilitate the chemistry learning process of students, especially from underserved communities where science education is sparse. Her hope is to flatten the curve in chemistry to[...]

Featured are the voices of Carla Scaletti (Composer and Software Designer) and Martin Gruebele (Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics and Computational Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), who presented at the 2022 “Mapping Numbers to Sound – From Scientific Exploration to Immersive Musical Experience” Meeting on Oct 11, 2022 at the University of Illinois[...]

Fanuel Muindi, host of the 'Questions of the Day' show on the CivicSciTV Network, takes a moment to mark 100 episodes and announces the launch of a special nano-series featuring diverse stakeholders answering how they define civic science through their work in less than 60 seconds. An answer from Prof. Marina Joubert is featured. Prof.[...]

In this segment, Jake Krauss brings up Climate on the Ballot Newsletter, Planetarium Education Research Fellowship, New research on framing of ocean climate press releases and Tips & Insights for Climate Solutions Practice.

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