Making science engagement fun, humor, science cartoons & SciTalk 2024! CivicSciTV News (Mar. 4)

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.”

New Study: Using jokes in science content online boosts engagement https://jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2301_2024_A02/

SquidToons: Communicating marine science through cartoons https://www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news/squidtoons-science-communication-cartoon-series

SciTalk 2024: Association of Science Communicators Conference https://www.associationofsciencecommunicators.org/conferences/science-talk-24/

Understanding of emissions reduction improves with enjoyment https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462901124000261

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Jake Krauss

I am a conservation biologist and professional science communicator with experience on research expeditions across the globe. My background in tropical biology research has instilled me with a passion for wildlife conservation, environmental science, and bringing these issues to the attention of the general public through photography, film, science writing and presenting.