Rose Gregorio is a trailblazer in science communication. Rose shares her inspiring path, from her diverse experiences in communication roles across Europe and the Middle East to her current position as the Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation Officer at Horizon Lab within EIT Urban Mobility in Barcelona, Spain. With a Master’s degree in Science Communication and Public Engagement from the University of Edinburgh and a wealth of hands-on experience, Rose offers valuable insights into the intersection of science and communication.
Season 3
Join us on an illuminating journey with Miles, a passionate advocate for open science and a trailblazer in neuropsychology. In this captivating episode, Miles shares his remarkable academic odyssey, from his humble beginnings in academia to his current groundbreaking research on topics ranging from transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to circadian rhythms. With infectious enthusiasm, Miles delves into the intricacies of neuropsychology, shedding light on the challenges he’s faced and the progress he’s made in this dynamic field.
Inclusion and Representation are the values that I hold close to my heart. With the advancing of education and technological resources, we are still stuck somewhere in history, and fail to give voices to the unheard. The struggle has been long in academia, and as a brown woman in STEM who practices scicomm, these voices are mostly from people who look like me, who have been banned to narrate science to others because a singular perspective on science is the norm, and has been for long.
The idea of identity, of not knowing who we are, what we stand for has been an internal struggle for many. For some of us our identities are restricted to the work we do, for some its our families, and for some it might be friends and our position in society. I thought of kickstarting 2024, with the debate of identity in academia. Don’t worry this is still a science communication podcast, but recognizing and talking openly about the issues of suppression is essential to practice knowledge, seeking the truth and bringing more impact in research.
Tune in to hear Kaan Mika, who is a postdoctoral researcher understanding the memory of mosquitoes at ETH in Zurich. The heart of his research lies in understanding how these insects retain our scent, enabling them to return for more, delving into the intricate molecular workings of their brains and the formation of their memories. Originally hailing from Turkey, Kaan’s passion for insects blossomed while working with fruit flies. Beyond his scientific pursuits, he’s deeply engaged in science communication and boasts a talent for capturing captivating moments as an award winning photographer. What drew me to interview Kaan was his incredible zeal and passion towards creating content as a science communicator. His social media reels and work is straight out perfect, and he has mastered the art of delivering content to the masses. Currently a verified content creator and holding more than 14,000 followers, Kaan creates an impact daily with his work by sharing his science for all. This is a conversation you wouldn’t want to miss !
In this episode of “Breaking the Facts: The Art of SciComm,” we delve into Haley’s journey—a physicist turned science writer. With a PhD in pulsar polarization and gravitational wave applications, Haley’s expertise at MIT’s Lincoln Lab drives captivating narratives of cutting-edge scientific advancements. Passionate about bridging academia and public understanding, her Astrobites contributions and AAS Nova media fellowship showcase a dedication to accessible science. Join us as Haley shares her trajectory, illuminating a route away from academia towards impactful science communication.
Join us on an insightful journey with Shriya Naidu, a multifaceted individual deeply passionate about science communication. In this engaging podcast episode titled “Is SciComm Difficult to Pursue in India?” we explore Shriya’s remarkable experiences and her unwavering commitment to bridging the gap between science and the public.
In this enlightening episode of “Breaking the Facts: The Art of SciComm,” we delve deep into the world of science communication in India and its broader global implications with our exceptional host, Siddharth Kankaria. Siddharth, a pioneer in the field, shares his invaluable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities that India presents for science communication.
In this episode, we delve deep into Marissa’s inspiring career, her transformative workshops spanning Australia, Europe, and the United States, and her invaluable contributions to the academic world. Join us as we explore the profound impact of Dr. Marissa Edwards and her tireless efforts to reshape academia for the better.
In this episode, we’re joined by Monika Jasnauskaite, a brave EMBL PhD scholar and a captivating visual science communicator. Hurdling over language barriers, Monika’s appearance on the show inspires me profoundly. Let her Twitter tales of science artistry enchant you—she weaves wonders with visuals!
As I begin the season four of Breaking the Facts, I would like to take a moment to appreciate how far we have come as a community. Now heard over 19+ nations, I wanted to expand upon my calling as a former undergrad at IISER Mohali – science communication. For my first episode I have Dr. Sadie Witkowski, a passionate scientist with a PhD in psychology from Northwestern University who specializes in brain cognition and memory consolidation through sleep.
As 2022 ends I have a very special guest with me today – Dr Nicole Kelp. Dr Kelp in this talk discusses how academia is not “straight lined” and sometimes thinking outside the normal helps.
A few weeks ago I heard and episode on anxiety, and it was one of the most genuine episodes since I related to it more than anyone could. Today I release an episode interviewing the host of this very podcast that helped me feel I’m not alone fighting my battles in this! His name is Zachary Elwood – a former poker player known for his books on poker, he understood how important it was to be vocal about his struggles, and hence started his podcast called- People Who Read People. From mental health issues to political polarisation Zach covers almost everything talking to the experts in the field. This conversation is one of the most genuine conversation on anxiety – with one of the most humble person I’ve met, and I’ll cherish this conversation always.
Its world mental health day, and I have a very special guest to add onto the series of mental health awareness in academia. Her name is Nikita Ghodke and she is one of the most inspirational person I know of. Identifying as a disabled woman in STEM whilst being diagnosed with BPD- she has been extremely vocal about her struggles as a disabled woman in STEM and currently is a RA at Harvard University.
It was shocking to me that I couldn’t find a single research on detoriating mental health in dropouts. With no straight-line in future and the mindset that “one exam” will determine my future- these individuals are under enormous amount of pressure. In this episode of Breaking the facts, I present an informal discussion with my friend Mr Arjun Gupta who is the founder of mind tuition- making mental health accessible to dropouts.
Season 2
For centuries Astrology was a real profession, but with the upcoming of science and technology people still are firm believers of it. Tune in to listen to the history of astrology along with opinions of my friends and shape your understandings about the topic as well.
It had always bothered me as to why humans make illogical decisions and even tend to rationalize their bad decision preferences; so with the help of a few of my friends I devised a survey in order to understand the psyche of illogical decisions. This episode deals with the conclusions of the study, some of the core founding theories in the psychology of decision making and ends on an optimistic note about knowing thyself as the motto of education in us.
Like many of you I thought Childhood Trauma was either a social problem or mental health problem. The story changed when I read about ” The Adverse Childhood Study” and my whole perspective on childhood trauma changed- from it being a mental health problem to an “actual” health problem.
Grief has been the most puzzling and draining emotion that living species feel as we mourn the loss of a loved one. The very fundamentals of it are misunderstood and with the pandemic still at large; the overwhelming amount of grief that we have been exposed to has drained us mentally and emotionally. To be in denial is a way, but doesn’t work for long with constant news around us telling the terrors of where we reside.
This episode shall boil down the broken ends of our education system and how we all fell prey to crab mentality. Also this episode features my cousin and her perspectives on our education system.
With this episode we begin questioning what our self worth is and understand how it influences our creative abilities. Guest speaker Nishanth provides us with his opinions and makes us understand what self worth is and the path he followed to his incredibly written book.
In this episode we begin to understand how and why do we feel all our feelings and deal about one of the most underrated topic of all times- the emotional aid. To make sure we understand this topic well, my dear friend from school ,Priyaal Sharma provides us with a second perspective to it and understand the importance of emotional support and aid. I have nothing apart from gratitude from you my dear listener and let’s spread the light of knowledge throughout for all.
We’ve come a long way in the battlefield of mental health. Between acceptance of mental health by society to the problems we faced with its classification , it’s been a long journey. So together, let’s learn about the misconceptions and facts surrounding mental health. I have nothing but gratitude my dear listener and let’s spread this light of knowledge throughout for all.
In this episode we begin our journey to interpret the philosophy of unconscious and its role in dream interpretation. Together let’s understand why do we dream and what is the connection between the unconscious and dreams. I have nothing but gratitude my dear listener and would love to hear suggestions from you on this episode as well.
With this episode, we begin to unravel mysteries behind consciousness. From the earliest of centuries, philosophers have been trying to figure out the truths of human consciousness. Now, let us consciously delve deep into the oceans of unexplored ideologies and extract some awareness about our own existence.
Who doesn’t want to hypnotize everyone to do their jobs? It is sure intriguing. But have you ever thought hypnosis can make its way through science? So lets talk about hypnosis in science and how it made its way through psychoneurosis as known for today.
Breaking The Facts