The SciComm Toolkit podcast is the show for researchers and science communicators to get all the tools they need to communicate their science with confidence. Whether you are just starting out, want to learn a new skill or level up your scicomm confidence, this show will give you all you need to bring science stories to life. You will get insights and advice from award-winning science communicator Dr Soph from Soph talks science, as well as hearing from other expert communicators to help you build up all those tools in your own scicomm toolkit. Each episode will have actionable tips, resources or exercises that you can act on straight away. Tune in to learn how to educate, entertain and empower with your science communication.
Episodes
Jun 2, 2021
Jun 2, 2021
55 min
In this episode we talk to journalist turned blog and podcast content coach Michelle Gately about two ways you can improve your digital scicomm content right now. They are scroll stopping headlines and a brief introduction to search engine optimisation so you can get discovered and get more people onto your site.
Find show notes, transcripts and resources here
Michelle's FREE SEO checklist here
May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021
58 min
In this episode we talk to Dr George Chan who is a science filmmaker and videographer. From his career in TV and now as an independent and working with Sir David Attenborough, to some top tips for interviewing for videos and the best classroom for growing as a filmmaker
May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021
1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we talk to Erin Winick about her current role as a SciComm Specialist for the International Space Station, but also the previous science writing roles she has had. We talk to her about scicomm internships, using fashion for scicomm and also a few insights into TikTok for science communication.
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Link to Erin's list of science communication internship opportunities
May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021
32 min
It can be tricky to get started in science communication and find your confidence. That's why I've pulled together a list of 7 tools that are free but will help you to find your feet and grow in the world of science communication.
May 5, 2021
May 5, 2021
18 min
We all want our science communication to be successful, so make sure yours has this one thing that will help with that. In this episode I reveal all and share how to create yours too
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
23 min
Even if you have the coolest, most epic science story ever - spoiler alert! - no one has to listen to you. So, how do we capture our audience's attention? In this episode, we explore how to create the hooks for our science stories.
Apr 25, 2021
Apr 25, 2021
24 min
Take a whistle stop tour to explore some of the ways you can do science communication, and I share 4 questions to ask yourself to work out which flavour of scicomm is for you. This is the final installment of the SciComm Foundation mini series.
Apr 22, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
24 min
No matter what kind of science communication you do, you need to have an audience in mind. This episode is going to help you tailor your project to your ideal audience so your scicomm is more impactful.
Apr 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021
21 min
This episode is the first in a mini series to kickstart the show called the SciComm Foundations. Here, we talk about what science communication is, 9 reasons why you should bother doing science communication and a little bit of DIY to find your the first tool for your scicomm toolkit.
Show notes, transcripts and resources can all be found at https://sophtalksscience.com/scicommtoolkit/. You can find me at @soph.talks.science on Instagram and follow the pod for news and updates @scicommtoolkit
Apr 5, 2021
Apr 5, 2021
8 min
The SciComm Toolkit is a show for researchers and science communicators to get all the tools they need to communicate their science with confidence. Whether you are just starting out, want to learn a new skill or level up your scicomm confidence, this show will give you all you need to bring science stories to life. But before we get stuck in, let me tell you a little bit more about me and why on earth you might want to listen to what I have to say, why I wanted to start this podcast idea and some more about what to expect from the show.