Amplifying Research

2. A/Prof Jen Martin on the importance of science communication

View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/2-aprof-jen-martin-on-the-importance-of-science-communication
 
Today's episode is a deep dive with A/Prof Jen Martin. 
She's dedicated her professional life to teaching researchers how to communicate effectively. She founded the science communication teaching program at the University of Melbourne, and is one of the hosts of the Let's Talk SciComm podcast.
Jen's also an incredible science communicator in her own right. She's currently the vice president of Australian science communicators. She's been talking weekly about science on RRR for more than 15 years. And she's also the author of popular science book, "Why am I like this?" 
Our conversation covers:
Why effective communication is so important for researchers who want to generate impact
How you can build your confidence when starting out
How research organisations can create a safe space for communication and connection
Her work with Homeward bound, and some specific advice for female and non-binary researchers
And a whole lot more...
Let's Talk SciComm podcast:
https://pod.link/1590937440
https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/science-communication/blog-posts/podcast/
Find Prof Jen Martin online:
https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/6492-jen-martin
https://twitter.com/scidocmartin
https://www.instagram.com/scidocmartin/  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-martin-scicomm
Buy Jen's book, "Why Am I Like This?":
https://www.booktopia.com.au/why-am-i-like-this--jen-martin/book/9781761450426.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt5euBhB9EiwAdkXWOykxTXFZhFZNevivr-G9oS0fw_nesnaPE92mU__qzwomIpQWp37u8RoCznAQAvD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-Am-Like-This-Weirdest/dp/1648961738#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=With%20answers%20to%20some%20of,our%20strangest%20thoughts%20and%20habits.
Resources mentioned:
"Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead 
Find Chris online:
https://www.amplifyingresearch.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispahlow
 

1. Prof Andrew Pask on becoming "The Thylacine Guy" and raising $40M

View the full show notes on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/1-prof-andrew-pask-on-becoming-the-thylacine-guy-and-raising-40m
 
Today's episode is a deep dive with Prof Andrew Pask — the thylacine guy. He's head of the TIGRR lab at the University of Melbourne, and he's already raised around $40 million to support his lab's work to de extinct the thylacine.
As you'll hear, he's incredibly passionate about conducting comms and engagement and our conversation touches on everything from how his side hustle turned into a $40M research endeavour, to dealing with criticism and when things go wrong, and the importance of community engagement.
It's a great conversation, so enjoy and stay tuned for next week's episode with A/Prof Jen Martin. We'll be releasing weekly for the first 12 episodes, and then switching to every other week to give us a bit more time to release some of the other exciting Amplifying Research projects we have in store for you.
Find Prof Andrew Pask online:
https://tigrrlab.science.unimelb.edu.au
https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/4401-andrew-pask
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/individuals/professor-andrew-pask 
Find Chris online:
https://www.amplifyingresearch.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispahlow
Resources Mentioned:
"How to Clone a Mammoth" — https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691209005/how-to-clone-a-mammoth

Welcome to Amplifying Research

Welcome to Amplifying Research. 
After 15 years working as a professional storyteller, I’m now on a mission to help make sure that incredible research all around the world generates real impact with the help of effective engagement and communication.
This series features deep dive conversations with incredible research communicators from all around the world.
Guests include researchers who make engagement a core part of their job, to professional science communicators, as well some folks you might not expect... Like screenwriters, directors, brand strategists, actors, and even comedians who have a passion for research communication.
Our first episode drops February 7th 2024, and features Prof Andrew Pask discussing how we became "The Thylacine Guy" and raised $40M.
We'll be releasing weekly for the first 12 episodes, and then switching to every other week to give us a bit more time to release some of the other exciting Amplifying Research projects we have in store for you.
Stay tuned, and you can find out more at http://amplifyingresearch.com