Join us for the second episode of Planet SciComm: A Utah Science Communicators Podcast, where we dive into the science behind science communication.

Allie White and Nathan Johnston sit down with Dr. Sara Yeo, one of the original hosts of Planet SciComm. Dr. Yeo is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, where she researches strategic science communication, public opinions of STEM, and information processing.

In this interview, Sara, Allie, and Nathan delve into a variety of topics, ranging from why ospreys are the best bird to the importance of impact identity in science communication.

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Check out the links below to learn more about some of the references made in this episode:

https://www.kavlifoundation.org/news/insights-and-practical-considerations-for-communicating-basic-science

https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12411/strategic-science-communication?srsltid=AfmBOorYxETMFhRpW8hTKMyEEMZmhyNTyE40Lgag1WPV2nsOHvkF4Thh

https://stemap.utah.edu/

https://www.kenyon.edu/news/archive/turtles-all-the-way-down/

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/overview

https://www.science.org/content/article/fifteen-years-later-science-retracts-arsenic-life-paper-despite-study-authors

This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and do not reflect the official view of the University of Utah.

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