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Science, Communication, and Stand-Up Comedy with Adam Ruben, Ph.D.
When Science Speaks
English - August 19, 2022 12:16 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Social Sciences engineering scicom communication research science scipol technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This week's episode features biologist, author, and stand-up comedian Adam Ruben, Ph.D.
We discuss issues related to science, comedy, and the importance of communication, including topics such as:
- How Adam developed and uses both his scientific and communication skills
- Whether he thinks all scientists should be able to clearly and crisply translate their work to general audiences without dumbing it down
- As a scientist now working as a molecular biologist and previously during other chapters of Adam's academic and professional life, whether he was ever criticized or penalized for being such an active and exceptional communicator (Spoiler alert: "Yes"; and here's what happened)
- How the field of science communication has changed since Adam first entered it more than 15 years ago
- Why Adam decided to launch a stand-up comedy career/hobby
- Adam's two books, “Pinball Wizards” and “Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go To Grad School” - what led him to write each book, and their major themes for readers
- The best advice Adam ever received about communicating science to non-scientists, and more...
Resources mentioned in the episode
Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go To Grad School