More than ever, communicating scientific information effectively is critical to conservation efforts. But how exactly do we do that?
To explore this topic is award-winning science communicator and entomologist, Gwen Pearson. In addition to her work writing for WIRED Magazine, Highlights For Kids, and other science news outlets, she's run an insect zoo and worked as an Extension Entomologist in various roles. She's now retired and is an Outreach Ambassador for the Xerces Society.
Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.
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