CivicSciMedia Audio

In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Quandra Gray, founder of What the Sprout, about bridging academic agricultural knowledge with practical community applications. Quandra discusses her transition from communications to creating microgreen cultivation workshops that address food insecurity through education and self-reliance. They explore strategies for overcoming barriers like fear of failure, balancing scientific accuracy wit...

In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Corey Gumbs, founder of the Black Podcasters Association and board member of Air Media, about his unconventional path into science communication. Corey shares his personal journey from music and web development to building communities around science podcasting, exploring how each experience shaped his approach to making complex topics accessible. Drawing from childhood curiosity about taking ...

In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Mezu, artist and technologist at Infinity Village Lab, about revolutionary approaches to civic science communication through participatory art. Drawing from their interdisciplinary background in sociology and data analysis, Mezu discusses how they discovered that "bar graphs don't make you cry" and developed their innovative "creative cross analysis" process. They expl...

In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Alex Ip, founder and editor of The Xylom, about creating the only Asian American-run science news outlet in the United States. Alex shares how his background as a Hong Kong native studying in Atlanta led him to identify gaps in science communication for diverse audiences.

The Xylom focuses on "science and society stories" exploring environmental justice, the intersection of the Ameri...

In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Noelle Daoire, MEd, managing editor at Shimmer, about effective ADHD communication methods. Drawing from their personal experience, Noelle discusses how ADHD information differs on social media versus clinical channels. They explore why short-form, visual content can be inherently more ADHD-friendly, and share editorial strategies for creating accessible neurodivergent content. Noelle offers ...

Molecular biologist turned full-time science communicator Zakiya Whatley joins Kacie from Atlanta to discuss how effective science communication begins with understanding your audience. As the host of multiple podcasts including Dope Labs and Breakthrough, Atlanta's Zakiya shares her "audience first" approach to making complex scientific concepts accessible without sacrificing accuracy. She discusses how delivery is o...

In this episode, Kacie talks with Emma Yarbrough, senior producer for Story Collider in Atlanta, about how personal storytelling can transform science communication. They explore how Story Collider finds and coaches both scientists and non-scientists to share their science stories on stage, building trust and community in the process. Emma shares insights about overcoming imposter syndrome, the evolutionary power of narrative, and ...

In this episode, Kacie talks with Karen Jialu Bao, a recent graduate of Harvard’s Molecules, Cells, and Organisms (MCO) PhD program and a published young adult science fiction author. Bao shares her journey from childhood bug collecting to studying mosquito brain mechanisms, all while pursuing her love of storytelling. Her latest book, Pangu’s Shadow, features two immigrant female science students solving a murder mystery in space....

Join host Kacie as she talks with Jen Christiansen, Senior Graphics Editor at Scientific American Magazine, about the evolving world of science communication through visual storytelling. As both an artist and scientist, Jen shares insights from her journey of combining these fields and discusses her book "Building Science Graphics." They explore urgent questions about making evidence-based information accessible, particularly for c...

In this episode of Consider This Next, Kacie speaks with Britt DeVries, Lead Data Scientist at the Idea Exchange in Miami, Florida about reimagining how science communicators can build meaningful relationships with communities they serve. Through their syringe services program, Britt and her team demonstrate how combining data science with on-the-ground community engagement can create lasting impact. From their success in early out...

Fanuel Muindi interviews MIT undergraduate Lyne-Nicole Odhiambo, who participated in the 2024 virtual summer internship program in the Civic Science Media Lab affiliated with Northeastern University. At a local cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, next to MIT’s campus, Odhiambo shares the inspiration behind the summer project of mapping climate-focused sustainability initiatives in Kenya and reflects on the broader questions that have...

In this episode of Consider This Next, host Kacie Luaders sits down with Doctora Nicole, a former astrophysicist turned social impact entrepreneur, to explore the critical realm of inclusive science communication. Doctora Nicole shares her journey from studying the stars to founding Movement Consulting, a company dedicated to transforming STEM culture into a more welcoming space for marginalized individuals. The conversation explor...

Featured are the voices of Carla Scaletti (Composer and Software Designer) and Martin Gruebele (Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics and Computational Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), who presented at the 2022 “Mapping Numbers to Sound – From Scientific Exploration to Immersive Musical Experience” Meeting on Oct 11, 2022 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign" Watch the full meeting here:...

Special Correspondent Okeyo interviews Dr. Hamisi Babusa, a pioneering Kiswahili author and lecturer at Kenyatta University. Dr. Babusa shares the story behind his groundbreaking work in Kiswahili science fiction and his mission to educate children through storytelling.

Dr. Babusa discusses how he introduced Kiswahili science fiction to Kenyan students, despite initial skepticism from publishers. “Some publishers rejected the stori...

In this episode of Consider This Next, host Kacie Luaders speaks with Christine Giver, the host of the podcast and YouTube show Outside of the Box. Christine discusses her journey into the world of combat robotics, including her inspiration from the show BattleBots and the path that led her to become a science communicator. She shares how she makes complex robotics accessible to a wide audience and offers advice for scientists look...

In this 4th segment of a special series on CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program, Africa Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviews Dr. Jeanne Mortimer, a marine biologist with a focus on sea turtles and tropical coastal and marine ecosystems. With experience working in 20 countries across six continents, Dr. Mortimer shares insights from a project in Seychelles that successfully integrated local Creole names for seagrass ...

This episode features Cindy Marie Jenkins, a digital navigator and Creative Editor of Outthinkmedia who discusses her work on media literacy, especially its effects on children. Insights include the significance of open communication, understanding the scientific implications of media, and fostering curiosity in children. The episode concludes with thought-provoking questions on the relationship between neuroscience, media consumpt...

In this segment, CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program features Special Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviewing Dr. Syriacus Buguzi, a doctor, science journalist, and co-founder of Research Com. Dr. Buguzi discusses his digital initiative, MwanaSayansi, a Kiswahili science news portal aimed at increasing access to science information for Tanzanians. Passionate about raising the profile of health journalism, Dr. Buguzi...

In this segment, CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi talks with IIyana Sawka, the Outreach and Communications Manager for LabXchange which is "a global science classroom that is open to every curious mind." Sponsored by the Amgen Foundation, the platform supports educators and learners worldwide, facilitating collaboration and personalized STEM learning pathways. The discussion highlights LabXchange&...