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ENG-456 Communicating Scientific Ideas to Popular Audiences
Locating Experts for Interviews
- Directory of Associations This link opens in a new windowDirectory of Associations has been providing information on the association industry since 2008.
- Expert File This link opens in a new windowA platform designed to connect journalists with experts.
- Expertise Finder This link opens in a new windowFind an academic researcher by topic of expertise.
- Help a Reporter Out This link opens in a new windowA site to connect those looking to share their expertise with journalists.
- Professional Associations Finder This link opens in a new windowLocate national professional associations by occupation or industry served. From Career OneStop.
- ProfNet This link opens in a new windowFrom PR Newswire, a journalists to expert connection site that focuses on academics.
- She Source This link opens in a new windowFocused on women experts.
Science Podcasts & Radio Shows
Take note of the interview questions used by the hosts to communicate the science to their audience.
- ADAPT A Podcast Series on Climate Change This link opens in a new windowIn the ADAPT podcast, host Brendan Rivers talks with six people who are working to help Northeast Florida adapt to sea level rise and climate change. Guests include Florida's first-ever Chief Resilience Officer and an environmental psychologist who teaches people how to talk about climate change.
- NOVA Now This link opens in a new windowFrom the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast digging into the science behind the headlines. Dr. Alok Patel takes you behind the scenes with the people—scientists, engineers, technologists, mathematicians and more—working to understand our world.
- Reach-Why Research Matters This link opens in a new windowTelling the stories of researchers, their studies, and how their work impacts you and the world you live in.
- Science Fridays This link opens in a new windowScience Fridays produces podcasts and radio shows that air on public radio across the country.
- Shortwave This link opens in a new windowNew discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
- The Sound of Science This link opens in a new windowShort news stories explaining science and math concepts.
