S1 E1: Dr Melanie Windridge
Fusion Focused
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Navigating Academia and Science Communication
This chapter explores the contrast in academic experiences at different institutions, emphasizing the significance of mentorship and social interactions between students and professors. The speaker shares their journey from PhD studies to becoming a science communicator, detailing their initial struggles with public speaking and how they found fulfillment in outreach and communication. Additionally, the chapter highlights the evolving nature of work in science communication, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the desire to balance virtual and in-person engagements.
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