Philip Gray, Op-Ed Editor at the Los Angeles Times, and Susan D'Agostino, a mathematician-turned-writer, explore the importance of public scholarship in today's world. They discuss how scholars can effectively pitch their ideas to editors, the pitfalls to avoid in op-ed writing, and the necessity of making academic work accessible to general audiences. Susan shares her transition from academia to journalism, while Philip emphasizes passion in writing to engage readers. Together, they encourage experts to step into public discourse.
